camper shell or small trailer?

[jvanhoy]

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My dad’s old lol. Funny thing is he forgot the hose to the oven so never even got to use it lol

 

[1100RemingtonMan]

I had a topper for year on a half ton truck, also had a pickup camper.

 

[Rogerdoger]

Looked at some camper shells today. Trying to decide on if I need the side windows that open up or not. Part of me would like to be able to open them up and reach inside and get stuff out. But then again I don’t know how much I would use that

This photo is from my old truck, I special ordered with both window styles. I really liked having the higher topper profile. It also came with reinforced top so I could mount racks on top and fishing rod holders inside.

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[Maverick1]

Some nice setups here.

 

[apc57532]

Boreas XT was the best investment I have made for fishing and hunting plus skiiing. Plus American made which is always good.

 

[hank4elk]

I have used a shell for many years. Snugtop sportsmans. Carries more than I need. Security.
I often wonder how or why folks haul trailers into half the places I go. Half the time I'm sure they wished they hadn't.
I'm also solo,so there is that.

 

[apc57532]

I have used a shell for many years. Snugtop sportsmans. Carries more than I need. Security.
I often wonder how or why folks haul trailers into half the places I go. Half the time I'm sure they wished they hadn't.
I'm also solo,so there is that.

I usually get away from the people, drop the trailer for base camp and keep going without the trailer and head back in the evening to base. I do not bring the trailer everywhere I go, as I do not want to cause damage or get myself in a pinch.

 

[R.K.]

This is making me want to try a solo night or two in my topper. Biggest problem is the bed is 5’7”, and I’m 6’2”…

 

[grizzly63]

Fetal position.

 

[INMT]

This is making me want to try a solo night or two in my topper. Biggest problem is the bed is 5’7”, and I’m 6’2”…

Poor planning when you bought your truck!

 

[hank4elk]

6'2" and I sleep diagonally in my 6ft Tacoma.

 

[pabearhunter]

Get both !

 

[Zellhouse]

Have the same problem, either sleep diagonally or drop the tailgate & clip and moving blanket onto the liftgate to insulate. Works pretty well down to mid-twenties. Being from AZ also helps...

 

[R.K.]

Poor planning when you bought your truck!

The price was right at the time… And it has served me very well.

I’ve also spent several nights in the driver’s seat. Hardest part is getting flat and level, which I’ve mostly solved- Park facing uphill, recline all the way, fill the gap in the seat with a hoody, crack a couple windows, then use a full size pillow and a sleeping bag… It just doesn’t work as well in the rain. But that seat warmer is pretty nice on colder nights- just fire up for a few minutes and let it warm up.

6'2" and I sleep diagonally in my 6ft Tacoma.

Do you use a cot, sleeping pad, or some kind of mattress?

 

[hank4elk]

The price was right at the time… And it has served me very well.

I’ve also spent several nights in the driver’s seat. Hardest part is getting flat and level, which I’ve mostly solved- Park facing uphill, recline all the way, fill the gap in the seat with a hoody, crack a couple windows, then use a full size pillow and a sleeping bag… It just doesn’t work as well in the rain. But that seat warmer is pretty nice on colder nights- just fire up for a few minutes and let it warm up.


Do you use a cot, sleeping pad, or some kind of mattress?

An inflatable backpack pad,1 1/2". Plywood and carpet. Shell is insulated and carpeted , with frame built in.