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Posted by brainhack3r@reddit | overlanding | View on Reddit | 51 comments
Alright, so I'm about to invest in a Lone Peak camper and I kind of wanted some advice from the community here.
I'm torn between the Super Pacific X1, the Lone Peak Camper, and the Go Fast Camper.
The Lone Peak is what I'm really leaning towards because the base model is only 7k while a Super Pacific is 14k.
The only real advantage to the Go Fast Camper that I can see is that it's lightweight. But a lot of people complain about things like the tent not being built very well, etc.
The Lone Peak config I want is about 10K at base.
This includes the basic camper shell, but also features like:
- Handles
- MOLLE panels
- Vent
- Fan at the top
- Integrated diesel heater port in case I want to go down that route.
- Lighting
Iāve been into overlanding and ultralight backpacking for about 10 to 20 years. My biggest concern is screwing up my build and ending up with something I donāt really want.
Thatās happened a lot. Iāll invest in something, and 8 to 12 months later Iāll realize Iām not using it, it was too expensive, I got hurt doing it, or something like that.
So I'm worried that's going to happen here again.
I had the RSI SmartCap before, and itās pretty good. I like it a lot, but itās not a camper, and I want an area I can pop open and move around inside.
I think the biggest thing that I'm concerned about is the weight.
My SmartCap is 200 lbs, and so the Lone Peak is 400 lbs.
But I ditched my Decked system, so that's a big weight savings right there.
I'm also not going with their default solar battery setup.
Like, I like it, but it's another $4K and I can't really afford it right now but also I want to run with my own custom config.
The inverter they have only supports 1,000 W, and Iād like something that can do 1,500 W so I can run an air fryer if I want to in the future.
A fridge is going to be 50 lb, and then the battery is going to be another 30 lb.
Then add maybe another 100 lbs of misc gear and I'm going to be like 380 pounds heavier.
I did just remove my rear seats though, so that saves about 60 lb.
I imagine a lot of you have been down this road before, realized you made a mistake, and if you had to do it again, you would do it differently.
Well, hook your boy up because I would love to learn from your experience here.
The only way to figure out what doesn't work is to spend the $10k, but I'm not really excited about that.
EDIT: I think after reviewing the math, the biggest issue here is even remotely thinking about an air fryer. It's just gonna cause me to have to upgrade my battery too, which means more weight.
estunum@reddit
Weight is something to keep an eye on. Not only payload, which youāll likely blow right through, but also handling. I went to Deaver with scale weights and built a custom leaf pack and drives great when fully loaded in rough trails. Youāre gonna hate life being that heavy with just helper springs/airbags or stock leafs.
When you install everything, go to the scale. You seem conscious of weight, but trust me, youāll be heavier than you think. Little tools, hardware, wiring, it all adds up.
Obligatory look at OVRLND campers, my base weight was ~280lbs
brainhack3r@reddit (OP)
Yeah, I totally agree.
I used to be hyper into ultra light backpacking, and I got really addicted to it.
I got my pack down to about 9-10 lb versus a typical 30 lb pack which most people wear.
But I only got there because I was shaving every single gram. Even my toothpaste was in a smaller tube, and my toothbrush was cut in half.
Next, Iām going to go through every piece of gear and revisit whether I really need it, whether I could make it lighter, and so on.
The only problem is it takes a lot of work. You have to go through and really organize things to cut that much weight out.
cmalinowski@reddit
They need a lighterpack site for overlanding š
Now that I think about it, I guess, technically, you can use the current lighterpack site (or whatever the current favorite versions of lightpack are) for overlanding/truck camper setups.
brainhack3r@reddit (OP)
Yeah, I think maybe we need to actually have a discussion about ultralight overlanding. :)
You and I are starting the movement.
There's now an ultralight overlanding movement.
Let's do this!
estunum@reddit
For sure, itās been a learning process for me. The heaviest I ever was ~7200 lbs and my GVMR is 6012 lbs so I had to do a massive inventory of what I have, so I really need and where to cut weight. My secondary battery alone weighs 75lbs, but itās an AGM. Waiting for it do die so I can get lithium at ~27 lbs for the same 100Ah.
Itās give and take on everything. For example, I have a full set of aluminum skid plates but aluminum just doesnāt cut it with my weight. Iām having to hammer them back to shape each trip. My Tcase skid is the worst offender so I went steel for that one. That one skid weighs as much as the rest, so I had to cut weight somewhere else.
brainhack3r@reddit (OP)
The good news is that I'm not doing harsh enough overlanding where I would need skid plates. At least for right now.
So I'm not doing any armor on my truck.
USCAVsuperduperhooah@reddit
I agree with what talon5188 said.
What youāre paying for is to have a rooftop tent that sets up quickly. Itās fun for a while and looks cool on social media but just doesnāt make sense for the vast majority of people
Youāre paying with: many thousands of dollars, ride quality, off road capability, driving safety, fuel economy, road noise, and visibility.
I had a GFC on a Tacoma and enjoyed it for a while, but eventually the novelty wore off as I recognized all its downsides - namely weight. Now Iām very happy to sleep in a ground tent. Itās lightweight, versatile, more comfortable than the GFC, I can stand up in it, and it weighs like 30lb and is the size of a small duffel.
If I was living out of my truckā¦I still wouldnāt want a GFC, Iād want a bigger truck and something hard sided like a trailer or real truck camper. I think unless youāre using a wedge camper for expedition style travel like what talon5188 said, then youāre paying tons of costs for very little gain.
brainhack3r@reddit (OP)
Yeah, I agree. I really appreciate his comments.
Iāve been thinking about this for the last few days, and the main thing Iām worried about is that without a sheltered space where I can stand up and move around, Iām going to lose my mind.
That was one of the problems I had last time with my hammock: it just wasn't very comfortable.
I could get a rooftop tent, but it would put me back where I started: itās still very expensive, and itās roughly the same price as all the gear Iāve already bought.
But I guess if I had the ideal situation, maybe the solution is to get a full size like the Tundra and then get the Talon peak on that instead.
I think that the Tundra would be more than fine with it, would be fine on the highway, would still get reasonable gas mileage, less body roll, etc.
I 'm currently exploring this middle path, and for at least a while I'm going to try and live without a camper.
I'm going to put MOLLE panels inside the truck and then mount a lot of the gear to the inside of the truck and try to keep the weight down.
I really want to have a real bed, though, so I went ahead and bought the Hest Foamy, and I'm going to sleep in the bed.
The last time I really lived outdoors like this I went the hammock route and it was just old after a while. To get in and out of a hammock is more like entering prison. Once you're in, it's hard to get back out.
USCAVsuperduperhooah@reddit
One day when funds are more abundant in my life Iād like to buy a 1 ton truck and outfit it with a flatbed camper. Itās my personal experience and opinion that anything between that and a cheap ground tent is basically just coping.
Iām currently using a springbar tent and two long / wide exped luxemats. It probably takes 5 to 10 minutes longer to set up than my GFC did but man is it way more comfortable and roomy. And it was $8,000 cheaper. And it doesnāt ruin my MPG. And I can see out my rear view. And it doesnāt ruin my ride quality. And the list goes on..
Good luck OP! These mini truck campers are fun but I think youāre right to really want to examine them as a concept.
brainhack3r@reddit (OP)
How does a spring bar tent only take you like 10 to 15 minutes? They seem pretty heavy and voluminous. I mean, clearly it doesn't bother you. I just don't really understand.
Another idea Iām considering is setting up a tarp, using a ground sheet, a cot, and a sleeping mat instead of a hammock.
The only problem here is that if I ever get a girlfriend while I'm nomadic, it's not like I can invite her over. Like in a Lone Peak, where it's a larger bed, we can actually relax in that larger bed.
But I can't really do it in this setup.
It would be comfortable, though. I do like the idea of sleeping outside and having that extra space around me.
I also like that with a camper, I can just pop it open, climb into the back, and take a nap in the middle of the day.
But yeah, I think you're right. I think as a concept, it's not as good as you think it is. Like maybe if I did have a Tundra, then it would probably be fine.
USCAVsuperduperhooah@reddit
The springbar is indeed 40lb but thatās spread between the tent and the poles. Itās quick because I use an impact driver for the stakes and the tent has no fly. So the process goes like this: carry the tent to the site, drive 10 stakes into the ground, assemble the poles - in about 5 to 10 mins I have a weatherproof palace I can stand up in. Itās far quieter in wind than the floppy GFC was.
The springbar is much roomier than any wedge camper. In the rain, getting two people up into the GFC with muddy clothes, was quite the process whereas the springbar literally just has a door you walk into. It fits two people far better and allows us to keep the dogs with us when sleeping.
I dunno man your situation is different than mine, Iām just a dude who likes camping, Iām not a full timer. It might be worth it as a full timer depending on what you value. Personally for full timing Iād be looking at hard sided options. These wedge ācampersā are really just RTTs + toppers at the end of the day - although they do provide some standing room it isnāt much. That standing space gets taken up quickly by other gear, and the ease of setup has some draw backs.
They do just have a cool factor thatās hard to articulate. Its like having a treehouse on wheels, which will just always be cooler than a ground tent lol
Rude-Question2441@reddit
I had considered upgrading to a LP to replace the cab high A.R.E. camper shell on my 6.5' bed F150.
One thing no one has seemed to address so far is what I believe would be an increase in wind noise and turbulence right over the cab in addition to blocking the stock GPS/SAT receivers. Maybe a non issue for most, just something to be aware of.
brainhack3r@reddit (OP)
Yeah, I don't think those are actively used anymore for the Tacoma, though. And you're right about that antenna, but I don't think that's actively used unless you're using one of the features in the stock infotainment system or remote upgrades and things.
Like, I'm not using any of the LTE stuff in my Tacoma.
But you're right, it probably would interfere with it.
But when you use Android Auto, all that stuff is using the GPS receiver and LTE modem on your phone.
leonardthedog@reddit
I am pretty happy with my Lone Peak. The build quality of the Super Pacific seems potentially better, but I haven't had any serious issues with the Lone Peak and they have been super responsive to any concerns I've had.
I did get the LP-installed power/lighting and it was nice to have the install done by them and wires routed/cleaned up, since that is something I'm absolutely terrible at.
brainhack3r@reddit (OP)
How do you feel about body roll when cornering? Do you have a Tacoma?
My main concern, now , with the LP is that it's 100 lbs more than my setup when I had a RTT - and I didn't like the body roll with that.
I had to slow down by like 30% when cornering and that wasn't super fun.
It felt like a totally different truck. Right now, my Tacoma isn't perfect, but it seems like it's got enough power to get out of its own way.
My RSI Smart Cap is only 200 lbs but the LP would be pushing 500 :-/
leonardthedog@reddit
I have a 4th gen TRD Off Road but I upgraded springs and suspension at the same time I got the LP and I only had the truck for a couple months before putting the camper on it, so it's hard for me to do a comparison. Seems pretty reasonable overall though.
brainhack3r@reddit (OP)
I mean, I got used to it, and mine wasn't that bad, but it definitely feels like I'm not in as much control as I would like.
elementality22@reddit
I would check out Upper Left Adventure on Youtube and see how he has his LP set up. He's got one of the very first models but have a nice set up in the back that would be pretty livable I think.
I've had my LP since last July and have enjoyed it, I've got a V1 and have had little to no issues with it. I looked at almost every manufacturer and landed on LP because of price and durability based on other users reports. I leaned GFC early on but the price increases over the years priced them out for me. Ideally, I'd have had the funds for a Tune M1 camper out of Denver, I think they're one of the best campers on the market right now and probably more livable than an LP is but definitely up there in price.
talon5188@reddit
As someone who is sponsored by GoFastCamper and has looked into a lot of other campers on the market, the only two that I would go for are the GoFast and the HarkerOutdoors. I have had buddies with LonePeak campers, and after about 2 years, they all have problems that I have not encountered with my GoFast, nor have my friends with harkers had. All these problems are durability issues and things falling apart. Super Pacifics are nice, but they are expensive for what you are getting. I have used my GoFast for 2 years now on the PanAmerican Highway from the top of Alaska to where I am now in the bottom of Peru. I love my GoFast, and for expedition-style travel, it is a game-changer.
That being said, if you are not traveling expedition style or cannot get a super big discount or be sponsored by a company for one, I don't necessarily think that it is worth it. They are super nice if you are traveling every day for days on end, don't know if you are going to camp in a campsite, and need to set up and put away camp super fast. If not, it would not be worth it in my opinion. On the Pan American, we are traveling and exploring all day, pull up to a beach set up at camp, and then wake up super early and pack up in a matter of minutes to get back on the road. Unless you are doing that regularly, I don't think it is worth the money. If you are just getting out once in a while for a weekend and base camping, or even a few times a year, a 3 or 4-day overlanding trip, a normal tent, or a hub tent, a swag, or maybe even a rooftop tent is what I would choose. Now I am not saying that these tents/campers are a bad thing, but I am saying that if I didn't have a need case for a camper like one of the ones you mentioned, I would rather spend that 8-10k on something else or multiple things to make my experience even better. After all, with a camper like this, all you are really doing is sleeping in it. I know a lot of people say that you want to spend time in the back of the bed with maybe a stove or something like that, but even with travel like I am doing, we only sleep in the campers and do all the other camp stuff outside. I have spent a lot of money on things that I thought would be used inside the campers, like benches and table tops, but it's so much better to be outside of the car with chairs and fold tables and such.
Anyways, as someone that has a camper and uses it, that is just my 2 cents
brainhack3r@reddit (OP)
That's fair, and I really appreciate the feedback.
Iāll be living 24/7, then get up in the morning, drive into town, go to the gym, work at the coworking place, and come back home.
So the ability to fold up the camper shell and put it away would be really nice.
Iām planning to upgrade the interior so I can set up a video camera inside the camper and record from there, but also flip it around to record outside.
And having a place to mount that would be really nice rather than having to constantly set up a tripod.
I just called Lone Peak, and they were saying that on the 6.5' bed they're about 475 lbs. I was budgeting 400 lbs and even that was heavy.
I'm still thinking through all these decisions.
I think the big win for the GFC is that it's much much lighter than the LP.
Every pound on the Tacoma is precious it seems.
One other option I had thought of is the ability to mount my bedding to roof of my RSI SmartCap so that it's out of the way when I'm driving.
Then just keep the general rig setup lighter and maybe that's doable.
I tried sleeping outside in my hammock, and honestly it just gets very, very cold at night.
I'm trying to figure out a way to make things more practical when I'm out there.
TuckerGrover@reddit
Compare Harker too. Look at the Exo with the EDC top.
talon5188@reddit
if I were to buy another camper tent, this is what I would get
brainhack3r@reddit (OP)
Oh man, yeah, the harker looks pretty cool too.
TuckerGrover@reddit
They have excellent customer service and an active owners community on Facebook. My budget got wrecked, so Iām in a cap and RTT, but my good friend has a Harker and itās what I want if I get the budget again. If you swap the top to the EDC, you can chuck a Hest mattress up there with bedding. Same strut pass through. Loads of mods possible or you can do later. What truck are you building up?
brainhack3r@reddit (OP)
I'm building up a third gen Tacoma. I have an RSI smart cap now, but I really want a camper because it's basically having your own portable cave. :)
I'm going to live out of it for six months of the year, and then I'm going to be overseas for the other six.
I just don't like the United States during the winter. It's just too cold. And there are not many places I could go that I really want to be at.
I'm gonna try Austin just because I want to go there once to try stand-up comedy. I'm an amateur comedian and want to try going pro (or at least semi-amateur).
This way, once winter kicks in, I can just drive down to Austin.
TuckerGrover@reddit
Right on man. Also look at Bynd campers too. Some nice options for Tacomas. Iāve dabbled in stand up and nothing but respect. I can be funny in groups, but to do it solo takes effort, for sure. Go get it! The Super Pacifics look awesome too.
brainhack3r@reddit (OP)
The EDC: the way you can take the door off and use it as a table is a brilliant idea.
Hopefully that takes off and is used in more products. I think my only concern is structural stability during an accident.
Like it would suck to get in a small accident but destroy your camper.
Having that table is amazing! That would be a huge win... If I had a portable office chair and could use that as a desk that would be killer :)
One of the things I like about the Super Pacific X1 and GFC is how the bedding area is just three "boards" and you can push back the area and use it as a desk.
I can still do that with the Lone Peak camper but I think the Super Pacific is a better design.
TuckerGrover@reddit
I preferred the 80/20 split, but itās nice there are products to shop. Pack Out also makes them in Vegas. Maybe try to checkout an overlanding event to view products and be able to talk to their reps.
CLow48@reddit
As an LP owner, i would seriously consider at least getting the lighting kits and juice box, building your own power distribution can save you money, but their built in lights are OEM enough that replication is hard. And they are nice.
Mine has everything but the vent fan. Are you PNW located? I would be happy to demo.
brainhack3r@reddit (OP)
Thanks for the reply. I really appreciate it.
Do you have a Tacoma?
Yeah, 650 pounds is pretty crazy if that's true. I was thinking it would be 650 if I did the Lone Peak plus the solar.
I think I'm going to have to upgrade to a Tundra in a few years.
I was also thinking about doing some upgrades to the Tacoma to shave like another 100 lb.
Replacing the battery with a lithium battery and then replacing the rear tailgate would save about 75 lb, I think.
I've already removed the rear seats, so that saves like 60 lbs.
The thing is that all these upgrades to the Tacoma cost money that could have been just dumped into a Tundra.
Plus I would have the 10-speed transmission.
CLow48@reddit
Mine is on a Silverado 1500 with the 6.2L V8 and a 10spd
On tacomaās long bed iāve heard LPās which options come in around 550lbs. Probably 500lbs on short bed
If you are even considering upgrading trucks in under 2 years, then just wait and get an LP (or any other) after you have upgraded. Since it will not fit other trucks. They are built specifically for length of bed and dimensions per truck. With only minimal overlap if itās the same model truck, just different year and similar enough bed dimensions.
brainhack3r@reddit (OP)
Yeah, I mean, in an ideal world you'd be right, but I'm converting to living out of my truck now.
You might be right, but it's just so hard to live 24/7 and not have a camper setup.
I'm moving out of my apartment by the end of the week, so I'll be testing everything here soon.
I just don't think it's sustainable to not have a place where I can lay down and go to sleep easily.
CLow48@reddit
So LP and many others have a 3-6 month lead time on new orders.
So maybe work out the tundra upgrade and then so that? It will be worth it. Otherwise you will be trying to sell an LP or other second hand in a short time, and lose your ass on resale.
Platform campers are expensive, and if you are living full time you should get a full size truck. You will have a bunch of weight.
For full time i actually wouldnāt get a Tundra, and I wouldnāt get an LP.
Full time I would look at a 3/4 ton F250 or Silverado 2500 in gas or diesel, and then get something big like a Scout or 4wheel camper.
I would be prioritizing something with a wet bath inside (shower and toilet) for when weather is crappy.
Or honestly I would go van.
I love my LP, but i donāt know if i could live in it full time for more than 2 months. But to each their own.
Iām the type of person that if i was living out of an overland vehicle, i would be looking into things like unimogs, earth roamers, etc where i can have essentially a full trailers living experience on an off road platform.
brainhack3r@reddit (OP)
Thanks for the feedback. It's a tough decision.
In the past, I got really into ultra light backpacking and I'm trying to use a similar philosophy.
Basically, if you really, really think and make the right decisions, you can shave off like 70% of your weight.
That's what I'm trying to do here too. Like, I do agree that it's easier to go with an F-250 or something massive, but you also have all the downsides with extra weight, lower gas mileage, etc.
And you're right that conceptually, something like a Scout or a dedicated van might be a better solution, but I think I'm okay with not living in total creature comfort.
The biggest thing I want to do is be able to stand up.
My plan is that every morning I'm going to get up and drive to the gym. This way I can lift and stay in shape, but also they have really high-quality showers.
That and I'm going to join a co-working facility so I have a desk, internet, etc.
I don't think I'm literally going to spend weeks in the complete wilderness. It's just that I'm going to live in these small towns up in the mountains.
I'm really only fully "wild" when I'm at camp in the evenings or if I just want to take a few days and chill in the woods and fish.
I'm probably also only gonna live in it for about six months a year. My plan is that during the winters I'm going to go to Thailand or Mexico or something.
My biggest problem right now is that I hate renting because I have to stay in one place for a year. I also hate having to buy all the furniture and everything. Itās such a pain.
It's a huge waste of money too.
The problem with a van is that it's a fully complete solution, so if I change my mind, I got to sell the whole van.
But with a overlanding rig I can swap out parts without ditching the whole rig.
I'm just trying to think about it and think it through so that I don't make major mistakes.
This is one of the things I learned about with ultra light backpacking that sometimes you can go TOO lightweight and then it's not worth it.
Like, for a time, I tried to sleep without a tent and I just slept directly on the ground with a tarp. I ended up realizing that sleeping out of a hammock, even though it added like 2 lb, was much, much, much, much better.
CLow48@reddit
One note on this, your use case sounds perfect for a van. I can see you needing to stealth camp on occasion.
A van is only permanent based on your level of DIY. If you buy it and build it, nothing is stopping you from rebuilding it or further modifying it in the future.
With a van you can have head room, a bathroom and even a desk for working, with starlink running 24/7.
You can also get 4x4 in vans. Yeah, you wonāt be rock crawling, but you can do so many places in a van that you can do in a typical rig. The running joke is that iāll get to the top of a tough trail only to find a stock subaru, or a friggen tesla up there. In the summer months with no snow, most routes are a piece of cake
brainhack3r@reddit (OP)
I feel you. I just also hate vans. I hate driving them. I hate the way they look. I also hate the way that they're a lot more static than trucks.
I mean there are just a lot more configs/upgrade options for overlanding rigs.
Love_Rocket_650@reddit
I know it wouldn't save you a ton of money, but you can add the handles and molle panel later, the diesel heater port too if you are handy. LP has a nifty little thing they do where if you make a video review (let's say for the fan) they will send you a $100 gift card that you can put towards say the molle panel, rinse and repeat.
If you are handy you can also stiffen up the rear suspensions using an RAS system, its basically a spring that sits on top of your leafs and helps keep the truck raked properly while adding some stability under load.
If I were to buy my LP again I would have only done the solar port and then bought my own panels, there is a guy in the FB group that sells panel brackets that you can bolt into the extrude tracks at a later date if you want them. I have just been running an EcoFlow Delta 2, its usually good for three nights running the diesel heater or the fridge with energy to spare. Fridge live in the back seat and runs via the truck while I drive. If you don't want to run power to the bed you can charge the EcoFlow in the back seat while you drive.
brainhack3r@reddit (OP)
Thanks. Yeah I might do that.
You mean this guy:
https://www.lonepeakoverland.com/products/solar-panel-wiring-port?srsltid=AfmBOooEhuLI00uZt0puSjya8DcRQpEzn-mVxDMMCNk3VIlnOAHiL98K
Yeah. I was thinking about doing that. Good point.
I think the problem is that you have to drive for like an hour in order for it to charge the battery.
I haven't done it yet because I just don't think I'm going to be doing that much driving on a day-to-day basis, and I think I'm going to run out of power.
I guess I could invest in a cheaper option for now, not install the full solar, and just bring it into my coworking place and I'd have to lug 25 lbs in with me :)
Thanks for the reply!
Love_Rocket_650@reddit
Thats the guy! And yeah depending on use case the EcoFlow probably wouldn't work, we use ours mostly on weekends, so lots of drive time to top it off when needed.
25 lbs up the stairs every morning would be a great supplement to your coffee!
brainhack3r@reddit (OP)
The main thing I think I need is a fridge if I'm going to be living out of it 247 and it's going to be difficult for a while.
In a perfect world I would get a Tundra then upgrade it but that would cost a lot of cash.
therealcpease@reddit
I got one of the first Lone Peaks as a pre-order and drove out from the East Coast to have it installed. As you may have seen, there were a few things they didn't get right on V1 (door hinges, closing mechanism) but I think they really cleaned things up on the V2.
Beyond that, any issue I did have they were great at getting it fixed and doing the right thing, couldn't be happier at the moment.
I would highly recommend getting their juice box + lighting kit. If you want to save money, I would skip the fan and just get a 12V one you can wire into the juice box. Eliminates a possible leak point and saves you some cash.
Happy to answer any specific questions you have but overall I absolutely love it and would recommend it to anyone.
brainhack3r@reddit (OP)
Hey, thanks, I really appreciate it.
Yeah, I think I'm going to go ahead and get the lighting kit and the juice box. It seems to make sense.
It's great that they gave you awesome customer support. I really think that's helping make the decision easier for me to buy with them.
DepartmentNatural@reddit
I bought a GFC v2 the first day it was available and got a refund a few days later after seeing their "upgrades" Went with a super pacific and I have absolutely no regrets
tooCheezy@reddit
Can you elaborate more on what made you return it?
DepartmentNatural@reddit
When the v2 came out it looked like a kid sewn the tent and there was a huge uproar on their fourm about how loose it was. Their pr dept blamed us the customer saying you guys wanted a redesign and this is what you got, somebody there was having a bad few days but it was enough to turn me off from buying one
https://gofastcampers.com/blogs/pro-team/1999-toyota-f250-rooftop-tent-rtt-build-1427
This is a extreme case but how the how does this get sold?
Lack of vents. No way to lock it from the inside. The back log was months to get accessories
brainhack3r@reddit (OP)
Yeah, the Super Pacific looks pretty sweet. The only problem is the price.
I was really hooked on the Super Pacific at first, but after looking at the Lone Peak and all the accessories, plus the cost difference, it seems like itās the better product.
In terms of build quality, though, the Super Pacific looks really nice.
WHTWLKR44@reddit
Absolutely love my lone peak on my Colorado. Suspension was an issue until I did the add a leaf. It rides great. I also have a decked drawer system and rigd swing out tire mount. Lots of weight and it does just fine on tough desert roads.
tooCheezy@reddit
Check out ovrlnd campers too. Iām about to pick mine up in 2 weeks!
Shmokesshweed@reddit
Anything you buy has pros and cons. Figure out what you can live with and what you can afford within that (money, maintenance, hit to fuel mileage, etc.) before you make an event bigger purchase compared to your 4k bed cap and 2k on 200 lbs of plastic in your bed if you want to end up in a different situation.
hawkmanj@reddit
Coming from the perspective of a full size truck driver, I have about 800 lbs of overland kit in my truck constantly with a 800# head room for trips. I notice little to no problems, would love to give up another 200# to switch to a Lone Peak.
I have 2 Tacoma with camper friends in my group. One runs a LP, the other an AluCab. Both rode rough when fully set up. AluCab Tacoma added in air bags, since it was a TRDpro and needed no further lift. Lone Peak Tacoma is pretty bouncy on the highway, itās not been as resilient to the extra weight.
If youāre willing to spend the money on a camper, could you swing the addition to help the rear suspension? Either new spring pack or air bags?
brainhack3r@reddit (OP)
I've already got the suspension done/upgraded, and I think I'm good in that front. If anything, I might have to add a leaf, I don't know. We'll see how it balances out.
Yeah, I don't want it bouncy. It needs to be solid.
The biggest thing I don't like though is how during corners the thing feels top heavy.
I don't like having to drive it like it's a van. Right now it's pretty aggressive and I'm happy with how it feels.
I'm envious of a full size and my next truck might be a Tundra.