Camper Shell

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This is what I came here for. It seems like the perfect platform for a Tune M1-- hope they might be able to work together to figure out the rear sliding window, payload capacity optimization, and suspension options to match. I've been really unsatisfied with all the other mid-side pickups on the market.
Welcome to the forum. The Terra rear window will raise and lower-no slider but probably better as up and down
 
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Yes, one of the features I’ve wished for in a midsize pickup for a long time! I just don’t know of any camper shells that accommodate that design feature, so hoping that could be accomplished.
 
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So what does this count as? A she’ll, a pop up or just something different but pretty cool

 
So what does this count as? A she’ll, a pop up or just something different but pretty cool

Pay-to-play. Can you take a screen shot?
 
Pay-to-play. Can you take a screen shot?
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I'm planning to use my terra for surf adventures so a pop up camper that is consistent with the styling would be incredible.

My wishlist in case someone at Scout ends up working on this:

- Add some extra width like a Tune M1 camper, with side hatches for gear access and a glass rear hatch for visibility through rearview mirror.
- Something hardsided like an alaskan camper that's able to handle 4 seasons
- A pass through window that lines up with the rear window of the cab and allows for climbing into cab and storing long objects like skis and surfboards within the locked camper instead of the roof.
- Queen bed over cab
- Surfboard/gear racks and lots of solar on roof
- Lighting and ventilation
- Access to outlets in bed for electric heating, cooking, AC, etc.

Alternatively a mid gate with a (solar panel covered?) tonneau cover would be pretty cool too.
The Moonlander X is definitely checking several of your requirements.
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They offer standard or extended side pods so you sleep sideways with 6' to 7' of sleeping length. This definitely maximizes space for short bed trucks.
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Bed panels can tuck away into overhead storage area.
Has decent aerodynamics.
Solar options.
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Prewired for a solar generator.
Has fan options.
Queen sized bed is optional.
You can also use the bed as a giant couch.
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Thule rack rails are optional.
Lighting is optional.
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4 Season Insulation package is optional.
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Marine decking on the roof is optional.
Pass through window is optional.
Hard sided.
Tons of window options but no hard side panels.
The retro circular window options would match the Scout vibe.

No moving parts like pop ups either.

Your surfboards could also be nosed into the overhead storage area allowing you to close the tailgate without having to stick it through the cab.
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If @Jamie@ScoutMotors is listening, a remote mount rear view camera option would be awesome for folks that use aftermarket camper shells.
 

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The Moonlander X is definitely checking several of your requirements.
They also use extended side pods so you sleep sideways with 6' to 7' of sleeping length.
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Bed panels can tuck away into overhead storage area.
Has decent aerodynamics.
Solar options.
Prewired for a solar generator.
Has fan options.
Queen sized bed is optional.
You can also use the bed as a giant couch.
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Thule rack rails are optional.
Lighting is optional.
4 Season Insulation package is optional.
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Marine decking on the roof is optional.
Pass through window is optional.
Hard sided.
Tons of window options but no hard side panels.
The retro circular window options would match the Scout vibe.

No moving parts like pop ups either.

Your surfboards could also be nosed into the overhead storage area allowing you to close the tailgate without having to stick it through the cab.View attachment 6636

If @Jamie@ScoutMotors is listening, a remote mount rear view camera option would be awesome for folks that use aftermarket camper shells.
This is an impressive set-up!
 
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The Moonlander X is definitely checking several of your requirements.
They also use extended side pods so you sleep sideways with 6' to 7' of sleeping length.
View attachment 6638
Bed panels can tuck away into overhead storage area.
Has decent aerodynamics.
Solar options.
Prewired for a solar generator.
Has fan options.
Queen sized bed is optional.
You can also use the bed as a giant couch.
View attachment 6637
Thule rack rails are optional.
Lighting is optional.
4 Season Insulation package is optional.
View attachment 6640
Marine decking on the roof is optional.
Pass through window is optional.
Hard sided.
Tons of window options but no hard side panels.
The retro circular window options would match the Scout vibe.

No moving parts like pop ups either.

Your surfboards could also be nosed into the overhead storage area allowing you to close the tailgate without having to stick it through the cab.View attachment 6636

If @Jamie@ScoutMotors is listening, a remote mount rear view camera option would be awesome for folks that use aftermarket camper shells.
I think they definitely gave it the right name when they named The moonlander. A very capable habitat.
 
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I am curious if Scout will design the Terra bed to be removable. It would be cool to have an aluminum Norweld flatbed tray to expand camper options.
 
I am putting together a list of Camper Shell options I am looking at for the Terra. Was considering a dedicated thread but I will just dump them here so we dont have more posts about the same things.

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Previously discussed in this thread. Great option for Stealth Camping and lightweight.

Base Price $8,450

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This is the newest model from Four Wheel Campers. It is like their traditional slide in, but they took a modular approach to the interior so you can buy the shell and build it out over time or switch things up depending on your needs. Highly customizable layout and lots of options. King size bed optional.

Base Price: $29,995


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This is also a recent addition to the Four Wheel Camper lineup. The Project M is a bed mounted camper shell, not a slide in like their other models. Its a lighter, more affordable setup and great if you are into DIY projects.

Base Price $11,895


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This is a more traditional slide in camper. Options range pretty widely, including 12v HVAC, but floorplan is not customizable. Definitely something you could live out of full time. King Size bed optional.

Base Price $18,995
Base Price with Rollover Couch, Fridge, Shower, and Sink: $27,995

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6'10" of headroom. 1" honeycomb insulation layer on shell and windows with an R Value of 1.4 it is a great option for 4 season camping. Really robust design.


Base Price: $14,300

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This is a semi-hard sided pop up. Various accessory packages available.

Base Price: $10,499

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The Bruin XL offers an East/West King Size bed and a lower bed platform. This would be a good option for people with larger families. It also means you can sleep in the lower portion with the top closed in severe weather... or if you want to Stealth Camp.


Base Price: $12,999

www.hardsider.com
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Not really a fan of Wedge Style pop up campers, but I think the origami hard side and mattress platform designs are very interesting. Has a positive pressure fan so you can pressurize the bedcap while youre driving and keep dust out. Integrated side accessible rack system. The entire sleeping platform is removable and you swap it with a flat panel to give you a traditional camper shell. Very robust design.

Base Price $18,000

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The Topo Toppers offer excellent value. 72"x80" sleeping platform. 36" seating height on sleep platform. Various packages available.

Base Price: $10,750

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We cant leave these out for obvious reasons. Sleeps up to 6 with the roof top tent. Hard sided slide in. Well equipped with solar, cooktop. water, etc. Could definitely be lived out of. Cali King option.

Olympic Base Price: $24,990


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Very well equipped popup version of the Olympic. Could also be lived out of. Looks like on of the easiest to deploy with their Easy-Rise Lift System. Cali King option. Lots of standard features like solar and inverter.

Olympic Pop-Up Base Price: $29,990
 
I am putting together a list of Camper Shell options I am looking at for the Terra. Was considering a dedicated thread but I will just dump them here so we dont have more posts about the same things.

View attachment 7473Previously discussed in this thread. Great option for Stealth Camping and lightweight.

Base Price $8,450

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This is the newest model from Four Wheel Campers. It is like their traditional slide in, but they took a modular approach to the interior so you can buy the shell and build it out over time or switch things up depending on your needs. Highly customizable layout and lots of options. King size bed optional.

Base Price: $29,995


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This is also a recent addition to the Four Wheel Camper lineup. The Project M is a bed mounted camper shell, not a slide in like their other models. Its a lighter, more affordable setup and great if you are into DIY projects.

Base Price $11,895


View attachment 7475

This is a more traditional slide in camper. Options range pretty widely, including 12v HVAC, but floorplan is not customizable. Definitely something you could live out of full time. King Size bed optional.

Base Price $18,995
Base Price with Rollover Couch, Fridge, Shower, and Sink: $27,995

View attachment 74726'10" of headroom. 1" honeycomb insulation layer on shell and windows with an R Value of 1.4 it is a great option for 4 season camping. Really robust design.


Base Price: $14,300

View attachment 7471This is a semi-hard sided pop up. Various accessory packages available.

Base Price: $10,499

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The Bruin XL offers an East/West King Size bed and a lower bed platform. This would be a good option for people with larger families. It also means you can sleep in the lower portion with the top closed in severe weather... or if you want to Stealth Camp.


Base Price: $12,999

www.hardsider.com
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View attachment 7478Not really a fan of Wedge Style pop up campers, but I think the origami hard side and mattress platform designs are very interesting. Has a positive pressure fan so you can pressurize the bedcap while youre driving and keep dust out. Integrated side accessible rack system. The entire sleeping platform is removable and you swap it with a flat panel to give you a traditional camper shell. Very robust design.

Base Price $18,000

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The Topo Toppers offer excellent value. 72"x80" sleeping platform. 36" seating height on sleep platform. Various packages available.

Base Price: $10,750

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We cant leave these out for obvious reasons. Sleeps up to 6 with the roof top tent. Hard sided slide in. Well equipped with solar, cooktop. water, etc. Could definitely be lived out of. Cali King option.

Olympic Base Price: $24,990


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Very well equipped popup version of the Olympic. Could also be lived out of. Looks like on of the easiest to deploy with their Easy-Rise Lift System. Cali King option. Lots of standard features like solar and inverter.

Olympic Pop-Up Base Price: $29,990
Quite a lot to digest. I think I need to make a spreadsheet.
 
I could use a 2nd truck, I want an SUV. If the Terra came with a Norweld style bed, it would make it a lot more tempting to me. If they offered a Norweld style topper.... Well it is almost the best of both worlds. That said, 2 reasons I don't already own it now. 1) My wife said NO, HELL NO. 2) Both the Norweld bed and UTE style topper are about $10k each.

I love the utility of the flatbed on my Taco. But a flatbed on a full sized truck would be have more utility. I could build the topper myself (done that once already-but it would be MUCH nicer on a flatbed (could be wider). If they could get the Norweld style bed down to a couple K option... Damn, I might have to change my reservation. Of course, I would still prefer it to be 6.5' over 5.5'.
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Which ultimately would mean nothing to Scout-it would not be another sale, just a different one. So I will not hold my breath.
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fwiw, If I build my own, I would probably put a tractor trailer style mini-split on it. It would be nice if I could easily steal AC from the cab, but I would find a work around if not.
 
I could use a 2nd truck, I want an SUV. If the Terra came with a Norweld style bed, it would make it a lot more tempting to me. If they offered a Norweld style topper.... Well it is almost the best of both worlds. That said, 2 reasons I don't already own it now. 1) My wife said NO, HELL NO. 2) Both the Norweld bed and UTE style topper are about $10k each.

I love the utility of the flatbed on my Taco. But a flatbed on a full sized truck would be have more utility. I could build the topper myself (done that once already-but it would be MUCH nicer on a flatbed (could be wider). If they could get the Norweld style bed down to a couple K option... Damn, I might have to change my reservation. Of course, I would still prefer it to be 6.5' over 5.5'.
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Which ultimately would mean nothing to Scout-it would not be another sale, just a different one. So I will not hold my breath.
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fwiw, If I build my own, I would probably put a tractor trailer style mini-split on it. It would be nice if I could easily steal AC from the cab, but I would find a work around if not.
Sounds like a big decision. You don’t need to make it now. There’s no need to change your reservation. When it comes time to order you cab order either the Traveler or Terra, the BEV or the EREV. we aren’t locked in until we actually place our order.
 
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