Product News and Reviews

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]

Expion360 recently released a new 100 amp hour lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) group-31 battery called the VPR4Ever Classic. According to the Oregon-based company, the deep cycle battery will allow owners to charge faster, stay longer, [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]

Zamp Solar, premium supplier of US-manufactured off-grid solar solutions, just unveiled its all new Obsidian Series solar panels at the recently completed RV Dealer Open House in Elkhart, Indiana. The patent-pending, monocrystalline panels are 30 [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]

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]

Hellwig Products, an industry-leading manufacturer of towing, hauling and performance suspension products, recently released its bolt-on air spring suspension system for 2017-2019 Ford F-350 and F-450 dually pickup trucks. The Big Wig’s 5,600-pound springs allow [read more]

AM Solar, located in Springfield, Oregon, has made it easy for truck camper owners to go solar by just announcing the release of three solar power packages built specifically for truck campers. Called The Ranger, [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]

Hellwig Products, an industry-leader and manufacturer of towing, hauling and performance suspension products, has just released its bolt-on, three-way adjustable Big Wig rear sway bar for 2019 Ford F-450 dually pickup trucks. This sway bar [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]

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]

Washington-based Torklift International just announced the release of the newest edition to its heavy-duty towing line—the SuperHitch Cannon, the only receiver extension for new Ford trucks. “Since 2017 Ford Motor Company has been producing Super-Duty [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]

The one emergency nearly all of us will face at one time or another is a roadside vehicle breakdown or mishap. Unfortunately, many truck camper owners are woefully unprepared for such emergencies and have only [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]

It’s really unfortunate. The standard converter-charger installed in most RVs and truck campers is pretty poor. Many campers get the basic WFCO 8945PEC 45 amp Power Center like the one that’s in our Northstar Laredo. [read more]

Rear sag is one of the most troublesome suspension issues associated with hauling a truck camper. Rear sag occurs when a truck is either overloaded or when a truck is hauling a load near its [read more]

Unless you’re a nudist, doing the laundry is a necessary evil. The popularity of doing it ranks right up there with getting a colonoscopy, but it has to be done. Those lucky enough to have [read more]

Eugene, Oregon-based SherpTek, manufacturer of high-end, modular flatbeds for all size trucks, just released a new and improved truck bed offering several new features along with a 7,000-pound payload capacity. SherpTek unveiled the 9.5-foot truck [read more]

One of the biggest hassles hauling a generator on overland expeditions and campouts is where to store it. Unless you’re lucky enough to have a large truck camper with exterior storage, bringing along a generator [read more]

The unexpected encounter early in the night left us rattled. It was around 9:30pm. We were boondocking in the Prescott National Forest a few miles outside of Mayer, a small town located in north central [read more]

Truck Camper Adventure recently announced an exciting partnership with Zamp Solar, an American company based out of Bend, Oregon. With this partnership, we are planning several upgrades to the Truck Camper Adventure rig’s 240 watt [read more]

I had the pleasure of meeting Dorian Hartfield, Buckstop Truckware’s director of marketing and sales, at the recent Overland Expo West. For the show, Dorian displayed three of the company’s most popular winch bumpers, including [read more]

We’ve owned our truck and camper for several years and have hated not having some kind of cover to protect them from the elements. Things like ultraviolet rays, dirt, bird droppings, and tree sap can [read more]

I recently installed a battery monitor and a solar power system in my 25C9.4SB Bigfoot truck camper. There are many reviews of battery monitors and solar charge controllers on the Internet. What makes this particular [read more]

Oregon-based SherpTek just unveiled their new modular flat-bed at several outdoor events, including the 2017 Overland Expo West in May, the 2017 Northwest Overland Expo, and the inaugural British Columbia Overland Rally this past weekend. [read more]

The aftermarket fender flare has become a very popular modification over the years. The primary function of the fender flare is to provide more tire coverage. This extra coverage not only prevents rocks from being [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]

A product doesn’t need to be flashy or new to serve an important function in your truck camper rig. Such is the case with the Xantrex LinkLITE, a 12 volt battery monitor first introduced in [read more]

Torklift International just announced that StableLoad fitments for 2017 trucks are now available. Fitments for 2017 trucks include: all Ford F-150 trucks, Ford F-250 regular cab, super cab, extended cab and super cab trucks; the [read more]

The latest Torklift International truck camper tie down fitments for 2017 trucks are coming out now with more being added weekly. Ford and Dodge applications are the most recently released tie down parts. There are [read more]

Without a doubt, rear sag and sway are the most common suspension issues for trucks hauling truck campers. Rear sag occurs when a truck is either over matched or when a truck is hauling a [read more]

One of the great things about solar power is how easy it is to use. As long as the sun is out you’ll get a free and renewable source of energy that’s not only clean [read more]

Dometic Group, global supplier of comfort and convenience products for the recreational vehicle (RV), automotive, truck, marine and lodging industries, announced recently that it will showcase its new Powered Vent at the 2016 Elkhart Open [read more]