Year: 2023

If you already own a Ford F-250 Super Duty 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 Ford F-250 is [read more]

After surveying numerous attendees at the Truck Camper Adventure Rally, two things seem to bite truck camper newbies more often than not: underestimating the weight of the camper and underestimating the payload rating of the [read more]

What a difference a decade makes. We attended our first Overland Expo in 2013 in Flagstaff, and since then we’ve watched that single show morph into four—the Overland Expo West, the Overland Expo East, the [read more]

Is it possible for a truck camper to become completely dislodged while driving? If you had any doubts, you shouldn’t, because according to a recent report in the Central Oregon Daily News, it actually happened. [read more]

So you’re interested in buying a truck camper to pair with your Toyota Tundra half-ton pickup truck. When it comes to hauling a truck camper, the Tundra is a mixed bag. Sure the half-ton pickup [read more]

The Overland Explorer Vehicles (OEV) High Country Rig took first place at the 2023 Overland Expo Pacific Northwest in Redmond, Oregon. The first place award was given by Truck Camper Adventure, a web magazine for [read more]

Fresh off a 2022 redesign, the 2023 Toyota Tundra is an superb half-ton pickup with a number of endearing qualities, including a lush interior, a smooth ride, and a user-friendly “infotainment” system. Unfortunately, it’s the [read more]

Outfitter Manufacturing, quality maker of pop-up truck campers, just released a brand-new slide-in model called the Spire 8. Built for full-size trucks and available in two lengths—the Spire 8 for short-bed trucks, and the Spire [read more]

Nevada-based TruckHouse, quality manufacturer of expedition vehicles, just released a new 4×4 expedition camper rig called the BCR. Developed in collaboration with American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) using a Ram 3500 Prospector XL, the BCR is [read more]

If you already own a Chevy Silverado 1500, good on you. You chose well. If you’re looking to buy a quality half-ton pickup, then the Chevy Silverado 1500 is a terrific choice. The looks and [read more]

There’s a growing trend in the red-hot truck camper marketplace and Canadian-based Total Composites started it all—DIY interior design and construction using a camper shell as the starting point. The trend started in 2021 when [read more]

We love truck campers here at Truck Camper Adventure, especially new ones and existing models with new floor plans. One rig that caught our eye at the recent 2023 Overland Expo West was the KingStar [read more]

If you already own a Ram 1500, good on you. You chose well. The Ram 1500 is a terrific choice. Car and Driver says that it offers the best driving experience and comfort in this [read more]

Looking for some inspiration for your next truck camper build? Or looking for ways to improve your current truck camper setup with a higher-rated chassis and a custom truck bed? You’ve come to the right [read more]

Hellwig Products, manufacturer of first-rate suspension modifications for your truck, just announced another big summer giveaway. This one’s huge with a number of items that would make any truck or truck camper owner drool. The [read more]

You can’t go wrong going with the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500. Consumers have a plethora of powertain offerings including a 310-horsepower turbo four-cylinder, two V-8 engines, and a Duramax turbodiesel with 495 pound-feet of torque. [read more]

Overland Explorer Vehicles (OEV), premium builder of world-class composite truck campers, has been busy lately. Not only is the Canadian-based company offering a new hard-side model called the High Country, but it’s now offering shell [read more]

Hellwig Suspension Products, an industry-leading manufacturer of towing, hauling and performance suspension products, has just released its new rear sway bar for 2022-23 2WD and 4WD Toyota Tundra trucks. The new sway bar improves stability [read more]

My wife once told me that there is nothing wrong with owning two motorcycles—as long as they serve different functions. That led to the purchase of a KLR650 in addition to my dirt bike. I [read more]

Truck Camper Storage—you can never have enough. While it’s true that manufacturers have devised clever ways create more storage, the fact remains that the truck camper is pretty limited on what it can offer. Sure, [read more]

nuCamp, a major manufacturer of teardrop trailers and Cirrus truck campers, has announced the release of its Ultimate Protection Plan, an extended warranty program administered directly by nuCamp. “We genuinely care for our customers and [read more]

It’s no secret that RV sales in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic have slowed, yet sales in the truck camper segment remain strong. The addition of several new truck camper manufactures, like Tribe Trailers [read more]

Aside from our very own Truck Camper Rally in Quartzsite, the Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona is the one event we look forward to covering each year. Why? The sheer volume of rigs, vendors, [read more]

Scout Campers just unveiled the Taktut, a new shell model at the 2023 Overland Expo West. Named after Canada’s Taktut Nogait National Park, the Taktut is light enough and small enough to be carried on [read more]

The Bowen Customs Warthog took home first place at the 2023 Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona. The award was given by Truck Camper Adventure, a web magazine for off-road, off-grid truck camper enthusiasts. As [read more]

We love to see new truck campers and AT Overland didn’t disappoint as the Prescott-Arizona-based company debut its new Aterra topper shell at the 2023 Overland Expo West. Based on AT Overland’s popular Aterra XL [read more]

Do you want to take better photos? Yes, of course, we all do. How about with a truck camper, like our Arctic Fox 865, in a landscape? Sure, okay! I am here to help you [read more]

Four Wheel Campers, the leading manufacturer of pop-up truck campers, just announced the addition of a new camper dealership in Utah: Expedition Superstore. Located in West Valley City, Utah, the Expedition Superstore is Utah’s largest [read more]

Zamp Solar, the leading manufacturer of solar power products for RVs, recently released a 12/24 volt brand-new Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) charge controller. Compared to traditional PWM controllers, MPPT controllers more efficiently harvest and [read more]

Ed. Note: Subsequent to the publication of this article, Truck Camper Adventure learned that the Tribe El Cap is a Chinese import, which accounts for the camper’s lower cost. Tribe’s Claims for better quality compared [read more]

Four Wheel Campers, the leading manufacturer of pop-up truck campers, just announced the addition of a new truck camper dealership in Fort Worth, Texas! Since 2016, CB Adventure Supply has been the best Southwest source [read more]

In this week’s feature article, we shine the spotlight on another DIY build, this time by the talented Ben Bloom who built a Redwood “Road Boat” Truck Topper for his 2017 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck. [read more]

The Chevy Silverado 2500HD is an outstanding choice when it comes to hauling a large truck camper on a 3/4-ton pickup truck. Available in single, double, or four-door crew-cab body styles, heavy-duty Silverados can be [read more]

Looking for some inspiration on how to build your solar power system for your truck camper rig? Look no further. At a whopping 1,720 watts, Lance Wende, and his wife, Flo, have built what is [read more]

The Chevy Silverado 3500HD is an outstanding choice when it comes to hauling a large truck camper on a one-ton pickup truck. Available in single, double, or four-door crew-cab body styles, heavy-duty Silverados can be [read more]

Providing even more evidence that the truck camper industry is vibrant and strong, yet another company, called Cube Series RV, is manufacturing lightweight truck campers, this time with a twist. The Cube Series camper is [read more]

It’s no secret that we have an aversion to RV awnings. As a matter of fact we no longer opt for one when ordering a truck camper. It’s not that we don’t like the shade [read more]

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

Every once in a while we come across a rig for sale that is worthy of being promoted as more than a simple classified ad. This is one such rig. Owned by Thomas Shadd, this [read more]

Chevrolet just released details of its 2024 Silverado HD ZR2—the brand’s flagship heavy-duty off-roader—as well as the 2024 Silverado HD ZR2 Bison. Both the HD ZR2 and HD ZR2 Bison bring race-proven technologies and enhanced [read more]

The suspension system is vital to the ride and safety of your truck. The suspension includes not only your truck’s wheels and tires, but also your truck’s springs, shocks, and steering, basically anything that connects [read more]

Canada-based Loki Expedition will soon release a turn-key rig consisting of its superb Icarus 8 with a Ford F350 outfitted with the Loki’s own utility bed. Constructed using a fiberglass shell reinforced with an aluminum [read more]

The all-new, all-electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV—the first battery-electric light-duty pickup truck from Ram Truck–made its world debut yesterday at the New York International Auto Show, according to a company release. The entire Ram lineup [read more]

Tesla announced during its most recent Investor Day that it will ditch the 12 volt electrical system used in vehicles for over 60 years in favor of a more modern 48 volt system. CyberLandr, the [read more]

While it’s true that van life has exploded in popularity, a good number of van lifers are migrating from van life to truck camper life. The reasons for the move are simple. More living space [read more]

Hellwig Suspension Products, the industry-leading manufacturer of towing, hauling, and performance suspension products, has announced its new “Spring into Spring” mail-in rebate program on Helper Springs for purchases made between April 1, 2023, and May [read more]

After a successful volunteer event in 2022, Four Wheel Campers returned to Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge (BANWR) last month for two days of volunteering and camping. Located an hour south of Tucson, Arizona in [read more]

GMC and EarthCruiser announced plans to collaborate on a new Hummer EV Overland Rig. According to the press release, the rig will be unveiled at the 2023 Overland Expo Mountain West in Loveland, Colorado, 24-27 [read more]