We built a hard-shell pop-up camper. Tell us why we’re idiots (before we make too many)
Hey truck campers,
We’re a small team (design in Munich, manufacturing in China – yes, we know, paperwork is fun) getting ready to launch a hard-shell pop-up camper. First batch coming soon. Before we go all in, please roast our ideas. Politely, if possible. Or not, we can take it.
The thing we made:
Pop-top hard shell (not soft, because bears? Actually just durability)
Aluminum composite body
Lightweight – works on midsize & full-size trucks
Pre-plumbed for diesel heater (winter camping = less shivering)
Strong roof so you can stand up there and feel powerful
We need your wisdom:
Would you actually buy something like this?
What price makes you say “shut up and take my money”? We’re thinking 18k–22k (Us dollar) ex-works – fair? delusional?
And please, tell us what you really want:
Battery size?
Water tank capacity? enough for a shower or just sad sponge baths?
Interior style? cozy cabin? spaceship? bare bones?
Any other “must-have or deal-breaker” features
Thanks for keeping us from building something stupid. Or at least less stupid.