For many truck camper owners, there comes a moment when the romance of off-grid living collides with reality. Maybe it’s a cold rainstorm. Maybe it’s muddy gear piled by the door. Or maybe it’s trying to take a shower in the middle of your living space while everyone else politely looks away.
That’s exactly the problem Overland Explorer Vehicles (OEV) set out to solve with the new wet-bath option for its 2026 Hudson Bay truck camper lineup.
The Alberta, Canada-based manufacturer has introduced a dedicated wet-bath floor plan for its popular Hudson Bay, giving buyers what they have been asking for for years: a private, enclosed bathroom with a permanently available shower and toilet.
Even better, the wet-bath is available in two removable flatbed pop-up models—a full-size 8-foot version and a new short-bed-friendly 6.75-foot model.
Same Interior, Different Truck Fits
At first glance, the Hudson Bay 8 and Hudson Bay 6.75 appear to be different-sized campers. In reality, both feature the exact same 8-foot interior floor plan.
The difference is what lies underneath.
The standard 8-foot model sits on an 8-foot flatbed and has a squared rear wall. The new 6.75-foot version uses a clever rear kick-out design that extends beyond the tray, allowing it to maintain the same interior dimensions while fitting short-bed trucks.
In other words, buyers aren’t sacrificing interior living space to gain compatibility with a shorter truck.
Both models offer 6-foot 6-inch standing room when the roof is raised and are designed for 3/4-ton and one-ton flatbed trucks.
The Wet-Bath Difference
Previous Hudson Bay floor plans relied on what OEV calls a “dry-bath” setup. Owners could deploy a shower within the dinette area and use a pull-out toilet drawer. It worked, but required setup and temporarily converted part of the living space into a bathroom.
The new wet-bath changes that equation entirely.
The toilet and shower share a fully enclosed waterproof compartment that’s always ready to use. No rearranging cushions. No setting up curtains. No converting the dining area into a shower stall.
For travelers spending weeks or months on the road, the convenience factor is significant.
“We heard the same thing from customers again and again about the Hudson Bay,” said Arnold Baker, Founding Partner of OEV. “They loved the quality. They loved the size. But a lot of people couldn’t get past one thing: there was no privacy when using the inside shower or toilet.”
Baker also points out another unexpected benefit. The wet-bath doubles as a drying room for wet gear—a welcome feature for paddlers, climbers, anglers, and anyone returning to camp soaked after a day outdoors.
Not Just for the Pop-Up
Although OEV’s launch photos showcase the 8-foot flatbed pop-up, the new wet-bath floor plan extends throughout the Hudson Bay lineup.
Buyers can order the dedicated wet-bath in the 8-foot flatbed pop-up, the new 6.75-foot short-bed flatbed pop-up, the 8-foot hard-side model, and OEV’s chassis-mounted configurations.
Those who prefer a lighter or more minimalist approach can still opt for the traditional dry-bath layout, which includes a pull-out toilet and a shower setup integrated into the dinette area.
One important distinction is that the new 6.75-foot model is offered exclusively as a removable flatbed camper and is not available as a chassis-mounted build.
Four-Season Capability Comes Standard
Like other OEV products, the Hudson Bay is designed as a true four season camper. Construction centers around R8 composite walls, an R8 roof, and an R5 floor wrapped around OEV’s aluminum exoskeleton, a combination intended to withstand years of travel in harsh environments.
Standard equipment includes 220 watts of roof-mounted solar with room for expansion, a powerful 3,000-watt Victron inverter, a 130L Isotherm drawer-style refrigerator/freezer, and a complete Truma heating and hot water system.
Raising and lowering the pop-up roof is handled by Linak electric actuators, with a manual override available should power ever become an issue.
Fresh water capacity ranges from 20 to 38 gallons depending on configuration, while DOT-approved LED lighting rounds out the camper’s premium equipment package.
Pricing and Availability
The 2026 Hudson Bay 8 Flatbed Pop-Up with the new wet-bath starts at $88,392 USD. Buyers choosing the original dry-bath version can get into the camper starting at $86,592 USD.
The 8-foot model is currently in production, while the 6.75-foot version is now being built. OEV says pricing and availability for the short-bed model are available directly from the company.
For more information, visit the company’s website at www.overlandex.com.
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