Year: 2015

Truck Camper Adventure has received 44 photo entries for the 2015 Off-Road Truck Camper Photo Contest and it’s now time to vote. You may vote only once and you may vote for only three photographs. [read more]

Just a reminder that only three days remain to enter your photographs in this year’s contest. So far we’ve received some outstanding entries, but more photographs are needed. So if you have some sweet lookin’ [read more]

A few weeks ago we explored the 14-mile-long White Canyon Trail in the White Canyon Wilderness near Superior, AZ. The scenery along this 4×4 trail is pretty spectacular. In fact it was so stunning I [read more]

Having traveled on six continents and sailed every ocean, I consider myself well-traveled. I’ve seen a lot, but the geologic wonders of southern Utah never cease to amaze me. Some of these wonders are found [read more]

Okay, you explorers and off-road gear heads. We’ve received some outstanding entries for the 2015 Truck Camper Adventure Photo Contest, but more photographs are needed. So if you have some sweet lookin’ pics of your [read more]

Lance Camper Manufacturing Corporation, in partnership with Hellwig Suspension Products, unveiled their new Overland Adventure Rig this month at the 2015 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, NV. This eye-catching combo, consisting [read more]

Are you a stargazer or a night photographer looking for a way to get around in your truck camper without ruining your night vision? Perhaps you’re looking for a good night-light or maybe you’re someone [read more]

There’s no doubt about it, there isn’t a truck camper feature more polarizing than the Thetford cassette toilet. You either love it or you hate it. We’ve owned seven RV’s over the years and our [read more]

Of all the electronic devices found in today’s RV, few are more essential than the modern inverter. This is especially true for those of us who prefer to camp off-the-grid and still work. My truck [read more]

What better way to celebrate the end of an amazing 2015 than to hold a photo contest! This isn’t going to be your average, run-of-the-mill photo contest. This is going to be an off-road truck [read more]

If you’re planning a trip to Sedona in your RV soon, you have three basic choices on where you can camp for the night. You can stay at an RV park in town, stay at [read more]

Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present another truck camper review written by a guest author. In this insightful and informative piece, Michael Harris provides us with his thoughts on the 2015 ALP Adventurer 80RB, [read more]

Of all the roads and trails I’ve explored in southern Utah, the Smoky Mountain Road is the longest, roughest, and most challenging of them all. The Smoky Mountain Road is a designated scenic backway for [read more]

Mattresses are a very personal thing. The very mattress that some people love, other people hate. Such was the case with the queen size spring mattress that came in our new Northstar Laredo SC truck [read more]

If you’re looking for an incredibly scenic drive near Phoenix, Arizona that can be completed in a day or two that also offers excellent camping opportunities, then the Apache Trail (Arizona-88) is right for you. [read more]

“God created the Grand Canyon but He lives in Sedona,” the old saying goes. If you’ve ever been to Sedona, Arizona you know why. Sedona’s vivid red buttes, picturesque canyons, and mysterious vortexes are famous [read more]

Gieco Insurance has been airing a very popular commercial lately featuring the song Midnight Rider by the Allman Brothers Band. This commercial inspired us to do our own video featuring this music. This is a [read more]

Of all the resources found in today’s recreational vehicle, water is, by far, the most precious. This is especially true for boondocking enthusiasts who prefer to camp in remote, faraway places and for overlanders who [read more]

This is the second in a series of “in the spotlight” articles that profiles a head-turning truck and truck camper combo. In this article, Truck Camper Adventure takes a look at an unconventional yet extremely [read more]

Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present another truck camper review written by a guest author. In this insightful and informative piece, Ryan Melvin provides us with his thoughts on the 2015 Arctic Fox 811, [read more]

Well, we finally have it! We picked up our Northstar Laredo SC truck camper from the factory in Waterloo, Iowa on September 11 and spent the next eight days in it, driving from Illinois to [read more]

Over time the forces of nature have sculpted some pretty amazing and unusual shapes out of solid rock. Here in the Western United States, we’ve been fortunate enough to see and photograph several of these. [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]

Rex Willet, the owner of Northstar Campers, and his highly-skilled crew are making excellent progress on the build of my 2016 Northstar Laredo SC truck camper. How long does it take to build a truck [read more]

We recently received this email about matching the right pickup truck with a 1997 Lance 3000 Squire Truck Camper. Hi, Mike! I’m just getting started with the truck/camper set up and after reading your informative [read more]

One of the benefits of getting away in your truck camper is going on some terrific hikes and exploring areas that your truck camper can’t even get to. Hiking, however, can also be fraught with [read more]

Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present a truck camper review written by a guest author. In this insightful and informative piece, Steve Barsky provides us with his thoughts on the 2015 Lance 865, a [read more]

There’s no doubt about it. If you have a desire to explore previously unknown areas in your rig, good navigation aids are a must. These include navigating by the sun during the day and the [read more]

Last week, I had a complete set of wheels and tires installed on my 2013 Ram 3500. I want my truck to be ready and to look good when I pickup my new Northstar Laredo [read more]

Hello, everyone. You may have noticed some big changes on this website recently. Last Thursday, I migrated this site from Google’s Blogger platform to WordPress hosted by Bluehost. Why the change from a free to [read more]

Tail lights are meant to be seen and my Jeep Wrangler’s lackluster, 17-year-old OEM tail lights were barely cutting it. Without a doubt, this was an upgrade that was needed not only for looks, but [read more]

Did you know your body exhales and perspires twice as much moisture at 6,000 feet above sea level as your body does at sea level? It’s true. At altitudes higher than that, the rate is [read more]

Have you ever wanted to remove your Jeep Wrangler hard top and/or doors when you were out and about on a beautiful day, but didn’t have the tools available to make it happen? Don’t fret. [read more]

It was a sad day Monday as we transported “Wolfy” to the home of its new owners. This couple will be vacationing in it in Canada for a month or so and really liked that [read more]

Despite its poor fuel economy and mediocre safety ratings, the Jeep Wrangler continues to be a huge seller for the folks at MOPAR. What makes the Jeep Wrangler so popular with men and women of [read more]

After two dozen trips and 3 1/2 years of ownership we’ve decided to sell our 2011 Wolf Creek 850 truck camper. This decision was a difficult one for the wife and I to make. “Wolfy” [read more]

RV ownership certainly has its pros and cons. One con of RV ownership is maintenance with toilet and black tank repairs being, perhaps, the biggest and smelliest con of all. As you know, RV repairs [read more]

This website and blog reached another huge milestone today by registering 1,000,000 page views! I wanted to take this time to say, thank you, to you my readers. I simply couldn’t have done it without [read more]

The Lake Powell reservoir on the Arizona and Utah border is a major tourist attraction receiving close to 2 million visitors a year. Popular recreational activities include fishing, boating, and camping. Officially, the lake it [read more]

As most RV owners know, RV absorption refrigerators can sometimes be very finicky. One common problem is poor performance on summer days when ambient temperatures are high (90 degrees and higher). Not long ago, our [read more]

Yesterday marked the last day of the 2015 Overland Expo – West at Mormon Lake, AZ. Since I first attended the Overland Expo in 2013, I’ve been hooked and now look forward to this annual [read more]

Well, the wife and I finally got away on Monday after a two-day delay due to a freak snowstorm that hit Northern Arizona last Friday. After the weird weather, we decided to see Sedona for [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]

A couple of days ago, we had an opportunity to explore the nearby Bulldog Canyon OHV trails in our newly acquired 1998 Jeep Wrangler. That morning I just had a set of Rancho RS5000X shocks [read more]

What is the nastiest project that everyone who is restoring a car or truck will have to do at some point in time? If you said, replacing the carpet. You are correct. The job is [read more]

With the recent purchase of a 1998 Jeep Wrangler, swapping out the old OEM components that are prone to wearing out from age and use like shocks, fan belts, and hoses will be important. A [read more]

It seems like everyone has an opinion about Craigslist, the popular website for buying and selling. You either love it or hate it. I’m in the love it camp. It’s free, easy to use, and [read more]

I. 1998 Jeep Wrangler Sport Chili Pepper Red Engine: 4.0L Inline 6 (180hp @4750 rpm,  220 pounds-foot torque @4000 rpm) Transmission: 3-speed automatic GVWR: 4,450 pounds Tires: BF Goodrich 31×10.50r15 A/T Fuel Tank Capacity: 19 [read more]