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Truck Camper Adventure buyer guides based upon the truck type and size, including mid-size and full-size trucks such as half-ton, 3/4-ton, and one-ton SRW and duallies.

Buyer Guides

Top 10 Truck Campers for Mid-Size Pickup Trucks

January 6, 2025

So you’re thinking about buying a pop-up camper to haul on your mid-size truck. You’re not alone. Sales of small pop-up truck campers are on the rise. The main reason, of course, is the increasing [read more]

Buyer Guides

Top 10 Truck Campers for the Chevy Silverado 3500HD Pickup Truck

December 30, 2024

So you’re interested in buying a hard-side, non-slide truck camper to haul on a Chevy Silverado 3500 SRW one-ton pickup truck. If you already have the truck, you chose well. Today’s Silverado 3500 has everything [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Overland Truck Camper Toppers, Shells, and Caps

December 23, 2024

The truck topper is the hottest trend in the overland truck market due to it’s exceptionally low weight and comparatively low price. Another reason, of course, is the popularity of mid-size and full-size pickup trucks [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]

Boot Camp

Hard-Side Vs Pop-Up: Which Truck Camper is Better?

July 8, 2024

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]

Boot Camp

Avoiding Costly Mistakes Building Your Overland Rig

July 1, 2024

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]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Truck Campers for the Ram 3500 One-Ton Pickup

June 28, 2024

So you’re interested in buying a hard-side, non-slide truck camper to haul on a Ram 3500 SRW one-ton pickup truck. If you already have the truck, you chose wisely. Today’s Ram 3500 has everything you [read more]

Buyer Guides

7 Best Double and Triple Slide-Out Truck Campers for Glamping Off-Grid

May 13, 2024

You asked for it, you got it—the biggest and baddest slide-in truck campers on the planet. Aside from their sheer size, what makes these magnificent beasts noteworthy is that all were present at the recent [read more]

Buyer Guides

7 Cool Single Slide-Out Truck Campers for Your Overland Adventures

April 8, 2024

So you’re thinking about buying a truck camper with a single slide-out. Going this route has merit. Not only does the slide-out add a significant amount of living space in a truck camper, but it [read more]

Buyer Guides

12 Best Pickup Truck Campers for Sale in 2024

November 6, 2023

Who makes the best slide-in truck camper? Which campers are the top models? These are great questions, which deserve a truthful response. Unfortunately, providing a short and simple answer is difficult. The answer really depends [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Truck Campers for the Ford F350 One-Ton Pickup

September 22, 2023

So you’re interested in buying a hard-side, non-slide truck camper to haul on a Ford F-350 SRW one-ton pickup truck. If you already have the truck, you chose wisely. Today’s Ford F-350 has everything you [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Truck Campers for the GMC Sierra 2500HD 3/4-Ton Pickup

September 1, 2023

If you already own a GMC Sierra 2500HD pickup, good on you. You chose well. It’s a great truck. If you’re looking to buy a quality 3/4-ton pickup truck, then the Sierra is a terrific [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Truck Campers for the Chevy Colorado Mid-Size Pickup

August 11, 2023

So you’re thinking about buying a small truck camper or truck topper to haul on your Chevy Colorado mid-size pickup truck. If you already own a Chevy Colorado, you chose well. When it comes to [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Truck Campers for the Ford F250 3/4-Ton Pickup

July 20, 2023

If you already own a Ford F-250 Super Duty pickup, good on you. You chose well. It’s a great truck. If you’re looking to buy a quality 3/4-ton pickup truck, then the Ford F-250 is [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Truck Campers for the Toyota Tundra Half-Ton Pickup

July 10, 2023

So you’re interested in buying a truck camper to pair with your Toyota Tundra half-ton pickup truck. When it comes to hauling a truck camper, the Tundra is a mixed bag. Sure the half-ton pickup [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Truck Campers for the Chevy Silverado 1500 Half-Ton Pickup

June 30, 2023

If you already own a Chevy Silverado 1500, good on you. You chose well. If you’re looking to buy a quality half-ton pickup, then the Chevy Silverado 1500 is a terrific choice. The looks and [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Truck Campers for the Ram 1500 Half-Ton Pickup

June 22, 2023

If you already own a Ram 1500, good on you. You chose well. The Ram 1500 is a terrific choice. Car and Driver says that it offers the best driving experience and comfort in this [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]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Truck Campers for the Ford Ranger Mid-Size Pickup

January 2, 2023

So you’re thinking about buying a small truck camper or truck topper to mount on your Ford Ranger mid-size pickup truck. If you already own a Ford Ranger, you chose well. When it comes to [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]

Buyer Guides

6 Best Truck Topper Camper Shells for the Jeep Gladiator

December 12, 2022

My, how time flies. It seems just like yesterday when FCA introduced the Jeep Gladiator in 2018. With a maximum payload rating of only 1,700 pounds, the off-road pickup lacks the requisite payload to haul [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Truck Campers for the Toyota Tacoma Mid-Size Pickup

October 30, 2022

There’s no doubt about it. The Toyota Tacoma is America’s most popular mid-size truck. More than 248,000 were sold in 2021, more than double than the Ford Ranger which came in second place with 94,000.  [read more]

Buyer Guides

6 Best Truck Campers for the Ram Power Wagon

July 21, 2022

Ah, the Ram Power Wagon. Its been 17 years since FCA reintroduced the Power Wagon, the company’s purpose-built, off-road pickup to the public. The venerable pickup enjoyed an uninterrupted run in popularity from 1946 to [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]

Buyer Guides

Best Truck Campers for Family Fun and Adventure

November 29, 2021

Looking for a family-friendly truck camper for family-size fun and outdoor adventure? You’re in luck. The industry offers numerous campers that can be enjoyed by families of all sizes. Researching the dozens and dozens of [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Truck Campers for Half-Ton F150-1500 Pickups

November 2, 2020

Of all the questions we get, the most commonly asked is can my half-ton pickup truck haul a hard-side truck camper with a wet bath? Most of the time we tell them, no. Why? Because [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Flatbed Truck Campers for Overlanding and Off-Road Exploration

August 24, 2020

There’s no doubt about it. The flatbed truck camper is here to stay. Not only is the flatbed truck camper larger and more spacious than the standard slide-in truck camper, but it also offers more [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Truck Campers for the Ford F150 Half-Ton Pickup

February 10, 2020

The Ford F150 pickup truck—it’s been the best selling vehicle in America for over 30 years and the best selling pickup for over 40. Due to its sheer popularity and numbers, it makes sense to [read more]

Buyer Guides

7 Best Pop-Up Truck Campers for Mid-Size Pickup Trucks

August 19, 2019

So you’re thinking about buying a pop-up camper to haul on your mid-size truck. You’re not alone. Sales of small pop-up truck campers are on the rise. The main reason, of course, is the increasing [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Pop-Up Truck Campers for Half-Ton F150-1500 Pickups

March 8, 2019

If you’re thinking about buying a pop-up truck camper, you probably fall into one of two groups. One, you’re looking to upgrade after camping in tents or, two, you’re looking to downsize after owning something [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Pop-Up Truck Campers for 3/4-Ton F250-2500 Pickups

February 4, 2019

There’s no doubt about it. The pop-up truck camper is here to stay. Not only is it cheaper, more aerodynamic, and more fuel-efficient than a hard-side truck camper, but it weighs less, handles better off-road, [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Long-Bed Truck Campers for One-Ton F350-3500 Trucks

November 12, 2018

So you’re interested in buying a long-bed truck camper to haul on a one-ton SRW truck. If you’ve already bought the truck, you chose wisely. Today’s one-ton SRW long-bed truck is capable of hauling most [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Short-Bed Truck Campers for One-Ton F350-3500 Trucks

August 27, 2018

So you’re interested in buying a hard-side truck camper to haul on a one-ton SRW short-bed truck. If you already have the truck, you chose wisely. Today’s one-ton SRW truck is capable of hauling most [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Truck Campers for 3/4-Ton F250-2500 Pickups

January 29, 2018

The payload wars between Ford, Chevy, and Ram have yielded impressive results for today’s consumer. Even the 3/4-ton pickup truck has benefited from these wars with much higher payload ratings. Indeed, most of the gasoline-powered, [read more]

Boot Camp

12 Essential Tips for Buying a Used Truck Camper

March 17, 2016

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]

Boot Camp

Picking the Perfect Truck Camper

January 9, 2015

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]

Boot Camp

Choosing the Right Truck for Your Truck Camper

February 7, 2014

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]

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