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HomeRallies and Shows

Rallies and Shows

Reviews and reports of truck camper related rallies and shows, including the Overland Expo.

Rallies and Shows

Best Truck Camper Rigs at the 2022 Overland Expo West

May 27, 2022

When it comes to RV shows and truck campers, nothing beats the Overland Expo West in Flagstaff. Sure, you can find a handful of truck campers at the Elkhart RV Show and perhaps six or [read more]

Rallies and Shows

Top Rigs of the 2022 Truck Camper Adventure Quartzsite Rally

April 18, 2022

The 2022 Truck Camper Adventure Rally in Quartzsite was the best one yet with a record 245 truck campers present, including an excellent mix of hard-sides and pop-ups. As expected, industry heavyweight, Lance Campers, led [read more]

From the Editor

2022 Truck Camper Adventure Rally in Quartzsite Draws 245 Campers

February 16, 2022

The 3rd Annual Truck Camper Adventure Boondocking in the Desert Rally in Quartzsite, Arizona is now in the books with a record 245 truck campers attending the four-day event. The rally drew 411 truck camper [read more]

Rallies and Shows

Four Wheel Campers Customer Rally Breaks Record

January 21, 2022

For the first time in two years, Four Wheel Campers held a truck camper owner’s rally. The rally took place in Southern California’s beautiful Anza Borrego desert with a record-setting 130 Four Wheel Campers and [read more]

Rallies and Shows

Toyota Unveils ‘Tacozilla’ Tacoma Camper Overlanding Rig At 2021 SEMA Show

November 2, 2021

Downsizing’s popularity created the tiny house craze. Toyota has taken the craze one step further with its brand-new Tacozilla Tacoma Truck Camper, an overlanding-ready, “micro-house” 4×4 rig that pays tribute to the original Toyota Chinook [read more]

Rallies and Shows

Toyota ‘Tacozilla’ Truck Camper to Debut at 2021 SEMA

October 25, 2021

Toyota is building what promises to be an amazing chassis-mounted truck camper for the 2021 SEMA show in Las Vegas. Called “Tacozilla,” the Inspiration for the build was provided by the 1976 Toyota Chinook pop-up [read more]

From the Editor

Final Information on 2022 Truck Camper Adventure Quartzsite Rally

October 4, 2021

Enrollment in the third annual, 2022 Truck Camper Adventure Boondocking in the Desert Rally is now closed. The rally will be held in Quartzsite, Arizona, February 10-13, 2022. The owners of 300 campers have enrolled. [read more]

Rallies and Shows

10 Best Truck Camper Rigs at the 2021 Overland Expo West

October 1, 2021

After a 16-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Truck Camper Adventure is happy to report that the 2021 Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona, went off without a hitch with over 30,000 people attending. [read more]

Rallies and Shows

2021 Truck Camper Adventure Rally in Quartzsite Draws 173

February 22, 2021

The 2021 Truck Camper Adventure Boondocking in the Desert Rally in Quartzsite, Arizona enjoyed a record showing in what was probably the largest truck camper rally ever held. Consisting of 173 attendees and 107 campers [read more]

Rallies and Shows

2021 Truck Camper Adventure Quartzsite Rally With Itinerary

October 9, 2020

Enrollment in the 2021 Truck Camper Adventure Rally is now open, but will close on February 5 for name tag processing. To date, over 160 campers and their owners have enrolled in what will probably [read more]

Rallies and Shows

Overland Expo Series Postponed Until 2021

June 10, 2020

The following note was recently received from Lodestone Events, owner and organizer of the annual Overland Expo. It is with a heavy heart that we announce all in-person Overland Expo events have been postponed for [read more]

Rallies and Shows

2020 Overland Expo West Postponed to July 24-26

March 27, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Loadstone Events just announced that it will be rescheduling the Overland Expo West from May 15-17 to July 24-26, 2020. “Self-sufficiency, fortitude and stewardship are at the core of the [read more]

Rallies and Shows

First Truck Camper Adventure Rally Draws 98

February 17, 2020

Truck Camper Adventure’s inaugural “Boondocking in the Desert” truck camper rally, held February 7-9 in Quartzsite, Arizona, was by all accounts a big success. A total of 98 people from 21 states, the Netherlands, and [read more]

Rallies and Shows

TCA Truck Camper Rally Enrollment Now Open

December 25, 2019

WE HAVE A FEW OPENINGS. CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY! Due to a few late cancellations, we have a few openings to attend our “Boondocking in the Desert Rally.” This free, inaugural rally will be held at [read more]

Rallies and Shows

Northern Lite Headlines Record Truck Camper Presence at SEMA

November 18, 2019

A record number of truck campers and overland rigs were on display at the recently completed 2019 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Previous SEMA shows had one, maybe two truck [read more]

Overlanding

New Overland Expo Mountain West to be Held in 2020

October 18, 2019

In an effort to keep up with the explosive growth and popularity of overlanding, Lodestone Events just announced that they will be holding its first Overland Expo Mountain West in 2020. The second of three [read more]

Rallies and Shows

TCA Inaugural Boondocking in the Desert Rally Announced

October 2, 2019

Truck Camper Adventure will be holding it’s first ever truck camper rally near Quartzsite, Arizona, February 7-9, 2020. The event will be held at the Roadrunner Wash BLM area (signs identifying the specific location will [read more]

Rallies and Shows

NATCOA 2019 Coulee City Rally a Big Hit

July 8, 2019

The 2019 North American Truck Camper Owner’s Association (NATCOA) Rally was completed last week and by all accounts was a big hit. A total of 68 persons from 11 states and Canada attended the four-day [read more]

Overlanding

Top 11 Expedition Truck Campers of the 2019 Overland Expo

May 31, 2019

It quickly becomes apparent after surveying the hundreds of vehicles at the Overland Expo West that overland rigs come in all shapes and sizes. At the show, you’ll see everything from motorcycles, Land Rovers, and [read more]

Overlanding

Best Expedition Truck Campers of the 2018 Overland Expo

June 11, 2018

It quickly becomes apparent after surveying the hundreds of vehicles at the Overland Expo that overland rigs come in all shapes and sizes. At the show, you’ll see everything from motorcycles, Land Rovers, and Jeeps [read more]

Overlanding

10 Best Truck Campers of the 2018 Overland Expo

May 25, 2018

Each May thousands of overland enthusiasts gather in Flagstaff, Arizona for the Overland Expo West. The annual event, which showcases hundreds of overland vehicles and products as well as an impressive schedule of workshops and [read more]

Rallies and Shows

Truck Camper Adventure to Cover 2018 Overland Expo West

May 4, 2018

Truck Camper Adventure is proud to announce that we’ll be attending the 2018 Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona, May 18-20. This will be the fifth time that Truck Camper Adventure will cover the show. [read more]

Overlanding

Top 10 4×4 Truck Campers of the 2017 Overland Expo

May 22, 2017

Each May, thousands of outdoor and overland enthusiasts gather in Flagstaff, Arizona for the Overland Expo WEST. The event, which showcases hundreds of overland vehicles and products as well as an impressive schedule of workshops [read more]

Blog

Truck Camper Adventure to Attend Overland Expo 2017 WEST!

April 17, 2017

Truck Camper Adventure is proud to announce that we’ll be attending the 2017 Overland Expo WEST in Flagstaff, Arizona. The event will run from May 12-14, 2017. This will be the fourth time that Truck [read more]

Overlanding

Best Expedition Truck Campers of the 2016 Overland Expo

June 9, 2016

Each May thousands of overland enthusiasts gather near Flagstaff, Arizona for the Overland Expo West. The event, which showcases hundreds of overland vehicles and products as well as an impressive schedule of workshops and classes, [read more]

Overlanding

Top 10 Overland Truck Campers of the 2016 Overland Expo

June 2, 2016

Each year thousands of overland enthusiasts gather near Flagstaff, Arizona, for the Overland Expo West. The event, which showcases hundreds of overland vehicles and products as well as an impressive schedule of workshops and classes, [read more]

Rallies and Shows

Truck Camper Adventure to Cover 2016 Overland Expo West

May 2, 2016

Truck Camper Adventure is proud to announce that we’ll be attending the 2016 Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona. The event runs from May 20-22, 2016. This will be the third time that Truck Camper [read more]

Blog

Report of the 2015 Overland Expo

May 18, 2015

Yesterday marked the last day of the 2015 Overland Expo – West at Mormon Lake, AZ. Since I first attended the Overland Expo in 2013, I’ve been hooked and now look forward to this annual [read more]

Overlanding

Report of the 2013 Overland Expo

May 20, 2013

We just spent a terrific weekend at the 2013 Overland Expo near Flagstaff, AZ. If you like four-wheel drive vehicles, off-road exploring, and camping, this annual event is for you. This was our first Expo [read more]

Overlanding

Getting Ready for the 2013 Overland Expo

May 10, 2013

Next weekend we’ll be attending the 2013 Overland Expo in Flagstaff, AZ near Mormon Lake. The Expo is held annually and is attended by people from all around the globe. The Overland Expo (OX for [read more]

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