Try before you buy?

[Fernweh]

We have been following this site since the start of summer and have an interest in pop top truck campers. We came upon Ski3pin site and have really fallen for the style of camping he shares. We have countless days of camping under our belts and have been looking for a vehicle that would enhance our experience.

Being in the Midwest (WI) I don't see many FWC or ATC campers. We would really like to try one out for a few nights and see if they work for us. Any suggestions or ideas of a place or person who could help us?

Thanks

 

[Alley-Kat]

Tonto Trails, Durango Colorado.
They used to have one or more Dodge Ram 2500 & Four Wheel Pop-up Camper (Hawk Model) back in 2013.
Even Stan at FWC made a post here on WTW about it.

 

[JMVT]

A couple summers ago we rented the fully-loaded side dinette Hawk w/ solar mounted on a lifted Dodge Powerwagon from Tonto Trails in Durango for 4 days. Julie and John, the owners were great about working with us to design a trip that allowed us to boondock high up in Rockies near Silverton. Although pricey we agreed it was a great investment. We really got a feel for how it all worked (driving, elbow room, raising/lowering top, solar, side-dinette, heat, hot shower, cooking, sleeping, etc. We are long-time tent campers and those four days really spoiled us (especially the hot showers after a day of hiking). The experience sold us on the whole truck/pop-up camper combination. Now it's just a matter of time before we jump in and get one for ourselves.

 

[Fernweh]

Thanks for the suggestion. I did find this option a while back, but they no longer offer the Dodge truck and fourwheel camper.

 

[hoyden]

Hi Fernweh! Great handle, btw. I had considered that word as a name for my camper! :-D

Where in the Midwest are you?

 

[takesiteasy]

Sean Dempsey in Eagle, Wi is a FWC dealer and may be helpful in locating one in WI that you could look at or try. He is a very nice guy.

http://www.go-anywhere.com/

 

[Fernweh]

We are in Madison

 

[Alley-Kat]

Thanks for the suggestion. I did find this option a while back, but they no longer offer the Dodge truck and fourwheel camper.

Did you talk to them?
And, did you ask them why they don't have that combo anymore?
That might be interesting to know the reason.

 

[craig333]

I can't help but wonder if you've seen one of these?
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/123430-A-POP-UP-YOU-VE-NEVER-SEEN-The-FERNWEH-MOBIL

 

[Fernweh]

Thanks for the replies, but no, I haven't contacted Tonto Trails to inquire about their FWC. Their website doesn't list it anymore. I have talked previously with Sean at Go Anywhere, and if we do purchase new, I would definitely use his expertise. Our future Fernweh mobile is going to take us places we hope to travel. Appreciate the help and clever ideas you all have shared.

We'll keep you posted.