Truck Camper Mods

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]

Yep, we did it. We finally swapped out our old Lifeline GC AGMs for a pair of Expion360 Viper 120 amp hour lithium (LiFePO4) batteries. Why go through the trouble and expense? Because the lithium [read more]

One of the biggest complaints with today’s truck camper is with the lack of comfortable seating. Sure, the typical dinette found in most campers is functional for meals and games, but is hardly the kind [read more]

Managing your camper power consumption can be a bit challenging if you’re generally not plugged into shore power, especially with hungry loads like the compressor refrigerators we’ve had in our last two campers. Keeping the [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]

With the advent of smart phones, touch pads, and digital cameras, 12 volt USB charging sockets are not only in high demand in today’s homes, but also in today’s campers. Fortunately, truck camper manufacturers have [read more]

Our first two campers, back in the day, had the usual propane refrigerators. When they were screwed into position in their compartment there was a tight seal on the inside of the camper, bug-tight. Anything [read more]

In a recent article, we wrote about a few weaknesses we found in the insulation of our Northstar Laredo SC truck camper. Shortly after that article was published, we received an email from long-time reader, [read more]

Is it normal for a truck camper to shift and move in the bed of your truck while on the road? That’s a great question. The short answer is, yes, but that movement should be [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]

The EarthRoamer luxury expedition vehicle—everybody wants one, but at $438,000 for the “base model” few can afford it. If you’re not familiar with the EarthRoamer XV-LTS, it’s an amazing piece of engineering. Imagine a solar-powered [read more]

If you enjoy overlanding and boondocking for extended periods of time in sunny climates, it makes a lot of sense to go solar. It’s probably the easiest and best way to keep your truck camper’s [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]

Interested in equipping your truck camper rig with a portable solar panel, but lack physical access to the batteries mounted inside your camper? Then you’ll want to take a look at this modification that provides [read more]

Looking for an easier way to unplug and plug the rear camera connection on your pickup truck? Thomas Wilson provides us with a solution to this problem. Soon after purchasing a 2015 Chevy 2500 I [read more]

If you’ve been following our Instagram feed this is one modification that will come as no surprise. This quick and easy modification will not only protect your kitchen walls, but will also add a touch [read more]

If you’re interested in boondocking or overlanding, it’s recommended that your truck camper have a minimum of two 6 volt or two 12 volt deep cycle batteries. When shopping for batteries for your RV make [read more]

Interested in upgrading your truck’s alternator wiring to charge your camper’s batteries more quickly and efficiently? Cal Willis, who holds a degree in physics, provides us with the details of his heavy-duty charge system installation. [read more]

The Adventurer 89RB is designed to work equally well with long bed and short bed trucks. I prefer short bed trucks for the ease of handling and parking. So after purchasing my 89RB I realized [read more]

Are you a stargazer or a night photographer looking for a way to get around in your RV without ruining your night vision? Perhaps you’re looking for a good night-light or maybe you’re someone who [read more]

Of all the electronic devices found in today’s RV, few are more essential than the modern inverter. This is especially true for those of us who prefer to camp off-the-grid and still work. My truck [read more]

Mattresses are a very personal thing. The very mattress that some people love, other people hate. Such was the case with the queen size spring mattress that came in our new Northstar Laredo SC truck [read more]

Of all the resources found in today’s recreational vehicle, water is, by far, the most precious. This is especially true for boondocking enthusiasts who prefer to camp in remote, faraway places and for overlanders who [read more]

So, you just bought a truck camper and you’re basking in the glow of your new purchase. Your new, “home on wheels” has everything you need to live comfortably on the road—a warm bed, a [read more]

When RV owners hear the words “winter boondocking” they usually think about camping in freezing temperatures in a picturesque, snow-covered mountain forest. Winter boondocking, however, doesn’t always have to be that extreme. Winter boondocking can [read more]

The Torklift GlowStep is the gold standard when it comes to the aluminum folding step for RV’s. No other aluminum folding step maintains its strength and shape better than the GlowStep. I’ve owned my set [read more]

Did you know that the first recorded use of a windwheel was in the first century by the Greeks? Widespread use of windmills, however, didn’t occur until the 13th century in Europe when they were [read more]

In today’s electronic age you can never have enough USB charging ports and electrical outlets in your RV. This is especially true for those of us who work while on the road. My office is [read more]

Have you ever been told something, and believed it, only to find out later what you were told wasn’t true? When I bought my Wolf Creek 850 truck camper back in September 2011 I was [read more]

Next to its superb Fastgun turnbuckles, Torklift International’s Tie Down system might just be the crown jewel of the company’s extensive product lineup. The Torklift Tie-Down System consists of four independent, frame-mounted tie down receivers [read more]

I have to say that I’ve been pretty happy with my new tubular compartment locks since I installed them last March (click here to read the complete article on the ordering and installation instructions). They’ve [read more]

RV modifications seem to be all the rage with mods seemingly being featured on every RV related website and blog on the Internet. The topic is incredibly popular on this website, too. My RV Camper [read more]

With a capacity of only 30 gallons of fresh water in my Wolf Creek truck camper, I’m always looking for ways to save water and reduce consumption. This is why I was intrigued when I [read more]

Did you know that 60 percent of all storage compartments found in today’s RVs have the same CH751 locks and keys? No, that isn’t a typo—60 percent! Done solely to reduce costs, the generic CH751 [read more]

When you consider that we spend one-third of our lives in bed it makes a lot of sense to have a comfortable mattress on which to sleep. Unfortunately, most of the mattresses that you find [read more]

Camping and fishing are practically synonymous terms for many RVers including me. When I camp I like to do so near the water not only because I like the view, but also because I like [read more]

As most of you know, RV absorption refrigerators can sometimes be finicky, especially during warm summer days when ambient temperatures are high. My little two-way, 2.7 cubic foot Norcold refrigerator was having a difficult time [read more]

Storage space is always difficult to come by when it comes to owning a small RV like a truck camper. We’ve made several improvements and modifications to our Wolf Creek camper to increase that storage [read more]

Yesterday I upgraded the 12 volt electrical system in my Wolf Creek truck camper from two Interstate Group-24 RV/Marine wet cell batteries to two 6 volt Golf Cart Lifeline AGM batteries. I’m really thrilled with [read more]

When it comes to survival, it’s important to know the Rule of Three’s–you can live three weeks without food, but you can only live three days without water. My solar-powered Wolf Creek truck camper plays [read more]

An article about hooks? Yep! Hooks may not seem like a big deal, but they can really improve the functionality and livability of your RV. Extremely versatile, the RV hook can save space, reduce clutter, [read more]

I spent the last couple days installing the two 60 watt solar panels I got for Christmas. After giving it some serious thought, I decided to place the two solar panels in the front of [read more]

Compared to the old bulky, CRT TVs, the flat screen models sure make things nice and easy. Not only are flat screen TVs lighter and thinner, but they also don’t require a dedicated cabinet to [read more]

Whether you’re at home or camping in your RV, lighting is one amenity we often take for granted. Indeed, take it away for just one hour and it can turn your world completely upside down. [read more]

Inverters are a wonderful thing, especially for those who like to boondock. Inverters allow you to run 110 volt household devices, like TVs and DVD players, in your RV without actually being plugged into shore [read more]

Our Wolf Creek didn’t come with an air conditioner when we bought it, but that was fine with us. We wanted to choose our own. What we were looking for was simple. We wanted a [read more]

When we took delivery of our Wolf Creek 850N camper last month it was lacking several options that we really wanted. Foremost was the fold-down combo Bunk/Roof Locker. Storage space is always lacking in a [read more]

With all of the sun we get here in the southwestern U.S., it makes a lot of sense to go solar to maintain and recharge your RV’s batteries. Yet, one of the biggest complaints I [read more]