Truck Camper News

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

  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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]