Coast Ranger
New Member
I'm looking for a camper and am finding my way to the pop up truck campers. Compact, light weight, and will let me tow a boat. Having been a CW reenactor for years, sleeping on the ground in the most primitive way, a camper with the most meager amenities will seem like the Ritz. The two I've been admiring are the FWC and ATC shell models. I really just need a place to sleep and stash gear while on the road. I'd like to be able to sit inside if it's raining or really cold.
The question: How much "overhang" can I have out the back? I have a Tundra with a 6' 6" bed. A camper that fits the bed would be a little short for a bunk. An 8' camper base would be ideal for the average heighth guy. (Would that be length if he's lying down?) Does extending beyond the truck bed present a problem? Can a longer camper sit on a lowered tail gate?
Thanks in advance for any thoughts or opinions,
CR
The question: How much "overhang" can I have out the back? I have a Tundra with a 6' 6" bed. A camper that fits the bed would be a little short for a bunk. An 8' camper base would be ideal for the average heighth guy. (Would that be length if he's lying down?) Does extending beyond the truck bed present a problem? Can a longer camper sit on a lowered tail gate?
Thanks in advance for any thoughts or opinions,
CR