The owner of this Silverado HD2500/4WC Hawk set-up CLEARLY  stated that he came from a tent-camping background, so the challenges of tent-camping issues in his popup rig didn't bother him ie. condensation, wind noise, and limited space.  An issue comes up, he handles it no fuss no muss.  He's going solo and packs ALOT of his stuff in the HUGE rear passenger compartment of his crewcab...so what?  Where else are you going to store other things in a popup such as this?  He doesn't mind it.  

This type of rig is obviously not for many, full-timers or not,  who are criticizing him here.  But, its perfect for him...IT IS PERFECT FOR HIM.  My take is that his rig allows him to get to the many off-road places beyond the groomed shore-powered  campgrounds where RVers park and hook up.  His style reminds me of  backpacking full-time and traversing this big beautiful country not on foot, but in a vehicle that IS his "backpack"...a backpack that carries him instead of the other way around lol.  He gets to drive in comfort to his next destination faster than his two feet can carry him...and once he's there he gets to hike and explore the areas if he chooses with the comfort of knowing theres a "tent" with pretty good amenities waiting for him at the end of the day... including a cassette toilet and interior/exterior shower.  Yes...4WC offers cassette toilet and shower options in the Hawk.  

Popups are perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors once they get to their destination, not so much for those who like to get there and hang out in their RVs, van conversions, etc.  

I give this guy a HUGE thumbs-up for his reasons and choices.  He thought out HIS choices carefully FOR HIMSELF and is a DOER not influenced by naysayers.  Lotsa nitpicky naysayers here even by Bob who emphasized, "Wow theres NO storage space in here", which appeared to me as if he was dissing the man's choice of rig.  C'mon, Bob!...the guy was nice enough to invite us into his rig and share the pros and cons of fulltime popup living HIS WAY...why the apparent  diss?  

We're all different with different wants and needs.  Just get out there and enjoy life while you can, as you can.  Be good to each other and appreciate the good of each other.

In my opinion, you should never have to apologize for the minor wind noise. We are all outdoorsy people here and I'm sure most would agree it is not annoying at all. Soothing to me!

I had the privilege of camping next to Bob and his "four wheel camper " pop up this week.  He's been full timing in this rig for the past 2 plus years and is still happy with his choice.
Just goes to show you don't need all the bells and whistles to be content  !

Retired and still raises the roof every day.

Just got a older one love this thing only takes about 2 minutes to open mine happy trails

I also am a single retiree man like Bob with a pop up camper. It's a Palomino Backpack on a 6.5 ft bed Ford F150. I am not full time yet with the Covid crowding out there. I have been on quite a few off road places and never had a problem. I love my camper and going off grid. I did a few mods to it, the big one is an 800 watt solar setup with 4 ea 100 ah Battle Born lithium batteries. I have electric power for days. I have removed the rear seats from my spacecab truck and that provides tons of storage. My camper has more storage than Bobs as well. Condensation is not a problem if managed well. I love the rain on the roof sound, 360 degree windows for ventilation or AC if needed. I am heading to Sedona this winter to train up. I am going on a Florida to Denali and a downward west coast return for fall 2021. Mine is def a 4 season full function rig. It even has a wet bath!!!! Maybe I'll see one of you two this winter...

Don’t need much storage for a couple pounds of hamburger, lots of veggies and a bible. Never go hungry and never get bored.

Another way to go is to plug in a dehumidifier.

Always wonder how everyone is years after.

He is so informative, so nice and would help anyone with anything! He's amazing!!

Great camera work ,bob,you showed us some detail.

Interesting to see how people enjoy their different rigs. Everyone finds a way to meet their needs! Thanks, Bob. You do great interviews.

I have 5 closets in my co-op apt. in NY. I have lots of 'things' that I haven't seen in YEARS! Your videos show that life is not about 'things' but rather enjoyment, letting 'things' go, and gaining real riches, riches that can't be touched but rather felt and seen! Bob, every time you said "very little storage" visions of my closets appeared in my mind! Another great video!

I've lived in a multiplicity of different vehicles from basic to luxury but,for me, it was never about the added extras but the freedom to travel and I would've taken a van with a mattress in the back over any house/apartment everyday of the week.

It wouldn't be my choice for full timing. I have considered the pop up truck campers for shorter trips but at least he's out there doing it and I'm still sitting in my recliner dreaming about it.

Thanks for the video it was very informative. As a 71 yr young nomad who has camped from tents,slide ins to travel trailers and still does I got to see the Ins and outs of camping. I noticed or it wasn’t mentioned the windows didn’t have ventilation. If they didn’t have  zippered fold down windows I wish they would with screens sewn in on the outside. Nice to have fresh air circulation when you’re sleeping. Just my thoughts. Keep the road ahead a mellow travel. Thanks again

Thanks for showing us this option. To each their own. What I learned from this video is that this would not work for me. But everyone has different ideas and needs

I've been looking at FWC popups for a while and when I looked at the crap in his back seats. that really turned me off.
I am now rethinking a pop up camper over my original choice of getting a class B plus RV that not only has storage but a dry bath and real toilet.
Thank you for giving us a true look into this way of Rving. Other channels only show us what they want you to see.

My wife and I head out in 2019 with this rig......mind you we are adding a cargo 7 1/2 " x 12' long and I will design it to open behind the truck when stopped and connect to the pop up like a space capsule.
The rear will open another 6 feet .
The inside is 11 feet of kitchen cupboards and counters and 100 gallons of water
It's a gypsy wagon with a round shaped roof and a raise bed 6 x 7 with storage under the bed.
Double axle and grrey tank.
the last 6 fee is compost toilet and door to outside and another door in the kitchen.

Would be Amazing to see how many of these nomads are still living nomadically, Love to see a series "where are they now" videos from all of these classic videos that made this channel so popular