From a distance the FWC campers and the Project M's may look similar. Up close they are completely different. Some things like the pop-up roof and over-cab sleeping area are the same. Nearly everything else is different.

Campers are generally slide in units that fit in the box of a truck. Some camper models (flatbed) also fit on flat truck trays. They come in five models - Swift, Fleet, Raven, Hawk, Grandby - and a number of different layouts - settee/couch, side dinette, front dinette, Shell and Flatbed. They are a complete living space with numerous options available to fit most folks needs - options from furnace to fridges and everything in between.

Project M units are canopy/topper units that fit on the rails of most truck boxes. They do not have a floor (the truck box becomes the floor) and are restricted in what options can be fitted in them. (ie. no stove, furnace, fridge, water/sink or 110 AC electrical) Like all canopies/ toppers they come with inherent issues of water and dust ingress.

- Four Wheel Pop-up Campers are built for trucks that tackle real back-country travel.

- They are constructed with a strong, light-weight, welded aluminium frame and have the lightest unit weight in the truck camper industry.

- With the roof down the profile is lowered, reducing the center of gravity and wind resistance. Imagine not having to deal with top-heavy sway in windy conditions!

- The flexible frame construction allows the camper to move with the twisting motion of the truck-bed.

- The low profile and light weight also keeps the camper weight more directly over the rear axle further reducing driving problems.

- All of these features contribute to fuel economy when travelling.

Nearly all domestic and foreign, 2 or 4 wheel drive pick-up trucks will accept these camper units. The only exceptions at this point are the hybrid SUV trucks. The Grandby fits full size pick-ups. The Fleet and Hawk fit short box trucks. The Swift and Raven fit the small box, quad cab units. With their light weight, low profile and balanced characteristics you should be able to find one that is just right for your truck.

NOTE; We do not condone overloading any vehicle.

First undo the six external latches. Then go inside and lift first the rear and then the forward portions of the roof. The patented "Easy Lift" roof system requires a simple push that locks two panels past center vertically to hold the lightweight aluminium roof securely in place. The whole process takes less then one minute in normal circumstances.

No. Four Wheel Campers must submit the designs in blueprint format and these must be approved by numerous state agencies. Any alterations to the original plans must go through the same process. There is a 40+ year history of proven success behind the designs.

The lightweight aluminium roof will hold 1,000 pounds of evenly distributed weight (example: snow load of 1000 lbs.). If you plan to carry luggage, coolers, kayaks, canoes, etc. on the roof, we usually recommend keeping the weight to approx. 45 kg (100 lbs).

Not recommended. The design does not allow the tailgate to close after the camper is installed. If you leave the tailgate on it will not close when the camper is on and it will definitely make getting in and out of the camper awkward. In some jurisdictions is illegal to close the tailgate on a camper.

Not recommended. This moves the centre of gravity further back which can cause unsafe handling of the vehicle (and may be illegal in some areas). It also requires the tailgate to be left in place which can be problematic for pulling a trailer and access to the camper.

In many cases the extra springs are not needed as the camper units are well within the carrying capacity of many 1/2 ton, and all 3/4 ton and larger trucks. Many of our customers do have "over-load springs" or "Air Bags" installed. If you think you will require them many types are available and some can be easily self installed.

Note - We do not condone overloading your vehicle.

Yes. FWC's unique design of attaching the camper to the inside of the truck bed with eye bolts and turnbuckles is not possible when a plastic bed liner is present. A better way to go, is to have a 'spray-in liner' installed. These are very robust and generally stand up better then other liner types.

Yes and no. With the optional furnace and the Arctic Pack, occupants can be comfortable in below freezing weather but some precautions must be taken if you are thinking about traveling in Canadian winter weather.

This is a custom designed layer of material that is attached to the interior of the pop-up sides in cold weather conditions. It is also useful in hot weather. An important side effect of having it installed is that it makes the camper much quieter by damping down outside noises. It can be easily removed but can be left on year round.

Yes. We do offer a built in Hot Water/Outside Shower package on many models.

Yes. A Shell version is available for all models except the speciality models. The basic Shell unit comes with a few included items. The camper interior is simply finished to keep weight down and plenty of space available for your needs. Many options are available for the Shell models as well. For more specific information on the Shell models please see the Shell model page.

Four small forged eyebolts are placed into the truck bed in front of and behind the wheel wells. The base of the camper is manufactured with eyebolts and interior access ports, allowing the use of four turnbuckles to hold the camper firmly in place. This makes for a very strong installation and a clean look on the outside of the camper (ie. no chains or turn-buckles hanging off the outside of the truck/camper). Please note, some models may require through-bolting onto the truck bed, or the use of external turn buckles.

At one point that was possible, but with the more complicated trucks now on the market it is no longer advisable to try to do your own install. The factory now expressly notes that a self-install will void all warranties. The installation includes installation of the above mentioned eyebolts, a complete wiring harness as well as number of other items. The installation and positioning of eyebolts is critical. The wiring harness and related parts insures you have the proper power to the camper.

The intial installation is not a short, ‘few minute’ operation. It takes five to seven hours to do a complete install by factory trained installers. As well the installer will need to go over all the systems and do up any paperwork with you - so expect the install to fill a day. After that it takes only a few minutes for customers to put the camper on or take it off.

CDC or Canadian Destination Charge is the actual cost to ship a unit from the factory to Canada, This includes freight costs, border fees, CBSA costs, brokerage fees and other related costs. This is subject to change without notice as well as a fuel surcharge.

The camper units in the down position range from 135 cm (52 inches) to 155 cm (60 inches). You will need to add the height of your camper to the height of your truck bed. If this total is less than the height of your garage door opening it should fit.