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Home2019

Year: 2019

Truck Campers

Review of the Bundutec Odyssey Flatbed Truck Camper

December 30, 2019

This is a review of the Bundutec Odyssey flatbed truck camper. This flatbed camper build was the culmination of a long journey that started with backpacking and progressed through car camping, first in a Honda [read more]

Rallies and Shows

TCA Truck Camper Rally Enrollment Now Open

December 25, 2019

WE HAVE A FEW OPENINGS. CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY! Due to a few late cancellations, we have a few openings to attend our “Boondocking in the Desert Rally.” This free, inaugural rally will be held at [read more]

Lifestyle

Update: Exploring the Americas in a Custom Truck Camper Rig (Part 4)

December 23, 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]

Technology

Lithium Battery RV Heating System Mod

December 20, 2019

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]

Truck Campers

Host Industries’ Triple Dog Dare Challenge Report

December 16, 2019

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]

Lifestyle

Update: Exploring the Americas in a Custom Truck Camper Rig (Part 3)

December 9, 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 popular dream a reality. Last year, we [read more]

Truck Mods

Hellwig’s ‘Attainable Adventure’ Has Everything Plus Kitchen Sink

December 6, 2019

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]

Truck Camper Rankings

6 Best Truck Campers for the Toyota Tacoma

December 2, 2019

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]

Potpourri

8 Best Dog Breeds For Outdoor Adventures

November 29, 2019

We love dogs here at Truck Camper Adventure almost as much as we love truck campers. In our travels we’ve been amazed at the number of RV and truck camper owners who travel with a [read more]

Product News and Reviews

StableCamper Installation Report and Review

November 25, 2019

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]

Truck Camper Mods

Truck Camper FastGun Storage Mount

November 22, 2019

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]

Rallies and Shows

Northern Lite Headlines Record Truck Camper Presence at SEMA

November 18, 2019

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]

Truck Camper News

Lance Camper Unveils New Improved Website

November 15, 2019

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]

Truck Camper News

EarthCruiser Announces Big Changes For 2020

November 11, 2019

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]

Truck Camper Mods

Backseat Drawer Storage System

November 8, 2019

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 Campers

Top 10 Reasons to Buy an Alaskan Camper

November 4, 2019

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]

Trucks

Mopar to Debut Rebel Overland Rig at 2019 SEMA

November 1, 2019

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]

From the Editor

Why Getting the Right Aftermarket Wheel Matters

October 28, 2019

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]

Trucks

Ford SEMA Builds Include Overland Rig

October 25, 2019

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]

Truck Campers

In the Spotlight: Mule Expedition Outfitter’s Baja Runner FWC

October 21, 2019

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]

Overlanding

New Overland Expo Mountain West to be Held in 2020

October 18, 2019

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]

Product News and Reviews

Review of the WeBoost Drive X RV Cell Booster

October 14, 2019

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]

Truck Camper News

Lance to Feature Altimeter Rig at 2019 SEMA

October 11, 2019

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]

Truck Campers

Review of the Outfitter Caribou Lite 6.5 Truck Camper

October 7, 2019

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]

Truck Camper News

Northern Lite to Showcase Overland Campers at SEMA

October 4, 2019

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]

Rallies and Shows

TCA Inaugural Boondocking in the Desert Rally Announced

October 2, 2019

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]

Truck Camper News

Jeep Gladiator Summit to Debut at Overland Expo East

September 30, 2019

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]

Technology

Zamp Unveils Lighter, Thinner Solar Panel

September 27, 2019

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]

Lifestyle

Couple Converts Vintage Camper into Modern, Overland Home

September 23, 2019

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]

Overlanding

Four Wheel Campers Now Offering a Lightweight Truck Topper

September 20, 2019

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]

Truck Campers

In the Spotlight: Bahn Camper Works’ Custom Flatbed 11

September 16, 2019

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]

Truck Camper News

Lance Announces 2020 Product Enhancements and New Logo

September 13, 2019

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]

Roads and Destinations

Tackling Olympic National Park’s Obstruction Point Road

September 9, 2019

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]

Trucks

Toyota Tundra Parts Now Available From ExtremeTerrain

September 6, 2019

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]

Truck Camper News

Travel Lite Restructuring For New RV Environment

September 5, 2019

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]

Product News and Reviews

Review of the Omnia Stovetop Oven

September 2, 2019

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]

Features and Options

StableCamper Announces New Truck Camper Products

August 30, 2019

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]

Lifestyle

Making Trax in an Alaskan Camper

August 26, 2019

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]

Truck Camper News

Hellwig Releases Air Springs For Select Ford Pickups

August 23, 2019

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]

Truck Camper Rankings

Top 7 Pop-Up Truck Campers for Mid-Size 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]

Truck Camper News

Lance Camper Earns Coveted Green RV Certification!

August 16, 2019

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]

From the Editor

A Question About GM’s Truck Camper Loading Sticker

August 12, 2019

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]

Truck Camper Mods

Truck Camper Generator Compartment Mod

August 9, 2019

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]

Boondocking

7 RV Tips and Tricks to Stay Cool Without Running the AC

August 5, 2019

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

Truck Camper News

AM Solar Now Offering Solar Packages For Truck Campers

August 2, 2019

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]

Product News and Reviews

Review of the Cooper Discoverer AT3-XLT Tire

July 29, 2019

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]

Truck Camper News

Hellwig Releases Big Wig Sway Bar for 2019 Ford F-450 Trucks

July 26, 2019

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]

Lifestyle

Living in a Cirrus 820: The Good, the Bad, and the Unexpected

July 22, 2019

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]

Truck Camper News

Lance Camper Announces ReviewsMax Dealer Tool

July 19, 2019

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]

Roads and Destinations

Jefe Tackles Canyonland’s White Rim Trail

July 15, 2019

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]

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