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]
Our friends at Torklift International just released a new frame-mounted tie-down for truck campers called the ApexAnchors. Unlike Torklift’s legacy frame-mounted tie-down system, which mounts outside the truck bed, the ApexAnchors system mounts inside the [read more]
Have you ever seen a truck and camper combination that made you cringe or shake your head in disbelief? I think we all have at one time or another. Check out this recent photo of [read more]
Truck Camper Storage. At some point every truck camper owner needs to do it, yet few do it properly or give the process of storing the camper much thought. The major of owners simply unload [read more]
Is it possible for a truck camper to become completely dislodged while driving? If you had any doubts, you shouldn’t, because according to a recent report in the Central Oregon Daily News, it actually happened. [read more]
The turnbuckle is an essential piece of hardware in truck camper ownership. It acts as the “middleman,” securing the truck camper to the tie-down system of the truck. While flatbed and chassis-mounted truck campers have [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]
You asked for it, you got it. Torklift International just released a concealed front receiver hitch called the North Hitch. Unlike other front hitch assemblies, the North Hitch is accessible, easy to install, and will [read more]
Lance Camper just announced the release of its Live. Lance. Life. brand podcast. The audio is recorded, produced and hosted by Bob Rogers and Jim Waters of the Lance marketing team and is slated to [read more]
Truck Camper Adventure’s inaugural “Boondocking in the Desert” truck camper rally, held February 7-9 in Quartzsite, Arizona, was by all accounts a big success. A total of 98 people from 21 states, the Netherlands, and [read more]
Washington-based Torklift International, quality manufacturer of factory and aftermarket parts for truck campers, has released a long-term storage solution for slide-in truck campers called the Camper Packer. According to the press release, the product is [read more]
The Torklift FastGun is, without a doubt, the premier truck camper turnbuckle in the industry. The spring-loaded turnbuckle is well-made, comes with a patented O-ring tension indicator, and, as the name implies, is fast to [read more]
Lance Camper just announced that it will be participating in the 2019 SEMA show. This year the company will be showcasing the “Altimeter,” a rig built explicitly for the overlanding customer. The truck and camper [read more]
The 2019 North American Truck Camper Owner’s Association (NATCOA) Rally was completed last week and by all accounts was a big hit. A total of 68 persons from 11 states and Canada attended the four-day [read more]
Torklift International just announced the release of several new truck camper products. These include an improved version of the company’s Glowstep, called the GlowStep Revolution Uprising, the Cannon trailer hitch receiver for 2017-2019 Ford Super [read more]
Torklift International just released a stainless steel version of its popular StableLoad upgrade for 3/4-ton and one-ton trucks equipped with leaf spring rear axle suspensions. The StableLoad works by “pre-activating” the stabilizing effect already designed [read more]
Washington-based Torklift International just announced the release of the newest edition to its heavy-duty towing line—the SuperHitch Cannon, the only receiver extension for new Ford trucks. “Since 2017 Ford Motor Company has been producing Super-Duty [read more]
Eugene, Oregon-based SherpTek, manufacturer of high-end, modular flatbeds for all size trucks, just released a new and improved truck bed offering several new features along with a 7,000-pound payload capacity. SherpTek unveiled the 9.5-foot truck [read more]
One of the biggest hassles hauling a generator on overland expeditions and campouts is where to store it. Unless you’re lucky enough to have a large truck camper with exterior storage, bringing along a generator [read more]
Torklift International just announced that StableLoad fitments for 2017 trucks are now available. Fitments for 2017 trucks include: all Ford F-150 trucks, Ford F-250 regular cab, super cab, extended cab and super cab trucks; the [read more]
Our friends at Torklift International recently debuted a new truck camper product for the GlowStep line called the “Stow N’ Go.” The steps are mounted to the bumper or to the rear of the camper [read more]
Most people already know that the truck camper offers a tremendous amount of flexibility and versatility. One of the many benefits is the ability to tow things like a boat, a Jeep, or a utility [read more]
Torklift International has modified the design of its popular FastGun turnbuckle by changing the design of the handle and by introducing an additional finish. “From customer feedback and further testing on the original FastGun turnbuckle [read more]
The Torklift GlowStep is the gold standard when it comes to the aluminum folding step for RV’s. No other aluminum folding step maintains its strength and shape better than the GlowStep. I’ve owned my set [read more]
We just finished installing a complete set of Torklift Talons on our truck. What are Talons? Well, if you’re familiar with Torklift International’s frame mounted tie down system for truck campers, Talons are simply the [read more]
Next to its superb FastGun turnbuckles, Torklift International’s Tie-Down system might just be the crown jewel of the company’s extensive product lineup. The Torklift Tie-Down System consists of four independent, frame-mounted tie-down receivers that work [read more]
Turnbuckles are essential pieces of hardware in truck camper ownership. They act as the “middleman,” securing the truck camper to the tie-down system of the truck. While simple chain and turnbuckle systems are cheap and [read more]
A couple days ago we discovered that the Torklift GlowStep four-step model that we had ordered for our Wolf Creek 850 truck camper wasn’t long enough. After a rush order, we installed the Torklift Add-A-Step [read more]
Yesterday, we installed a set of Torklift GlowSteps on the back of our Wolf Creek 850. The installation was pretty easy though there’s always a bit of apprehension anytime you drill holes in your camper. [read more]
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