Tiger Owners: Full-Timing in a Tiger?
Hello All, I like truck campers but view the lack or a realistic pass-through from the camper to the truck. In bad weather and sketchy security scenarios that would seem to be important. All weathe...
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It might be worth spending a few dollars and renting a Tiger for a few days. I was convinced that I wanted one but quickly changed my mind after a short rental with this place in Colorado.
http://adventuretravelsportrentals.com/tiger-bengal-rig/
These guys have a great rental business. I loved the design and floorplan of the Tiger. I loved the pass through although you have to be pretty limber to sneak through the seats and into the back through the small pass. The kitchen, couch and bathroom are great. I loved the shower area.
I quickly tired though of crawling up into the top bed and I am a very thin and athletic 57 year old. I also thought it was the worst riding vehicle I have ever driven. It is a stiff, heavy duty pickup with a lot of weight on it. I took it on some moderately rough Forest Service Roads and just about rattled my teeth off. I remember getting passed by small SUV's because I had to drive so slow to keep everything in the cabinets. It was reasonable on smooth blacktop roads but the whole point of a 4x4 is to take it off road. Maybe some suspension upgrades would have helped this.
I was really glad I rented one to try it out before I spent a lot of money on one. I think a single person could maybe full-time in the living space but it wasn't for me. Everyone is different though.
http://adventuretravelsportrentals.com/tiger-bengal-rig/
These guys have a great rental business. I loved the design and floorplan of the Tiger. I loved the pass through although you have to be pretty limber to sneak through the seats and into the back through the small pass. The kitchen, couch and bathroom are great. I loved the shower area.
I quickly tired though of crawling up into the top bed and I am a very thin and athletic 57 year old. I also thought it was the worst riding vehicle I have ever driven. It is a stiff, heavy duty pickup with a lot of weight on it. I took it on some moderately rough Forest Service Roads and just about rattled my teeth off. I remember getting passed by small SUV's because I had to drive so slow to keep everything in the cabinets. It was reasonable on smooth blacktop roads but the whole point of a 4x4 is to take it off road. Maybe some suspension upgrades would have helped this.
I was really glad I rented one to try it out before I spent a lot of money on one. I think a single person could maybe full-time in the living space but it wasn't for me. Everyone is different though.
