Outpost Campers is a Colorado-based manufacturer that has quickly distinguished itself with a decidedly modern approach to hardwall truck camper design. Rather than relying on traditional wood or aluminum framing, Outpost builds its campers around a lightweight composite structure engineered for strength, insulation, and four-season use. The company’s current lineup consists of the compact Outpost 6.5 and the larger Outpost 8.0, giving buyers two distinctly different options depending on truck size and desired amenities. Both are non-slide hard-wall campers designed around simplicity, durability, serious off-grid travel, and the ability to remove the camper when the truck is needed for other duties.
Construction is arguably one of Outpost’s biggest calling cards. Both models utilize frameless fiberglass composite construction with XPS foam insulation, creating a strong thermal envelope without the thermal bridging associated with conventional metal framing. The Outpost 6.5 features 1-inch thick R-8 insulation, while the larger Outpost 8.0 steps things up with thicker R-12 insulation for even greater thermal performance. Combined with Outpost’s thermal-break construction, double-pane acrylic windows, interior-mounted water systems, and diesel heat, both campers are designed for genuine four-season travel, whether that means winter camping in the mountains or extended boondocking far from hookups.
Just as noteworthy—and one of the features that really separates Outpost from most truck camper manufacturers—is its use of an integrated EcoFlow 48-volt electrical system. Rather than building the camper around a conventional 12-volt battery architecture, Outpost embraces a high-voltage electrical platform capable of efficiently supporting the power-hungry appliances associated with an all-electric camper. The EcoFlow system integrates the lithium battery bank, inverter, charging, solar, and power management into a sophisticated package designed for serious off-grid use. This 48-volt architecture is particularly important because Outpost eliminates propane entirely, allowing electrical power to shoulder duties traditionally handled by LP gas. The result is a cleaner, more integrated approach to off-grid energy management and a major technological distinction between Outpost and conventionally equipped truck campers.
The differences between the two models allow buyers to choose how much camper they actually need. The Outpost 6.5 weighs approximately 1,560 lbs dry and carries 20 gallons of fresh water, making it suitable for properly equipped half-ton trucks and larger. The newer Outpost 8.0 weighs 1,965 pounds dry with four jacks included and adds significantly more interior room, a north-south queen bed, convertible dinette, full wet bath with a full-height shower, and substantially greater water capacity with 40 gallons fresh, 20 gallons gray, and 5 gallons black. Yet both retain the composite construction, impressive insulation, propane-free design, and advanced 48-volt electrical architecture at the heart of the Outpost philosophy. For buyers looking for a modern hardwall truck camper that emphasizes low weight, thermal efficiency, four-season comfort, and serious electrical capability for extended off-grid travel, Outpost Campers offers one of the more technologically advanced alternatives in today’s truck camper market.
| Model | Dry Weight | Wet Weight | Floor Length | Water Tanks | Propane | Truck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outpost 6.5 | 1,560 lbs | ~1,727 lbs | 76.5″ | 20-0-0 | 0 | Half-ton+ |
| Outpost 8.0 | 1,965 lbs | ~2,299 lbs | 90″ | 40-20-5 | 0 | 3/4-ton+ |
Water Tanks: Fresh-Gray-Black in gallons.
