Year: 2023

It was Friday, November 17. The wife and I had just spent a glorious week in Sante Fe, New Mexico, seeing the sights and staying at one of the finest Bed and Breakfasts in the [read more]

Truma, the leading manufacturer of RV heating and cooling worldwide, just announced that Four Wheel Campers will be offering the Truma VarioHeat and Truma AquaGo as an option in all Four Wheel Camper slide-in and [read more]

If any evidence is needed that the truck camper industry is vibrant and strong in 2023, all you need to do is look at the recent number of start-up companies. One of the newest is [read more]

Four Wheel Campers, the world’s leading producer of pop-up truck campers, just announced the addition of several new standard features and options for 2024. According to the press release, these new updates include two automatic [read more]

When it comes to luxury and features, the EarthRoamer LTi is hard to beat. It all starts with a Ford F-550 4WD chassis topped with a carbon fiber camper outfitted with first-rate cabinetry and components, [read more]

If you’re not familar with the Omnia Stovetop Oven, you’ve been missing out on one of the best cooking implements ever devised for RVs. The oven for the ovenless, the Omnia resembles a bundt pan [read more]

AT Overland’s newest Aterra product, the Aterra Topper, has been chosen as the 2024 Truck Topper of the Year by Truck Camper Adventure. Based on AT Overland’s popular Aterra XL flatbed camper, the Aterra Topper [read more]

Solar power is a must for any truck camper and van owner looking for true off-grid independence. While legacy rooftop solar panels are preferred for most situations, the portable solar panel is a terrific option [read more]

Let me start by saying that this project is not approved or sanctioned by any one who is an engineer or a governing body of any sort. Should anyone decide to follow my lead, then, [read more]

Our good friends at Soaring Eagle Campers recently released a minimalistic slide-in truck camper called the Adlar 5.0. With a dry weight of 890 pounds and floor length of 4 feet 7 inches, the camper [read more]

Tickets for the 2024 Truck Camper Adventure Quartzsite Rally are going fast. A total of 300 of 450 tickets have been sold. The rally will be held in Quartzsite, Arizona, February 14-18, 2024. This will [read more]

Elk City, Idaho is a small community—much smaller than our hometown of Sisters, Oregon. The population, as of 2020, is 170. Good things come in small packages! It was once a boom town when gold [read more]

The new Kingstar Camino 88 (Adventure Series) has been chosen as the 2024 Truck Camper of the Year by Truck Camper Adventure. A four-season, hard-side truck camper, the Kingstar Camino 88 won the award over [read more]

Not long ago, Elisabeth Brentano never dreamed that she would find her greatest joy just being in nature and living out of her truck camper. After all, she was barely 30 by the time she [read more]

State Farm Insurance claim data shows a dramatic drop in catalytic converter theft claims for the first half of 2023 compared to 2022. This is good news. A previous story published in 2022 showed a [read more]

The word revolutionary gets thrown around a lot, but when the Scout camper was unveiled in 2020, it truly was. Today, the Scout brand is regarded as a huge success. Yet, the road to designing [read more]

When it comes to today’s RV toilets, there’s no getting away from foul odors. Even our favorite portable RV toilet, the Thetford C402C cassette toilet, is prone to getting these nasty smells especially on hot [read more]

The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company recently introduced the newest tire in the Wrangler family: the Wrangler DuraTrac RT, an all-season on- and off-road tire engineered to take on tough terrain with strength and dependability. [read more]

For anyone with an affinity for classic aluminum campers and trailers, the Avion name has to rank near the top. Founded by Loren and Robert Cayo, Avion began building travel trailers in 1955, but didn’t [read more]

The 2024 Truck Camper Adventure Quartzsite Rally is now SOLD OUT with 450 campers and 800 people scheduled to attend. The rally will be held in Quartzsite, Arizona, February 14-18, 2024. This will be largest [read more]

CAMP365, creators of the world’s first fold-out cabin camper, just launched a new platform in the pickup-camper category, the CAMP365 T Model. Made in the USA and designed to meet the needs of electric vehicle [read more]

Buckstop Truckware has long been known for its outstanding bumpers, we’ve been using them here at Truck Camper Adventure for years, but did you know that Buckstop has a full outfitter shop that not only [read more]

Lance Camper Mfg. Corp., a REV Group company, is holding its first ever factory open house. The ten-day event will run from October 13 through 22, from 8am to 5pm every day. The Open House [read more]

Truma, a leading manufacturer of mobile heating and cooling worldwide, has added a new air conditioner to its North American product lineup: the Truma Saphir. According to the press release, the Saphir is an under-the-bench [read more]

Propane safety is no laughing matter as a Spafford, New York couple discovered after a propane explosion in their Northern Lite truck camper. On September 26, Barbara and Robert Hamlin, ages 74 and 75, respectively, [read more]

Arctic Trucks. The name fits. In support of an epic electric vehicle (EV) trip to the magnetic North Pole and back, the company recently converted two Ford F-350 chassis cab trucks into what the company [read more]

Secop, the leading manufacturer of DC compressors and cooling solutions worldwide, just released a revolutionary variable speed DC compressor called the BD Nano that promises to make the DC compressor refrigerators used in the trucking [read more]

One of the things that makes Truck Camper Adventure different from the competition is our preference for owner reviews. This approach helps ensure an independent voice and that our reviews aren’t bought and paid for. [read more]

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]

Ah, the Ram Power Wagon. When it comes to a full-size, purpose-built, off-road truck, there’s nothing like it. It comes with everything including front and rear lockers, electronic sway bar disconnects, skid plates, a winch, [read more]

Have you even seen an imported truck or vehicle that made you green with envy? For the Truck Camper Adventure team, the German-made Unimog is one such truck. When it comes to off-road prowess, there [read more]

After a long hiatus, nuCamp RV, premium manufacturer of tear drop trailers and truck campers, just announced the relaunch of the Cirrus 920, a hard-side slide-in truck camper made for long-bed, one-ton trucks. According to [read more]

We were fortunate enough to buy a 1967 Avion C-10 truck camper recently. The aluminum camper was stored inside of a barn in Burns, Oregon, which, aside from the dirt, dust, hornet nests, helped preserve [read more]

Scout Campers, a division of Yakima, Washington-based Adventurer Manufacturing, just announced an array of enhancements and partnerships for the Scout 2024 model year lineup. With a steadfast commitment to quality and innovation, Scout continues to [read more]

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]

EarthCruiser, a leading manufacturer of overland adventure vehicles, recently announced its highly anticipated all-electric GMC Hummer EV EarthCruiser, an overland upfit solution from EarthCruiser. This EarthCruiser upfit sets a new standard in zero-tailpipe emission overlanding [read more]

Diesel powered pickup trucks started being produced in the 1980’s, but didn’t really get exciting until the growing pains in the 80’s were over and the venerable 7.3L by Ford and the 5.9L by Dodge [read more]

While the microwave oven isn’t exactly a rarity in today’s truck camper—especially large campers with one or more slide-outs—many off-grid enthusiasts abstained from the getting one not only because it reduces storage space inside the [read more]

Looking for some inspiration for your next truck camper build? Well, look no further. The Bowen Customs “Warthog” has it all including an Elevation Off-Grid Black Edition Ram 4500, a Bowen Customs truck bed, a [read more]

When it comes to hauling a truck camper, today’s trucks require extra help to ensure the ride is pleasant and safe. One of the best modifications that you can make to your truck is the [read more]

We’ve been long-time admirers of the Nimbl Evolution. Steve Kozloff’s telescoping clamshell design was unique when it was first introduced in 2007 and remains so to this day. Of course, it originally was sold under [read more]

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]

Mello Mike, Senior Editor of Truck Camper Adventure, test drove two Elevation Off-Grid (EOG) Ford F-550 pickup trucks at the 2023 Overland Expo Pacific Northwest. The test runs included a Black Edition F-550 with 41-inch [read more]

After getting rained out of the June 2022 cleanup at Donner Lake, Four Wheel Campers held a two-day volunteer event at Fallen Leaf Lake near Lake Tahoe in June 2023. On the first day, half [read more]

There’s no doubt about. When it comes to matching a truck with a truck camper, the center of gravity is often overlooked. Sure, it’s important that the truck’s GVWR and payload rating are up to [read more]

With a maximum payload rating of 1,836 pounds, the Chevy Colorado is an outstanding choice when it comes to hauling a small truck camper on a mid-size truck. But before you buy, it’s important to [read more]

With so many manufacturers producing truck campers in 2023, finding a niche in the marketplace is important. Some manufacturers focus on customization or unique aspects of design, while others focus on reducing weight and cost. [read more]

Looking for a great gift idea, or an accessory or a piece of gear or tool to fill an important, truck camper or vanlife need? You’re in luck. The staff at Truck Camper Adventure has [read more]