Truck Camper Gear

Winter truck camping can be one of life’s true pleasures. Few things provide more sensory delight than nestling deep into your sleeping bag against the morning’s chill. Things like the road conditions, the temperature, and [read more]

Our friends at Torklift International just released a new frame-mounted tie-down for truck campers called the ApexAnchors. Unlike Torklift’s legacy frame-mounted tie-down system, which mounts outside the truck bed, the ApexAnchors system mounts inside the [read more]

Solar power is a must for any truck camper and van owner looking for true off-grid independence. While legacy rooftop solar panels are preferred for most situations, the portable solar panel is a terrific option [read more]

Looking for a great gift idea, or an accessory or a piece of gear or tool to fill an important, truck camper or vanlife need? You’re in luck. The staff at Truck Camper Adventure has [read more]

Truck Camper Storage. At some point every truck camper owner needs to do it, yet few do it properly or give the process of storing the camper much thought. The major of owners simply unload [read more]

Is it possible for a truck camper to become completely dislodged while driving? If you had any doubts, you shouldn’t, because according to a recent report in the Central Oregon Daily News, it actually happened. [read more]

My wife once told me that there is nothing wrong with owning two motorcycles—as long as they serve different functions. That led to the purchase of a KLR650 in addition to my dirt bike. I [read more]

With the proliferation of truck camper manufacturers and the exploding popularity of overlanding, we are living in what has become the renaissance of the truck camper, surpassing even the golden age of the truck camper [read more]

Emergencies can happen any time on your truck camper adventures. Being able to call for help can mean the difference between life and death. The trouble is, most of the places where I camp have [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 your truck camper rig, a good radio communications setup is important, especially if you like to explore remote locations. Yes, the cell phone has revolutionized mobile communications in a major way, [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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Few things are more satisfying than embarking on a trip where the journey is the primary goal. Sure, reaching that special destination can be enjoyable in its own right, but the journey for many truck [read more]

Buying a new or used truck camper for the first time can be pretty exciting. The comfort that your new home-on-wheels provides makes long-distance travel and camping a pleasure. If you bought your camper new, [read more]

Airing down our tires when we go off-road is a truck camper ritual that happens more often than not. The improvement that it makes to ride quality and performance is so significant, it’s silly not [read more]