Question for GFC and Lonepeak owners

[gofastdan]

Thank you, this is very helpful. The LP perks are hard to overlook.

15-16 mpg ain't bad - I'm averaging about 18.8mpg bone stock hand calculated but that's just over 1,200 miles on the odometer.

Customer service and standing by their product is going to be really important. As a newer company that was a concern of mine. Hopefully they can keep that up.

One question, do you find the overhang disproportionate to overall dimensions on the truck? Does it ever flex with weight and contact the shark fins?

I made it to the big puddle on the west side (Pacific Ocean). IMHO the look of the LP with the long bed is perfect, but that's just my opinion. I've experienced no flex or hitting at all.

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[jaslim]

I took delivery in Vegas and drove it 850mi day #2. Most of that MPG is residual from the trip. I had engine break-in to deal with, but ran ECO mode the entire way. Have only started trying different drive modes with the bed loaded down.

I've seen a very long thread on GFC forums where owners of the new GFC V2 pro tents are reporting way too much fabric causing excessive tent sag even when the wedge is fully deployed. This also causes very noisy flapping in windy conditions. Is your tent taut when deployed and can you share a pic of the tent deployed if you have one handy? GFC responses on the threads seem to suggest - this is how it's designed and not acknowledging a potential problem.

Another concern is it seems some people had issues with the bed mounts loosening to the point of the camper sliding forward into the cab. One even broke their cab rear glass. Have you checked your bed mount torque since you got the camper installed?

Are these issues common in wedge campers as a whole or present on the LP?

 

[trailhunger]

I've seen a very long thread on GFC forums where owners of the new GFC V2 pro tents are reporting way too much fabric causing excessive tent sag even when the wedge is fully deployed. This also causes very noisy flapping in windy conditions. Is your tent taut when deployed and can you share a pic of the tent deployed if you have one handy? GFC responses on the threads seem to suggest - this is how it's designed and not acknowledging a potential problem.

Another concern is it seems some people had issues with the bed mounts loosening to the point of the camper sliding forward into the cab. One even broke their cab rear glass. Have you checked your bed mount torque since you got the camper installed?

IDK about that...there's a good amount of fabric but the RTT struts can support +75lbs on the roof fully deployed. With the added zipper & product on the new version assume those struts can do ~50lbs on the roof at worst. I prefer a robust wall and could really care less about wind/ park into the leeward side if possible. Could always order stronger struts or locks when deployed.

If noise is truly a concern get a Tune camper - a studio apartment on the back of your taco.

The partner shop who installed my GFC did mention the bulb seal can break-in over time and they offered to re-torque the bed clamps. It's ~20ft lbs (word of mouth), I actually am not a fan of that partner shop so I go direct to GFC engineering with technicals until the v2 Pro manual is released.

You could split hairs on anything and everything with these aftermarket campers. I'm still using the bed cap portion for ~70% work, if I average ~$80/a night after 10 years with this thing can't really see it as a loss. Certainly not expecting perfection, but GFC seems to give a shit about their product from what I can tell thus far.

EDIT: I'd also mention that if your gen 4 has the bed scene lighting, those lights are 1 large part and require all accessory hardware removed in the event something goes wrong with those lights. There's a Trailhunter owner on the forums who had his bed scene light kit short first week, requires a complete cap replacement. So having a jack system on-hand won't hurt in the event you need to adjust/remove the shell: https://rapidtopper.com/products/rapid-stand™-kit

 

[jaslim]

IDK about that...there's a good amount of fabric but the RTT struts can support +75lbs on the roof fully deployed. With the added zipper & product on the new version assume those struts can do ~50lbs on the roof at worst. I prefer a robust wall and could really care less about wind/ park into the leeward side if possible. Could always order stronger struts or locks when deployed.

If noise is truly a concern get a Tune camper - a studio apartment on the back of your taco.

The partner shop who installed my GFC did mention the bulb seal can break-in over time and they offered to re-torque the bed clamps. It's ~20ft lbs (word of mouth), I actually am not a fan of that partner shop so I go direct to GFC engineering with technicals until the v2 Pro manual is released.

You could split hairs on anything and everything with these aftermarket campers. I'm still using the bed cap portion for ~70% work, if I average ~$80/a night after 10 years with this thing can't really see it as a loss. Certainly not expecting perfection, but GFC seems to give a shit about their product from what I can tell thus far.

The sag I was referring to wasn't the popup so no issues with the struts. From pictures it looked like they just had too much fabric on certain panels of the tent so it's "floppy".

Regarding torque specs, GFC support on their forums specified the following in case it's helpful for you

The official spec on the bolt connecting upper and lower bed mounts is 40 lb/ft. We recommend checking that spec every 2,500 miles, or after any time you shred the gnar off-road (washboard surfaces, gravel roads, backcountry access roads, and especially jumps).

 

[malore]

TH long bed + GFC V2 PRO. Total height w/the beef bars (no gear on top) is 7'-1". Passes Mall-Crawler height restrictions! Sag about 1/2" on stock coils. Trying to rock everything stock. BUT: Will probably swap these heavier TH wheels w/TRD Pro wheels w/Nokian Hakkapelittas or Outposts this time next year. Lighter wheels, lighter rubber. I'm not in the camp I need to get bigger treads to make the TH look sick. I don't rock class 5 dirt, but I certainly mtn bike it. Current MPG average is 19.5 but take that with a grain of salt: I've been running generator mode A LOT testing a power station and using it for cooking meals everyday schniding my utility company, and driving in the city an ass-ton these days. First real camp trip is in a couple weeks to Canyonlands.

Only other build-out I'm planning is a DECKED 1/2 cargoglide for the taco. But only if my local fab shop can clone the steel base frame in pure aluminum. I don't need a slide that can hold 600#, the thing itself weighing in at 100#, if the system weighed ~60# /held 250# then I'll install it. Otherwise gonna rock a bed step in the meantime.

IDK why the Lone Peak is 400+lbs but it sounds robust and they do look compelling. But the GFC at ~275lbs is basically like driving around with a fat guy every day, I can deal with that.. Delete the TH's ARB mullet bar (sold it) & remove the rock rails (~8 mo/yr), swap steel plates on the underside w/composite (~8 mo/yr), you're looking at a net of -20lbs after it's all said & done.

I personally think the GFC looks good on the TH, the machining from these guys is tits. (I would like an aero solution without needing to buy a roof rack eventually) The volume of the GFC (under RTT) is killer.

No propane, fully electric camp kit sans camp fires. Ordered a decent setup from Stoke Voltaics that'll pair well with the inverter on this truck. Trying to keep it stripped-down, not interested in a 300# kitchen & pantry in the rear. Just a couple DECKED totes and done. I bought a hybrid to send it, keep it lean and fast, get where I need to go and get back, swap back to work gear quickly. I have big dogs at home, they're all rescues, the lady and I can only get away for 2-4 days max at a time. So my kit & daily driver is dialed this way. Got a Goose Gear 100% rear delete to fit the great dane in the back. Everyone wins.

Would've bought a Pro if they offered it in a 6' bed. I have long gear, need the extra foot.

How's the goose gear seat delete going? We have a Great Dane too and was thinking of ordering this kit for him. Off-topic, I know. Sorry friends. But couldn't resist the question. However I am getting my Super Pacific on Tuesday, so that's why I'm here.

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