A useful upgrade would be a clear plastic window layer for the tent to allow vision and light while keeping rain out. One could also fabricate a clear plastic window setup that could be fit with Velcro on the canopy side doors. That way the side doors can be flipped up and open letting in lots of light without the rain coming in. Just some thoughts.

Got my v2 in August 2021. Cool to have watched your channel grow. Nice job!

This review has to be the most professionally done on KZfaq. Thank you the information that you have provided.

well thought out review. The design that lets you stand up inside your camper is a huge plus.

Don't think I've ever seen a better product review. SUBSCRIBED

Ty…for your thoughts on the GFC and way your setup is arranged. It help me put things in better prospective for me. Second ty for doing this video sooner than later. I know I requested this on your last video, I did not expected so soon. Greatly appreciated it.

Just put a deposit down yesterday and looking forward to it. Thanks for your thoughts and mitigation strategies to avoid damage with moving panels and I dig the big door. Can’t let my wife see that bat wing, she’ll want that piece of kit too!

Unbelievably good video with all the Pros and Cons succinctly covered in detail. Not sure it could be any shorter and still be as good. Thanks!

This was incredibly informative and I appreciate you being so thorough.

Awesome review man, all the reasons why I got one and I finally scheduled my install date with GFC for October, Super stoked! Thanks

Great review. A bunch of us have installed 12 volt computer fans in our roof vents in FG trailers that really help with condensation and provide air circulation

Thanks for doing this I really wanted to see someone with a Decked system in their taco.

Excellent and thorough video. Thanks for putting in the time to make it.

Very thorough review. 👍 Well done.

I found this review to be excellent for my purposes. Great job!

No rambling excellent detailed review

Picked up my GFC late May, absolutely no complaints. Just got home from 2 weeks 3,000 miles. Going to regroup and head out on a 4 week adventure late August into Sept. I'm digging it.

Great thorough review! Thank you

As always great video. You did a great review.

Winter months.Glad mentioned.Understand condensation big time.

Wow the coolest camper tent I’ve ever seen, I just subscribed I’ll be watching for more. I like this design .

Great review. Hopefully gfc sees this and addresses some of your issues

Thank you for this excellent review. I have a 2016 Tacoma, and am thinking about putting together a configuration very similar to yours with a Decked system and a Go Fast. It's very helpful to see how this unit performs in different weather conditions, including the cold. Great stuff.

Priceless review , thanks

Fantastic review! Thanks so much

Good review bro, cheers

Great review. Thank you

I think lead time is now down to 10-11 weeks. While all the accessories would be nice extras, I really appreciate that GFC is staying 100% American made / They are a small company focusing on ramping up production on a hugely popular product. I think once they get to a plateau of demand, they will continue to innovate and begin creating more of the extras.

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wonderful just what I needed

Great video

Great review. This was on a short list, but honestly thinking through the positives and negatives you have here.

Excellent info.Trying fig how getdogs up tent.

I am loving my GFC V2, it barely squeezes into my garage on the Colorado ZR2 package. I am running a Decked system also and got a tilting fridge slide with a Dometic 45, with all the gear loaded ready to go it squats the suspension just enough so I can barely clear the garage door. I figured out how to mount the MaxTrax off the tent's side extrusion so I can still park in the garage and use the roof (beef) racks for hauling kayaks and paddleboards.

I liked ALL the positive comments, the Cons were a deal breaker.Camping in the cold is fun but not when your tent is not up to it.

Great review and even better feedback. How does the latching work from the inside to close up at night?

I do admit this has been one of my favorite setup. Love the all in one design, getting Stanley in is so much easier!!! But every time I say this/get used to a set up, you get a newer better set-up, so we shall see what happens now. 😉

Michael for the mattress issue you might want to try the Thermarest MondoKing 3D air mattress. it is 4 inches thick and is 25 X 77 inches. The length will work but I'm not sure how wide the bed is. It looks like it's about 5 feet which would be perfect. Plus it has an insulation value of R11.4.

I'm looking at the GFC, FWC project M &the Alu cab khaya. The GFC is affordable more so and the lightweight aspect is a rather important feature seeing tie downs for truck camper and leaf spring upgrades can cost thousands. My project truck camper is a skamper 080S. Very heavy but running water, a kitchen and dinnette is nice. I'd install a Newport P9000 instead of the Mr buddy. Condensation is problem and if you forget anything electrical inside the camper it's dew everywhere come morning.

Thanks for the video nice review I’m running an ATOVERLAND atlas thermal kit dual battery management solar with the true my heater system 270° batwing awning and a few other options max fan air vent Be blessed

Thanks!

Great reviews. Love what you are doing. If you want to sleep in, get one of those airline eye mask. 😁😁. Best wishes.

great review, thanks!

Great video my friend. I was thinking to get one but if it takes 1 year or more then I am definitely seeking other options.

This was a great overview and managed to hit several questions I had (specifically climbing in if you have bed drawers). I'm curious... can you remove the pad from all of the panels so that it isn't taking up thickness when you add your own Exped Mat? Also, when you used the Exped, did you have to remove all of your bedding or did you just let the mattress air down and it allow even more room for bedding?

Best review anything thinking buying.I can weight if it is whatwant.Some issues.You very positive with your negatives.Like that

Thanks, that was very helpful!

The small windows for stank feet... I like it! Alot..

Great video and nice how you did the pros and cons of the GFC but thing I have noticed in the last year with over landing and so many people now getting out and exploring the cost of out door recreational equipment has risen in cost and now with so many new company coming out with new stuff camper roof top tents overland camper there is going to be a Big shift in the market for for campers like that and hopefully GFC listens to what you’re talking about because customers are important to keep your business alive and if not people will shop somewhere else or another company will come up with a better product

Wow! That is by far the best video on the GFC that I have seen. I drove 16 hrs up to Bozeman last Oct and purchased the same model mounted on my 2017 Tacoma. I turn 60 this Sat. I'm retiring early, Dec 23rd being my last day of work. I am going to live on the road for the rest of my days. I dropped $8,000 into this and the rest of my $ on solar power and a fridge. Now it's gas and groceries. I so agree with the imperfections of this product but don't have any choice but to deal with it and try to make things better. The 6 locks really bother me. I am constantly locking and unlocking them all the time. I was thinking of shooting some graphite into them like a locksmith would do to make the key slip in and out easier. Do you have an opinion on that? Even though there are a lot of negatives, your video got me pumped up and I'm looking forward to more. Love the content and enjoy listening to you.

Update: Picked up my V2 recently, haven’t got to use it much. My “up front” gripes, one being they don’t hook up your camper brake light. Really?! Snugtop did at a fraction of the cost. The second one, is there are spring loaded pins, instead of tent locks now. From reading various forums, the lock were essentially becoming stuck, locking people out while camping. So, hopefully something evolves from this to lock gear down say, you go to town for groceries, or a bite to eat away from the vehicle. Other than that the nuances of the central hub of all my gear exist under the GFC, and I’m excited to work through them. Home you’re happy with life at iKamper and owning/living in one.

Were you unhappy with the GFC, and so you got rid of it? Would you still recommend the GFC Camper? Did you have a problem with your GFC leaking into the bed of your truck... I have read a few reviews where others have been unhappy with the GFC campers leaking where the camper sits on the bed frame... Love what you are doing and your videos..

Idea for roof light coming in..Just like a curtain.That mounts into t tracks..Slide it open and closed..Easy.

Great perspective. I believe propane is a large issue with your condensation. If you were able to use another heat source like wood you would see much less condensation. The mini fireplaces that are in some vans might be the way to go.

Nice review. In “bunk mode”, I’d probably rollover into the bed below. 😆

Can you make it overhang off the back? And can you buy just the tent portion and not the topper part?

Great video, thank you so much. I have a June 2nd install. What Axia Alloys mount did you install for your Maxtrax? I would like to do the same thing.

nice video, I am getting mine in Feb 2022 is in production now, I am debating in what side put the awning, driver side or passenger side .......

Enjoyed the review. As for the translucent roof, would it be possible to paint it to keep out the light. Do they offer roof options.

Wish someone would show 3rd brake install on Tundra..GFC should install that in my opinion..Every shell I have bought.Thats was part of buying it..

Amazing review, I use this all the time for reference. Just curious what you do for the mattress for when its both you and the wife? I have a discount exped (Qomotop) that's 80x52 and am curious if it will fit. I pick up late June!

GFC is local to me, but I was curious if you have seen a "Super Pacific" in person and compared the two. I think the SP is slightly more expensive but it seems they have a lot of things that the GFC could have added.

Cool frenchie

Two questions. Where were you filming this at? How has the camper affected your MPG?

The veiws of the PNW can't beat anywhere else. been here 25 years and still haven't experienced everything washington has to offer.

What kind of mpg do You get with Your set up? Do you “feel it” on the truck? Nice review 👍

Would there be enough clearance if you are running a full length cab prinsu to clear under the front section of the camper? Do you happen to know the measurement between the roof and bottom of the front section?

Great video… but what about security? Would you feel comfortable leaving it out on the city streets for a couple nights with equipment in the back outside the decked containers?

On the mattress..Buy the GFC Sheets.Cut out your own foam or whatever,and intstall it in the sheets between the mattress.Easy.

Great build ! propane heat creates water check out espar gas heater runs off my gas tank it keeps my 1st gen Tacoma with V1 dry and warm keep the videos coming :) !

Any idea what the weight limit of the bed is? I weigh 290lbs.. Will it support me sleeping?

Where did u get the drawers system?can I ask ,what did it cost?

Thanks for the cool vid! Do you know if there is a way to get this in austria? I would like to get one for my new ford ranger... Best regards from Austria 👍🌍😉

Cool campers show us their socks 13:33 Nice.

I new to your channel. I noticed your recent videos you're running an imamper and bed rack. Did you happen to get rid of the go fast? Did it not work out the way you had planned?

Nice video! Where’d you get the owning??

nice review, I've got a v1 myself. Can elaborate on your bug net a bit?

In inches, how tall is your rig overall?

Love it and the price, just wish it wasnt so ugly.

Great review. You convinced me not to get one. How does a company located in Montana not have insulation for winter camping. When you said it looks DIY build that speaks volumes.

My concern about getting a GFC for my truck is sleeping in it is it really wide enough for 2 people?

What part of Washington are u from? Tri city viewer here !

That narrow sleeping space is what keeps me hesitating and using a tent. 2 adults in anything less than a 60" width truly sucks. Wish the canopy shape and resultant wedge footprint was bumped out a little for wider sleep space.. don't need it to completely conform to the truck cab dimension.

I love it but $8k+, just priced it on their website. Great product but many will not buy due to the price and go with bedrack and camper on top, 4k max for that set up.

Do you have issues with condensation inside over the night?

How do u look behind?

Did you remove/replace your sharkfin antennae?

Can you comment as to why you ditched it after less than a year?

Sounds silly but a cheap mattress that works and can be had for 4$ is a swimming pool lounge at DG

What’s msrp on one of these? Or even a used price on average ?

so the whole thing is permanent installed?

2 large dogs one small human and cat maybe

MIne leaks

We're are you ir isbeautiful

How you get in bed from bed with out jumping 🤔

Ooops excuse me but what about thievery, moving forward there will Have's ( That's You!) and Have Not's. So, I am a firm believer in out of sight, out of mind. My Napier Truck Bed Tent folds into a mini duffel bag and goes into my cab when not in use. Along with my Air Mattress and sleeping bag and cooler. I mingle hiking with camping, and I would not hike very long, if I knew my GFC was sitting on top of my truck waiting for a thief to come and take it!

No to GFC for me. Ill probably go with 4wheel camper.

Showed my wife a $3500 roof tent. She laughed. I laughed. My dog laughed. We bought 7 top of the line backpacking tents instead.

They're overpriced, no two ways about it. And it sucks that you have to actually pay to get it installed. Price aside, this camper is pretty awesome, but the cost has kept me from entertaining it so far. I can do far more upgrades to the overall truck for less.

Snooze boring