I sell insurance and have insured a couple on this forum. There are several options where it can be added to a vehicle to a small amount but "usually" doesn't cover it when not attached. Or you can get a separate policy for it that will cover it at all times. Those are like $200/yr depending on the value and such. Let me know if you want to talk.drewdown said:Trying to answer as many questions as I can still, one of them being how much insurance will be. Here's an article from Truck Camper Magazine with 190 different answers on insurance. I've finding this very frustrating. Everything from it's already covered as cargo, to a $15 rider, to my quote from my insurance co of $400/year. Seems awfully high if you ask me. But know I'm skeptical of if some of those people actually are covered as well as they think they are. I don't want a tree branch falling on my camper and crushing it, or have it stolen out of my garage and be hosed. I have used allstate for my home and auto for years and really don't want to switch if I don't have to. Here's the article in question:
Edit: this computer won't let me paste the article for some reason
longhorn1 said:Drew, Maybe this post will help. Rotti raised his header to get his camper in the garage. You can PM Rotti to find out the cost. You might be OK. Click on the link below.
Garage Door Post
Swift is 54" so measure from the bed to the header. Also with the weight of the camper, the truck should settle down 1"-2"+/-.
Good Luck,
jd
drewdown said:Well I’ve got my quote from AT overland. I think I’ve made all my decisions. Last and most important thing is to drive to Prescott and see them in person. Pending that I’ll go ahead and put my deposit down.
I did. Placed an order for a well equipped Swift. I'm very excited and this is going to be the longest 10 or so weeks of my life!Pax2525 said:So what did you end up with??? Did you place your order?
Swift shell or full camper??drewdown said:I did. Placed an order for a well equipped Swift. I'm very excited and this is going to be the longest 10 or so weeks of my life!
I went with the full camper plus a few add onsPax2525 said:Swift shell or full camper??
Either way congrats!!! I can only imagine the 10 week wait for a new camper
Can you (or anyone) comment as to why the FWC interior shower is a nightmare?Pax2525 said:Some of your questions have been answered above but I will reemphasize some of them. The Swift (5ft model) is only made with the Roll-Over Couch so to get a side dinette you would have to make that yourself. Also the Swift used external mounts not the traditional mounts. Don't know if you did a Fleet (or Eagle) on the 5ft bed you would need that as well, I assume so.
Shower- The shower is an expensive add on I would really put some thought into. It not only takes up potential storage space but add costs also. Yes nice feature but there are alternatives like the road shower and others like it. Ive heard the interior shower is a nightmare so I wouldn't plan on that.
Sink- Can be easily added to a shell to drain into a container. The real question is what do you need the sink for? If your wanting it for dishes and more, then you'll also need the water tank and some sort of pump. Meaning you're leaning more towards a full camper. Although both of those can be added to a shell as well.
Swifts themselves don't pop up too often and especially in silver spur, not to discourage you but its reality. Don't let the price increase force a large decision. If you can hold out for a used model you can save some money for sure.
Good luck!