Host Yukon 11.6About Host Campers
HOST Campers occupies a distinctive position in the truck camper industry by focusing almost exclusively on large, luxury hard-side campers for heavy-duty trucks. Based in Bend, Oregon, HOST builds some of the largest and most residential truck campers available, with an emphasis on spacious interiors, large holding tanks, generous storage, and multiple slide-outs. Unlike manufacturers attempting to cover everything from mid-size pickups to one-ton trucks, HOST concentrates on the luxury, upper end of the market. Its Tahoe, Cascade, Everest, Mammoth, and Yukon models are aimed primarily at properly equipped one-ton dual-rear-wheel trucks and heavier platforms, making careful truck-and-camper matching especially important.
Construction is another defining characteristic of HOST campers. The company uses an all-aluminum structural framework combined with vacuum-bonded laminated construction, fiberglass exterior surfaces, and closed-cell foam insulation. This approach provides the strength needed to support HOST’s large multi-slide floorplans while avoiding the extensive structural wood found in more traditional camper construction. HOST also equips its campers for four-season use, incorporating insulated construction, thermal-pane windows, enclosed holding tanks and plumbing, and heated basement areas to help protect critical systems during cold-weather camping.
The feature that most clearly separates HOST from other truck camper manufacturers is its extensive use of multiple slide-outs. The Tahoe and Cascade employ two slides, while the Everest, Mammoth, and Yukon feature three, dramatically increasing usable floor space when the camper is set up. The resulting interiors can feel more like those found in a luxury fifth-wheel than a conventional truck camper. Depending on the model and configuration, buyers can find large bathrooms, expansive kitchens, theater seating, sofas, substantial wardrobes, large refrigerators, entertainment systems, and numerous residential-style amenities.
HOST also equips its campers for extended travel and serious boondocking with some of the largest holding tanks and most powerful off-grid electrical systems in the truck camper industry. Fresh-water capacities reach an impressive 65 gallons, while large gray and black tanks reduce the frequency of dump-station visits during longer trips. The substantial basement areas provide valuable storage while keeping holding tanks and plumbing enclosed and heated for cold-weather use. Just as impressive are HOST’s massive lithium-powered off-grid systems, which can provide the energy storage and charging capacity needed for extended stays far from shore power. Combined with large inverter systems, available generators, air conditioning, and sizable propane supplies, HOST’s tremendous water, battery, and solar capacities make these luxury campers particularly well suited for travelers who want to boondock for extended periods without giving up the comforts and electrical conveniences of a residential-style RV.
The result is a lineup designed for buyers who want the mobility and versatility of a truck camper without giving up the space and amenities of a luxury RV. The short-bed Tahoe provides a comparatively compact entry into HOST’s double-slide lineup, followed by the larger Cascade, while the triple-slide Everest, Mammoth, and Yukon occupy the upper end of the range. Different floorplans allow buyers to prioritize kitchen space, bathroom size, seating, storage, or overall living area while retaining HOST’s core aluminum construction and four-season philosophy. These are unquestionably large and heavy campers that demand serious attention to payload, axle ratings, tires, wheels, and overall truck capability, but when paired with an appropriately equipped one-ton DRW or heavier truck, HOST offers some of the largest, most spacious, and most luxurious truck campers being built today.
Everest 11.6| Model | Dry Wt* | Wet Wt** | Floor Length | Water Tanks | Propane | Slide-outs | Truck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe 9.6 SB | 3,340 lbs | ~4,622 lbs | 115″ | 65-43-32 | 50 lbs | 2 | One-ton DRW+ |
| Cascade 10.5 | 3,498 lbs | ~4,780 lbs | 129″ | 65-43-32 | 60 lbs | 2 | One-ton DRW+ |
| Everest 11.6 | 3,890 lbs | ~5,172 lbs | 136″ | 65-51-32 | 60 lbs | 3 | One-ton DRW+ |
| Mammoth 11.6 | 3,955 lbs | ~5,237 lbs | 136″ | 65-51-32 | 60 lbs | 3 | One-ton DRW+ |
| Yukon 11.6 | 3,955 lbs | ~5,237 lbs | 136″ | 65-51-32 | 60 lbs | 3 | One-ton DRW+ |
Water Tanks = Fresh-Gray-Black in gallons.
*Dry weights are standard builds with no options.
**Wet weights are estimated comparison weights rather than HOST factory-published wet weights.
To learn more about Host Campers or to get a quote, email the company directly at rpozzi@hostcampers.com.
Mammoth 11.6
