Four Wheel Campers Hawk Flatbed vs Palomino SS-550
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Quick take: The Palomino SS-550 costs $9,000 less.
| Spec | Four Wheel Campers Hawk Flatbed | Palomino SS-550 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $25,000 | $16,000 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (1,800) | 3.8★ (1,200) |
| Type | Truck Camper | Truck Camper |
| Year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Length | 10 ft | 10 ft |
| Weight | 1,150 lbs | 1,400 lbs |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Fresh water | 7 gal | 10 gal |
| Slide-outs | 0 | 0 |
| Solar | None | None |
| Four-season | No | No |
| Pet friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Towable | No | No |
| Chassis | — | — |
Why owners pick each
Four Wheel Campers Hawk Flatbed
- ✓At 1,150 lbs, it barely affects truck handling and fuel economy
- ✓Pop-up design keeps a low profile while driving and in camp
- ✓FWC has been building overland campers since 1972 — they know their stuff
Palomino SS-550
- ✓Under $16K makes this the most affordable truck camper on the market
- ✓Fits short-bed half-ton trucks without modifications
- ✓Pop-up design allows garage storage when not in use