Product News and Reviews

When it comes to overlanding and camping, the portable refrigerator freezer is one of the most important items in your kit, especially if you enjoy cold beverages and ice cream. Fortunately, consumers have a smorgasbord [read more]

DragonFly Energy, manufacturer of the superb Battle Born lithium battery, acquired Wakespeed, the brand behind the excellent WS500 Advanced Alternator Regulator, in early 2022. As part of the acquisition, DragonFly Energy launched a new website, [read more]

In an effort to provide our readers with reviews of the latest products related to truck camping, Truck Camper Adventure is evaluating the Guzzle H2O Stream, a portable, all-in-one system that pumps, filters, and purifies [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]

When it comes to truck camper storage, every square inch counts. There’s never enough. Compared to many slide-in truck campers, Chris and Lexi’s 1970 Avion C11 already offered a lot of storage, but like many [read more]

Truma Corp., Europe’s leading manufacturer of RV heating and air conditioner products, has just announced that the Truma Aventa 13.5 Eco air conditioner, previously available to RV manufacturers only, is now available for aftermarket purchase [read more]

The lithium battery has revolutionized the 12 volt electrical system in today’s recreational vehicle, especially for those who like to boondock. The reasons are simple. Not only does the lithium battery provide a nearly 100 [read more]

Leading into the height of the 2022 summer vacation, recreational vehicle (RV) and outdoor recreation season, Honda Power Sports and Products , a business unit of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., is launching the all-new [read more]

In a recent review, we extolled the virtues of the Jackery Explorer 1000 Solar Generator. The Explorer 1000 is a great little unit—we gave it a five-star rating, our highest—but it did have one shortcoming—the [read more]

When it comes to designing a powerful solar power system for truck camper and vans, the best approach is to employ what we call a split configuration consisting of both roof-top solar panels and portable [read more]

And there we were, August 2021, off on another adventure to the “world’s first national park.” Yep, you guessed it, Yellowstone. With 12 campgrounds and over 2,000 sites, we’d scored on park reservations eight months [read more]

Truck camper mods can be fun. They’re even better when they can improve one’s fitness and health. One such modification is the Froli Modular Sleep System. Sleep can be elusive when you’re on the road. [read more]

There’s no doubt about it, when it comes to the gasoline generator, recreational vehicle owners either love it or hate it. Yes, everyone loves the power that the traditional generator provides, yet nearly everyone loathes [read more]

Well, it finally happened. With over a year of planning and delays due to COVID-19, we finally got our new SherpTek truck bed. Without a doubt, having a SherpTek truck bed has been one of [read more]

When it comes to the wattage of any solar power system, more is better. But building a big solar power system on a truck camper it isn’t easy. The problem with the truck camper, of [read more]

In a recent review of the Noa Lagun RV Table Mounting System, we mentioned that we had recently swapped out the Lagun for an American-made version called the EZ-Reach. The EZ-Reach is made in the [read more]

The turnbuckle is an essential piece of hardware in truck camper ownership. It acts as the “middleman,” securing the truck camper to the tie-down system of the truck. While flatbed and chassis-mounted truck campers have [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]

Years ago I told my wife that somebody was going to build a solar awning for RVs one day. Well, that day has finally arrived. Xponent Power recently released the first retractable solar awning for [read more]

Hellwig Suspension Products, industry-leading manufacturer of towing, hauling and performance suspension products, just released two new Helper Spring Kits for the 2020-22 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 3500HD models. The progressive rate helper springs improve [read more]

Truma North America will be showing off their newest product at Tampa’s Florida RV SuperShow. The Truma Aventa is the company’s first rooftop air conditioner exclusively for the North American market. The Aventa gives RV [read more]

Depending on the situation, recovering off road vehicles can be simple or exceedingly complicated, requiring winches, various hardware—and the knowledge and experience to use them all safely. For those of us truck campers who often [read more]

When it comes to summertime and truck campers, the air conditioner is a must-have item for many. Yes, swimming and camping at elevation with shade can help, but not always. Hence, the need for a [read more]

Ask any truck camper owner and they will tell you that ventilation is important. Not only can proper ventilation keep your camper cooler in the summer, but it can also prevent condensation from accumulating inside [read more]

Van and Truck Camper owners on the lookout for a long-lasting flexible solar panel are now in luck. Texas-based Rugged Products Corp. recently released an industrial-strength, semiflexible solar panel called the RuggedFlex that is not [read more]

Have you ever camped in an area without the replenishing rays of the sun for days or weeks at a time? Have you ever left a pristine boondocking spot because the state of charge (SOC) [read more]

Tuffy Security Products just introduced the Model 376-01 Security Console Safe for 2021 Ford F-150 trucks equipped with a full center console. Designed to be inserted into the OEM console with no drilling required, 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]

Is your truck and camper combo a little overweight? Are you struggling with weight distribution issues with too much weight on the rear axle while towing? We might have the product for you. Pack Enterprises [read more]

Truma North America will soon be supplying the US RV market with premium Truma Aventa rooftop air conditioners. The Truma Aventa will be offered in two models that minimize noise and maximize comfort in a [read more]

When I first bought my 2015 Ram 3500, the center console appeared big enough for a small child to live in. In my wildest dreams, I never imagined that it would ever get filled with [read more]

While the goal of most Truck camping adventures is to get away, unplug and unwind from the busy and crazy lives most of us lead now, there is a legitimate need to stay in touch [read more]

The state of communications for rural and on or off the road RV’ers is changing quickly. This is a tale of two homes—our home residence and our home-on-the-road truck camper. We live in a rural [read more]

When it comes to your truck camper rig, change is sometimes warranted. Even the little things. The OEM running boards on our 2013 Ram 3500 were getting long in the tooth and were looking worn. [read more]

It seems like everyone wants a slide-in truck camper in 2021, yet some potential buyers are still hesitant to take the plunge. The one thing that holds some people back is loading the camper—it’s a [read more]

Hellwig Suspension Products, an industry-leading manufacturer of towing, hauling, and performance suspension products, just released a new adjustable rear sway bar for 2020-2021 Chevrolet and GMC 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The product is designed [read more]

There’s nothing like a good table. Better yet, a good, laser engraved table. Aside from being sturdy, a good, truck camper table should be both attractive and functional. It should also be durable enough to [read more]

I remember the day well. It was July 3, 2009. We were headed to Flagstaff, Arizona for the 4th of July weekend, towing our Airstream travel trailer with our 2003 Ford Excursion. We were traveling [read more]

Ah, the comforts of the recreational vehicle. Everyone loves a hot meal and a comfortable bed, but heating and hot water are two luxuries that really set tent camping apart from the RV. The propane [read more]

Expion360, a leading manufacturer of lithium batteries for boats and RVs, just released a new line of lithium iron phosphate batteries (LiFePO4) called the VPR 4Ever. According to the company’s press release, the new batteries [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]

Hellwig Suspension Products, an industry-leading manufacturer of towing, hauling, and performance suspension products, just announced the release of its newest Pro Series Helper Springs for the 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup [read more]

Truck camper owners typically rely on several devices to keep their batteries charged and maintained. Aside from the standard 120 volt converter-charger or inverter-charger, these can include a DC solar charge controller and a DC-to-DC [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]

Looking for a terrific gift or a product to fill a specific truck camper adventure need? You’re in luck. Over the years we’ve been exposed to countless items and have tried out many, some good, [read more]

Hellwig Suspension Products, an industry-leading manufacturer of towing, hauling, and performance suspension products, recently announced the release of its newest Pro Series and EZ-990 Helper Springs for the 2017–2020 Ford F-150 Raptor pickup truck. The [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]