Great condition for Toyota Tacoma 5 bed, years 1. Sleeps 2. Includes Beef bar racks, $400 original add on, front and rear window $400 original add on and side tent doors $525 original add on and external ladder, $70 original add on.
The Go Fast Camper (GFC) V1, also known as the Platform Camper V1, was an early iteration of their popular truck bed camper/rooftop tent hybrid. While GFC has since moved on to newer versions (V2 and later), here's a summary of the V1's key specifications based on available information:
Key Features & Design:
* Wedge-style design: Opens up into a triangular tent area above your truck bed.
* Integrated tent and shell: Combines a truck topper with a deployable rooftop tent.
* Lightweight for its class: One of its primary selling points was its relatively low weight compared to traditional campers and rooftop tents.
* Side access: The V1 featured side panels that could be opened for access to the truck bed. Some later V1s or upgrades offered a "V1.5" tent fabric that could include side doors.
* Steel Space Frame: A distinguishing feature of the V1 was its steel frame, which provided strength but also led to some reported issues with rust in certain climates. (V2 and later moved to an almost entirely aluminum construction).
* Manual lift: The pop-up tent portion was lifted manually with gas struts.
* Modular design: Allowed for various accessories and customization.
Dimensions (Approximate and may vary slightly by truck model):
* Exterior Closed Thickness: Around 6 inches (making it one of the thinnest RTTs on the market at the time).
* Platform Length: Approximately 96 inches.
* Sleeping Area Width:
* Mid-size: 50" x 90"
* Interior Height (at peak when open): Around 55 inches.
* Height from bedside rail to bottom of tent assembly: Approximately 23 7/8 inches (for Tacoma models).
* Clearance Height (with camper on truck): This varies significantly based on the truck's suspension and tire size, but reports suggest around 7' to 7'10" depending on the setup.
Weight:
* Standard size camper: Approximately 270 pounds (depending on options).
* XL size camper: Approximately 300 pounds.
* Platform RTT (standalone if applicable): Around 135 pounds.
Weight Capacities:
* Roof closed (static load): Up to 500 lbs (when using Beef Rack Cross Bars).
* Roof open (dynamic load): Up to 75 lbs.
* Sleeping platform: Engineered to hold up to 500 lbs.
Materials:
* Panels: 5000-Series aluminum, powder-coated.
* Frame: Steel space frame (a key differentiator from later versions which are primarily aluminum).
* Tent Fabric: Specific material details for the V1 tent fabric can vary, but later upgrades (V1.5) use a ripstop outer layer, ClimaShield Apex insulation, and a polyester inner layer.
Note: As the V1 is an older model, some of these specifications are based on user experiences and discussions from the Go Fast Campers forum and older product descriptions. Newer models (V2 onwards) have introduced improvements, particularly in terms of materials and features like side doors.