In this video, we compare the Tune Outdoor M1L and the Super Pacific X1 to help you decide which pop-up truck camper is the better fit for your Tacoma, Tundra, or overland truck build. Both campers are premium truck bed campers designed for camping, overlanding, and adventure travel, but they take very different approaches. The Tune M1L focuses on usable interior space, a larger sleeping area, tons of T-track mounting options, optional side and rear window configurations, shore power, available Maxxair fan support, and a design that lets you keep more of your truck bed open for gear, bikes, storage, or a full camping setup. The Super Pacific X1 has a faster wedge-style setup, a clean exterior design, color options, modular floor panels, an Exped mattress, optional lighting, Molle panel storage, and a very refined build. We go over the biggest differences between the Tune Outdoor M1L vs Super Pacific X1, including price, exterior design, sleeping space, interior room, roof design, side doors, rear hatch options, window options, ventilation, lighting, storage, mattress comfort, setup and takedown speed, mounting options, and overall livability. The Tune M1L has a pop-up-style layout with more usable interior space, while the Super Pacific X1 uses a wedge-style design that is quicker to deploy but has less interior space at the front of the camper. If you are shopping for the best lightweight truck camper, best Tacoma camper, best overland camper, or trying to decide between a wedge camper and a pop-up camper, this video should help you understand the real-world pros and cons of each. Both campers are great options, but they are built for different types of campers. The Super Pacific X1 may be better for someone who wants a fast setup, a sleek design, and a more traditional wedge-camper feel. The Tune M1L may be better for someone who wants more sleeping space, more interior room, more mounting options, and better truck bed usability. Watch the full comparison and let me know which camper you would choose: the Tune Outdoor M1L or the Super Pacific X1? If you make a deposit on a Tune Outdoor M1 or M1L, please mention R4T (Runnin4Tacos) in the dropdown. It helps us make more Tune Outdoor related content.
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Super Pacific is so cleverly built. Especially the canopy. Being able to flex a little because it's riveted which is actually ideal for its purpose. I'd take the super Pacific everyday. I do hate the latches tho. My buddy has too bring a can of spray as constantly getting bound up with dirt. I bought the alucab, following the wave of youtuber reviews, and was a step backwards, it's very well built but was far too heavy for my midsize. Payload is a thing and I learned the hard way.
Super pacific owner here, Love both platforms. Wedge vs pop up are catagorically different. Hard to compare them both. These are definitely the top dogs in their catagories.
X1 owner here with around 500 nights in my camper. I love it. But probably couldn't afford one again at the current price. As an early buyer I got in at a much lower price point. The Tune does appear to have some advantages (though I haven't seen one in person). It looks like the entire sleeping area is available at the same time that most of the bed area is open without removing any panels. That would be nice. The vertical walls also add more usable space to the sleeping area, although vertically there is room to sit upright than the X1. The wedge goes pretty high. In my X1 my feet sometimes contact the roof in the wedge area unless I consciously scoot forward. Taller people would need to use the two removable panels to extend their sleeping area. I generally use those two panels as a bedside table for water, phone, etc. The Tune looks have more room to leave mattress and bedding up top while the camper is down. In the X1 I can't leave much more than a lightweight sleeping bag up there and the Exped mattress needs to be deflated when the camper is put away. On the flip side I can park my truck with camper on inside my standard sized garage. No way would my truck fit in the garage with a Tune camper on. That would be a deal killer for me right there. The vents up top in the X1 do a pretty good job of dealing with condensation. Though in a wet environment it is still not enough. Not sure if a roof fan would be enough either. While a roof fan like Maxx Air is not offered by SP plenty of owners install them on their own. Running a diesel heater would also help prevent condensation, fan or not. The cable runs on the X1 are one of its best features. It is very easy to wire things up. There are a number of hidden ports to help get wiring from the bed or behind the cab into the camper. One other thing not mentioned is the X1 was specifically designed for the Tacoma so you don't need a ladder to climb up top as the rear hatch sits forward keeping most of the tailgate top exposed so you can use it as a step. I love it, so easy to get in and out of. This may not be the case for other trucks. And using a 270 awning will prevent you from climbing in this way. The vid did not address how the Tune does in wind. With soft sides I would imagine not well. The X1 can be pointed into the wind which does help a bit but wind seldom blows consistently from one direction, and the whole truck can shake in heavy winds. It's one of the biggest downsides of this design that will likely affect the Tune even worse. I have a platform build in the canopy to sleep on when needed. The X1 construction has been very solid and their are lots of aftermarket accessories available now like gutters for the front corners and rods to stake out the window covers as mini awnings.
I feel like I would hit my head on the ceiling of the M1 if I sit up on the bed.
When are we going to get more drop-ins with tall doors. The Khaya and canopy camper were (super expensive) steps in the right direction. Chuck the tailgate and give me a taller door!
Started with a GFC and had it for a year and then switched to the SP and now have had it for 2.5 years and 300+ nights. The Tune is the only camper that has sparked some interest but still absolutely love my SP!
What a wonderful Video Tour Comparison. I enjoyed your Tune M1L & Alu-Cab some time back! Katie's truck build out looks great. Two great companies doing things different. Love that Tune has sexy window options plus windows that can open and a roof vent along with all that attachment points. Our friend a Tune Ambassador Chris loves his M1 on his Raptor. After owning a Alu-Cab on a Tacoma. Super Pacific definitely makes one very robust camper. Plus, I like how they really looked at the market to pickup where others dropped the ball. I do prefer my GFC based on weight of 270 lbs all in. Plus I like having less over hang on the cab for outside storage boxs (recovery gear/shower system) I also like a wedge for solar, high winds, snow loads (cleaning off) and being able to truely sit up or kneeling. Last I like that I the Trans-Form-A-Floor system to keep bugs out plus less space to heat during winter. The Tune M1L has a great price point and weight. Which was a really smart move. Many Thanks to HEST for making the DUALLY-PLATFORM-50 for the GFC. Best sleep systems on the market. Love my pillow with the jade cooling cover, synthetic comforter. I could keep going just really so nice stuff. Good night sleep is priceless! We also run the Reign Outdoor awnings. Such a great company with amazing products, pricing, parts, and incredible customer service. Go Kai! 🛻+⛺️=🙂! Mark (& Teresa) - Maryland • Purpose Built Adventure Rigs © • - Ford Ranger FX4 - GFC Camper V2 # 1919 - Nissan Xterra Off-Road - Camp Rig
Opening and closing the Tune seems like such a pain!
For someone older with less upper body strength which would be easier to open?
I'm about 3 years in with my SP. I've got between 400-500 nights so far and 60+ already this year. I wouldn't trade it for any other camper - even today. Best strength to weight of any on the market. Also, a wedge is critical for me as I camp in some pretty bad weather - high wind and heavy snow at times. The structure on my camper is literally like new with zero issues other than lubing latches, etc. This is after 28 badge trails and many many more. I've looked other campers over and they are nice, but typically not built for what I do - not robust enough. Also, another BIG point to consider which you largely missed is the ventilation system on the X1 - best in class for sure and that is a huge factor in inclement weather.
I’m happy enough with my GFC V2 pro. Light and more affordable
What is up with the purple cleaner like purple power or Fabuloso hanging from the ceiling of your shop. That’s a huge bottle. 6:31
Ill stick with ny project M. I do like the tune with how strong the roof is. You are able to stand on it which is pretty cool but not as insulated as the project M. However tune look way better. Cost more too
The four wheel camper project M is better than both of them
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