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Truck Camper News

nuCamp to Reveal Improved Cirrus 920 Camper at 2023 Hershey RV Show

September 11, 2023

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]

Truck Camper News

Scout Campers Announces Exciting Upgrades and Partnerships for 2024

September 4, 2023

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]

Truck Camper News

GMC Hummer EV EarthCruiser Debuts at 2023 Overland Expo Mountain West

August 30, 2023

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]

Truck Camper Life

Four Wheel Campers Leads Volunteer Clean Up at Fallen Leaf Lake

August 8, 2023

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]

Truck Camper News

TCA Exclusive: Host Campers Announces Upgrades and Changes for 2024

July 31, 2023

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]

Truck Camper News

Phoenix Stealthy Mini and Jeep CJ8 Scrambler: A Match Made in Heaven

July 24, 2023

Remember this inspirational Jeep TJ Brute-Four Wheel Camper Sparrow Rig built over 10 years ago? We never forgot about it and vowed that one day we would build something similar. Well, that day has finally [read more]

Truck Camper Gear

Arctic Fox Truck Camper Dislodges on Railroad Tracks in Central Oregon

July 13, 2023

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]

Rallies and Shows

OEV High Country Rig Takes Top Honors at 2023 Overland Expo PNW

July 9, 2023

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]

Truck Camper News

Outfitter to Unveil New Spire 8 Truck Camper at 2023 Overland Expo PNW

July 3, 2023

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]

Truck Camper News

TruckHouse and AEV Collaborate on new Ram 3500 Expedition Camper

July 1, 2023

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]

Truck Camper News

Demand for Total Composites Camper Shells Continues to Skyrocket

June 28, 2023

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]

Truck Camper News

Overland Explorer Vehicles Announces Big Changes and Additions for 2024

June 12, 2023

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]

Truck Camper News

nuCamp Unveils 7-Year Ultimate Protection Plan

June 3, 2023

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]

Truck Camper News

Tom’s Camperland Top 3 Sellers Include Lance and Northwood Arctic Fox

June 1, 2023

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]

Truck Camper News

Scout Unveils Taktut Shell Truck Camper at 2023 Overland Expo West

May 26, 2023

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]

Rallies and Shows

Bowen Customs ‘Warthog’ Rig Wins Top Honors at 2023 Overland Expo West

May 24, 2023

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]

Overlanding

AT Overland Debuts Aterra Truck Topper at 2023 Overland Expo West

May 22, 2023

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]

Truck Camper News

Four Wheel Campers Adds New Utah Dealership

May 19, 2023

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]

Truck Camper News

Tribe Trailer Launches El Cap Scout Imitation Truck Camper

May 15, 2023

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]

Truck Camper News

Four Wheel Campers Adds Another Texas Dealership

May 9, 2023

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]

Truck Camper News

Cube Series Hard-Side Pop-Up Raises Bar in Light Truck Camper Design

April 24, 2023

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]

Boot Camp

Loki Releases New Icarus 8-Ford F350 Rig With Custom Utility Bed

April 7, 2023

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]

Technology

Tesla Cybertruck and CyberLandr to Employ 48V Electrical System

April 6, 2023

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]

Truck Camper Life

Four Wheel Camper Owners Return to Buenos Aires NWR

March 31, 2023

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]

Truck Camper News

GMC and EarthCruiser Collaborate on New Hummer EV EarthCruiser Rig

March 30, 2023

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]

Truck Camper News

Hallmark RV Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

March 27, 2023

Truck Camper Adventure has learned that Hallmark RV filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy on March 9, 2023. For those who are unfamiliar with a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, such cases are referred to as a “reorganization” [read more]

Truck Camper News

Nimbl Launches Partnership with American Expedition Vehicles

March 24, 2023

  California-based Nimbl Vehicles, maker of the superb Nimbl Evolution pop-up truck camper, just announced a formal partnership with American Expedition Vehicles (AEV). According to the announcement, the partnership will pair the Nimbl Evolution and [read more]

Truck Camper News

Tune Outdoor Unveils New Tune M1 Canopy Truck Topper

March 6, 2023

Denver, Colorado-based Tune Outdoor just unveiled an innovative new entry to the growing lightweight truck camper market—the Tune M1. The striking Tune M1 pop-up canopy truck topper blends design innovation, simplicity, and a streamlined production [read more]

Rallies and Shows

Smart’s F550-Northern Lite Rig Wins Top Honors at 2023 TCA Rally

March 3, 2023

Austin Smart’s Ford F550-Northern Lite Rig took home top honors at the 2023 Truck Camper Adventure Quartzsite Rally. As a matter of fact, his rig, consisting of a 2022 Ford F550, a Northern Lite 10-2, [read more]

Rallies and Shows

Dates for 2024 Truck Camper Adventure Quartzsite Rally Now Set

February 27, 2023

The dates for the 2024 Truck Camper Adventure Quartzsite Rally have now been set. The rally will take place February 14-18, 2024, with check-in scheduled Wednesday, February 14 at noon. Due to the delay in [read more]

Rallies and Shows

2023 TCA Quartzsite Rally Sets Record With 332 Truck Campers

February 15, 2023

The 4th Annual Truck Camper Adventure (TCA) Quartzsite Rally is now in the books with a record 332 truck camper rigs counted at the big, four-day event. A total of 592 owners from 46 states [read more]

Truck Camper News

Wolf Rigs Patton Offers Luxury Camper on Military-Grade Humvee Chassis

February 13, 2023

There’s no doubt about it. The truck camper overland industry is healthy and strong. Evidence of this health comes in the form of not only sales, but new companies. The newest company to throw its [read more]

From the Editor

Insurance Covers $17k Repair to Pavel’s Broken Ram 3500 Frame

February 6, 2023

You’ve seen the photographs and read the article by now—the Pavel’s 2020 Ram 3500 buckled in two with a 2020 Eagle Cap 1165 mounted on back. The disaster occurred during a recent trip to Baja, [read more]

From the Editor

Overloaded Ram 3500 Dually Results in Truck Camper Disaster

January 23, 2023

Michael Pavel, the proud owner of 2020 Ram 3500 dually and 2020 Eagle Cap 1165, was exploring Mexico’s Baja with his wife, when they noticed a loud, “creaking sound” coming from underneath their truck. According [read more]

Truck Camper News

EarthCruiser Now Taking Orders For New EV Slide-In Camper

January 20, 2023

Oregon-based EarthCruiser, internationally renowned manufacturer of 4×4 expedition vehicles, just announced expansion into the electric vehicle (EV) market with a brand-new, lightweight slide-in truck camper, according to a press release. “We have been keenly following [read more]

Truck Camper News

nuCamp Announces Top Dealer Awards for 2022

January 17, 2023

nuCamp RV, a top-rated manufacturer of truck campers and teardrop trailers, just announced the top dealership awards for 2022. Awards are based on dealership excellence and achievement on overall unit sales with the Canadian-based Groupe [read more]

Editor's Picks

Hellwig’s New Hitched and Haulin Podcast Features Mello Mike of Truck Camper Adventure

December 24, 2022

Hellwig Product’s new Hitched and Haulin podcast, hosted by Mike Hallmark, features Michael Smith (Mello Mike) of Truck Camper Adventure (TCA), an online magazine focusing on overlanding and off-grid exploration in truck campers. In the [read more]

Truck Camper News

Breaking: Phoenix Announces Major Changes to Truck Camper Lineup

October 24, 2022

Colorado-based Phoenix Pop-Up Campers has long been known as a custom truck camper manufacturer, but not anymore. In this exclusive Truck Camper Adventure interview, Rob Rowe, Phoenix Pop-Up Campers CEO and truck camper designer extraordinaire, [read more]

Truck Camper News

TCA Exclusive: Travel Lite Revamps Truck Camper Lineup With New Brands

October 10, 2022

As your trusted truck camper industry news source, Truck Camper Adventure reached out to Indiana-based Travel Lite RV (TLRV). We’re glad we did. In a Truck Camper Adventure exclusive, Travel Lite has just revealed that [read more]

Product News and Reviews

Tern Overland Arctic Tern Windows and Doors Raise Bar in Hot Market

October 3, 2022

In this week’s feature article, we shine the spotlight on our friends at Tern Overland. We love this Arizona-based company for two reasons: the quality products and superb customer service. Founded in 2017 and owned [read more]

Truck Camper News

Bundutec Cape Camper Debuts at 2022 Overland Expo Mountain West

September 28, 2022

One thing we can count on from Rory Willett at BundutecUSA is a new truck camper. Rory is always looking for ways to push the truck camper envelope further with new and exciting designs. Most [read more]

Truck Camper News

Go Fast Campers Claims New Platform Topper is Strongest Ever

September 23, 2022

GoFastCampers (GFC), quality maker of lightweight truck toppers, just announced the release of the strongest truck topper ever made that the company is calling the Platform Topper. How much stronger is its new Platform Topper? [read more]

Truck Camper News

Lance 1172 Flagship Double-Slide Still a Top Seller

September 19, 2022

The undisputed heavyweight of the industry, Lance Campers continues to sell more truck campers than any other company in the world. They also offer more floor plans for a wide variety of trucks than any [read more]

Truck Camper News

Lance to Offer New Truma Aventa Air Conditioner in 2023 Models

September 13, 2022

Lance Campers, the leading manufacturer of truck campers, just announced that it will be adding the ultra quiet and efficient Truma Aventa air conditioner to its truck camper and travel trailer lineup in 2023. Lance [read more]

Technology

nuCamp Releases Revolutionary App Connecting nuCamp Community

September 9, 2022

nuCamp, quality manufacturer of Cirrus 620, 820, and 920 truck campers and teardrop trailers, launched its uCamp app on August 22, 2022. This first-of-its-kind, free app features four prominent highlights, including connecting owners. The app [read more]

Boondocking

Harvest Hosts Among Fastest-Growing Companies

August 31, 2022

Inc. recently announced that Harvest Hosts is No. 70 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The brand also secured No. 1 in the Travel [read more]

Boondocking

Overnight RV Parking at Walmarts in Jeopardy Due to Lawsuit

August 19, 2022

Walmart parking lots have long been a haven for recreational vehicles, but a new lawsuit has invited scrutiny on the popular practice popularly known as “Wallydocking,” according to a report by BusinessInsiders.com. A woman named [read more]

Rallies and Shows

Truck Camper Adventure to Cover 2022 Overland Expo Mountain West

August 10, 2022

Truck Camper Adventure is proud to announce that we will be covering the 2022 Overland Expo Mountain West in Loveland, Colorado, 26-28 August. Over 290 exhibitors of Overland, Adventure Travel, Outdoor, Camping and Motorcycle Gear [read more]

Truck Camper News

Breaking: KingStar Camino Updates Include New Dry Bath Slide-Out Option

July 25, 2022

Innovation is the lifeblood of any industry. Yet, from the 1980s to 2004, the truck camper industry was anything but, with the same floor plans, construction methods, and appliances offered in nearly every model. If [read more]

Truck Camper News

Four Wheel Campers Announces Historic Sponsorship with Truck Camper Adventure

July 14, 2022

In a joint press release, Four Wheel Campers (FWC), the leading manufacturer of pop-up truck campers in America, just announced a historic sponsorship with Truck Camper Adventure (TCA), an online magazine specializing in overland truck [read more]

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