Year: 2021

In an earlier article I outlined the payload differences between the Chevy Silverado 2500 and 3500 HD, the primary differences being the leaf springs, tires, and rims. As needs change—like when choosing a larger, heavier [read more]

In the autumn of 1879, some 250 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints—men, women, and children—and 40 covered wagons undertook one of the most challenging and dramatic pioneering expeditions in American [read more]

While the goal of most Truck camping adventures is to get away, unplug and unwind from the busy and crazy lives most of us lead now, there is a legitimate need to stay in touch [read more]

NuCamp RV, the premier manufacturer of teardrop trailer and innovative truck campers, celebrated the groundbreaking of its new Service Center and Training Academy on Friday, May 28. As nuCamp continues to grow in the production [read more]

As a former Marine I take a lot of pride in getting by with the bare necessities. We’re known for a lot of things in the Marine Corps, but having an abundance of gear is [read more]

If you’ve been following us on Instagram, you know that we’ve been busy with several projects the latest of which is an aluminum shelter for the Truck Camper Adventure Rig. While this structure is neither [read more]

There’s no doubt about it, super singles are all the rage. You can’t get on an Instagram truck camper feed at any one time without seeing at least one. Why are they popular? Why are [read more]

We need your truck camper reviews here at Truck Camper Adventure! We’ll soon be publishing more reviews, but we need more, a lot more. We would like to publish at least six owner reviews a [read more]

Going lithium is all the rage for those who like to boondock in their RV. Not only does the lithium battery offer a more usable battery capacity at 90 percent (compared to 50 percent for [read more]

Lance Camper just launched its all-new Lance Connect owner app. The new app is designed to provide information on the most commonly searched information, relative to the owner’s actual location. Information on the app includes, [read more]

The state of communications for rural and on or off the road RV’ers is changing quickly. This is a tale of two homes—our home residence and our home-on-the-road truck camper. We live in a rural [read more]

There’s no doubt about it. The popularity of “vanlife” and “camperlife” has exploded with more and more singles and couples doing it. Scott and Sasha is one such couple. The two started their journey together [read more]

We recently received this question about a so-called “law” preventing truck camper owners from dismounting their campers while staying at RV parks/campgrounds: Hi Mike, I enjoy your magazine and posts on Instagram. I came across [read more]

It’s been called the Devil’s Highway and the Way of the Dead, but the El Camino del Diablo has been used for thousands of years by Native Americans, Conquistadors and explorers traveling from Mexico to [read more]

When it comes to your truck camper rig, change is sometimes warranted. Even the little things. The OEM running boards on our 2013 Ram 3500 were getting long in the tooth and were looking worn. [read more]

Rossmönster Overland, an established expedition van builder based out of Longmount, Colorado, just announced the launch of The Baja, the company’s inaugural off-road, off-grid truck camper. Built on a half-ton, 3/4-ton, and a one-ton chassis, [read more]

It seems like everyone wants a slide-in truck camper in 2021, yet some potential buyers are still hesitant to take the plunge. The one thing that holds some people back is loading the camper—it’s a [read more]

Ford continues to up the ante with its top-selling F-150 by offering three new technologies this summer, including an onboard payload scale that will help owners stay within the payload rating of their truck. In [read more]

EarthCruiser, a globally recognized leader in expedition vehicles, officially launched its EarthCruiser Terranova Expedition Vehicle today. According to the press release, the 4×4 all-season, cabover expedition vehicle is limited to the Ford one-ton chassis with [read more]

Hellwig Suspension Products, an industry-leading manufacturer of towing, hauling, and performance suspension products, just released a new adjustable rear sway bar for 2020-2021 Chevrolet and GMC 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The product is designed [read more]

In 2017, we published our first article on this contentious topic called, “Gas vs Diesel for Truck Camper Rigs: Which is Better.” In that article we presented nine things to consider before buying a new [read more]

Lance Camper just announced its latest co-marketing partnership with “Woman Angler and Adventurer,” Angie Scott. Angie hosts a weekly podcast, is an angler in the Lady Bass Angler Association Tournaments, and is a USCG licensed [read more]

If you were unable to attend the 2021 Truck Camper Adventure Rally you missed out on some great classes and discussions. Everything from boondocking, tire repair, winching, batteries, and solar power were taught. Steve Hericks, [read more]

In the autumn of 1879, some 250 members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints—men, women, and children—and 26 covered wagons undertook one of the most challenging and dramatic pioneering expeditions in American [read more]

Many truck camper owners gravitate toward some kind of rear patio and for good reason. It provides an extra space where you can store items temporarily, like shoes, a convenient place where you can sit, [read more]

There’s no doubt about it, Instagram is a mixed bag when it comes to content. Much of its content is superficial, yet you can still find Instagram feeds that are both inspirational and educational. Corey [read more]

Total Composites LTD., an exclusive importer of premium-fiberglass composite expedition truck body kits, has launched a slide-in truck camper shell made especially for do-it-yourself (DIY) builders. The truck camper shell is developed specifically for road [read more]

We recently received this question regarding the long-term viability of wood-framed campers as opposed to campers constructed of aluminum and fiberglass. Hi Mike, Since you’ve owned at least two wood-framed campers, how do you feel [read more]

There’s nothing like a good table. Better yet, a good, laser engraved table. Aside from being sturdy, a good, truck camper table should be both attractive and functional. It should also be durable enough to [read more]

Our friends at Four Wheel Campers just released a portable power solution for their popular Project M truck topper. According to the company, the new power box comes with several features including a 750 watt [read more]

The Tumco Historic Townsite is an abandoned gold mining district located near Yuma, Arizona on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land. The Tumco Townsite is one of the earliest gold mining areas in California, beginning [read more]

Most slide-in truck campers are equipped with a propane system. This system, which provides fuel for absorption refrigerators, stoves, water heaters, and furnaces. consists one or two propane cylinders or tanks, a two-stage propane regulator, [read more]

In spite of a worldwide pandemic, it’s no secret that the RV industry did well in 2020. RV Dealerships, in particular, did exceptionally well with most recording record sales. One such dealership is AC Nelsen [read more]

It’s no secret that we are fans of the new Scout Olympic truck camper by Adventure Manufacturing. We were able to see one in person recently at Tom’s Camperland in Avondale and we were very [read more]

The Marines I worked with back in the day had a saying that I will never forget: Sempre Gumby, which translated means Always Flexible. After our special group permit on the El Camino Del Diablo [read more]

Northwood Manufacturing just revealed its all-new graphics package for its 2022 Wolf Creek 890, 850, and 840 models. The Oregon-based company also announced that the brand-new Wolf Creek 890 truck camper is being shipped to [read more]

I remember the day well. It was July 3, 2009. We were headed to Flagstaff, Arizona for the 4th of July weekend, towing our Airstream travel trailer with our 2003 Ford Excursion. We were traveling [read more]

Truck Campers come in all shapes and sizes. From the stately hard-side to the nimble pop-up, you’ll probably find a truck camper that will suit most if not all of your needs. Of course, everything [read more]

The 2021 Truck Camper Adventure Boondocking in the Desert Rally in Quartzsite, Arizona enjoyed a record showing in what was probably the largest truck camper rally ever held. Consisting of 173 attendees and 107 campers [read more]

The CORE Vehicles division of EarthCruiser just entered into a strategic partnership with Total Composites Ltd, a premium supplier of composite truck bodies for commercial truck and motor home builders that offers innovative, ready-to-assemble truck [read more]

Ah, the comforts of the recreational vehicle. Everyone loves a hot meal and a comfortable bed, but heating and hot water are two luxuries that really set tent camping apart from the RV. The propane [read more]

If you’ve been following the Truck Camper Adventure Instagram feed, it’s no secret that the Roadrunner is now sporting a massive, new lithium battery. Called the Expion360 VPR 4Ever Platinum 360, the battery boasts a [read more]

One look at a map of Big Wash Road and you might just dismiss the drive as too rough for a truck camper. Located in the Cerbat Mountains of northwestern Arizona, the 4×4 drive features [read more]

While the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc with the US economy, the RV industry has weathered the storm in surprising ways. Indeed, the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association just reported that 2020’s final wholesale RV shipment number [read more]

The pop-up truck camper offers numerous advantages over the hard-side. The pop-up is not only lighter, thus allowing lower-rated trucks to carry it, but is also more nimble off-road. Couple these capabilities with a quality [read more]

Expion360, a leading manufacturer of lithium batteries for boats and RVs, just released a new line of lithium iron phosphate batteries (LiFePO4) called the VPR 4Ever. According to the company’s press release, the new batteries [read more]

All of us were horrified when we read about Sean Silvera’s 300-foot vehicle rollover and fall last year. Miraculously, Sean walked away from the accident without injury, but the same couldn’t be said for his [read more]

Truck Camper Adventure proudly presents a new truck camper music video featuring Ventura Highway, a top 10 hit released by America in 1972. Even though the hit single isn’t specifically about Route 66, the song [read more]