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Our return trip home from Southern California started in darkness. We wanted to outrun the traffic of Los Angeles and the atmospheric river of rain that was threatening to slow us down. We misjudged on [read more]

The hard-side versus the pop-up. Which truck camper is better? When it comes to RVs, everyone knows that the truck camper is superior when it comes to boondocking, off-road prowess, and the ability to get [read more]

As a full-time 4WD trainer and adventure tour guide I see every type of off-road vehicle and overlanding product on the market. During my courses and clinics, and when I meet individuals who read my [read more]

The Off-Road Safety Academy has released its official schedule for 2024. Owned and operated by credentialed off-road instructor, Bob Wohlers, the academy provides several offerings, including recreation, corporate, and government 4×4 training, and backcountry adventure [read more]

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]

Canada-based Loki Expedition will soon release a turn-key rig consisting of its superb Icarus 8 with a Ford F350 outfitted with the Loki’s own utility bed. Constructed using a fiberglass shell reinforced with an aluminum [read more]

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]

Going lithium is all the rage for those who like to boondock in their RV. Not only does the lithium battery offer a more usable battery capacity at 90 percent (compared to 50 percent for [read more]

We recently received this question about a so-called “law” preventing truck camper owners from dismounting their campers while staying at RV parks/campgrounds: Hi Mike, I enjoy your magazine and posts on Instagram. I came across [read more]

If you were unable to attend the 2021 Truck Camper Adventure Rally you missed out on some great classes and discussions. Everything from boondocking, tire repair, winching, batteries, and solar power were taught. Steve Hericks, [read more]

Most slide-in truck campers are equipped with a propane system. This system, which provides fuel for absorption refrigerators, stoves, water heaters, and furnaces. consists one or two propane cylinders or tanks, a two-stage propane regulator, [read more]

We recently received this question regarding seat belt regulations and whether it’s safe for passengers to ride in truck campers while driving. Hi, Mike! I’m curious if you have any resources on the potential of [read more]

Looking for a stabilization and storage product for your slide-in truck camper? You’ve come to the right place. This article reviews and ranks the best truck camper stability products in the market today. These products [read more]

After spending over a week thoroughly testing every system in our brand-new Bundutec Roadrunner truck camper, it was time to finally take the CAT Scale challenge. Getting your rig weighed tells you a lot. The [read more]

We’ve all heard the horror stories—RV awnings being damaged by heavy winds requiring hundreds of dollars to fix. This happened to Josh Fuss and Amy Rupp recently while boondocking in Idaho. On what had been [read more]

Spend enough time ogling trucks and one will see a fair number sporting a shell atop their bed. Some are smooth and streamlined, others hunchbacked or poorly sized for the trucks they squat atop. Whether [read more]

I remember the day well. It was Friday, September 21, 2018, late afternoon. We were returning to our campsite in Flagstaff, Arizona after an eye appointment in the nearby town of Cottonwood. My eyes were [read more]

Most of the us look forward to the summer when we can get out and camp in our RVs, but summertime invariably brings higher temperatures. Depending on the location, this can sometime bring temperatures in [read more]

Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present this updated Truck Camper Buyer’s Guide. Despite the claims of some that the slide-in truck camper is dying breed of RV, there’s strong evidence that it isn’t. Most [read more]

Overlanding is often described as self-reliant adventure travel to remote destinations where the journey is the primary goal. Having a 4×4 rig capable of reaching these remote destinations is key, of course, but having a [read more]

Truck Camper Shifting We all like to take our truck campers off-road. It’s one of the benefits of having a truck camper. Unfortunately, doing so can create problems, including damage to your truck and camper. [read more]

It’s guaranteed to happen. Summer travel invariably brings an unsightly mosaic of bug splatters across the front of your truck camper rig. It sucks, but there’s not much you can do about it. You’re going [read more]

The EarthRoamer luxury expedition vehicle—everybody wants one, but at $438,000 for the “base model” few can afford it. If you’re not familiar with the EarthRoamer XV-LTS, it’s an amazing piece of engineering. Imagine a solar-powered, [read more]

If you’re wondering about license plate placement on your truck camper rig and which plate goes where and when, you’re not alone. There appears to be some confusion about this issue in the truck camper [read more]

The suspension system is vital to the ride and safety of your truck camper rig. The suspension includes not only your truck’s wheels and tires, but also your truck’s springs, shocks, and steering. All are [read more]

An enlightened man once said that, “only a fool learns from his own mistakes. The wise man learns from the mistakes of others.” This is a great proverb, especially when it comes to owning a [read more]

Boondocking in remote, hard to reach places is one of the benefits of owning a truck camper. In fact, it’s probably the primary reason why we all bought one. Getting to that remote spot, however, [read more]

Looking for a quick and easy way to improve the off-road performance of your truck camper rig? Try airing down your tires. Sure, you can spend big bucks on flashy, double barrel King Shocks, on [read more]

Few things are more important to the safety of your family and your truck than your tires. The trouble is, there is a lot of misinformation and complacency out there. Few people really know the [read more]

Buying a new or used truck camper for the first time can be pretty exciting. The comfort that your new home-on-wheels provides makes long-distance travel and camping a pleasure. If you bought your camper new, [read more]

So, you’re thinking about buying a used truck camper to save money. Going this route certainly has merit. A five-year-old truck camper that went for $23,000 new can be bought for perhaps half that price [read more]

So you just bought a truck camper and you’re basking in the glow of your new purchase. Your new, “home on wheels” has everything you need to live comfortably on the road—a warm bed, a [read more]

I’m sure we’ve all done it at one time or another. You’ve loaded up the RV for what you hope is an unforgettable trip. You get on the road and are heading toward your destination [read more]

For consumers looking to buy a new RV, most never consider a truck camper and we think that’s a serious mistake. Today’s truck campers possess the same accouterments as the finest motorhomes and fifth wheels [read more]

Which should I buy first, the pickup truck or the truck camper? If you’re starting from scratch and have neither a truck nor a camper, it’s best to buy your camper first. This will save [read more]

In order for a truck camper to be street legal it must have an electrical interface with the truck’s running, stop, turn signal, and backup electrical circuits. This electrical interface also includes a 12 volt [read more]

Buying a new truck in today’s economy is a big deal. Depending on options and trim lines, a new truck can easily cost you over $90,000. So before you pluck down those bucks, you better [read more]

So you’re thinking about buying a truck camper, but aren’t sure if you need to register it in your state. You’ve come to the right place. Rather than spending hours researching your state’s motor vehicle [read more]

For consumers looking to buy a new RV, most never consider a slide-in truck camper and we think that’s a serious mistake. Today’s truck campers possess the same accouterments as the finest motorhomes and fifth [read more]

Which type of recreational vehicle (RV) is the best for boondocking? Which RV is the best for getting you to those remote, far-away places? This short article takes a look. Note: for the purposes of [read more]

To the RV owner who cherishes independence from RV Parks and campgrounds and who hates the noise and smell of running a generator, solar power is, without a doubt, one the greatest technological advancements to [read more]

If you’re reading this article you’re probably either a new truck camper owner or a person who is seriously thinking about buying one. Whatever your situation, the truck camper is a great choice with loads [read more]

Today’s RV is a wonderful thing, the truck camper even better. It combines the mobility of an automobile with the comforts of home in one small, convenient package. Where you take your home on wheels [read more]