Slide In Camper Ready

[Openskies]

Will the Terra be ready for slide in campers? Other current EV trucks are either silent or specifically state that their EV trucks are not recommended for slide in campers. There's a huge market for this capability. There's a lot of discussions about toppers and towing but not much about slide ins. I'm really hoping that Scout will make this a feature cause that's why I've got a Terra reservation otherwise would've bought a R1T already (or any other truck EVs). With a ladder frame this should be very possible for payload.

 

[cyure]

Will the Terra be ready for slide in campers? Other current EV trucks are either silent or specifically state that their EV trucks are not recommended for slide in campers. There's a huge market for this capability. There's a lot of discussions about toppers and towing but not much about slide ins. I'm really hoping that Scout will make this a feature cause that's why I've got a Terra reservation otherwise would've bought a R1T already (or any other truck EVs). With a ladder frame this should be very possible for payload.

Welcome to the community!

 

[J Alynn]

Will the Terra be ready for slide in campers? Other current EV trucks are either silent or specifically state that their EV trucks are not recommended for slide in campers. There's a huge market for this capability. There's a lot of discussions about toppers and towing but not much about slide ins. I'm really hoping that Scout will make this a feature cause that's why I've got a Terra reservation otherwise would've bought a R1T already (or any other truck EVs). With a ladder frame this should be very possible for payload.

Welcome and thanks for posting your thoughts

 

[J Alynn]

Will the Terra be ready for slide in campers? Other current EV trucks are either silent or specifically state that their EV trucks are not recommended for slide in campers. There's a huge market for this capability. There's a lot of discussions about toppers and towing but not much about slide ins. I'm really hoping that Scout will make this a feature cause that's why I've got a Terra reservation otherwise would've bought a R1T already (or any other truck EVs). With a ladder frame this should be very possible for payload.

My hunch is they aren’t set up generally due to liabilities but not getting g a Terra so won’t matter to me but I wish you luck along with the camping crowd so people can enjoy them to their fullest

 

[Mousehunter]

While I understand there will be interest, I think the market is limited for slide in campers designed for 1/2 ton trucks with 5.5' beds. That said, I would still be tempted to do a UTE tray and canopy on a Terra (well more tempted if it was a 6.5' bed).

That said, depending on dimensions. I suspect removing the rear seats of the Traveler will get me what I want easier. I can keep mentioning the UTE tray, and maybe Scout could do it - but I am not holding my breath.

 

[Openskies]

While I understand there will be interest, I think the market is limited for slide in campers designed for 1/2 ton trucks with 5.5' beds. That said, I would still be tempted to do a UTE tray and canopy on a Terra (well more tempted if it was a 6.5' bed).

That said, depending on dimensions. I suspect removing the rear seats of the Traveler will get me what I want easier. I can keep mentioning the UTE tray, and maybe Scout could do it - but I am not holding my breath.

I've had a brief convo with Scout campers about their Tuktuk camper which is designed for 5' beds. https://scoutcampers.com/hard-wall/tuktut/. They are willing to see if it will work on R1T but I wasn't going to buy a R1T just to find out it doesn't work. The Tuktuk was design for 5 ft beds like Tacomas, Rangers etc and very popular where I live. Lots of midsize trucks with campers in my area. Key issue with R1T was the 4.5' bed and the camper's weight center relative to rear axle alignment. Hoping the Terra's 5.5' bed allows at least 50% of camper weight to be ahead of the rear axle.

 

[dreamweaver]

Will the Terra be ready for slide in campers? Other current EV trucks are either silent or specifically state that their EV trucks are not recommended for slide in campers. There's a huge market for this capability. There's a lot of discussions about toppers and towing but not much about slide ins. I'm really hoping that Scout will make this a feature cause that's why I've got a Terra reservation otherwise would've bought a R1T already (or any other truck EVs). With a ladder frame this should be very possible for payload.

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[04Ram2500Hemi]

Will the Terra be ready for slide in campers? Other current EV trucks are either silent or specifically state that their EV trucks are not recommended for slide in campers. There's a huge market for this capability. There's a lot of discussions about toppers and towing but not much about slide ins. I'm really hoping that Scout will make this a feature cause that's why I've got a Terra reservation otherwise would've bought a R1T already (or any other truck EVs). With a ladder frame this should be very possible for payload.

TFL did a series a while back with their lightning and going to Alaska. They outfitted the Lightning with a camper, even though I believe Ford said not to. Anyway, it’s a pretty fun series to watch, and it might give you some ideas.

Episode #1

 

[Mousehunter]

Watched and skimmed a bit of the series. Mostly 2/3 of the time charging at level 2, with slow driving (30mph) between to manage to get 2 miles per kwh. That said, even getting 2 miles per kwh is not bad considering they did have a camper on top and were at max weight on the vehicle.

 

[Openskies]

The TFL video is a topper setup not a slide in camper setup. Toppers sit on top of the box not on the bed so they are attached differently and have weight distribution considerations.

Would love the Terra to consider slide in campers like anchor points, optional air suspension (self leveling), lift kits, ground cameras etc.

They can even go all out with box wall access for aftermarket designers to use that space for options like water reservoirs (fresh, gray, black), storage, etc.