Tune Outdoors M1 versus Four Wheel Campers Project M: Why We Chose the Tune M1

Today's video is all about the Tune Outdoors M1 truck camper versus the Four Wheel Campers Project M truck camper and Why We Chose the Tune M1.
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[@Sabre2165]

We also have a Colorado ZR2 short bed, and it came down to deciding between the Project M and Tune M1. Other options are certainly excellent setups, but we imagined sitting inside during bad weather, leaning forward 'til our foreheads were touching, and realized that the sleek canopies that match the truck's lines simply had too little interior volume for us. I'm sure that we would have been quite happy with the Project M, but Tune's east-west sleeping arrangement with the queen mattress was the clincher. Being able to have the interior fully open, without having the slide-out encroaching into the standing room, is a game changer. Of course that's only possible with great engineering, and the structural considerations that Tune's designers have put into the M1 give us great confidence. We are very excited to be making the long drive from western Washington to Denver a month from now to have ours installed. We really appreciate following you guys and look forward to many adventures in our M1!

[@DrifterJourney]

Thanks for sharing! That's all great thoughts and reasons that we went with Tune. We know we'll be spending months at a time in it and needed all the space we could get.

[@teegotime]

I haven't pulled the trigger yet, but I am pretty sure we're going with the Tune M1. I had some very pertinent questions regarding these campers and 4WC has yet to respond to two emails and a phone call. Tune responded to my email, in depth, and I could tell they actually went the extra mile to do some basic research on where I live (from my zip code) to talk about install locations and whatnot. The fact that they put that much effort into responding to my questions speaks volumes. I don't need a shiny sales pitch, I need my questions answered, so I can make an informed decision, which Tune did. I am just hoping they don't go the way of Hiatus and balloon up to a 2 year lead time before I can pull the trigger.

[@DrifterJourney]

That brings up some good thoughts. I definitely like being able to get answers and support when needed. I also hope that they can keep up with demand as they grow so folks see the value add.

[@okayyougotme]

Good info. This helped me decide between the two. I picked up my Tune M1 in Denver last week and it is great. I like that they are doing installation outside of Denver now.

[@DrifterJourney]

We're glad it was helpful! Let us know what you think of your camper as you begin taking it out on adventures.

[@ronisom1714]

You forgot to mention the looks, far superior to project m

[@DrifterJourney]

Very true! The Tune looks great on every rig I've seen them on so far.

[@leyba_leyba]

Loves the videos guys! I got gmc canyon like your zr2 and also thinking about getting a Tune! How’s the suspension holding up ? Any thoughts of doing any suspension mods in the future? 😊

[@DrifterJourney]

Thanks for watching! We were hoping to keep the suspension stock because we really like it (and paid for the ZR2 upgrade for the good stuff). It handles fine and is within the payload but we notice we sag a bit in the rear when we're fully loaded. We've been looking at the expedition leaf pack for the rear to even us out a bit and hopefully bring it back to the stock feeling of when there wasn't a camper on. It's not a rush for us so we'll see when we make it happen. Possibly before our next long Baja trip.

[@amandagroszkruger4956]

Thanks for the videos. I’m ready to put our name’s down for the Tune M1 but husband isn’t sold on the idea of sleeping over the cab. The idea of climbing up high onto a sleeping platform and feeling the movement from other people or the dogs shifting around at night has him worried about getting a good night’s sleep. Do you notice a lot of wobble while you’re sleeping? Do you mind the up and down dance of getting in and out of bed?

[@DrifterJourney]

Thanks for the insightful question! We don't mind climbing up and down. You can use the bump out as a step, but it's a little high for me (jess) so I like to step up onto a bin or our fridge first. The hardest part about the height is getting Lupe in and out of bed! As for the rocking - it does move and shake, I would assume this depends on the stiffness of your suspension. We have soft suspension and I'm a light sleeper so it does keep me up if Greg or Lupe are moving around a lot. I think any camper sitting in the bed of a truck would do this, regardless of whether it hangs over the cab since the flex comes from the suspension, not so much from the part that is cantilevered over the cab. Hope that helps and keep the questions coming!

[@robertbehan9186]

I’m wondering if I bought one to live in for free years, how would the materials hold up? Could there possibly be a hard-sided model? I’ve shrunk to 5’8”. Off like to be able to sleep in it without popping the top. I’d that possible? Thanks

[@DrifterJourney]

Thanks for watching! I'd imagine the tent material will show some wear after years of use. It is replaceable if needed. Tune doesn't make a hard sided model but there are a few on the market. The Oru Bruin is collapsible and has hard sides. You could sleep in it without popping the top if you created a space in the bed of the truck for that. A 6ft bed truck might be the best for something like that.

[@scottforrest2246]

Are you camping with Beavis and Butthead?

[@DrifterJourney]

Thanks for watching! Let me ask them and get back to you. 🤣

[@danielgarcia7447]

Good video… been looking at a bunch of videos on the two and before watching your video I came to the same conclusion… think the TUNE has a better build quality ! Have fun camping! 👍

[@DrifterJourney]

Thanks for watching! We're happy with our decision and look forward to many more adventures in it.

[@willcooper2]

Is this just an all around paid advertisement? You gave no helpful information on Project M. Just a bias Tune plugin. I hope next review you do some research, because the camper you tried to knock has a 30 plus year track record of overlanding and still going on trucks. Just a guy on the internet looking for unbiased reviews.

[@DrifterJourney]

Thanks for watching. This was not paid for by Tune. I'm obviously biased towards Tune because that's what we purchased. I clearly stated that I haven't seen a Project M in person and was just sharing things I heard/read and the few specs I read about online. In the end, the big bed sold me so I stopped looking. I am excited to see a Project M in person at some point so I can see if it changes my opinion. I'd love to do an in person comparison video if you know anyone that has one.