Just installed a Topo Topper pop up camper!

[AustyPosty]

🪦🪉 this is the series of events that would occur if I spent that much on a thing like that .

completely understandable. The price was a tough pill to swallow.

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[AustyPosty]

That's pretty cool. I always liked those topper campers. How hard is it to climb up inside?

Currently, it’s relatively easy for me and a bit tricky for my wife since the truck is lifted, the tailgate is up pretty high.

Once I get a small step stool I imagine it will be decently easy. The tricky part is you do have to crouch or crawl to get in which may be difficult for some. Once you’re in the camper it’s easy to climb into the bed.

It’s certainly not as easy as a slide in camper shell that replaces the tailgate with a door.

 

[ericw.]

Topo toppers makes a bigger camper that looks similar to the Tune M1 called the Rincon. Not sure what the pricing comparison looks like, but might be worth checking out

I did look at that one and it's built well but I really like a king size bed. The Tune M1 has a 72" wide king and you can option it with a propane Truma heater, so I wouldn't need to cut holes and DIY a heating system.

 

[ttn333]

I did look at that one and it's built well but I really like a king size bed. The Tune M1 has a 72" wide king and you can option it with a propane Truma heater, so I wouldn't need to cut holes and DIY a heating system.

I might be wrong but I think they can put a diesel heater inlet for you.
I've also been looking at the topotopper rincon and the Tune m1. I like the look of the rincon more than the m1 but prefer the width of the m1 for family use. The other pluses for the rincon are they're local to me in socal and about 3k less for the comparable build out.

 

[ericw.]

I might be wrong but I think they can put a diesel heater inlet for you.
I've also been looking at the topotopper rincon and the Tune m1. I like the look of the rincon more than the m1 but prefer the width of the m1 for family use. The other pluses for the rincon are they're local to me in socal and about 3k less for the comparable build out.

I just decided that if I'm to invest that much money into such a style of camper, I shouldn't need to still setup a outdoor heating source.

It's just me being picky but I want as close to zero setup just to make a comfortable sleeping platform for my wife and son. So a vent cut out isn't ideal. I'm trying to create a system that I'll use for years to come on long trips where we have to make a lot of distance each day so if it means burning a bit more money then it's worth the investment for my time, energy, and sanity. lol

Also, that extra width makes a difference when sleeping 3 wide with a kid. lol my RTT bed is 72" wide and it feels like that's barely enough.

 

[Stan H]

I did look at that one and it's built well but I really like a king size bed. The Tune M1 has a 72" wide king and you can option it with a propane Truma heater, so I wouldn't need to cut holes and DIY a heating system.

Wowzers uh nope no can do
A tent thats where its at if I stumble and fall down I can just crawl to the tent and lay on my cot and off to dreamland

 

[ericw.]

Wowzers uh nope no can do
A tent thats where its at if I stumble and fall down I can just crawl to the tent and lay on my cot and off to dreamland

Setting up a base camp is awesome also... but sometimes we do multi-state trips where daily setup and tear down burns a lot of energy and time.

 

[Stan H]

Setting up a base camp is awesome also... but sometimes we do multi-state trips where daily setup and tear down burns a lot of energy and time.

What I am interested in a tiny tear drop or a overlanding trailer where I can put a RTO on it .

 

[ericw.]

What I am interested in a tiny tear drop or a overlanding trailer where I can put a RTO on it .

I have a trailer with a RTT on it and it's great for most of what we do but it's still a bit to setup and take down every day, especially with a family that requires heat. lol

The tear drop trailer would be great since you don't have to setup anything to sleep, as long as you can keep your bed clear and don't use it for storage while traveling.

 

[ttn333]

I just decided that if I'm to invest that much money into such a style of camper, I shouldn't need to still setup a outdoor heating source.

It's just me being picky but I want as close to zero setup just to make a comfortable sleeping platform for my wife and son. So a vent cut out isn't ideal. I'm trying to create a system that I'll use for years to come on long trips where we have to make a lot of distance each day so if it means burning a bit more money then it's worth the investment for my time, energy, and sanity. lol

Also, that extra width makes a difference when sleeping 3 wide with a kid. lol my RTT bed is 72" wide and it feels like that's barely enough.

I get it. I'm just trying to save a buck or two. lol. We're used to setting up a diesel heater and like the idea of have the unit outside our shelter just in case it blows up or something. Probably not a thing but makes me feel better.
We have similar trailer setup (scout) with the Alpha rtt. I just don't like pulling the trailers. There's more logistics to deal with, especially on trails I'm not familiar with. Fuel and range is really bad pulling the trailer and we can't take the exrpess lane to get out off town which can add an extra hour or two. Also we like to stop at different restaurants in the area that we're at and the trailer can make finding parking difficult. Will probably end up with the Tune M1. That 72" width is kinda necessary for a family 5. Yes 5 (3 small girls). But we are not large people. Figured we can have 4 in the king size bed pretty comfortably and 1 on the lower section or I can grab an oztent for when the whole family go out. Most of the time its just myself and the two older girls. We can fit comfortably in the wedge rtt on the truck.

 

[ericw.]

I get it. I'm just trying to save a buck or two. lol. We're used to setting up a diesel heater and like the idea of have the unit outside our shelter just in case it blows up or something. Probably not a thing but makes me feel better.
We have similar trailer setup (scout) with the Alpha rtt. I just don't like pulling the trailers. There's more logistics to deal with, especially on trails I'm not familiar with. Fuel and range is really bad pulling the trailer and we can't take the exrpess lane to get out off town which can add an extra hour or two. Also we like to stop at different restaurants in the area that we're at and the trailer can make finding parking difficult. Will probably end up with the Tune M1. That 72" width is kinda necessary for a family 5. Yes 5 (3 small girls). But we are not large people. Figured we can have 4 in the king size bed pretty comfortably and 1 on the lower section or I can grab an oztent for when the whole family go out. Most of the time its just myself and the two older girls. We can fit comfortably in the wedge rtt on the truck.

Absolutely, all valid. It's different strokes for different folks and I love to see all the different options that fit different needs, and hearing the thought process that drives a person's choice in their gear. There's a lot of logic and consideration behind what we do and I like to learn from perspectives that I might not have considered.

Pulling a trailer definitely adds a lot of complexity, which is the same reason I've been looking at the pop-up camper options. My state has a 55MPH speed limit for vehicles pulling a trailer on the interstate.

I've been known to ditch the trailer at a trailhead or hotel parking lot (with permission) and scout the area for campsites without it, then go back and pick it up. lol

 

[Stan H]

I have a trailer with a RTT on it and it's great for most of what we do but it's still a bit to setup and take down every day, especially with a family that requires heat. lol

The tear drop trailer would be great since you don't have to setup anything to sleep, as long as you can keep your bed clear and don't use it for storage while traveling.

If I am tired enough I will sleep directly on the supplies
I know ✅️ right the tear drop is so tempting especially the ones that have the axle set all the way back.
Someone has one on here

 

[danflashes]

Have been considering one of these - how much does the cabover part add to your height? Hoping I might still be able to park in my garage without having to ditch the 35’s

 

[AustyPosty]

Have been considering one of these - how much does the cabover part add to your height? Hoping I might still be able to park in my garage without having to ditch the 35’s

Just about 8.5”. It easily fits in my 8ft garage even with a 2.5” lift and 37s. I have about 12” to spare I believe. Part of the reason I got this camper is because I was worried about a camper not fitting in my garage and I wanted a low profile one. Now that I see how easily it fits, I kinda wish I would have taken a closer look at an ovrlnd camper which is bigger/taller. I may look into swapping/selling this for an ovrlnd in the future lol. Don’t tell my wife!

 

[danflashes]

Just about 8.5”. It easily fits in my 8ft garage even with a 2.5” lift and 37s. I have about 12” to spare I believe. Part of the reason I got this camper is because I was worried about a camper not fitting in my garage and I wanted a low profile one. Now that I see how easily it fits, I kinda wish I would have taken a closer look at an ovrlnd camper which is bigger/taller. I may look into swapping/selling this for an ovrlnd in the future lol. Don’t tell my wife!

thanks!!

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