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@joshuaramirez71932 жыл бұрын
Sir, now that you have experience that camper for a while, is there any other camp that you would consider looking at? I want to see em all lol.. quality is what I want!
@Lord-Snowflake2 жыл бұрын
Been looking at these campers, they look nice. I have a 2018 F250 Superduty with a longbed. Theres a 90gallon fuel cell in the bed directly behing the cab. Fuel cell takes up 30" of the first part of the longbed. Will this camper still work, ie for the camper tiedowns and the space remaining in the bed?
@degonzoman3 жыл бұрын
Ordered one with all the goods, I can't wait to hit the road with it.
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy! When do you take delivery?
@degonzoman3 жыл бұрын
@@Weretherussos unfortunately not until September but I’ve been saving for years to avoid payments so a little longer is ok
@CoolBreeze4132 жыл бұрын
@@degonzoman hope you are enjoying it!!!
@degonzoman2 жыл бұрын
@@Weretherussos just picked it up a couple weeks ago, on the road heading to the pan handle rally on its 1st shakedown run.
@Flordiakayakbass2 жыл бұрын
@@degonzoman 9 months later, how do you like it ??
@meowzic3 жыл бұрын
This tour was incredibly relaxing. I didn't want to watch the full video but ended doing so from being so relaxing lol
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@gaillittle17003 жыл бұрын
Welcome Back, hopefully we'll see more videos of your travels this year. Miss you and Kate
@keithandwiadventures3 жыл бұрын
Really incredible walk through and camera work! You got me sold! Can't wait to see the next video!
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys - and thank you again for letting us use your beautiful property.
@GregWorzel3 жыл бұрын
No one does a walk through as well as you. I want a FWC so bad I can taste it! :)
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
Ha! Thanks - it’s kind of our bread and butter.
@p.i.e.management92453 жыл бұрын
Heeeeeyyyy Joe... It always GREAT TO SEE YOU AND Kate.
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@harlanpatterson19593 жыл бұрын
Throughout most of the 90's i had the Four Wheel pop-up Fleet mounted on my Jeep 4x4 Comanche. Hands down the best little camper I've ever owned. Still kicking myself for selling it. Currently own a E350 will be revisiting the Four Wheel pop-up line for my next set up! Thanks for the tour.
@MultiRabe3 жыл бұрын
You really are the best in the business with these walk-thru’s Joe...it’s incredible how you do it with such ease!
@jonathanbmBen-Menachem3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for the excellent review. The Review shows a lot of experience and knowledge that the russos have gained during their long period of vanlife. Many thanks indeed for the analysis.
@CA2CAoutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Just picked up our hawk we’re excited to use it!!!
@wornoutwrench81283 жыл бұрын
Great review Joe. I watch way too many RV review videos. I have my favorite presenters. Joe is right up at the top. I swear, he knows the product better then most of the sales guys out there. Must have something to do with actually being a guy that uses it all the time.
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
Thanks - really appreciate it!
@jonathanbmBen-Menachem3 жыл бұрын
Joe knows a lot because he uses the things he is talking about. Larning comes by using things and by improving them. The storage in the back seat is a good examplehow things evolve according to usage.
@Troche5713 жыл бұрын
I priced one out for $41k, it's a great option if you want the luxury of an off-road camper that leaves the options for towing a trailer. With 3 pups it's still a little small, and for that price I would rather pick up an Opus 15 or HQ BLK Series 15 for 5k more.
@elnidofan3 жыл бұрын
The 150K price of the MB Revel 4x4 is just crazy and may not get you to all the offroad trails compared to a real 4x4 truck. This looks like a great option to the Revel.
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
Especially if you buy a used truck like we did.
@di557dianebritson3 жыл бұрын
You two are pro's at this!
@Ober4473 жыл бұрын
The advantage of the F350 is in the off-road capability. Much more stable (less bouncing) in rough terrain and better when negotiating cross slopes.
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
Yes this is very true
@largol33t12 жыл бұрын
My dream setup would be one of these campers on a Land Rover Defender 110 pickup. Sadly, for some reason, they were made only for Australians. I find the "revised" 2021 model disappointing because the originals were the size of a GMC Suburban and you never had to complain about trunk space. Oh, and they could go to all the places a Hummer H1 could too!
@proceedingonwardinamerica3 жыл бұрын
Great to see you again Joe
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jimmyeller44362 жыл бұрын
Solar panels on top you can do a lot air conditioner 😆I Love stuff like this Y'all have a blessed year
@philiptarnaski16673 жыл бұрын
Hi to you all and Thanks for the camper tour 👍
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@cigarmann3 жыл бұрын
I have to hand it to you guys, the truck type campers don't appeal to me but at least you have a unique channel which is refreshing to watch, cheers!
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
We appreciate that, thanks. Since truck campers aren't your thing, what is?
@cigarmann3 жыл бұрын
@@Weretherussos I'm thinking to appease my wife and pups, a compact class c (b+). I am very interested in the Winnebago Ekko. The dimensions and all weather capabilities really appeals to us.
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Spend some time in the different campers your considering and you’ll find that one speaks to you both more than others.
@jim63353 жыл бұрын
Its important when you are raising the front to put more force going straight up then on the push bar. You will damage the hinge panel if you push too much on the bar.
@dragonfly62433 жыл бұрын
Hello again. I'm super happy to see you guys are back.
@mikeanshit1582 жыл бұрын
Overland? These campers have been around way longer than that term. I cant wait to get mine! Propane heater and flush mount stove and done.
@gregoryf92992 жыл бұрын
Very good vid and very cool camper! I like this one and torn to the Scout models too. Definitely some pros and cons to both brands!
@LincRYAN3 жыл бұрын
Hi joe and kait great 👍🏻 video good job 👍🏻 of this video. Stay safe . Lincoln 😊
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lincoln!
@ritabroils61903 жыл бұрын
Missed you and Kait.💛👍🏾
@kevinvanlohuizen27093 жыл бұрын
Having your shore power connection above the furnace could be an issue. If your not careful you could melt your power cord with the furnace on.
@arenopolisgoias2 жыл бұрын
sou inscrito no canal, e gosto demais dos videos que vc produzem, parabéns, Deus abençoe
@13raden3 жыл бұрын
the roof looks pretty wavy on the right side at 5:32. Especially where the clamp is holding it down.
@tanyabjorling58223 жыл бұрын
I like this alternative to traditional slide ins. But I'd have to purchase your model due to no bathroom or indoor shower spot. I like yours with the dinette/shower and your dedicated cassette toilet cabinet!! Lol
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
They offer a shower and toilet as options in the slide in
@johnmorgan16293 жыл бұрын
They have quite a range of these, nice to see realistic weights for the vehicles they are supposed to go on. Personally would still go for a van like your old one or smaller C.
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
They do - we really want to test their Project M
@abhishek85873 жыл бұрын
Woahh Jeff Bezos is really into the overland camper life!
@meowzic3 жыл бұрын
😄😄😄 I was thinking the same thing
@SecretFiles212 жыл бұрын
same 🤣
@fanofbama142 жыл бұрын
I can’t unsee it now 😂
@ASHAH925Ай бұрын
i was like he looks like someone I've seen, couldnt put my finger on it. lol
@jimflanagan60293 жыл бұрын
Nifty trick using the fan .
@eliudm4723 жыл бұрын
Good to see you guys
@keithatwood564811 ай бұрын
The part I was waiting for was video of you climbing in and out of the camper. Does not look easy.
@WillemLuntungan3 жыл бұрын
Nice truck Campervan 🙏🙏👍👍👍
@LincRYAN3 жыл бұрын
Nice rig
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! What did you like about it?
@ZfariАй бұрын
no mention of shower of toilet options. By far the #1 question for anyone looking at popup campers
@titaniummaster15322 жыл бұрын
Great demeanor, great video thank you!
@AB-nb2ic10 ай бұрын
Good video and walk through. 6gal hot water heater?? Upgrade to tankless! (they cost less and Never run cold) No A/C? House batteries not connected to charge off the alternator?? Sink too small to wash a dish in? No toilet or indoor shower? This rig needs some help
@flyfish64733 жыл бұрын
Joe, you should suggest to FWC (you have clout with them:) to replace their open J hook turnbuckles (standard on the slide-in models) with something like 5/16" x 4-1/2" Stainless Steel Jaw x Jaw Turnbuckles for their slide-in models. If you watch Sir Williams on FWC KZfaq site, you will see the open J hooks detach and even bend/fail. If you go to the KZfaq channel SUV RVing, and to his vid titled "Touring an Amazingly Spacious Small Pop-Up Truck Camper! (Four-Wheel Campers Tour)," the owner of the Fleet model experienced failures with his turnbuckles and replaced them with the Jaw x Jaw turnbuckles. Go to the 29 min. point for a visual of his solution. I didn't include links as I don't know if you allow them. I asked the owner about his attachment system and this is some of his reply: "The OEM turnbuckles from FWC were just open ALUMINUM J hook design ones. A little shift around and the J hook would just drop off. Also I hit some rough off road areas and the aluminum threads stripped together and I couldn’t get the turnbuckle to turn or tighten. So they lasted about 3 months! What you saw was 5/16" x 4-1/2" Stainless Steel Jaw x Jaw Turnbuckles, I replaced the Jaw threaded through pins with quick pin disconnects. I used 4 Koch 3/8” Quick Links 1,980 lb WLL on the steel hold down straps on the bed to get the turnbuckle length to come out right. No more problems now!!"
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
We haven’t had any issues with ours, even after extensive off-roading and almost 30k miles. I’ll keep an eye out however for those hooks.
@pcarr8618 Жыл бұрын
Video was done very well!!
@Weretherussos Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rjhein2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this vid - It's a sweet rig! One thing I noticed - it appears the hose connection (for city water) is directly above the hot water tank vent. I'm wondering how that wouldn't melt the hose over time... Maybe rig some type of system to keep the water line out of the way?
@Weretherussos2 жыл бұрын
Most people don’t hook up to city water and just fill the tank. That said, unless the hose was sitting directly on the vent it shouldn’t pose a problem.
@curiousnomadic3 жыл бұрын
prefer the vans. Maybe you should start a coffee line.
@musingsnplaylists3 ай бұрын
this is soooooo good for men who like solo adventures but need an option to take it off for work or other things. Like it's great for going on rougher terrain I bet but comfortable and not a whole entire RV or something. I love the design but as a woman the lack of a bathroom is a huge problem for me lol
@chrisogren81542 жыл бұрын
A very nice camper. I had to laugh when I saw that thermostat. I don't think I've seen an analog thermostat for 20 years. C'mon Four Wheel Campers, really ? The lack of kitchen storage for pots and pans, utensils and glassware, compared to a hard-sided camper and no microwave is a bit of a deal-breaker for us, though. You did an excellent job on the exterior/interior walkthrough.
@grottu Жыл бұрын
That camper is still behind Alaskan and they are made for 70 years 😆
@TheWilliamHoganExperience4 ай бұрын
What- No head? Big omission. Put a composting toilet under the settee, and you've got a truly functional camper. At a minimum, provide space for a pota-potti - or at least Homer bucket and a pee jar,
@grif5332 Жыл бұрын
I want one!
@arikjohnson4123 жыл бұрын
Sweet!
@justincase76613 жыл бұрын
WTGOJOE!!
@johnhuff3933 жыл бұрын
Good evening from Godley Texas, I was started to wonder what happened to to you both. Great presentation as usually. Am I wrong in assuming you now work for FWC as a spokesperson. Happy travels and stay safe.😉
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
Hi John - no we don’t work for FWC but they did pay us to make this video.
@johnhuff3933 жыл бұрын
@@Weretherussos thanks for the reply; I wasn't trying to be nosey. Looking forward to your future adventures. Stay safe.
@monicalifornia_3 жыл бұрын
Love it love it love it. Great walk through. I 👍
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Monica!
@timgraaff75513 жыл бұрын
Good video, thanks.
@MrAndycm3 жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@winneoredboy2 жыл бұрын
very interesting and informative
@richbowie763 жыл бұрын
Joe cool !
@shawnhenderson1130 Жыл бұрын
I find it amazing that people would trust the factory tie down points for a 1000lb camper...
@Weretherussos Жыл бұрын
They’re not factory tie down points. Part of the installation of the camper is to install mounts for the camper to attach to
@ghettovanadventures3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome… I really like that
@gerardhoward16523 жыл бұрын
Nice setup 👍🏻
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍
@somethingoutdoors14122 жыл бұрын
Wow I was expecting like maybe 8 Grand LOL
@scottthejeepguy74993 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you
@SpyderWoman7 Жыл бұрын
Have been following you for a while, love your content. Especially the really thorough reviews. I really enjoyed this one. I'm considering a Four Wheel Camper for my Tundra and this is the most informative review I've seen to help me decide. One thing that is always overlooked is the pass-through window to the truck cab. While they seem to be going out of style, I'm Camp Pass-Through, mainly as a security feature. For wild camping or stealth camping, I like the idea of being able to reach the cab if necessary. Does the pass-through window open? If so, how far?
@randyherrmann36102 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Is it safe to camp in the camper on the jack stands without the truck underneath? Or is that too much weight in the front end while sleping on the bed?
@CarrieJo59163 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ✌💕
@johnmarkharris Жыл бұрын
It’d be nice if the window covers could tack to the ceiling
@yashpanwar Жыл бұрын
Nice setup ,,sir ji
@Weretherussos Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@amyb54573 жыл бұрын
Glad to see ya, seems like it been forever, didn't recall seeing Kate in the video, hope all is well with y'all, but there was no tolit or shower in that model but u have both in your camper right?
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
There is an option to get these with a toilet and shower but there wasn't one in the version we looked at. And yes, we have both in ours.
@bobw92973 жыл бұрын
I had a nice Tim Hortons coffee , great camper , yours is nicer
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
Tim Hortons? Are you up in Canada?
@bobw92973 жыл бұрын
@@Weretherussos yup 40 min west of Toronto airport
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
Been up in the area. Beautiful country up there.
@baron70242 жыл бұрын
Does anyone have experience with the durability and longevity of the pop up fabric? Replacement costs? Even properly maintained it seems to me the camper would outlast the fabric many times over. Thanks.
@Weretherussos2 жыл бұрын
Well taken care of the fabric lasts for many years. You’d have to call Four Wheel Campers to ask about the cost of replacement.
@yaboilayshay8944 Жыл бұрын
$20,000 - $$30,000 that’s it steel they’re basically giving that thing away! I’m not being sarcastic either😂
@normwitt58823 жыл бұрын
Hi Joe, excellent walk through! I have one of these on order and I intend on sliding the camper into a new Ford150 hybrid with the 72KW built in generator. I’m excited at the possibility of plugging the camper into my onboard generator for all the power I need for as long as I’ve got fuel in the truck. The service manager at four wheel campers seems to be too overwhelmed with work to be able to accurately tell me if this electrical hook up would be compatible. I wonder what your thoughts about this would be? Thanks, Norm
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
Hi Norm - from what I can read, it seems like it would work. Many people use 1 and 2 kw generators for their camper so there’s more than enough power - but without seeing or using it I can’t say for sure. Do know that there is a connection from the truck battery/alternator to charge the camper. I don’t know what happens if you’re getting 12v power from the truck and 120v power from the generator. It’s a new system so it will be hard to get any definite answers before someone tries it.
@normwitt58823 жыл бұрын
@@Weretherussos Thanks Joe, the battery charging system is where the four wheels camper service manager has concerns but too busy to check it out. I really don’t know what my next step should be. My new truck won’t be delivered for another couple of months and my camper isn’t due for delivery until first of June so I’ve got some time. Maybe between now and then someone will publish a promo on this hybrid powering and successfully charging a camper or some other RV without any damage. Excited to find out because the prospect of being plugged in wherever you go would be freaking awesome! Thanks, Norm
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
So the question to ask your sales person is if the camper battery system could be damaged if you’re plugged into shore power while running the engine. If so, you can either disconnect the line back from the truck battery OR add in a cut off switch to turn the power from the truck alternator off when you’re running the generator. I don’t see why you won’t be able to charge the camper off the trucks generator especially if the literature I saw is mentioning running welders, etc off it. Just DO NOT plug into the 30amp 240v outlet as the 30 amp plug on the FWC (and all RVs) is 120v. Also, I saw that the charging station is in the bed of the truck - if so, are there other outlets if you won’t be able to reach the outlets in the bed with the camper on?
@normwitt58823 жыл бұрын
@@Weretherussos I’ve gotten more valuable information from you than anyone else. Thank you! I will check on shore line plugged in when the truck is running question. All of the plug-in connections are in the back of the bed, however, my thinking is that FWC is no wider than the tailgate opening which gives some room for connecting. Also I could have a connecting shore line special made to fit the tight arrangements. What most surprised me was your information on the 30 amp 240v plug. That is exactly where I would have plugged in the FWC. My goal would be to run the AC, toaster, coffee pot when the wife’s using her hair dryer and curling iron, just kidding, not. When you pull into a camp ground and plug your shore line into the 30amp plug instead of the 120 plug I thought that is what give you all that extra power. If you have the time and interest, run a you tube search on the F150 hybrid and watch the one where they are using the truck plugged into two large living quarters horses trailers. They seam to be using the same style shore line cords with an adapter into the 30amp 240v plug. What I don’t know is weather they toasted the battery chargers on these two units or not. They did not report any problems. Thanks, Norm
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
Norm the 30 amp hook up at a campground is 120v, just like the household 15 or 20 amp 120v plug. The 240 and 120 plugs look the same and many people have fried their campers plugging into a 240 outlet for a dryer. That said, I don’t see why you can’t charge off the 20amp household plug - just get an adapter for the 30amp (Our camper came with one). That said, I found the test you referenced. In the article, they say that they’re powering two trailers, each being 120v from the 30amp 240v plug off the truck. I don’t know how they’re doing this without a converter in-line to bring the voltage down to 120 ( maybe they have one). My concern here is that your camper is going to be situated directly above the exhaust for the truck and those fumes are going to be coming into the camper, especially when you have the fan running.
@sherrycaillier70633 жыл бұрын
Do you live full time in your truck camper? You do a great job on your walkthrough videos!
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
Yes we do - thanks!
@triedandtrue18202 жыл бұрын
I have a f150 with 1800 lb capacity with 5.5ft box, can you leave tailgate on? Doesn't look so nice agree, just question, great vid 👍
@gibau1000 Жыл бұрын
Very reasonable prices. What about the empty shell only?
@marcpikas28593 жыл бұрын
Those bed cushions look pretty thin for older bones. I'd carry an air mattress to put on top..
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
We use a 3” memory foam topper and it’s perfect.
@surfearth1 Жыл бұрын
Seems odd to have electric switches in the propane cabinet… not sure that to spec…?
@cstarbuilt3338 Жыл бұрын
Can you give more details on the rear bumper!?! I can’t find it on Aluminess’s website.
@jnmaher19673 жыл бұрын
You should review Scout Truck Campers.
@joshuamirijello77383 жыл бұрын
Can you do a tour of the hawk front dinette?
@brucemacdonald18472 жыл бұрын
How long is the wait after ordering a camper with the stove top sink and everything else?
@2amRendezvous2 жыл бұрын
Are you able to sit comfortably on the dinette in FWC Hawk when the roof is down?
@maplesf18843 жыл бұрын
More vids....
@rst8722 жыл бұрын
do you think something like this would fit on a ford maverick?
@jackal27663 жыл бұрын
Yah but what is the price of this exact model you showed? thanks
@Hipporider Жыл бұрын
How much height inside with the pop top fully up? I wonder if these are sold in Australia?
@frankyq21 Жыл бұрын
How do you carry firewood 🪵???
@jackfntwist3 жыл бұрын
What's going on with the channel? Are you guys not traveling any more?
@jonathanbmBen-Menachem3 жыл бұрын
Yes they are, but they decide to share with us some other vehicle to compare with the one they use. Please do remebers that the times are far from being normal and that many vanlife people are in full isolation due to the virus and that many places are locked down for public use. What is going on with the channel ! it is just another presentation that many of the readers are interested in.
@jackfntwist3 жыл бұрын
@@jonathanbmBen-Menachem I didn't ask you. But thanks for answering for them.
@markgilliam86762 жыл бұрын
I got a 92 Ford 4x4 F150 what would fit in it
@timgoodsell40533 жыл бұрын
I really like these but as with all truck campers, storage is minimal. You’d really need to tow a trailer for toys.
@kenconley9642 Жыл бұрын
Does anybody know,..Does this have to be licenced separately from the vehicles like here In Washington state for regular hard sided truck campers???Also, do you have to install tie-downs and air-bags??
@Weretherussos Жыл бұрын
Licensing all depends on your state. Yes, tie downs are required and are installed by the camper dealer. Airbags are dependent on the truck. We didn’t need them but some do.
@burkefox32083 жыл бұрын
weight limit on that bed in the extended position ?
@Weretherussos3 жыл бұрын
Not sure, you’d have to call Four Wheel Campers and ask.
@bobmakow553 жыл бұрын
Pretty slick but pricey
@StarrlaRo Жыл бұрын
How much does these cost brand new?
@krisr92203 жыл бұрын
You mean CO alarm
@thomaspannkuk655 Жыл бұрын
what do you use to get in the camper?
@Ryan-fo4pu2 жыл бұрын
Who manufactures that rear bumper?
@glenn42202 жыл бұрын
No place to store a portable toilet?
@touavang5729 Жыл бұрын
how much?
@ASHAH925Ай бұрын
dont understand why they wont make a popup camper with a bathroom for the midsize market
@WeretherussosАй бұрын
The do - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/asiPlJZ5u6e8fJs.htmlsi=TeEbQh3RFl_cjjJo
@ASHAH925Ай бұрын
@@Weretherussos thats for a flat bed full size truck, not for a midsize tacoma