hello I have a 2011 toyota tacoma dual cab short bed with the TRO package, can anyone suggest a truck camper that I can put on it with without exceeding payload and still have a bathroom (wet or dry)it also can be a hardside or popup. Thanks for any infomation you can provide.

Sold my 80's model Taxan last year. Pop up, no bath. Measure between your wheel wells and look for one that will fit.You can search my posts as I think I asked the same question a couple of years ago.

These are probably the lightest:http://www.fourwheelcampers.com/index.htmlI'd forget the bathroom in that little format. Even without the bathroom you will probably be overweight fully loaded. What is your payload rating?

The FWC Finch is the model for the Taco:http://www.fourwheelcampers.com/index.php/products/for-minimid-size-trucks/finch-5-0-4-door/Base weight dry and no options is 800 lbs. No bathroom.

My brother in law got an Eagle from Four Wheel Campers for his Tacoma. it's pretty bare bones and weighs in at right about 750lbs, jacks, heater, bed and that's about it. He did add air bags and says his truck is under payload which is more than I can say for my F-250/Lance combo. They're out there for Tacomas but by necessity they are pretty sparse on amenities.

looking for a truck camper for a toyota tacoma

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MN_Ben
Explorer
Jun 07, 2013
I don't know if the OP has been back for his answeres. I sure hope he comes back for advice and see what a great site this is. And to let us know what he decided for a camper.
campingken
Explorer
Jun 07, 2013
Since you live in CA take a look at Panther Campers. They are made in Vancouver WA. The advertised weight of the Sportsman Sp-84 is 860 pounds. They show one mounted on a Nissan on their website.
bobndot
Explorer III
Jun 07, 2013
http://phoenixpopup.com/your-vehicle/toyota/
cocamper101
Explorer
Jun 06, 2013
Steeljag wrote:
What is the payload ?

About 1400 lbs on an "Access Cab" Tacoma. I think a bit less on the OP's double cab. There are only a few options I know of, and they've already been mentioned. Maybe Phoenix also.

FYI we use a Restop Commode, which is probably not as nice as a cassette toilet (I've never used one), but you just throw the bags away. Plus it's waterproof/sealable so it works for some river restrictions.
SugarHillCTD
Explorer
Jun 06, 2013
Northstar camper
dadwolf2
Explorer
Jun 06, 2013
XP Camper V2 is a hardside pop-up built for a Tacoma. Saw it at the Expo. Pretty impressive and actually I thought the price was competitive since it comes standard with every option you need. FWC starts out with a nice looking base model price and goes up quickly when you start adding the options you want. They are made in Grass Valley, CA.
ISBRAM
Explorer
Jun 06, 2013
Hallmark La Veta
http://www.hallmarkrv.com/page/faqs.html?inet=aD1zbmRmLXlheCZyaD1zbmRmLXlheCZwbHVnaW4tYWN0aW9uPXJlYWQmcnBsdWdpbi1hY3Rpb249ZGVmYXVsdCZjcGx1Z2luPXNuZGYmcmVjaWQ9MTYxMCZzaG93YWxidW09dHJ1ZQ
Tiger4x4RV
Nomad
Jun 06, 2013
Maybe a FlipPac? Here's another link with more photos: the other link
MN_Ben
Explorer
Jun 06, 2013
Are you looking to buy new or used? Or I should add old as in 80's model. I sold mine for $1800. Fridge, stove, heater, battery, converter, sink with hand pump, 3jacks, great shape. Found it on CL and sold it on CL.
Just_Jeff
Explorer
Jun 06, 2013
You can get a small cassette toilet that will store about anywhere. Just have to kick everybody out of the TC while someone uses it. Or you could get a separate tent to set it up outside for longer stays.