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[chr15m]

It looks nice, but with this option, and others like the Scout Tuktut cresting over 650lbs I begin to wonder why not move to a 1500 at least?

700lbs dry pretty much puts you into worrying about your payload on any trip.

My truck is heavier in the Mojave trim, but even with a GFC weighing 275lbs, gear, dogs, passenger+myself I'm pretty much at 80-90% of my payload and I can tell when it gets that heavy.

On the other hand, the price is not bad considering the size, windows. I hope you get many miles of enjoyment out of it, I know I love living out of the Jeep. I've probably already logged two weeks in it spread out since May.

 

[chr15m]

Thanks for the caution on payload. It will
be a light build out. My max tow says 1467 for the payload. That puts me around 700lbs payload left if I leave the jacks at home. 125lbs less if I bring the camper and take it off once I reach camp for trails. The lower price and much larger size, relatively speaking than the scout tuktuk is what swayed me with the purchase. Worse case if it ends up being too heavy I can always move up to a larger truck.

In your case thats not too bad, luckily the Sport models have a little extra wiggle room without all the other add ons.

 

[DanW]

Thanks for the caution on payload. It will
be a light build out. My max tow says 1467 for the payload. That puts me around 700lbs payload left if I leave the jacks at home. 125lbs less if I bring the camper and take it off once I reach camp for trails. The lower price and much larger size, relatively speaking than the scout tuktuk is what swayed me with the purchase. Worse case if it ends up being too heavy I can always move up to a larger truck.

I´m a little surprised....I thought the Sport S Max Tow had a 1750lb payload?

 

[Mr._Bill]

I´m a little surprised....I thought the Sport S Max Tow had a 1750lb payload?

The Payload sticker is specific to the vehicle. It is calculated based on the options and configuration of the factory build.

 

[Sandman 4x4]

View attachment 434982

Just got back from Trailer World of Colorado with my new Star Camper Mini Shell — paid $13k out the door.

It’s a composite fiberglass camper shell with foam insulation and aluminum framing. The interior/exterior are fully finished fiberglass. It’s a blank shell but came equipped with:

• 4 insulated windows (all with integrated bug screens and shades)
• Removable HappiJac jacks
• Interior LED lighting (8 total)
• Locking door with integrated screen

Interior width is wider than the Scout Tuktut, and the cabover sleeping area fits an RV queen (60x76"). Still planning out the interior build but this shell gives me a lightweight, rugged base to work from.

Dry weight without jacks 705 lbs

Happy to answer questions if anyone’s considering something similar. There is not a lot on the Internet about this product. I have listed below a couple of links that have more information.

https://starrvproducts.com/shells/
https://www.truckcampermagazine.com/news/introducing-star-rv-products/

• Dry weight w/o jacks: 705 lbs
• Floor length: 70.5 inches
• Body width: 6’6″
• Floor width: 40.5″
• Overall length: 132″
• Interior height: 73″
• Cabover to ceiling: 31″
• Cabover bed area: 60 x 76w
• Floor to underside cabover: 42″
• Screen door size: 24 x 70
• Body height: 72.25″
• Floor to sidewall: 20.5″
• Lower windows (2): 35w x 21
• Cabover windows (2): 27w x 15
• Interior LED lights: 8
• Rear LED patio light on switch: 1

I hope you have the factory Max Tow Payload package. Very nice little camper, that would look amazing on my Granite Chrystal Met. color Gladiator. But could not loose 3/4 payload.

 

[Q Tip]

Man that thing is nice, that is an incredible price as well. I don't believe i could manage that weight; my sticker is 900 something payload. But something like that would be ideal on my Chevy HD. That's very nice.

 

[1Badazraptor]

$13k OTD. That's a smoking deal, I paid $17k for a 7' composite shell, it weighed 700 pounds empty, with jacks, interior build and loaded for travel, 1150" I heat the camper with a single UCO candle lantern, the candle lantern will keep the mid-camper 65 degrees when it's 32 outside.
Short video on my build.

 

[Crazy Wes]

View attachment 434982

Just got back from Trailer World of Colorado with my new Star Camper Mini Shell — paid $13k out the door.

It’s a composite fiberglass camper shell with foam insulation and aluminum framing. The interior/exterior are fully finished fiberglass. It’s a blank shell but came equipped with:

• 4 insulated windows (all with integrated bug screens and shades)
• Removable HappiJac jacks
• Interior LED lighting (8 total)
• Locking door with integrated screen

Interior width is wider than the Scout Tuktut, and the cabover sleeping area fits an RV queen (60x76"). Still planning out the interior build but this shell gives me a lightweight, rugged base to work from.

Dry weight without jacks 705 lbs

Happy to answer questions if anyone’s considering something similar. There is not a lot on the Internet about this product. I have listed below a couple of links that have more information.

https://starrvproducts.com/shells/
https://www.truckcampermagazine.com/news/introducing-star-rv-products/

• Dry weight w/o jacks: 705 lbs
• Floor length: 70.5 inches
• Body width: 6’6″
• Floor width: 40.5″
• Overall length: 132″
• Interior height: 73″
• Cabover to ceiling: 31″
• Cabover bed area: 60 x 76w
• Floor to underside cabover: 42″
• Screen door size: 24 x 70
• Body height: 72.25″
• Floor to sidewall: 20.5″
• Lower windows (2): 35w x 21
• Cabover windows (2): 27w x 15
• Interior LED lights: 8
• Rear LED patio light on switch: 1

Congratulations you have gone from the aerodynamics of a cow to the aerodynamics of an elephant. Also be very careful in strong cross winds, there things walk around in the wind quite a lot even empty. Curious what it will do to gas mileage?

 

[Splenda]

I like it but wonder how much more a flatbed with canopy would have cost.

 

[JTGuy]

I have a ARE shell and have been in some good cross winds with it. I fear that camper would have me parked.

 

[AustyPosty]

I have a ARE shell and have been in some good cross winds with it. I fear that camper would have me parked.

How is your ARE shell in cross winds? Worse than stock or not too noticeable?

 

[JTGuy]

Even in the worst crosswind it is manageable but I do feel them. I put the shell on before I did any cross wind without it.

 

[Sandman 4x4]

Thanks for the caution on payload. It will
be a light build out. My max tow says 1467 for the payload. That puts me around 700lbs payload left if I leave the jacks at home. 125lbs less if I bring the camper and take it off once I reach camp for trails. The lower price and much larger size, relatively speaking than the scout tuktuk is what swayed me with the purchase. Worse case if it ends up being too heavy I can always move up to a larger truck.

But the larger tires, plus anything else other than bone stock will also affect what’s called GVWR, that’s gross vehicle weight rating. That’s means the real curb weight with full tank, passengers, camper shell and everything else you’re planning to take. That’s means I believe with the max package is 6,200 lbs. So the first time you load up as you normally load for a trip with camper, be sure to drive on a Cat Scale, to get as accurate information about lbs as possible. Because the bigger tires can weigh up to 150-200 lbs more, including same size spare, plus anything else added on over stock original equipment. So you might have less than 700!

 

[hardwaremike]

If it suits your needs I hope you enjoy it. I'm surprised everyone thinks the $13k is a real bargain as it seems pricey to me. The interior lighting and windows are nice but the lack of HVAC and plumbing puts it not far above a nice tent notch in the usefulness - to me - category. It's certainly not going to win any attractiveness awards either but what's the perfect solution to one group doesn't cut the cake for another - I'm in the latter. But - enjoy.

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