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5 things I'd change about my Four Wheel Camper
In this video I go over 5 thins I'd change about my four wheel camper. Here are 5 things I think I could have done better with my camper or I think four wheel camper could have done better when making the truck camper. These points are specific to my own experience and my exact model of four wheel camper. If you have any thoughts yourself, let me know in the comments!
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5 things I LOVE about my Four Wheel Camper - FWC Hawk Shell
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Here are 5 of my favorite things about my hawk four wheel camper shell. There are a lot of truck campers on the market, but I explain some of the reasons why I ended up choosing a half shell FWC and what I think about the four wheel camper after a few years of use, many overlanding trips, road trips, truck camper getaways, dispersed camping, and all around outdoor adventure fun. Music from #Upp...
Honeymooning in a Four Wheel Camper
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For our honeymoon, my wife and I set out on a 16 day road trip focusing on South Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming. We hit the Badlands National Park, Glacier National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and Yellowstone National Park as well as many, many places in between. All in, we spent 14/16 nights in the Four Wheel Camper. It, on top of the Ford F250 Tremor, continues to prove itself as our perfe...
TREMOR VS POWER WAGON - Why I went with the Ford Tremor over the Ram Power Wagon.
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When I was buying a truck I compared the Ford F250 Tremor vs the Ram 2500 Power Wagon. These two trucks represent the best off the self off road trucks in the heavy duty truck segment. Ultimately, choosing between both trucks comes down to how the user intends to us them, specifically their requirements for towing, payload, cargo space, off road capability, and personal preference. My Instagram...
VIAIR 400P Review - The Best Portable Air Compressor for Trucks and Camping
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One year ago I bought a VIAIR 400p portable air compressor to keep in my truck for when I went off road on camping trips. Airing down my tires meant I could explore more places in my truck and camp farther away from the crowds. I needed a way to re-inflate my tires, and the VIAIR 400p ended up being the right balance of price and performance for my needs. the VIAIR 400p can air up 35 inch tires...
GAS VS DIESEL - 7.3l Godzilla vs. 6.7l Powerstroke Trucks for Truck Campers
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Is the 7.3 Godzilla or the 7.3 Powerstroke better for hauling truck campers, payload, and towing? I talk about why I picked the 7.3 over the 6.7 and the pros and cons of gas vs. diesel trucks. When I went to purchase my first 3/4 ton truck I didn't know if I wanted to go gas or diesel. After considering that my truck would mainly be driven off road with a truck camper and only tow a trailer a h...
Are YETI Coolers Worth the Money? - Yeti 65 Review
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After over three years of owning a Yeti 65 cooler I think that Yeti coolers are indeed worth the money. Yes, despite all the hype I think they live up to their reputation for being the best. If you are the kind of user that needs ice to last the longest in a bomb-proof cooler, then a Yeti might be the right cooler for you. On the other hand, if all of your outings don't last more than an aftern...
Ford F250 Tremor - 6 Month Review
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After six months of owning my Ford F250 XLT Tremor I give my thoughts on the truck's performance so far. I bought this truck when my 2011 F150 started needing more frequent repairs after 170,000 great miles. This F250 carries my four wheel camper with ease. With tons of room in both the bed and the cab, this truck has been a big upgrade for me. The Tremor package is just the right amount of off...
Four Wheel Camper Hawk Shell - One Year Review
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One year after owning my Four Wheel Camper Hawk Shell I go over my impressions, good and bad. These truck campers are great for outdoor enthusiasts who are looking for the uncompromising capability and comforts that these aluminum campers afford. My popup truck camper's low weight and height make it the ultimate companion for my truck on remote trips. When I'm not using it, I can slide my whole...
I read your comment regarding other comments. Initially as I was watching your video I was thinking most of his gripes are strictly related to pop up campers and not FWC. I understood and realized you were simply mixing the two. Thanks for sharing. I understood your points.
Love the BCM sticker, a man of culture.
Hawk tuah
Does your quick connect come off if you tug on it with a decent pull without pulling the cover thing back? I’m just wondering if I have a defective one or not.
Thanks for the review! I just picked one up off of FB Marketplace for $50 looks like its hardly used. The guy said it came with an RV that he just bought.
We have a Hawk and I agree on all counts. Good video. Thanks!
Worth it? Maybe. Just cracked open an ice cold drink I pulled out of mine - it’s been in my truck bed since Saturday night after it sat outside under the sun all Saturday. Kept food cold over a 3 day camp and 2-3 days afterward. Honestly lost track. Good? Yes. Worth it? Maybe.
Agreed!
F-350 Tremor
Who cares if it’s a status symbol? So are cowboy boots, watches, cologne, trucks….work hard and own nice things if you want. If you are fine being mediocre by all means buy a timex, wear Dan post, rock an igloo, and buy a 2wd Truck. It’s funny how tore up guys get over this stuff. A $400 cooler that last years I cheap….we spent that per meal at Disney last week.
cool vid man, thanks!
You can buy a mini fridge and a 12 volt power inverter for 100 bucks if you're going on a road trip.
It doubles as a table? Give me a break this is like a Mad TV sketch LOL. You can't use a Coleman as a table? Why the fuck not? It's a rectangular box dude I could step on my $20 Coleman cooler and it won't break. It doubles as a step so does any fucking solid object
No they aren't. Extreme diminishing returns. Extreme markup. Very little value for your money. $50 cooler will give you 80% of the performance of this thing.
The extra 20% will always cost way more. That’s with anything.
You’ll go through 4/5 $50 coolers through one lifetime of a yeti easy! Convenience and less is better at times.
You forgot rain noise and excessive condensation
Hey! What is the status of your channel? Liked your stuff…. You’re a Jersey Guy and have the Velocity Blue Tremor! I’m the same on both. Hope all is well.
NO
Most of these complaints are your fault
Great video man. What you do for summer. Lets say you hoing somewhere hot and humid , dies jt have AC? Winter is ok because youncan dress up or put more blankets. My thing is I'm looking for something for work travel and inwould be popping it up and down daily because i would need to move from one job site to another daily. Does that pop up hold up or it start sagging ? How are thise hydrologics or whatever is holding it popped up?
My wife and I have a Hawk model camper that we got delivered about 2 years ago. We got a lot of options that we throughly enjoy. Having water with a shower, is good thing to have. The newest version has the underbed storage, and a lifting system available. We have rear mounted a/c, and really like it. But the new rooftop system has a lot of advantages. I hop to see you at the Oregon owner's rally in June.
Why is it the best? What is the performance? How about reliability?
Did you not watch the video?
Very thought out review. You picked the best truck for your specific needs. Well done.
Thank you!
did you add more lift to the Ranger Tremor?
Nope. It's the stock lift that comes with the F250 tremor.
No offense, but most of the issues you're talking about are your fault
Appreciate all the info 👍🏼 I'm on the fence between different brands/styles and this really helped!
Thanks!
Don't forget, the F-250 Tremor and F-350 Tremor have the same identical suspension, the only difference between the two is the badge on the fender, and the stickers on the B pillar. So where the F-350 Tremor is rated to haul over 4000 lbs. the F-250 is derated on it's numbers but only for that sticker!
What awning are You using. How did you attached it to the camper?
ARB awning using angled aluminum brackets that a drilled holes into.
A trick I learned: to easily lower the roof (even in windy conditions) simply close all the doors, roof vents (except the vent with a fan) and windows. Turn on the fan to exhaust. Lowering the roof becomes a snap.
I’ll have to try that out!
I'm 76 - it REALLY helped me@@OnDirt
I thought complaints would be about storage
I went with a PW for its capability off road and designed my build around its payload limits. Ram does.have the Rebel now with a diesel that competes with the Tremor. PW rides much better off road and that is where I plan to spend the majority of my time. Your reasons for Tremor are all legitimate.
Looks like the way to go. great video.
Thank you!
BTW the link you provided in the description is for the VIAIR 400P 24V Portable Compressor Kit. Your turck's got a 24V system?
How has the velcro in your FWC's pop-top held up?
I'm curious how long that lasts also. !
The Velcro that holds the arctic pac? I haven’t used it but it’s help up fine so far
@@OnDirt no just the Velcro of the regular fwc windows.
Oh ok, that velcro has held up great. I haven't noticed any degradation.@@-ellimist-
Is this a 6 1/2 feet truck bed?
Yes it is.
FWCs are a good option if you don't have a 3/4 ton truck. Even though the FWCs are relatively light, they could make them even lighter by using different materials. I used to have one on my Toyota Tacoma in 2000. I liked it, as it did what it's supposed to do very well. Oh, if you want a shower, get an RV or stay in a hotel.
Try using lox tire to keep the screw from coming loose
I’ve tried but it still comes out
Got my 4Wheel camper a couple of months ago .. had a problem at 1st with the turnbuckles and had to use a different forward mount but it's all good now. I did get instant on hot water heater and I have a pop up tent to use for showers or toilet .. I really don't have any problems or dislikes .. I have modified the interior and it would have been good for me to go to their show room .. would have helped me make better decisions. I got the roll over couch thing but promptly removed it and have since done a whole bunch of mini modes to personalized my camper to me! I have the Swift mounted on a 2022 Toyota Tacoma. One thing nice about my rig is I'm getting 16/18 mpg .. I talked to others who tow trailers and their mileage is way down in the 10's and 11's! I do have one complaint and that's my camper is built for a right handed person .. and of course I'm a lefty .. but most others would never notice. LOL 🤠
Glad you’re enjoying your rig!
there are very few things i don't like about our 4Wcamper - overall I LOVE IT! we're now 78 yrs old - in 2010 we bought a new off-road tacoma and a Fleet (about 50K for both) since then we've spent all but one summer traveling from AZ up to BC, Yukon (twice up the dempster to inuvik), AK (haul road to deadhorse), great bear rainforest, haida gwaii, and small trips in US - 173,000 miles, nearly all on trips with the camper we travel for peace and quiet, wildlife, photography, hiking in remote wild places - not to prove we can conquer nature we don't mind bad weather and cold nights (warm down bags and a tarp arrangement) we don't WANT to stay inside to cook, eat, read - we prefer being outside we have a hammock, cheap bug tent and a little gas grill, and the dinette table is a good backup in really bad weather so we've given the rig some good challenges - here are my negatives: early on we had trouble breaking the latches holding the camper - fixed, not a problem since, but they need tightening after going off road we've had odd problems on/off charging the camper battery - something with the connection w/ the engine it does take time taking the camper off/on the truck for the season, mainly because it's done on our rough dirt driveway i could push up the top in 2010, but needed help later, especially with gas, kayaks, etc on roof - upgraded struts solved problem the 3-way frig has no thermostat, which is a problem when storing food for several days - we eat real food here are my positives: we've camped just about anywhere we wanted, very often in total solitude, totally warm, dry, well fed and well rested we don't have/never needed off road gadgets - tacoma is quite capable, even in tricky places we're small (passenger car status on BC ferries) and simple - and get pretty fair gas miileage i love the bed, tho i do use an egg crate foam pad on top (the old foam pads are very firm) - i can sit up in bed and read my kindle and i love the views storage is minimal, but i pack carefully - on long (3 mo) trips, we use the access cab of the truck for large camera boxes, soft luggage, tools it really only takes us about 15 min to pack up, a bit more if the tarp is up the interior has held up well, looks new except places we've scraped we've never had a leak or crack anywhere in the shell - amazing considering the lurches and huge bumps we've had so... hope this helps folks figure out what they want to do in the outdoors - that's what determines what rig you choose happy camping, and take care of the wilderness
Well written, thoughtful, and very helpful comment! 173,000 miles is very impressive, I need to get up to Alaska myself. Happy camping!
we like yukon even more than alaska; and dempster more than the haul road; if you go up the dempster, plan to stop a night or 2 at tomstone territorial park; we stop at klondike kate's cabins in dawson city for showers and laundry(f@@OnDirt
How do u find the time to overland?
I usually save up my vacation to do one or two week long trips out west each year. Then I explore closer to home during holidays. I'm fortunate I get federal holidays off.
I’m considering a project M topper/camper- only interior is the slide out bed- and just thinking about I’d just use it for weekend getaway- but permanently leave it attached to truck bed. .. kind of a fancy topper model??
I may have considered the model M myself if it was an option back when I bought this. I’m happy I have this though, I feel like it’s a little cleaner and easier to heat than a model M would be.
Very helpful. In Wisconsin, so similar climate. Question, would the top support a 40 lb kevlar canoe? Thx in advance.
Yes, it could support that canoe.
Drove a 99 7.3 powerstroke for 25 years. Just traded it in on new 2023 super duty. Got the Godzilla. Tired of emissions clamp down here in California 2.0. Colorado. Another 1.50 a gallon. Diesel extortion fluid add. Cant idle the new diesel. No more hard cold starts below 32 degrees. Bosch injection pump used has major issues for ford gm and Cummins. Much easier and economical with the gas.
Man, the 99 7.3 was awesome wasn't it. Your choice of the new 7.3 makes sense to me!
I didn't expect to get this many comments from upset people. I hope it's obvious I really like this camper. I've got multiple videos about it, and I'm even wearing a shirt with FWC on it in the video. FWC makes a good product. I'm sharing things I think I could have done better or I think FWC could do better based on my personal experience. That may be more or less valid for different people based on a variety of factors. However, I think the context provided might benefit anyone who could make their own decision based on their own situation. At the end of the day, I hope everyone gets out and camps regardless. Happy camping.
You’re spot on in your review of what you don’t like. Four Wheel Campers has rested on their laurels throughout the years and made few if any design and engineering enhancements. Recently they came out with a roof top 12v air conditioning system. In the end it equates to a $12k option. That’s insane. The only option to their insanely overpriced bandaid $5k lift system for the heavier roof is going to be an $800 pole that you must keep in the center of the camper to prop the thing up. I priced a Grandby with air conditioning and a modicum of other options. What I received back was a total final price from the dealer of $63,000. What a joke for this over priced truck tent. And don’t sweat it about upsetting you viewers. You can’t be honest when you’re dealing with blinded fanboys.
I think the main reason is the title. It sets the expectation that there's something wrong with the camper. I was thrown myself. Maybe something like "things to watch out for..." it's obvious you like it. As a matter of fact, you make me want to get one now😊
Scott here, (you never provided your name)...I am an owner of a two year old Hawk model and I TOTALLY disagree with you. I thought your video was off point and a couple of your gripes/hates were your own fault. First, you selected one fan, I selected two, but if you left a window partially open (with the screen) you would enjoy cross ventilation. Next, I'm over 60 years old and very fit, you appear to be fit an in your 30's. The effort to pop up the roof is effortless as well as the pop down. I would never want a top heavy, wind catcher fixed roof camper. As far as your Pop Up process, let's be honest, you or someone forgot to unlatch a buckle. Not FWC's fault. Your fault. I do a double walk around before pop up and pop down. I suggest you do the same. Be responsible and don't blame the manufacturer. You speak about the mounting process, I think you are absolutely wrong. I am a house flipper in SOAZ and use my 2023 Ram 3500 for work every day. When we decide to take the FWC out for a couple weeks up north, it is an easy process, we have the rig installed and tied down in 20' minutes, which allows us to pull our RZR if we want to. Obviously the water fill and loading the fridge and other takes a bit more time. Bottom line, the mount and un-mount process is easy and painless. Next, I contemplated the Revel, Storyteller and many others before purchasing my FWC. The FWC incorporates lightweight and durable materials in the interior that my wife and I have found to be easy to clean, durable, and timeless in fit and finish as well as workmanship and quality. As far as the shower, that's on you. We selected the outdoor shower and have mounted a 23 Zero shower enclosure to the driver side of our rig and it is an absolute pleasure, even in cold climates the FWC water heater is AMAZING. All in all, I totally disagree with your assessment of the FWC! Don't complain about buying a stripped down model when the Hawk was just a bit more, that's on you. Furthermore, the staff at FWC in SoCal are AWESOME, Rob and Brian are within minutes of advice and answers. In closing, as a You Tuber, should always endevour to give a fair and unbiased review, which this video did not. Best regards Scott
Mr. ?, I watched the video several times, and I did in fact note that you took accountability for your (or someone else's) mistake in forgetting a latch as well as your purchase options. But, the very FACT that you titled your video with "5 Things I HATE about my Four Wheel Camper", your words, not mine. The title of your video is what the CZcams search algorithm uses to serve up videos to users. And, OBTW, you all capped 'HATE', really? You also disparage FWC interior materials. Like I said in my comment above, I've researched several sprinter based rigs and B-plus from the Revel, Storyteller, MAV, Thor and others, I've even rented a Black Series 17' tow behind trailer and have found the FWC to have impeccable quality, material and fit and finish. I'll stop here and lastly digress on your title of HATE, everyone knows that CZcamsrs monetize their content through CZcams. Catchy titles help drive views, in this particular instance at the expense of the Brand and it's hard working and proud team that build, market and service the product, you should think twice about that on your next 'HATE' video. There are plenty of products and brands out there that are substandard and worthless, FWC is NOT one of them. You owe it to the brand and it's staff to either take down the video or make a public retraction video to own up to your statements. Do the right thing...
Anyone know of the Tune Outdoor M1 truck topper? It is very similar in terms of space when comparing to Project M (square pop top, not wedge). Its a little pricier than a Project M but it does look pretty good.
Might be pricey but they have good resale value.
This is true, although I hope to keep mine forever !
We've had our 4-Wheel Eagle for about 7 years. I'm a 74 year old woman. I can open up the front of the pop up easily. You just push the board forward instead of up. And we have a solar panel on top. Shower? I just bathe in a very small wash tub. I refuse the inconvenience of driving a trailer. I can easily take my shift driving the 4-wheel.
All fair points! Glad you enjoy your camper.
great point about the wash tub. I think a lot of people make too big of a deal about needing a full shower. My plan is to have a small collapsible tub, heat up a pot of water to a desired temp, and use a spouted cup to pour it over me as I lather up and eventually rinse. Then dump out the wash tub - either on the ground if safe/reasonable to do so or into a designated grey water container for temporary storage until I get to an appropriate dump spot. This also helps me ration water since I'll know exactly how much I'm using (however much I heat up).
@@-ellimist- I use about a gallon and since it is summer when we are out for several days I don't even need to heat it. Check out Oasis Dishwashing and All Purpose soap. It can be used as a body wash and shampoo. We use their laundry soap at home for our laundry to landscape system. The plants do very well with it. Oasis is fine to put on trees in the campground and elsewhere. (The laundry soap cleans very well with only 1/8 cup per load.)
@@humblecourageous3919thanks!
Had my Hawk for 14 years now, used 4 new trucks to haul, number 5 on the way. I am 82 years old and have no problem with roof, always check that latches are released, do at least 2 walk a rounds to make sure. Keep it simple, when exploring I can stop on the trail and camp any time. (very few miles on camper, just like features of new trucks)
Im considering getting on of these to take my two boys on fishing trips and pulling a trailer to haul atvs. Do you think it will be big enough for the three of us? Thanks
Depends on your bed configuration, but two people can fit in the bed up top and one on the bed below.
VERY HELPFUL !
To be honest, most of your gripes were about you and your choices.