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A collection of truck camper specific articles on pickup trucks including information on payload and tow ratings.

Boot Camp

How to Raise the Payload Rating of Your Truck

November 25, 2024

When it comes right down to it, the pickup truck is built to really do one thing—haul cargo. It’s the raison d’etre. Yes, some people use them to tow, but hauling cargo is what pickup [read more]

Trucks

SEMA, NTEA Sue California to Block Sweeping EV Mandate

October 9, 2024

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and NTEA and The Work Truck Association yesterday filed suit in the U.S. District Court’s Eastern District of California against the California Air Resources Board (CARB), seeking immediate declaratory [read more]

Buyer Guides

The Truth About EV Trucks and Truck Campers

September 30, 2024

If you live for the great outdoors, you want a truck and a camper as rugged and capable as you. While it’s true that an EV truck burns cleaner, is it up to the task? [read more]

Truck Mods

Why the LiquidSpring Suspension is the Best Upgrade for Your Truck

April 15, 2024

Elevation Off-Grid (EOG) builds the best, most capable pickup truck on the planet. As a matter of fact, EOG is the only Ford F-550 and Ram 5500 pickup manufacturer in the world. Pickup is the [read more]

Truck Mods

EOG and Bowen Collaborate on Amazing Ram 5500-Host Truck Camper Build

January 22, 2024

In spite of the economic slowdown, the good folks at Elevation Off-Grid (EOG) and Bowen Customs have been busy filling orders. One such build, which recently caught our eye, consists of an EOG Black Edition [read more]

Trucks

Ford F-Series Takes Best-Selling Truck Title for 47th Consecutive Year

December 29, 2023

Today, the Ford Motor Company, announced that it has sold more than 700,000 F-Series trucks in 2023, making it the best-selling truck in the United States for the 47th consecutive year. Moreover, the F-Series truck [read more]

Trucks

State Farm Shows Dramatic Drop in Catalytic Converter Theft in 2023

October 25, 2023

State Farm Insurance claim data shows a dramatic drop in catalytic converter theft claims for the first half of 2023 compared to 2022. This is good news. A previous story published in 2022 showed a [read more]

Trucks

Addressing Ford 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Reliability Issues

August 28, 2023

Diesel powered pickup trucks started being produced in the 1980’s, but didn’t really get exciting until the growing pains in the 80’s were over and the venerable 7.3L by Ford and the 5.9L by Dodge [read more]

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Mello Mike Test Drives an EOG Black Edition Ford F-550 Pickup

August 10, 2023

Mello Mike, Senior Editor of Truck Camper Adventure, test drove two Elevation Off-Grid (EOG) Ford F-550 pickup trucks at the 2023 Overland Expo Pacific Northwest. The test runs included a Black Edition F-550 with 41-inch [read more]

Boot Camp

Truck Camper Center of Gravity: Getting it Right

August 7, 2023

There’s no doubt about. When it comes to matching a truck with a truck camper, the center of gravity is often overlooked. Sure, it’s important that the truck’s GVWR and payload rating are up to [read more]

Trucks

Max Truck Camper Payload Ratings of the Chevy Colorado Pickup

August 4, 2023

With a maximum payload rating of 1,836 pounds, the Chevy Colorado is an outstanding choice when it comes to hauling a small truck camper on a mid-size truck. But before you buy, it’s important to [read more]

Truck Camper News

Phoenix Stealthy Mini Truck Camper and CJ8 Scrambler: A Match Made in Heaven

July 24, 2023

Remember this inspirational Jeep TJ Brute-Four Wheel Camper Sparrow Rig built over 10 years ago? We never forgot about it and vowed that one day we would build something similar. Well, that day has finally [read more]

Trucks

EOG’s Black Edition F550-5500 is Not Your Grandpa’s Pickup Truck

July 17, 2023

After surveying numerous attendees at the Truck Camper Adventure Rally, two things seem to bite truck camper newbies more often than not: underestimating the weight of the camper and underestimating the payload rating of the [read more]

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Max Truck Camper Payload Ratings for the 2023 Toyota Tundra

July 7, 2023

Fresh off a 2022 redesign, the 2023 Toyota Tundra is an superb half-ton pickup with a number of endearing qualities, including a lush interior, a smooth ride, and a user-friendly “infotainment” system. Unfortunately, it’s the [read more]

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Max Truck Camper Payload Ratings of the Chevy Silverado 1500

June 16, 2023

You can’t go wrong going with the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500. Consumers have a plethora of powertain offerings including a 310-horsepower turbo four-cylinder, two V-8 engines, and a Duramax turbodiesel with 495 pound-feet of torque. [read more]

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Max Truck Camper Payload Ratings of the Chevy Silverado 2500HD

May 5, 2023

The Chevy Silverado 2500HD is an outstanding choice when it comes to hauling a large truck camper on a 3/4-ton pickup truck. Available in single, double, or four-door crew-cab body styles, heavy-duty Silverados can be [read more]

Trucks

Max Truck Camper Payload Ratings of the Chevy Silverado 3500HD

April 28, 2023

The Chevy Silverado 3500HD is an outstanding choice when it comes to hauling a large truck camper on a one-ton pickup truck. Available in single, double, or four-door crew-cab body styles, heavy-duty Silverados can be [read more]

Trucks

Chevrolet to Debut Silverado HD ZR2 Off-Road Pickup Truck in 2024

April 13, 2023

Chevrolet just released details of its 2024 Silverado HD ZR2—the brand’s flagship heavy-duty off-roader—as well as the 2024 Silverado HD ZR2 Bison. Both the HD ZR2 and HD ZR2 Bison bring race-proven technologies and enhanced [read more]

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Ram Targets 500-Mile Range on Electric 1500 REV Pickup Truck

April 6, 2023

The all-new, all-electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV—the first battery-electric light-duty pickup truck from Ram Truck–made its world debut yesterday at the New York International Auto Show, according to a company release. The entire Ram lineup [read more]

Trucks

Max Truck Camper Payload Ratings of the Ram 1500 Pickup

March 10, 2023

Car and Driver calls the Ram 1500, “the best driving and most comfortable” half-ton truck, and we agree. Enhancements including a split-folding tailgate, a giant 12-inch infotainment screen, and an impressive 12,750-pound max tow rating. [read more]

Buyer Guides

Max Truck Camper Payload Ratings of the Ram 2500 Pickup Truck

February 10, 2023

The Ram 2500 heavy-duty lineup is a superb choice when it comes to hauling a truck camper on a 3/4-ton pickup truck. In 2023, the Ram 2500 offers an upgraded 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, camera [read more]

Trucks

Max Truck Camper Payload Ratings of the Ram 3500 Pickup Truck

February 3, 2023

The Ram 3500 heavy-duty lineup is a superb choice when it comes to hauling a large truck camper on a one-ton pickup truck. In 2023, the Ram 3500 HD offers an upgraded 12.3-inch digital instrument [read more]

Buyer Guides

Max Truck Camper Payload Ratings of the Ford Ranger Mid-Size Pickup

December 16, 2022

With a US class-leading payload of 1,905 pounds, the Ford Ranger mid-size truck is an outstanding choice when it comes to hauling a small truck camper or topper. But before you buy, it’s important to [read more]

Trucks

Max Payload Ratings of the Jeep Gladiator Mid-Size Truck

December 8, 2022

My, how time flies. It seems just like yesterday when FCA introduced the Jeep Gladiator in 2018. Sure, the off-road pickup lacks the requisite payload to haul a large, slide-in truck camper, but that’s okay. [read more]

Blog

CAT Scale Shocker for New F250-Grandby Truck Camper Rig

November 25, 2022

It’s amazing what a few changes can make. After mounting our new Four Wheel Camper Grandby and upgrading the front bumper to a Buckstop TrailReady bumper, it was time to take the rig the local [read more]

Truck Camper Life and People

Taking Delivery of our Four Wheel Camper Grandby in a 2003 Ford F250 7.3L

November 21, 2022

California Dreamin’ It was 0400, Monday, November 7. Monday mornings are usually a drag—particularly before daybreak—but not this Monday. This Monday would be extra special. The destination would be Woodland California, home of Four Wheel [read more]

Trucks

Max Truck Camper Payload Ratings of the Ford F350 Super-Duty

November 11, 2022

The Ford Super Duty lineup is an outstanding choice when it comes to hauling a large truck camper on a one-ton pickup truck. In 2023, the Ford F350 Super Duty gets entirely new exterior and [read more]

Truck Camper Life and People

Truck Camper Design With AT Overland Founder Mario Donovan

November 7, 2022

Few people in overlanding are more recognizable than AT Overland founder, Mario Donovan. He’s been involved in the hobby and industry since 2000 and founded AT Overland soon after that. If you know anything about [read more]

Trucks

Max Truck Camper Payload Ratings of the Ford F250 Super Duty

November 4, 2022

The Ford Super Duty lineup is an outstanding choice when it comes to hauling a large truck camper on a 3/4-ton pickup truck. In 2023, the Ford F250 Super Duty gets entirely new exterior and [read more]

Trucks

Max Truck Camper Payload Ratings for the Toyota Tacoma

October 21, 2022

While the third generation Toyota Tacoma is getting a bit long in the tooth, the import remains a top seller among mid-size trucks. More than 248,000 were sold in 2021, more than double than the [read more]

Trucks

Max Truck Camper Payload Ratings for the Ford F150 Pickup Truck

October 7, 2022

The best selling vehicle in America for over 40 years, the Ford F150 is an outstanding choice when it comes to hauling a light truck camper on a half-ton pickup truck. But before you buy, [read more]

Trucks

2023 Ford Super Duty Upgrades Include Pro Power Onboard and 5G

October 4, 2022

The Ford Motor Company recently introduced the all-new 2023 F-Series Super Duty lineup of pickup trucks and chassis cabs. Redesigned inside and out, every Super Duty will feature a number of upgrades and options like [read more]

Trucks

Chevrolet to Upgrade 2024 Silverado 2500HD-3500HD Pickup Trucks

September 28, 2022

Chevrolet just announced that its 2024 Silverado 2500 and 3500 HD models will feature a number of powertrain, interior, and towing upgrades. Trucks impacted by the 2024 upgrades include the 2500HD and 3500HD models in [read more]

Trucks

Essential Tips for Optimizing Cummins 6.7L Diesel Performance

September 12, 2022

If you own a Ram truck with the Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel and enjoy watching videos on YouTube, chances are that you’ve come across a video by YouTube creator Marion Blair. Marion has been around [read more]

Trucks

2023 Chevy Silverado-AEV ZR2 Bison is Ready to Roam

August 18, 2022

Building off the success of the recent Silverado ZR2 launch, Chevrolet introduced the first-ever special edition Silverado ZR2 Bison in collaboration with American Expedition Vehicles (AEV), a premium off-road aftermarket manufacturer. This truck was uniquely [read more]

Trucks

GM Launches Upgraded GMC Canyon AT4X Off-Road Truck for 2023

August 11, 2022

General Motors just launched what it is calling the “vehicle of nowhere,” the 2023 GMC Canyon mid-size pickup truck. Boasting a fully redesigned exterior with a standard factory lift and widened track across the lineup, [read more]

Trucks

2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R Raises Bar in Off-Road Performance

July 18, 2022

After more than a decade spent braving harsh conditions and conquering massive desert dunes over three generations of off-road trucks, Ford has just unleashed its new F-150 Raptor R—the fastest, most powerful, most extreme off-road [read more]

Trucks

GMC Unleashes New Sierra 1500 AT4X AEV at Overland Expo PNW

July 8, 2022

GMC revealed the new 2023 Sierra 1500 AT4X AEV Edition today at Overland Expo Pacific Northwest. The AEV Edition pushes the already highly capable, premium off-road Sierra 1500 AT4X trim to new heights, and provides [read more]

Truck Camper News

US Top 10 for Catalytic Converter Theft Includes Ford and Chevy Trucks

July 7, 2022

  If you own a Ford F-series truck, you might want to keep a closer eye on it. Carfax recently published a nationwide top 10 list of vehicles targeted for catalytic converter theft and Ford [read more]

Truck Campers

Why the Aging Ford 7.3L Diesel is Still Great for Truck Camper Rigs

June 27, 2022

When internationally-renowned explorer Gary Wescott recommended buying a used Ford with the legendary 7.3L Power Stoke Turbo Diesel in a recent interview, truck camper aficionados sat up and took notice. This is the engine Gary [read more]

Trucks

Ford Fined $19.2M for Overstating Payload, MPG Numbers

May 26, 2022

Best in-class payload? When it comes to buying a Ford truck, think again. In news that hits close to home for many truck camper owners, the Ford Motor Co will pay $19.2 million to resolve [read more]

Trucks

Introducing Elevation Off-Grid’s World Class Trucks

April 11, 2022

Truck camper rigs come in all shapes and sizes from small pop-ups to triple-slide monsters weighing well over 2 tons. While we prefer going small for extreme off-road excursions, large hard-side campers on heavy-duty trucks [read more]

Buyer Guides

Best Half-Ton F150/1500 Trucks for Max Camper Payload

April 4, 2022

Remember when the payload rating of the half-ton truck was only 1,000 pounds? Well, those days are long gone with the payload ratings of some half-ton trucks exceeding 3,000 pounds. This is good news for [read more]

Buyer Guides

Best 3/4-Ton F250/2500HD Trucks for Max Camper Payload

March 7, 2022

Remember when the payload rating of the 3/4-ton truck was only 1,500 pounds? Well, those days are long gone with the payload rating of some 3/4-ton trucks exceeding 4,000 pounds in 2022. This is good [read more]

Buyer Guides

Best One-Ton F350/3500HD Trucks for Max Camper Payload

February 14, 2022

So you’re looking to buy a one-ton truck to haul a large truck camper. You’ve come to the right place. When it comes to hauling a large truck camper, the one-ton truck is best because [read more]

Boot Camp

Why the Payload Rating is Important for Truck Campers

January 24, 2022

Payload, payload, payload. When it comes to buying a truck to safely haul a truck camper nothing is more important than the payload rating of a truck. Unfortunately, too many shoppers focus on bed size, [read more]

Trucks

Hottest SEMA 2021 RAM Truck Builds

December 3, 2021

In its newly released episode of “The Haul,” AmericanTrucks (AT) walks the floor at SEMA 2021 to share some of the most awesome RAM Truck builds on display at this year’s show. AT host, Justin [read more]

Trucks

Solving the Truck Camper Payload Puzzle

June 18, 2021

In an earlier article I outlined the payload differences between the Chevy Silverado 2500 and 3500 HD, the primary differences being the leaf springs, tires, and rims. As needs change—like when choosing a larger, heavier [read more]

Truck Mods

Buckstop Super Singles Conversion Kit Raises Bar in Hot Market

May 31, 2021

There’s no doubt about it, super singles are all the rage. You can’t get on an Instagram truck camper feed at any one time without seeing at least one. Why are they popular? Why are [read more]

Trucks

Ford F-150 to Include Onboard Payload Scale

April 28, 2021

Ford continues to up the ante with its top-selling F-150 by offering three new technologies this summer, including an onboard payload scale that will help owners stay within the payload rating of their truck. In [read more]

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