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Buyer Guides

Truck Camper Adventure buyer guides based upon the truck type and size, including mid-size and full-size trucks such as half-ton, 3/4-ton, and one-ton SRW and duallies.

Buyer Guides

12 Best Pickup Truck Campers for Sale in 2024

November 6, 2023

Who makes the best slide-in truck camper? Which campers are the top models? These are great questions, which deserve a truthful response. Unfortunately, providing a short and simple answer is difficult. The answer really depends [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Truck Campers for the Ford F350 Super Duty One-Ton Pickup

September 22, 2023

So you’re interested in buying a truck camper to haul on a Ford F-350 SRW one-ton pickup truck. If you already have the truck, you chose wisely. Today’s Ford F-350 has everything you need to [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Truck Campers for the GMC Sierra 2500HD 3/4-Ton Pickup

September 1, 2023

If you already own a GMC Sierra 2500HD pickup, good on you. You chose well. It’s a great truck. If you’re looking to buy a quality 3/4-ton pickup truck, then the Sierra is a terrific [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Truck Campers for the Chevy Colorado Mid-Size Pickup

August 11, 2023

So you’re thinking about buying a small truck camper or truck topper to haul on your Chevy Colorado mid-size pickup truck. If you already own a Chevy Colorado, you chose well. When it comes to [read more]

Buyer Guides

Max Truck Camper Payload Ratings of the 2023 Chevy Colorado Pickup

August 4, 2023

With a maximum payload rating of 1,836 pounds, the Chevy Colorado is an outstanding choice when it comes to hauling a small truck camper on a mid-size truck. But before you buy, it’s important to [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Truck Campers for the Ford F250 3/4-Ton Pickup

July 20, 2023

If you already own a Ford F-250 Super Duty pickup, good on you. You chose well. It’s a great truck. If you’re looking to buy a quality 3/4-ton pickup truck, then the Ford F-250 is [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Truck Campers for the Toyota Tundra Half-Ton Pickup

July 10, 2023

So you’re interested in buying a truck camper to pair with your Toyota Tundra half-ton pickup truck. When it comes to hauling a truck camper, the Tundra is a mixed bag. Sure the half-ton pickup [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Truck Campers for the Chevy Silverado 1500 Half-Ton Pickup

June 30, 2023

If you already own a Chevy Silverado 1500, good on you. You chose well. If you’re looking to buy a quality half-ton pickup, then the Chevy Silverado 1500 is a terrific choice. The looks and [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Truck Campers for the Ram 1500 Half-Ton Pickup

June 22, 2023

If you already own a Ram 1500, good on you. You chose well. The Ram 1500 is a terrific choice. Car and Driver says that it offers the best driving experience and comfort in this [read more]

Buyer Guides

Max Truck Camper Payload Ratings of the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500

June 16, 2023

You can’t go wrong going with the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500. Consumers have a plethora of powertain offerings including a 310-horsepower turbo four-cylinder, two V-8 engines, and a Duramax turbodiesel with 495 pound-feet of torque. [read more]

Buyer Guides

Max Truck Camper Payload Ratings for the 2023 Chevy Silverado 2500HD

May 5, 2023

The Chevy Silverado 2500HD is an outstanding choice when it comes to hauling a large truck camper on a 3/4-ton pickup truck. Available in single, double, or four-door crew-cab body styles, heavy-duty Silverados can be [read more]

Buyer Guides

Max Truck Camper Payload Ratings of the 2023 Chevy Silverado 3500HD

April 28, 2023

The Chevy Silverado 3500HD is an outstanding choice when it comes to hauling a large truck camper on a one-ton pickup truck. Available in single, double, or four-door crew-cab body styles, heavy-duty Silverados can be [read more]

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Max Truck Camper Payload Ratings of the 2023 Ram 1500 Pickup

March 10, 2023

Car and Driver calls the Ram 1500, “the best driving and most comfortable” half-ton truck, and we agree. Enhancements including a split-folding tailgate, a giant 12-inch infotainment screen, and an impressive 12,750-pound max tow rating. [read more]

Buyer Guides

Max Truck Camper Payload Ratings of the 2023 Ram 2500HD Truck

February 10, 2023

The Ram 2500 heavy-duty lineup is a superb choice when it comes to hauling a truck camper on a 3/4-ton pickup truck. In 2023, the Ram 2500 HD offers an upgraded 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, [read more]

Buyer Guides

Max Truck Camper Payload Ratings of the 2023 Ram 3500HD Truck

February 3, 2023

The Ram 3500 heavy-duty lineup is a superb choice when it comes to hauling a large truck camper on a one-ton pickup truck. In 2023, the Ram 3500 HD offers an upgraded 12.3-inch digital instrument [read more]

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10 Best Truck Campers for the Ford Ranger Mid-Size Pickup

January 2, 2023

So you’re thinking about buying a small truck camper or truck topper to mount on your Ford Ranger mid-size pickup truck. If you already own a Ford Ranger, you chose well. When it comes to [read more]

Buyer Guides

Max Truck Camper Payload Ratings of the 2023 Ford Ranger

December 16, 2022

With a US class-leading payload of 1,905 pounds, the Ford Ranger mid-size truck is an outstanding choice when it comes to hauling a small truck camper or topper. But before you buy, it’s important to [read more]

Buyer Guides

6 Best Truck Topper Camper Shells for the Jeep Gladiator

December 12, 2022

My, how time flies. It seems just like yesterday when FCA introduced the Jeep Gladiator in 2018. With a maximum payload rating of only 1,700 pounds, the off-road pickup lacks the requisite payload to haul [read more]

Buyer Guides

Max Truck Camper Payload Ratings of the 2023 Ford F350 Super-Duty

November 11, 2022

The Ford Super Duty lineup is an outstanding choice when it comes to hauling a large truck camper on a one-ton pickup truck. In 2023, the Ford F350 Super Duty gets entirely new exterior and [read more]

Buyer Guides

Max Truck Camper Payload Ratings of the 2023 Ford F250 Super Duty

November 4, 2022

The Ford Super Duty lineup is an outstanding choice when it comes to hauling a large truck camper on a 3/4-ton pickup truck. In 2023, the Ford F250 Super Duty gets entirely new exterior and [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Truck Campers for the Toyota Tacoma Mid-Size Pickup

October 30, 2022

There’s no doubt about it. The Toyota Tacoma is America’s most popular mid-size truck. More than 248,000 were sold in 2021, more than double than the Ford Ranger which came in second place with 94,000.  [read more]

Buyer Guides

Max Truck Camper Payload Ratings for the 2023 Toyota Tacoma

October 21, 2022

While the third generation Toyota Tacoma is getting a bit long in the tooth, the import remains a top seller among mid-size trucks. More than 248,000 were sold in 2021, more than double than the [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Truck Topper Camper Shells for 2023

October 17, 2022

The truck topper is the hottest trend in the overland truck market due to it’s exceptionally low weight and comparatively low price. Another reason, of course, is the popularity of mid-size and full-size pickup trucks [read more]

Buyer Guides

Max Truck Camper Payload Ratings for the 2023 Ford F150

October 7, 2022

The best selling vehicle in America for over 40 years, the Ford F150 is an outstanding choice when it comes to hauling a light truck camper on a half-ton pickup truck. But before you buy, [read more]

Buyer Guides

5 Best Truck Campers for the Ram Power Wagon

July 21, 2022

Ah, the Ram Power Wagon. Its been 17 years since FCA reintroduced the Power Wagon, the company’s purpose-built, off-road pickup to the public. The venerable pickup enjoyed an uninterrupted run in popularity from 1946 to [read more]

Buyer Guides

Best 1/2-Ton F150/1500 Trucks for Max Camper Payload

April 4, 2022

Remember when the payload rating of the 1/2-ton truck was only 1,000 pounds? Well, those days are long gone with the payload ratings of some half-ton trucks exceeding 3,000 pounds. This is good news for [read more]

Buyer Guides

Best 3/4-Ton F250/2500HD Trucks for Max Camper Payload

March 7, 2022

Remember when the payload rating of the 3/4-ton truck was only 1,500 pounds? Well, those days are long gone with the payload rating of some 3/4-ton trucks exceeding 4,000 pounds in 2022. This is good [read more]

Buyer Guides

Best 1-Ton F350/3500HD Trucks for Max Camper Payload

February 14, 2022

So you’re looking to buy a 1-ton truck to haul a large truck camper. You’ve come to the right place. When it comes to hauling a large truck camper, the one-ton truck is best because [read more]

Buyer Guides

12 Best Pickup Truck Campers for Sale in 2023

February 1, 2022

Who makes the best slide-in truck camper? Which campers are the top models? These are great questions, which deserve a truthful response. Unfortunately, providing a short and simple answer is difficult. The answer really depends [read more]

Buyer Guides

Best Truck Campers for Family Fun and Adventure in 2022

November 29, 2021

Looking for a family-friendly truck camper for family-size fun and outdoor adventure? You’re in luck. The industry offers numerous campers that can be enjoyed by families of all sizes. Researching the dozens and dozens of [read more]

Buyer Guides

Best New Truck Camper Models for 2021

December 7, 2020

There’s no doubt about it, the truck camper industry is healthy and strong with the release of eight new models in 2020. While it’s true that the COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on the [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Truck Campers for Half-Ton F150-1500 Pickups

November 2, 2020

Of all the questions we get, the most commonly asked is can my half-ton pickup truck haul a hard-side truck camper with a wet bath? Most of the time we tell them, no. Why? Because [read more]

Buyer Guides

7 Best Flatbed Truck Campers for Overlanding and Off-Road Exploration

August 24, 2020

There’s no doubt about it. The flatbed truck camper is here to stay. Not only is the flatbed truck camper larger and more spacious than the standard slide-in truck camper, but it also offers more [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Truck Campers for the Ford F150 Half-Ton Pickup

February 10, 2020

The Ford F150 pickup truck—it’s been the best selling vehicle in America for over 30 years and the best selling pickup for over 40. Due to its sheer popularity and numbers, it makes sense to [read more]

Buyer Guides

12 Best Truck Campers for Sale in 2021

January 6, 2020

Who makes the best slide-in truck camper? Which campers are the top models? These are great questions, which deserve a truthful response. Unfortunately, providing a short and simple answer is difficult. The answer really depends [read more]

Buyer Guides

7 Best Pop-Up Truck Campers for Mid-Size Trucks

August 19, 2019

So you’re thinking about buying a pop-up camper to haul on your mid-size truck. You’re not alone. Sales of small pop-up truck campers are on the rise. The main reason, of course, is the increasing [read more]

Buyer Guides

8 Best Slide-Out Truck Campers for 1-Ton F350-3500 Trucks

April 17, 2019

So you’re thinking about getting a truck camper with a slide-out to haul on your one-ton, short-bed truck. Going this route has merit. Not only does the slide-out add a significant amount of living space [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Pop-Up Truck Campers for Half-Ton F150-1500 Pickups

March 8, 2019

If you’re thinking about buying a pop-up truck camper, you probably fall into one of two groups. One, you’re looking to upgrade after camping in tents or, two, you’re looking to downsize after owning something [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Pop-Up Truck Campers for 3/4-Ton F250-2500 Pickups

February 4, 2019

There’s no doubt about it. The pop-up truck camper is here to stay. Not only is it cheaper, more aerodynamic, and more fuel-efficient than a hard-side truck camper, but it weighs less, handles better off-road, [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Long-Bed Truck Campers for One-Ton F350-3500 Trucks

November 12, 2018

So you’re interested in buying a long-bed truck camper to haul on a one-ton SRW truck. If you’ve already bought the truck, you chose wisely. Today’s one-ton SRW long-bed truck is capable of hauling most [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Short-Bed Truck Campers for One-Ton F350-3500 Trucks

August 27, 2018

So you’re interested in buying a truck camper to haul on a one-ton SRW short-bed truck. If you already have the truck, you chose wisely. Today’s one-ton SRW truck is capable of hauling most non-slide [read more]

Buyer Guides

10 Best Truck Campers for 3/4-Ton F250-2500 Pickups

January 29, 2018

The payload wars between Ford, Chevy, and Ram have yielded impressive results for today’s consumer. Even the 3/4-ton pickup truck has benefited from these wars with much higher payload ratings. Indeed, most of the gasoline-powered, [read more]

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