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A collection of truck camper reviews by actual owners as well as articles highlighting impressive truck camper builds and restorations. Home-built campers are featured here as well.

Truck Campers

Steamfitter Builds ‘Geeked-Out’ Aluminum Truck Camper Rig

February 26, 2021

Truck Campers come in all shapes and sizes. From the stately hard-side to the nimble pop-up, you’ll probably find a truck camper that will suit most if not all of your needs. Of course, everything [read more]

Lifestyle

Hallmark ‘RAMadaINN’ Camper Offers Extra Storage for Family

February 1, 2021

The pop-up truck camper offers numerous advantages over the hard-side. The pop-up is not only lighter, thus allowing lower-rated trucks to carry it, but is also more nimble off-road. Couple these capabilities with a quality [read more]

Truck Campers

Sean Silvera Builds Amazing Truck Camper Rig After Horrific Crash

January 25, 2021

All of us were horrified when we read about Sean Silvera’s 300-foot vehicle roll over and fall in the northern California mountains last year. Miraculously, Sean walked away from the accident without injury, but the [read more]

Lifestyle

Filmmakers Use EarthRoamer as Mobile Movie Studio

January 11, 2021

Just one look at an EarthRoamer and you’re hooked. That’s because the EarthRoamer XV-LTS is pretty amazing. Imagine a solar-powered, 4×4, luxury truck camper rig on steroids and you’ve got the EarthRoamer. The company calls [read more]

Overlanding

Out With the Old Truck and Camper, in With the New

January 4, 2021

For years, Truck Camper Adventure readers have been enthralled with the off-road exploits of Jeff Reynolds. Also known as El Jefe (The Boss) on Internet forums, he’s been off-roading since the 1960s in just about [read more]

Truck Campers

Restoring a 1964 Alaskan Pop-Up Truck Camper

December 28, 2020

When one hears the words “American classic” one usually conjures-up images of a ’64 Ford Mustang, a Willy’s Jeep, or a ’59 Airstream Overlander. For truck campers two classics immediately come to mind: the Avions [read more]

Truck Campers

DIY Camper Hearkens Back to the Classics

November 30, 2020

When it comes to truck camper construction, wood gets a bad rap. That’s too bad because when it comes to wood nothing is more beautiful. The key to wood construction, of course, is doing it [read more]

Truck Camper News

Exclusive: Bison Overland Launches Flatbed Pop-Up Camper

November 23, 2020

The truck camper industry has experienced a Renaissance lately with several companies starting-up. Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Bison Overland is one such company. In fact, the fledgling company just released an aluminum, flatbed pop-up called the Space [read more]

Truck Campers

Remodeled 2003 Northern Lite 6-10 Camper Impresses

November 9, 2020

It’s no secret that Northern Lite makes a very popular truck camper. The quality interiors plus the long-lasting, fiberglass shell makes Northern Lite campers a hot commodity. Northern Lite builds several short-bed and long-bed models [read more]

Truck Campers

M.D. Builds Amazing Ford F550 Custom Truck Camper

October 19, 2020

One of the things we love about this hobby is getting away. There’s no better way to do that than doing it in a truck camper. Another thing we love is that you can build [read more]

Truck Campers

Brown Sugar Retro Camper is a Sweet Delight

September 28, 2020

The 2019 SEMA show in Las Vegas was one for the ages. It was probably the largest SEMA show ever and was the first to feature an Overland Experience area showcasing rigs of all types [read more]

Truck Camper News

Exclusive: BundutecUSA Launches Roadrunner Truck Camper

September 18, 2020

BundutecUSA, quality maker of truck campers, portable trailers and roof-top tents, just released a new hard-side truck camper called the Roadrunner. With a dry weight of only 2,450 pounds, the camper is a perfect match [read more]

Truck Campers

Crazy Build Ford F450 Phoenix Camper is Built for Adventure

September 7, 2020

Looking for some inspiration for a one-of-a-kind, chassis-mounted truck camper? Then you’ll love this custom rig built built by our friends at Phoenix Pop Up Campers. Affectionately called Crazy Build, this pop-up truck camper, owned [read more]

Truck Campers

In the Spotlight: Ram 5500-Host Mammoth Flatbed Rig

August 10, 2020

They go by several names—truck bodies, flatbeds, service bodies, utility beds—but for today’s truck camper rig, they all do the same thing, increase storage, and in many cases, provide additional capability. Michael Nyholm of California [read more]

Truck Campers

First Impressions of the New Bundutec Roadrunner Truck Camper

August 7, 2020

First impressions are everlasting. They say you can never change them. When we arrived in Raymond, Iowa to pick up our new Bundutec Roadrunner truck camper last week we were thrilled. We were like two [read more]

Truck Campers

Kimbo-SherpTek Rig Packs a Powerful Punch

July 27, 2020

Oregon-based SherpTek revealed a truck camper combo that created a big stir on social media recently. This mid-size rig, consisting of a stock 2019 Toyota Tacoma, a 2019 Kimbo 6 aluminum truck camper, and a [read more]

Truck Campers

Review of the ‘Nimbl’ V1 XPCamper

July 6, 2020

The Perfect Compromise Everything you need, nothing you don’t. For overland travel that sentence is key. The balance of weight versus necessity that establishes what is or is not going to make your vehicle work [read more]

Truck Campers

’65 Chevy-OEV Summit Rig Fuses Old and New

June 29, 2020

Interested in building a truck camper rig using a classic truck? Mark Cymbaluk, owner of Overland Explorer Vehicles, did just that using a 1965 Chevy C30 and one of his Summit chassis-mounted campers. Here’s how [read more]

Truck Campers

Homemade ‘EarthCruiser’ Impresses

June 22, 2020

The comparison can’t be helped. When we first saw this rig on Instagram we couldn’t help but compare it to an EarthCruiser. Built by Orios Zavros, of Perth, Australia, this homemade truck and camper incorporates [read more]

From the Editor

Build Progress on Our Bundutec Roadrunner (Updated)

June 12, 2020

Progress is being made on our new Bundutec Roadrunner. Offering the latest technology, this custom, all-new camper will feature the same general layout as our old Northstar Laredo SC truck camper, yet will offer several [read more]

Truck Campers

Review of the Hallmark Milner Pop-Up Truck Camper

June 8, 2020

I purchased my new Hallmark Milner pop-up truck camper in 2009 after many months of research. At that time there were only two pop-up truck campers available with a power lift top, Hallmark was one [read more]

Truck Campers

In the Spotlight: F-450 Camplite Truck Camper Rig

May 25, 2020

One of the great things about social media is the exposure to a wide variety of truck camper rigs that have either been built or are in the process of being built. One that we [read more]

Truck Campers

Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Host Camper

April 27, 2020

Truck Camper Adventure had the pleasure of getting a tour recently of the Host Campers factory in Bend, Oregon. The tour was provided courtesy of Randall Pozzi, Host Industries General Manager, who showed us everything. [read more]

Truck Campers

Modernizing an Old Six-Pac Truck Camper

April 10, 2020

The Six-Pac truck camper—a terrific, little camper for sure. Unfortunately, the last Six-Pac was made in 2009 when the California-based company decided to close its doors for good. Due to its rugged construction, you can [read more]

Truck Campers

In the Spotlight: Cirrus 920 ‘EarthRoamer’ Truck Camper Rig

March 23, 2020

Rig building is one trend that’s definitely on the rise in the truck camper community. But building-out rigs isn’t just about properly matching a truck camper with a truck—as critically important as that is—it’s the [read more]

Overlanding

How to Build a Real Expedition Camper

January 27, 2020

Few couples are more recognizable in the overland community than Gary and Monika Wescott. In fact, you can even say they’re living legends. For more than 48 years, the couple has explored the world from [read more]

Truck Campers

Review of the Bundutec Odyssey Flatbed Truck Camper

December 30, 2019

This is a review of the Bundutec Odyssey flatbed truck camper. This flatbed camper build was the culmination of a long journey that started with backpacking and progressed through car camping, first in a Honda [read more]

Truck Campers

Host Industries’ Triple Dog Dare Challenge Report

December 16, 2019

Several months ago, our competitor, Truck Camper Magazine (TCM), issued a “Triple Dog Dare Challenge” to all truck camper companies to objectively use their campers for a weekend and report back to TCM with the [read more]

Truck Campers

Top 10 Reasons to Buy an Alaskan Camper

November 4, 2019

Truck Camper Adventure recently had the pleasure of getting a tour of the Alaskan Camper factory in Winlock, Washington. We always enjoy such tours because it lets us see how the campers are built and [read more]

Truck Campers

In the Spotlight: Mule Expedition Outfitter’s Baja Runner FWC

October 21, 2019

Looking for some inspiration on how to build a great overland truck camper rig? Then look no further. The good folks at Mule Expedition Outfitters have built what has become one of the top rigs [read more]

Truck Campers

Review of the Outfitter Caribou Lite 6.5 Truck Camper

October 7, 2019

Introduction Our Outfitter Caribou Lite 6.5 pop-up truck camper was purchased new in May, 2015. Mated to a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab, 5.3 V8 gasoline engine, over the past four years we have [read more]

Truck Campers

In the Spotlight: Bahn Camper Works’ Custom Flatbed 11

September 16, 2019

Looking for a custom, elite-quality truck camper that rivals the quality and appearance of an EarthRoamer? Then look no further than Bahn Camper Works. Founded in 2017, the Oregon-based manufacture builds one of the best [read more]

Truck Campers

Review of the Northstar 12STC Truck Camper

June 11, 2019

We picked up our Northstar 12STC long-bed camper, SN#2 of the model, in February 2015. This is a “user perspective” review, four years and well more than 60,000 miles later, along with the backstory of [read more]

Truck Campers

First Impressions of the NuCamp Cirrus 720 Truck Camper

April 26, 2019

Well, it’s done. After months of extensive development, NuCamp finally unveiled the Cirrus 720 at the 2019 RVX Show in Salt Lake City last month. Launched with today’s 3/4-ton truck in mind, the Cirrus 720 [read more]

Truck Camper News

Lance Reveals New 855s ‘Altimeter’ Rig at RVX

March 18, 2019

Lance Camper showcased four truck campers at the 2019 RVX Show, March 12-14, in Salt Lake City, including a new truck camper rig the company is calling the “Altimeter.” Built on the popular Lance 855s [read more]

Truck Campers

In the Spotlight: Global Expedition Vehicle’s 4×4 Adventure Truck

February 25, 2019

Often neglected by pundits and recreational websites, the chassis-mounted truck camper has, nevertheless, grown in popularity over the last 20 years. One of the benefits of a chassis-mounted camper is that it’s a full-time, fully-integrated [read more]

Lifestyle

The Bundutec Free: Our Quest For the Perfect RV

February 18, 2019

When it comes to camping, my wife and three boys have just about done it all. We’ve had a travel trailer and a Class C RV. We’ve owned and used several different types of tents [read more]

Truck Campers

Our 2018 Eureka Truck Camper—The Last of Its Kind

January 14, 2019

My wife, Yoly and I retired over 12 years ago with a penchant and budget to travel. We had been traveling previously in a Ram 1500 with an A.R.E. shell on the back. We made [read more]

Truck Campers

In the Spotlight: The New EarthCruiser EXD Expedition Camper

December 10, 2018

Oregon-based EarthCruiser has been on a tear lately with several new offerings. Last year the company released its first slide-in truck camper called the GZL, a high-end, pop-up for mid-size and full-size trucks, and this [read more]

Truck Campers

Review of the Capri Retreat Truck Camper

November 26, 2018

Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present another truck camper review written by a guest author. In this insightful and informative piece, Joseph Reeves provides us with a Review of the Capri Retreat Truck Camper, [read more]

Truck Campers

In the Spotlight: 2018 Phoenix Mini-Max Pop-Up Camper

October 29, 2018

2018 has been a terrific year in truck camper development with several new models being released. Among these are two, groundbreaking pop-ups—the Bundutec Wild and the Phoenix Mini-Max. Not only are both campers equipped with [read more]

Truck Campers

In the Spotlight: 2018 Hallmark Milner and DEFCO ‘Heavy-Duty Raptor’

September 17, 2018

We love truck campers here at Truck Camper Adventure. One of the best places to view the 4×4 variety is at the Overland Expo West. By far, the best truck camper rig on display at [read more]

Truck Campers

In the Spotlight: 2018 AT Overland Summit Truck Topper

September 3, 2018

The overland marketplace is hot. Without a doubt, the hottest trend in the overland world is the lightweight, pop-up truck camper. We’ve highlighted several of these smaller campers lately like the Outfitter Caribou Lite and [read more]

Truck Campers

In the Spotlight: 2018 Alaskan 8.5 Flatbed Side Entry Camper

August 17, 2018

If the 2018 Overland Expo West is any indication of the future, the flatbed truck camper is here to stay. Numerous flatbed campers were on display at the annual show, including three brand new models, [read more]

Truck Campers

In the Spotlight: 2018 Bundutec Wild Pop-Up Camper

July 23, 2018

In the Top 8 Pop-Up Truck Campers For Half-Ton Trucks article that we published last year, we complained about the fact that none of the campers in the article came with a wet-bath. That’s no [read more]

Truck Campers

In the Spotlight: AEV’s Jeep Wrangler Outpost II

June 23, 2018

The 2018 Overland Expo was probably the best overland show we ever attended. Everything about it was perfect—the weather, the exhibits, the classes, and the rigs. Without a doubt, the Jeep Wrangler Outpost II by [read more]

Truck Campers

In the Spotlight: 2018 Outfitter Caribou Lite 6.5

April 16, 2018

Without a doubt, one of the hottest selling items in the truck camper industry is the small pop-up made for mid-size and full-size half-ton trucks. It makes a lot of sense when you think about [read more]

Lifestyle

Pro Angler David Walker Likes Truck Camper Lifestyle

March 5, 2018

Professional bass fisherman, David Walker, is enjoying the versatility and features of today’s truck camper. But discovering the benefits of the modern truck camper didn’t come easy to the FLW bassmaster elite series champion whose [read more]

Truck Campers

In the Spotlight: Host Mammoth 11.5 Triple-Slide Truck Camper

February 12, 2018

After living in a truck camper full-time, we’ve come to appreciate the finer things in life like elbow room and storage space. In many truck campers being built today, these basics are lacking. Our camper [read more]

Truck Campers

In the Spotlight: Aaron Wirth’s Lance 825 SEMA Truck Camper Rig

November 27, 2017

November is known for Thanksgiving, but in the automotive world, it’s also known for SEMA, the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. While SEMA draws the industry’s brightest minds and newest products [read more]

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Awesome Truck Camper Builds

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  • Sean Silvera Builds Amazing Truck Camper Rig After Horrific Crash
    January 25, 2021
  • Filmmakers Use EarthRoamer as Mobile Movie Studio
    January 11, 2021
  • Out With the Old Truck and Camper, in With the New
    January 4, 2021

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