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HomeFeatures and Options

Features and Options

A collection of articles on some of the best, most popular truck camper options and features.

Features and Options

Review of the Noa Lagun RV Table Mounting System

March 14, 2022

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]

Editor's Picks

Best AC DC Air Conditioners for Truck Campers and Vans

August 2, 2021

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]

Features and Options

Host Announces Big Upgrades to its Lithium Off-Grid Systems

July 9, 2021

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]

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Features and Options

Life on the Road with a DC Compressor Refrigerator

January 19, 2021

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]

Features and Options

Review of the True Induction Dual RV Cooktop

January 8, 2021

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]

Features and Options

KingStar’s Hitch Pack is a Clever Truck Camper Storage Solution

December 4, 2020

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]

Features and Options

Ford’s F150 Pro Power Generator is an RV Game Changer

November 21, 2020

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]

Features and Options

Review of the Easy Hitch Step for Truck Campers

October 26, 2020

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]

Boot Camp

Pros and Cons of Truck Camper Awnings

July 24, 2020

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]

Features and Options

StableCamper Announces New Truck Camper Products

August 30, 2019

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]

Features and Options

Review of the Froli Modular Sleep System

May 13, 2019

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]

Features and Options

Host Raises Bar With New Lithium Off-Grid Options

April 29, 2019

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]

Features and Options

Review of the Wrappon Green Tear and Seal Toilet

March 4, 2019

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]

Features and Options

Review of the Dometic Midi-Heki Vent

November 5, 2018

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]

Features and Options

Truck Camper Window Reflections

June 29, 2018

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]

Features and Options

German Truma Combi is an RV Game Changer

May 25, 2017

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]

Features and Options

‘Stow N’ Go’ Entry Step Announced by Torklift

February 26, 2017

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]

Features and Options

Why Wood Frame Construction?

February 16, 2017

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]

Features and Options

Feature in the Spotlight: Torklift’s Fox Landing Bumper Step

January 19, 2017

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]

Features and Options

Feature in the Spotlight: The BunduAwn Batwing Awning

September 29, 2016

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]

Features and Options

Feature in the Spotlight: The Easy Charge Battery Charging Station

July 14, 2016

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]

Features and Options

Feature In the Spotlight: The Cirrus Camper Fold-Out Bathroom Sink

March 21, 2016

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]

Features and Options

Pros and Cons of the Danfoss DC Compressor Refrigerator

February 4, 2016

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]

Features and Options

Review of the Dometic Seitz RV Window

January 4, 2016

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]

Features and Options

Review of the Thetford RV Cassette Toilet

November 19, 2015

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]

Features and Options

Truck Camper Slide-Outs: Are They Really Worth It?

March 13, 2013

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]

Features and Options

Pros and Cons of the RV Wet Bath

March 4, 2013

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]

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