Product News and Reviews

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]

We recently installed Truck Systems Technologies’ popular TST-507-RV-4-C Tire Pressure Monitoring System in our truck. Sure, a good set of tires, like our Cooper Discoverer AT3-XLT’s, can go a long way toward providing peace-of-mind on [read more]

Looking for a stabilization and storage product for your slide-in truck camper? You’ve come to the right place. This article reviews and ranks the best truck camper stability products in the market today. These products [read more]

Suspension issues can really take the fun out of truck camping. These issues include sway, rear sag, porpoising, and jarring bumps from uneven roads. Unfortunately, correctly matching your camper with your truck—important as it is—doesn’t [read more]

Truck camper owners spend a lot of time behind the wheel. Indeed, 10 hours a day on the road is pretty common. This amount of driving can be problematic to our backs and legs, since [read more]

You asked for it, you got it. Torklift International just released a concealed front receiver hitch called the North Hitch. Unlike other front hitch assemblies, the North Hitch is accessible, easy to install, and will [read more]

Each and every one of us has experienced it at one time or another—the blinding rays of the sun while behind the wheel. Not only can these blinding rays be an annoyance, they can also [read more]

After attending the Truck Camper Adventure Rally in Quartzsite last month, we decided to empty our RV waste/gray water holding tanks at home using our Flojet Portable RV Waste Pump.  Even though we had owned [read more]

When it comes to boondocking and exploring off-grid in your camper, few things are more important than your 12 volt batteries. This power is needed to run everything from your refrigerator, furnace, and water pump [read more]

One of the benefits of owning a truck camper is the ability to use it dismounted from the truck. Unfortunately, dismounted campers tend to be bit wobbly and unstable like a newborn colt. The issue [read more]

For many of us, reliable cell phone service is not only a nicety, it’s a necessity. Yes, the truck camper allows us to get away and relax, but a good number us still work and [read more]

Life is full of choices. Truck camper options are no different. One option we really debated when we ordered our camper was the oven. We liked the idea of having an oven, but hated the [read more]

So you’re thinking about buying a set of all-terrain tires for your truck camper rig. That’s great that you’re doing research beforehand, because when it comes to buying tires, most people put very little thought [read more]

The Overland Expo is the most unique event for DIY adventure travel enthusiasts in the world and one of Truck Camper Adventure’s favorites. While the countless vehicle builds and classes deservedly take center stage, the [read more]

Whew! We’ve been working overtime here at Truck Camper Adventure lately. As part of our recent Expion360 Viper lithium battery upgrade, we just installed a Go Power GP-SW1500TS Pure Sine Wave Inverter. Having a powerful, [read more]