If you saw their recent IG chatter, they’re making a camper shell version but as always, GFC is doing some stupid long, drawn out reveal over months.
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It is Jim Bob’s rig (big following on Instagram). He’s been testing the setup in the picture for a week or more, so definitely not photoshop.
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Amen brother. I love the standup option.
Peace.
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Hey guys that’s my truck, you may remember I product tested and had the very first GFC camper, and the reason I like this set up more is that it’s modular. I don’t want or need a tent on my truck at all times and like sleeping in the bed at times my GF doesn’t come with, it’s an incredible set up!
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I get it but given a choice I would choose a mainstream topper every time. They match my truck, look better, have better windows and more visibility. I can have a pass through for the dog. Most can support a RTT. Focus on speeding up your current production. Not going to take over the topper world.
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To each their own, but I had a fully decked out Leer and it left much to be desired. Once I upgraded to the GFC, the side panels were a game changer and I would never go back to something smaller. Most of my big outdoor items like bouldering crash pads, big mountaineering bags, etc wouldn’t even come close to fitting in and out of my Leer windows. Now I can reach into my truck and grab anything easily, including a beer from my fridge.
Strength was another issue with my regular camper shell that I no longer have to worry about.
I’m not saying they will takeover the entire camper shell market by any means, but the build quality, strength, and versatility is way above the typical camper shell.
I couldn’t disagree more, I just sold my ARE MX that I scored for $100 on CL anticipating this. “Mainstream” toppers (I’ve had a snugtop and an ARE) are heavier, uglier (this is subjective), not nearly as well made, and have less functionality. I can now access everything at the cab wall which is where I tie down my kitchen box so I don’t have to climb inside to unlatch it and get it out and I can also now access things below my flight deck at the back without climbing in. But a big thing for me is weight and looks and this beats out my old toppers by a longshot plus both other toppers screwed up my bed sides overtime because they loosen up over long hard offroad miles.
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This may be a no brainier, just a different top on the same platform but just not for me. Options are good.
I think we can all agree that price will play a huge factor in the decision to switch over. This will also open the market to people who don’t want to spend 7k on a full gfc. But seeing the price of their rtt is about $4200 this would lead me to believe that the camper will be a sub 2k product hopefully.
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I’m going to bet this new topper will be north of 3K.
Looks like a great product. They can now reach an audience that isn’t even interested in an rtt. If I was looking for a camper shell of some sort I think I would go this route but I would not put a rtt on it.
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Hey @GFC_Taylor - You guys planning to have the Platform camper inherit the updated panels seen on the new Camper shell?
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Camper shell? Sounds cool! 
Any updates on this??
I was hoping for updated timelines on just the topper…
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I am also hoping for a update on this. I think on one of the tuesday night IG lives they said that the people with superlight orders will be given the option to place a topper order so that they can receive them at the samish time. I am one of those people that am hoping for both a topper and have a superlight order. I’ll grab onto any hope I can get. I just can’t get behind any other topper company on the market.
I have a platform camper and and I’m thinking of switching over to the topper. While being able to stand up inside is nice, I think I’d rather have the flexibility of switching between a Superlite for my solo trips and a larger 3 person RTT group trips. When I’m out camping with friends I’m always packed up way earlier than them and have to help close up their RTTs anyways, so the quick pack up time of the camper doesn’t do much for me. I think the topper alone looks a lot better without the camper hanging over the front too.
Anyways, if you’re looking for a camper for a tacoma dcsb keep your eyes peeled on the marketplace in a week or two marketplace!
Anyone hear any news on GFC Toppers? Seem’s to have gone stagnant…
Not sure, but I REALLY want one!
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So do i! I feel like its gona be a while… Seems like they have plenty of delays with current product lines, not sure it makes sense to add more to their plate
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