To Camper or not to camper?

TrailJustin · 2026-02-04T15:35:04+00:00

I had the opportunity to be one of the early testers for the new bump stops from Perry Parts. There’s a lot that makes these bump stops different, and I want to be clear up front: these are not the same bump stops currently listed on the website. The new gen is a whole new design altogether. First thing you notice is size. These bump stops are much larger, they’re tuneable, and they’re designed to expand with your build over time instead of being something you replace later. The biggest design change is how they’re built. There’s a base section, and then the attachable bump stop itself. The base stays the same, while the bump stop can be changed out for a larger version, different materials, and more options in the future. The idea is that the bump stop grows with your build instead of being an afterthought. For example, if you start with a 3-inch lift and later move to a 6-inch lift, you won’t need to redo everything. You’ll just be able to screw on a different bump stop and keep moving forward. The design of the bump stop itself is honestly pretty genius. By using 3D printing, they’re able to build internal air channels and chambers that you just can’t easily do with injection molding. It’s not just about the material compressing—the bump stop is actually moving air in and out, which adds another level of tunability when it comes to controlling suspension travel. To top it all off, the packaging, instructions, and overall experience were just nice. You can tell this is an American-made company that actually cares. A lot of parts show up thrown in a box with a packing slip and maybe a sticker. These didn’t feel like that. It felt like someone actually took pride in what they were sending out. I’ll share more once I get some more time on them, but so far I’m pretty stoked on the direction Perry Parts is going with these.

TrailJustin

Member

Jan 5, 2026

I came from the Tacoma world, and my last build was solid. Long story short, I got tired of it, needed more room for kids, and to be honest, my truck did camping and adventuring really well but that was about it.

Now here we are with a Tundra, and I’m asking myself: camper or no camper? My wife and I used to spend about one weekend a month camping before the baby, and we plan to continue once he’s older than six months. With that in mind, a camper on the Tundra would give us an even bigger and more comfortable sleeping area.

I originally sold the Tacoma because I anticipated life slowing down with a kid, and I was right. Having a truck that isn’t camper-only has been huge. From hauling stuff, to fishing, to hunting, and everything in between, I really missed having a usable truck bed.

But now that we’re here, I kind of miss being able to load up the truck and head out to places like Napa, CA for a weekend of camping. So is there a way to have my cake and eat it too?

I’ve thought about a trailer, but then I’d have to tow, and fitting into tight or small areas can be a challenge. I’d love a sealed slide-in camper, but something like a Scout or Four Wheel Camper is way outside the price range. That brings me back to the topper route.

If I go that direction, I’d definitely want to design a system that allows me to take it off and store it. But then that raises the question: will I ever actually take it off? With the rising cost of toppers, are they even worth it? Or is it better to wait for a good used deal on a Four Wheel Camper?

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