Year: 2019

Many truck camper owners dream of exploring Central and South America in their rigs, but for whatever reason never do it. Mike and Geneva Saint-Amour are making that dream a reality. Last year, we introduced [read more]

The lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery has revolutionized the way we camp and power our campers, especially for those who like to boondock. Not only does the lithium battery provide a much higher usable capacity [read more]

Several months ago, our competitor, Truck Camper Magazine (TCM), issued a “Triple Dog Dare Challenge” to all truck camper companies to objectively use their campers for a weekend and report back to TCM with the [read more]

Many truck camper owners dream of exploring Central and South America in their rigs, but for whatever reason never do it. Mike and Geneva Saint-Amour are making that popular dream a reality. Last year, we [read more]

Hellwig Suspension Products debuted its “Attainable Adventure” 2019 Ford Ranger XLT at the recent 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. This solar-powered exploration vehicle is equipped with a pop-top tent, a bed-mounted kitchen, two Specialized [read more]

So you’re thinking about getting a small camper to haul on your Toyota Tacoma pickup truck. You’re not alone. Others have purchased or are thinking about purchasing a camper to put on their Toyota Tacoma [read more]

One of the benefits of owning a truck camper is the ability to use it dismounted from the truck. Unfortunately, dismounted campers tend to be bit wobbly and unstable like a newborn colt. The issue [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]

A record number of truck campers and overland rigs were on display at the recently completed 2019 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Previous SEMA shows had one, maybe two truck [read more]

Lancaster, California-based Lance Campers, quality maker of ultra-light travel trailers and truck campers, just launched a new and improved website. According to the press release, Lance’s new website features: 2020 product enhancements and the addition [read more]

Oregon-based EarthCruiser Overland Vehicles just announced big changes for its 2020 EXP and FX models, making them even more capable and reliable off-road. According to the press release, a drivetrain consisting of a Vortec 6.0L [read more]

The bane of most truck campers is the lack of storage. While many solutions to solve this vexing problem exist, this backseat drawer system modification, by Jeff Gunn, is one of the best. On October [read more]

Truck Camper Adventure recently had the pleasure of getting a tour of the Alaskan Camper factory in Winlock, Washington. We always enjoy such tours because it lets us see how the campers are built and [read more]

The Mopar brand will debut a total of 14 customized vehicles including a Ram 1500 Rebel Off-The-Grid (OTG) overland rig at the 2019 SEMA show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, November 5-8 in Las [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]

The Ford Motor Company’s five Super Duty SEMA builds include a special Overland Rig called the Go Beyond. The Super Duty trucks modified for the show include three F-250s, one F-350, and one F-450. “Super [read more]

Looking for some inspiration on how to build a great overland truck camper rig? Then look no further. The good folks at Mule Expedition Outfitters have built what has become one of the top rigs [read more]

In an effort to keep up with the explosive growth and popularity of overlanding, Lodestone Events just announced that they will be holding its first Overland Expo Mountain West in 2020. The second of three [read more]

For many of us, reliable cell phone service is not only a nicety, it’s a necessity. Yes, the truck camper allows us to get away and relax, but a good number us still work and [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]

Introduction Our Outfitter Caribou Lite 6.5 pop-up truck camper was purchased new in May, 2015. Mated to a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab, 5.3 V8 gasoline engine, over the past four years we have [read more]

Canadian-based Northern Lite Truck Campers recently announced that it will be showcasing two Limited Edition truck campers at the 2019 SEMA Show, November 5-8, in Las Vegas, Nevada. For the first time ever, buyers at [read more]

Truck Camper Adventure will be holding it’s first ever truck camper rally near Quartzsite, Arizona, February 7-9, 2020. The event will be held at the Roadrunner Wash BLM area (signs identifying the specific location will [read more]

Prescott, Arizona-based AT Overland recently released a Summit truck topper for the Jeep Gladiator, the first enclosed camping solution for the popular 4WD pickup truck. With a base weight of only 350 pounds, no other [read more]

Zamp Solar, premium supplier of US-manufactured off-grid solar solutions, just unveiled its all new Obsidian Series solar panels at the recently completed RV Dealer Open House in Elkhart, Indiana. The patent-pending, monocrystalline panels are 30 [read more]

For those who love classic Airstreams and aluminum campers nothing beats an old Avion truck camper. It never fails, whenever we see an Avion along the side of a road we have to stop and [read more]

Woodland, California-based Four Wheel Campers, the leading manufacturer of lightweight, aluminum pop-up truck campers, is complementing its extensive pop-up truck camper lineup with a yet-to-be-named (“Project M” is the placeholder name) truck camper product that [read more]

Looking for a custom, elite-quality truck camper that rivals the quality and appearance of an EarthRoamer? Then look no further than Bahn Camper Works. Founded in 2017, the Oregon-based manufacture builds one of the best [read more]

Lancaster, California-based Lance Camper Manufacturing Corp. recently announced several product enhancements for their 2020 Ultra-Light Travel Trailer and Truck Camper model lines and will launch an all-new brand logo. Along with a new “Driftwood” (gray [read more]

Washington state’s Olympic National Park has long been one of our favorite parks to explore and relax in. While Hurricane Ridge, the Hoh Rainforest, and Rialto Beach get most of the park’s 3 million visitors, [read more]

Pennsylvania-based ExtremeTerrain.com (XT) has been home to Jeep Wrangler Parts, from 1987 to current model year, since 2003. Adding Toyota Tacoma parts just over a year ago, today the team at XT is proud to [read more]

On September 5, Truck Camper Adventure reported that Travel Lite RV had closed its doors permanently. This information was obtained from several sources including dealers and suppliers. Word of layoffs, and numerous calls to the [read more]

Life is full of choices. Truck camper options are no different. One option we really debated when we ordered our camper was the oven. We liked the idea of having an oven, but hated the [read more]

Oregon-based StableCamper, a leading manufacturer of truck camper stabilization products, recently expanded its catalog to include not only several truck camper accessories, but also its signature StableCamper product for Northern Lite campers, the first ever [read more]

Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present another interview with a truck camping couple, Pres and Janice Meyers. Pres retired last summer from the California Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation as the plant manager and [read more]

Hellwig Products, an industry-leading manufacturer of towing, hauling and performance suspension products, recently released its bolt-on air spring suspension system for 2017-2019 Ford F-350 and F-450 dually pickup trucks. The Big Wig’s 5,600-pound springs allow [read more]

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]

T.R. Arnold and Associates Certification, a leading independent certification agency, just announced that Lance Camper has been awarded the Certified Green designation. According to the press release, Lance travel trailers and truck campers have both [read more]

We recently received this email from reader Dean Herold of Dousman, Wisconsin about the “Truck Camper Loading Information” sticker that came with his truck… Mike, I own a 1992 Airstream Excella that weighs around 7,000 [read more]

Having trouble finding a place to store a portable generator in your truck camper? Instagramer Matt Baginski, who owns a NuCamp Cirrus 820, found a pretty ingenious way to do it that looks OEM. The [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]

AM Solar, located in Springfield, Oregon, has made it easy for truck camper owners to go solar by just announcing the release of three solar power packages built specifically for truck campers. Called The Ranger, [read more]

So you’re thinking about buying a set of all-terrain tires for your truck camper rig. That’s great that you’re doing research beforehand, because when it comes to buying tires, most people put very little thought [read more]

Hellwig Products, an industry-leader and manufacturer of towing, hauling and performance suspension products, has just released its bolt-on, three-way adjustable Big Wig rear sway bar for 2019 Ford F-450 dually pickup trucks. This sway bar [read more]

Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present another interview with a full-timing couple, Lonnie and Guntars Asmanis-Graham. The couple met in New York City about six years ago, where they were both living. At the [read more]

Lance Camper Mfg. Corp. recently announced the addition of the ReviewsMax digital marketing tool to its vast network of dealers. “ReviewsMax is a straightforward user-based app that allows our dealers to survey their customers about [read more]

There is nothing like an early spring trek to Canyonlands National Park, Utah and its environs to drag you out of the winter doldrums. However, old-man Winter had one more hard punch in store for [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]