Features and Options

The four season truck camper. Who makes the best? What does the big label by the door really mean? These are important questions that deserve a good answer. While there isn’t an industry-wide standard or [read more]

Tern Overland, a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicle doors, windows, and vents, just released its first 12 volt roof fan called the Arctic Breeze. “The Tern Team is excited about the new Arctic Breeze roof [read more]

Host Campers has been on the cutting-edge of RV technology from the beginning. As a matter of fact, Host was the very first truck camper company in the industry to offer large, lithium-powered off-grid options [read more]

Our friends at Soaring Eagle Campers just released a bundled option for the Adlar camper lineup that caters to the overlanding segment. Dubbed the “Overland Package,” the option includes MOLLE boards, a batwing awning, an [read more]

Some people just don’t get it! A “Karen,” in a recent rant online blasting cassette toilets, said “I hate cassette toilets!  They’re too small and cheap. Manufacturers just use them because they cost less and [read more]

Looking for an easier way to “do your business” when camping off-grid in your RV? You’re in luck. Our friends at CompoCloset recently introduced the Cuddy, a portable composting toilet for adventure seekers looking for [read more]

The wet-bath vs the dry-bath. Given the choice, most RV owners would opt for a dry-bath, but due to size limitations having a dry-bath isn’t always practical in a truck camper. Because of these limitations [read more]

Ah, the truck camper. Everyone knows that the truck camper is easier to drive, offers better fuel economy, and can be taken far off the beaten path compared to other types of RVs. Yet, a [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]

The table is an essential item in today’s truck camper and van. It should be large enough for meals and desktop work, yet durable enough to withstand rigors of day-to-day use and off-road travel. The [read more]

Tired of camping in the heat? If you are, you’re not alone. Record high temperatures have been set across the country this summer. If you’ve been unable to beat the heat using a combination of [read more]

Host Industries recently announced big upgrades to its three lithium off-grid battery systems, the largest of which offers a whopping 1,080 amp hours total capacity. According to the Oregon-based company, these off-grid systems are powerful [read more]

Keeping Your Cool The Dometic CRX Series is a popular choice in truck camper refrigerator freezers. The 12 volt option and ability to adjust fan speeds according to ambient temperature make it ideal for applications [read more]

My, how times change. The idea of using electricity to cook in an RV would have seemed crazy 10 years ago, but not anymore. What changed? Advances in lithium battery technology and the popularity and [read more]

The lack of storage space has vexed truck camper owners for decades. The reason is obvious—the camper sits where camping gear and firewood are typically stored, in the bed of the truck. While many attempts [read more]

Two things we really like about the 2021 Ford F150: the payload and the power. The truck offers loads of both with an eye-popping 2,900-pound payload rating for the 5.0L V8 SuperCrew, and a brand-new [read more]

The entry step is one of the most important accessories you can get for your truck camper. Without a safe and effective way to get in and out of your camper, your $40,000 camper is [read more]

We’ve all heard the horror stories—RV awnings being damaged by heavy winds requiring hundreds of dollars to fix. This happened to Josh Fuss and Amy Rupp recently while boondocking in Idaho. On what had been [read more]

Oregon-based StableCamper, a leading manufacturer of truck camper stabilization products, recently expanded its catalog to include not only several truck camper accessories, but also its signature StableCamper product for Northern Lite campers, the first ever [read more]

Getting a quality night’s sleep in today’s truck camper is often difficult. When you consider that one-third of each day is spent in bed, that’s unfortunate. Truck camper manufacturers have outfitted their campers with big [read more]

One thing we really like about Host Industries is how it’s always looking for ways to improve its product. These improvements occur not only through customer and dealer feedback, but also through improvements in technology. [read more]

Having a way to “do” your business conveniently is a must for anyone who enjoys truck camping. Indeed, truck camper manufacturers have gone out of their way to design campers with adequate bathroom facilities without [read more]

Maintaining proper ventilation in your camper is important. Proper ventilation can not only keep your camper cooler in the summer, but it can also prevent condensation from accumulating inside in winter. Roof vents play a [read more]

In the past 18 years my wife and I have owned four truck campers, different brands, trading as we became more experienced, wanted features, more room or wore one out. I never thought I’d ever [read more]

While technology and the sciences continue to advance at a rapid pace, the same can’t be said for the technological advancements in the American RV industry. Indeed, with the exception of the slide-out and the [read more]

Our friends at Torklift International recently debuted a new truck camper product for the GlowStep line called the “Stow N’ Go.” The steps are mounted to the bumper or to the rear of the camper [read more]

Wondering if you should buy a truck camper framed with wood rather than aluminum? In this interview, Rory Willett, the owner of BundutecUSA, provides his thoughts on wood in general and makes a compelling case [read more]

Most people already know that the truck camper offers a tremendous amount of flexibility and versatility. One of the many benefits is the ability to tow things like a boat, a Jeep, or a utility [read more]

Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present, Feature in the Spotlight, a periodic look at a truck camper feature or option that is new and revolutionary or just plain cool. In this third installment, we [read more]

Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present, Feature in the Spotlight, a periodic look at a truck camper feature or option that is new and revolutionary or just plain cool. In this second installment, we [read more]

Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present, Feature in the Spotlight, a periodic look at a truck camper feature or option that is new and revolutionary and just plain cool. In this initial installment, we [read more]

If you’re planning to buy a truck camper from the factory, one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make is which type of refrigerator to have installed in it. During the construction of [read more]

I don’t know about you, but I’ve never been a fan of the traditional aluminum and glass slider window found in today’s recreational vehicle. It often sticks, making it difficult to open, is hard to [read more]

There’s no doubt about it, there isn’t a truck camper feature more polarizing than the Thetford cassette toilet. You either love it or you hate it. We’ve owned seven RV’s over the years and our [read more]

Without a doubt, the slide-out is one of the most important technological innovations to hit the RV industry in the last 20 years. Indeed, a recent poll here on this site confirmed this when a [read more]

We’ve owned six RVs over the years and our Wolf Creek 850 truck camper is the first RV with a wet bath. Honestly, we weren’t sure we’d like having a wet bath, but it’s really [read more]