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Title: Jeep Campers?
Post by: Jeffy on July 26, 2010, 02:37:39 PM
Saw these and thought it was an interesting idea.  Not sure I like how clunky it looks though.  The company is called Phoenix Pop-up Campers. http://www.coyoterv.biz/

(http://offroadcamperguy.smugmug.com/Vacation/phoenix-pop-up-campers/PB270015/941916964_FPspy-L.jpg)
(http://offroadcamperguy.smugmug.com/Vacation/phoenix-pop-up-campers/PB270009/941916833_LcAP2-L.jpg)
(http://offroadcamperguy.smugmug.com/Vacation/phoenix-pop-up-campers/zebra-climbing/941916646_K6WeM-L.jpg)
Title: Re: Jeep Campers?
Post by: Torch_Ind on July 26, 2010, 03:55:43 PM
not big on that.  ugly. and it looks like it just over top of the hard top?
Title: Re: Jeep Campers?
Post by: oldjeep on July 26, 2010, 03:57:24 PM
So it looks like it is just sitting over the stock hard top?
Title: Re: Jeep Campers?
Post by: Torch_Ind on July 26, 2010, 04:00:11 PM
So it looks like it is just sitting over the stock hard top?

ya thats what I said!! weird? I don't get it really if thats the case?

usually I pull a small utility trailer and load it with the coolers and tents and go that way!! works great. that way to I can bring my little guys peddle bike to!!
Title: Re: Jeep Campers?
Post by: sharpxmen on July 26, 2010, 08:11:22 PM
i don't get what's the point of having that door in the back if the tailgate is behind it  :yikes:
(http://offroadcamperguy.smugmug.com/Vacation/phoenix-pop-up-campers/PB270015/941916964_FPspy-L.jpg)
Title: Re: Jeep Campers?
Post by: Jeffy on July 26, 2010, 08:32:42 PM
For the money, I'd rather have one of those Jeep trailers.  The camper top is around $12,000.
Title: Re: Jeep Campers?
Post by: aka-justin on July 26, 2010, 08:34:08 PM
 :yikes:
Title: Re: Jeep Campers?
Post by: sharpxmen on July 26, 2010, 08:41:17 PM
For the money, I'd rather have one of those Jeep trailers.  The camper top is around $12,000.
imo both prices are ridiculous but to be honest i can't see them running a manufacturing business w/o charging that price - it's not like you can make them in china for the volume they are probably selling.

I looked on their site, i couldn't find the Jeep one and still can't get my head around the way it is supposed to be installed and used with the hardtop on - i think those pics were just a mockup and the product would be custom made.
Title: Re: Jeep Campers?
Post by: Torch_Ind on July 26, 2010, 09:04:57 PM
ya i hope it's mark up
Title: Re: Jeep Campers?
Post by: FourbangerYJ on July 26, 2010, 09:35:46 PM
ya i hope it's mark up

It's already marked up, that's why it's $12,000  :lol:
Title: Re: Jeep Campers?
Post by: sharpxmen on July 26, 2010, 10:25:38 PM
i meant mockup as in built on top of the hardtop to see how it looks and not fully functional
Title: Re: Jeep Campers?
Post by: Jeffy on July 27, 2010, 02:38:57 AM
My guess is that they cut the tailgate up.  Seems strange to even have sliver of window still there.  It's probably not even glass though.  I think it would have been better if they didn't have to cut anything.

Can't imagine a kitchen in there or even a table.

(http://www.coyoterv.biz/0_0_0_0_217_163_csupload_20825402_large.jpg)
Title: Re: Jeep Campers?
Post by: chrisfranklin on July 27, 2010, 12:16:16 PM
I think for the money involved -- new Rubicon unlimited optioned out (40k) + 12k for the top  -- I'd make a deal on a used Mercedes G Wagon, buy a surplus tent, a coleman stove, piss in the woods and call it even   :wall:   I'd just get killed when the thing needed service though...
Title: Re: Jeep Campers?
Post by: Jeffy on July 27, 2010, 01:03:56 PM
I think for the money involved -- new Rubicon unlimited optioned out (40k) + 12k for the top  -- I'd make a deal on a used Mercedes G Wagon, buy a surplus tent, a coleman stove, piss in the woods and call it even   :wall:   I'd just get killed when the thing needed service though...
Most of the G-wagons in the US are all Luxury vehicles, not the utilitarian versions everyone else gets.  For teh money, you would be better off buying a used Defender 90 or even a 110.  Or better yet a Toyota Land Cruiser 80, 90 or even a 100.
Title: Re: Jeep Campers?
Post by: chrisfranklin on July 27, 2010, 11:34:56 PM
Yeah, but with the Luxury G Wagon I'd have a shot at talking Miss July and Miss August in to getting out in the backwoods and roughing it with yours truly  :naughty:.     With the camper Rubicon or the utility G Wagon, probably not.  
Title: Re: Jeep Campers?
Post by: aw12345 on July 28, 2010, 05:51:23 AM
Dream on Chris :lol:
Title: Re: Jeep Campers?
Post by: chrisfranklin on July 28, 2010, 08:06:04 PM
You're right, Art, I am dreaming taking two. 

After all, once the other playmates know I'm camping with two of 'em, another three or four of those girls will demand to come along.   :biggrin:

G-Wagon will definitely need a third row seat and a roof rack.