Before my 4th Gen, I had a pretty built up 3rd Gen. It took me 4 years, but you could say I achieved my dream setup. For many of those years, I ran a GFC V2, the model right before these new Pro models. If you want to know more, read my GFC V2 long term review. I’ve spent my fair share of time with it on the trail and asleep at remote campsites.
I was always happy with it and fully outfitted it inside and out. But as I’ve learned, nothing is perfect – and that’s not a bad thing. Every company and product should get better over time. If they do, that means they listen and adapt. My GFC never had any major issues, and really very few minor ones. If you start to dig, you see some things that needed to be addressed. Latches were a big one. While not a deal break, the old latches needed an upgrade. The new Pro models now have much better latches, with better keys, and covers. Just one relatively small pain point, but they can add up.
At the end of the day, with what I’m seeing with these new campers is an even better product than ever. Let’s take a look at key standard features (big and small) that are now included with the V2 Pro, and some optional accessories I added.
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Branding & Logo
The side panels now have stamped logos in the side doors. Previous versions had stickers. Definitely feels more premium and will last forever.
We’ve also got new name plates on the front on the tent wedge portion, and as seen above on the rear extrusion above the 3rd brake light. The billet caps on the tent corners also get red Pro badging. You’ll see this in the next section.
Billet Aluminum Details
All of the billet corners on the tent have a recessed cut (GFC called it “skeletonized”) and the Pro badging mentioned earlier. You’ll see them in other photos in this post. This is done for a more aesthetic finish. The end caps also have a similar design element.
Drip Rails
Made in collaboration with JE Design & Fabrication, this is a new accessory that’s standard on V2 Pros. This piece is essential. If you’ve ever had a camper or tent that hangs over the bed, you know that water has a tendency to drip off the camper edges and be directed over the side of the truck. If you have your door open, it splashes inside. This isn’t some design flaw, just tough to avoid. But the Drip Rail fixes everything. It catches and then redirects the water into your roof gutter. Super clutch.
Latches
A key upgrade. Bigger and stronger, and complete with covers. Dirt and ice no longer gum up the mechanisms. The keys now also work in both orientations. They open and close better, and feel like a much more premium alternative.
Gas Struts
I noticed the door struts are all sourced from the USA now. Focusing on getting small parts like this stateside shows intentional dedication to American manufacturing. The tent struts are outsourced, but given the lack of support in the United States, things like this can prove to be a challenge. But we know GFC is always looking to swap in something more locally made.
Space Frame Caps
A small detail, but the cutout for the bed clamps now has a dust cover. Again, all the attention to the small stuff starts to add up for a refined finish.
Billet Bed Mounts
While these aren’t necessarily special to the Pro (they started to upgrade these a while back), I still felt like it was a good feature to highlight. The newer clamps are stronger and they look better.
Seals
While this is another seemingly ongoing upgrade, I noticed that the seals are a little more robust and seat in place better.
Interior Lighting
Moving to the inside, a notable feature is the dual color red/white light kit. 4 bars in the truck bed portion and one in the sleeping area. They operate independently of each other and have three modes (red, white, red/white). They also come with controllers that allow you to dim them. The kit comes with a 12V cigarette lighter plug but can be adapted to other power sources.
Bedding Catch
The two smaller Transform-A-Floor panels now have two bedding catches. These mesh slings are pliable and are a perfect place to store sleeping bags and pillows. But I imagine you can adapt them for any light gear, or something like paper towels.
Turbo Nap Mattress
After years of testing, this is the latest and most comfortable mattress yet. It’s made of CNC cut, 3″ dual density foam and a 4-way stretchy cover. It’s very comfortable, and a big upgrade over previous versions which were on the firmer side.
Headliner
This layer has a few different functions. First, it helps to insulate. It helps to keep warmth in and prevent excessive light/heat penetration through the honeycomb roof panel. It helps to control condensation by capturing and wicking away moisture for easier evaporation. These laser cut panels mount with 3M Velcro strips. The surface is a good spot for mounting light accessories with appropriate backing and your favorite patches.
Plus Well-Nuts
Another ongoing upgrade that’s not technically exclusive to the Pro, the Plus Well-Nuts. These help to future proof the camper for coming accessories (like their new MOLLE panel) and existing ones like the Freedom Coast Mod Mount & Accessory Rail. They’re also used for mounting the Turbo Cubby (more on this later) and whatever custom mount you come up with.
Tent
This is a big one. The tent has been entirely redesigned. The main tent material is a crazy strong ripstop nylon. It’s beyond what’s considered standard in the industry. Seam lines have been reduced and tack stiches were added in areas with a lot of tension like the corners and where the zippers are. The new design ensures as tight of deployment as possible. There is now way more passive and active ventilation. On the top you can see the overlapping fabric where there are added vents. Opening the windows in the front allows for passive airflow and helps to keep the air fresh.
The windows/doors are now substantially larger as well. The zippers are stronger and don’t make any noise. The zip pattern is much better and offers way more flexibility as well. The small front windows have a prop to keep them slightly open when closed and the interior has other new features like pockets, nicer carabiners, and lash points. The side windows now have clips to make it easier to roll up and store them. And finally, there’s a strip of fabric to protect against abrasion from the struts.
Optional Accessories
While the standard stuff is great, I wanted to add a few other accessories.
One thing I got but didn’t install yet ir the LP6 Light Mounts. I’ll be adding a KC HiLiTES Gravity Titan Light Bar soon, and I’m planning to adapt these and/or make custom bracket to make it work. I’ve used them on a 40″ single row light bar on my last truck, so I’m sure we can make it work.
They offer a few others, like universal mounting brackets (for awnings, etc.), 90-degree brackets (for small lights and accessories), and the tent pull down kit.
Turbo Cubby
This might be one of my favorite add-ons. The Turbo Cubby attaches to the space frame and gives you a bunch of easily accessible storage space. Not only does it look great, it has movable shelves and removable pass through cover in the rear (mine is currently removed). It’s amazing for organization. On my first trip out with new setup, I put my power station, recovery gear, camp kitchen gear and a few odds and ends in here. I highly recommend this one. You can run them on each side, one or the other, or both. It ends right at the top of the bed and doesn’t take up a ton of vertical space, all things considered. I think one is enough, especially since I plan on running a fridge on the other side.
Ladder
You can clearly see the ladder a couple sections back, so here’s a close of the mounting system. While you can enter through the bed of the truck, I find that I usually run a lot of gear, and while it’s still doable, having ladder access is my preferred way to crawl in and out. GFC now offers all black ladders that come with the optional mantis claw and hatch kit. In layman terms, it’s a spring loaded arm that adapts to the top of the ladder and has a corresponding bracket that installs on the extrusion.
Door Prop Kit
Another cool add-on, the prop kit includes extrusion blocks and poles that allow you to prop your windows/doors open. Extra nice on a crisp day for optimal airflow and campsite visibility. It definitely attracts a lot of questions at camp from people passing by.
Beef Rack Crossbars
This is a modular system that acts like a roof rack. Helpful to mount things like recovery boards, solar panels, or hauling your favorite outdoor gear like kayaks. You will be just fine with two, but I added three for the best load capacity and the most capability. They can handle more weight than anyone would typically consider running on the roof.
Final Thoughts
Wow… I didn’t expect this post to be so long. But there really is a lot to talk about! I’m sure I missed some minor stuff as well. I’ll be doing a full walkaround on YouTube soon to supplement this post.
All in all, I was already pretty happy with the previous non-Pro V2 models. But now it seems that every last thing I could have wanted to upgrade or be a standard feature has already happened.
These campers are a big purchase. GFC is the original pioneer for this class of camper, and they continue to beat a lot of the imitation competition in price and features. To each their own, but I cannot wait to keep testing this thing out. With over 75 nights in my last one, I’m here to try and break that record!
