Mike, I regret to tell you that the patented Quickupcamper™ is still not in production.
The economy is too weak. Meantime, the prototype has gone 20,000 miles under a
variety of test conditions, and has proved to be even better than we expected. It has
averaged about 20 mpg, fully loaded and “going with the flow” of normal traffic (~
70mph) wherever we are. We can now claim that it is absolutely stable in gusty, 100 mph
side winds: We encountered those on CA route 395 below the east side of the Sierra. The
highway was closed to trucks, buses and RVs (except ours). Our tests have revealed no
serious flaws. The few minor annoyances (e.g. the sun ate our window shades —easily
replaced— will be corrected when we finally get into production. The first
Quickupcampers will probably, be sold complete with full-size, long-bed pickup truck to
be sure everything is done right to ensure quality and prevent lawsuits. Prices will depend
on equipment ordered, but are expected to fall in the mid-range of pickup-based RVs:
about $12.000 nicely equipped as shown, plus the (latest model) suitable truck, ready to
go. We do NOT intend to make slide-in versions, as those must cost much more, are
heavier and have much less storage space inside. When necessary, the shells and interior
can be removed easily in about an hour. We also will not make models that fit
discontinued body styles, nor for compact pickups pickups; they’re too small to
provide the advantages of the design. As shown, two people would only have to “come
to shore” about every 2 to 3 weeks for food, water, and dumping the holding tanks. The
table and couches will serve four adults. The “Q” sleeps three adults; two in the huge
bunk and one on the padded, insulated floor. Two kids could sleep in sftermarket bunks
in extended -cab truck models. Thank you for your interest. A new website is under
construction. For a full description see
www.quickupcamper.com Note: A production
version will have its own rear panel instead of the ssplit Ford tailgate. In addition to
complete Quickupcampers, we plan to also sell an empty one, fully operating shells only,
with no interior furniture, so that buyers can do their own interiors. Due to the lack of an
available, practical air conditioner, the highly insulated shells must only be white, which
means an interior temperature about 37 degrees F cooler than any other color. As is, in
hot weather, interior temperature is about what it is outside under a tree. Five of the
windows open fully. Winter is cosy because the entire camper is heavily insulated.
Electricity is by a 75 Watt photovoltaic panel, that gives lots of light, and runs the vent
fan and (real) refrigerator.
NOTE: We are open to interesting proposals for producing and distribution. We’ve
been in many shows and dozens of campgrounds. Thousands of people have come in
and sat down. Most love this design! The original deal fell through with 9/11. It’s time to
make these things! We’re not looking for money; we need someone to make these RVs
ready to market. I designed it so that tooling up should be cheap and easy. New processes
should reduce labor costs. New materials should facilitate production. There’s not been
much really new in the RV field since the 50s. This is it! Your ball.
Jay Baldwin —designer.
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