STAPLL Fender Racks Give Truck Camper Owners the Storage They’ve Been Missing

One of the biggest compromises of truck camping isn’t payload, fresh water capacity, or even bathroom size—it’s storage.

No matter how thoughtfully your camper is designed, exterior storage is almost always in short supply. Water hoses, electrical cords, leveling blocks, recovery gear, tools, fuel cans, camp chairs, and the ever-present sewer hose all compete for the same limited compartments. Before long, gear starts finding its way into the truck cab, under the dinette, or wherever there’s an empty corner inside the camper.

It’s a problem every truck camper owner knows well.

Colorado-based STAPLL believes the answer isn’t necessarily buying a bigger camper or spending tens of thousands of dollars on a custom flatbed. Instead, the company looked at something most truck owners overlook every day—the empty space along the sides of the pickup bed.

The result is the STAPLL Fender Rack, an innovative modular storage system that transforms unused fender space into secure, easily accessible cargo storage without taking up valuable bed space.

A Smarter Place to Store Gear

Truck campers already occupy the pickup bed, leaving very few options for adding storage without compromising the camper itself.

That’s what makes the Fender Rack so clever.

Instead of mounting inside the bed or hanging bulky baskets off the rear bumper, STAPLL utilizes the otherwise wasted space above the truck’s bed rails and alongside the bed. The racks create a sturdy mounting platform for accessories while maintaining a surprisingly low profile.

“We built Fender Racks to solve a problem we personally experienced—running out of space without wanting to compromise the functionality of the truck,” said Charlie Hoch, President and Co-Founder of STAPLL. “This system gives truck owners a way to expand their setup without sacrificing bed space or usability. It’s not just storage—it’s a smarter way to build your rig.”

For truck camper owners, that’s particularly appealing because it creates storage exactly where it’s needed without interfering with loading or unloading gear from the camper.

Born From Camping Experience

Like many of the best camping products, the idea wasn’t born in a corporate design studio.

During a camping trip, brothers Charlie and Bruce Hoch found themselves facing the same challenge countless truck campers encounter: plenty of gear but nowhere convenient to put it.

Recovery equipment, dirty hoses, fuel containers, and outdoor gear all needed a home that didn’t involve cluttering the camper’s interior.

That experience inspired what eventually became STAPLL’s flagship product.

Originally introduced as the Modular Truck-Rail Mounting System (MTMS), the product has since evolved into today’s Fender Rack lineup and has earned recognition throughout the overland community, including Best-in-Class Storage honors from 4WDTalk.com.

Built for the Way Truck Campers Travel

Unlike many universal truck accessories, the Fender Rack seems almost purpose-built for truck camping.

Need a place for MAXTRAX recovery boards? No problem.

Want to carry RotopaX fuel or water containers outside the camper? Easy.

Need secure lockable storage for tools, recovery gear, or camping equipment? Done.

Perhaps best of all, there’s finally a logical place to mount a storage tube for the dreaded sewer hose, keeping the “stinky slinky” exactly where it belongs—outside the camper.

Because the system uses standard MOLLE-compatible mounting panels, owners can customize the layout to match their style of camping. Whether your adventures involve remote desert boondocking, mountain trails, or cross-country travel, the racks can be configured as your needs evolve.

Strong Enough for Adventure

Lightweight doesn’t have to mean fragile.

Each 6-by-13-inch Fender Rack weighs just 7.5 pounds yet supports up to 50 pounds of cargo. Install racks on both sides of the truck and that doubles to 100 pounds of carrying capacity.

The system is constructed from anodized aluminum, powder-coated zinc-plated steel MOLLE panels and braces, and stainless steel hardware to resist corrosion in harsh weather and off-road environments.

Owners can mount each rack vertically or with a 20-degree outward angle, improving access to gear while accommodating different truck and camper combinations.

Better still, installation requires no drilling.

That’s welcome news for anyone who hesitates to modify a newer truck or worries about resale value.

To further protect the truck itself, STAPLL developed proprietary magnetic rubber spacers that help prevent paint damage caused by vibration or movement over rough roads.

“Every detail was designed for real-world use,” said Bruce Hoch, Co-Founder and Chairman of STAPLL. “From premium materials like anodized aluminum and corrosion-resistant hardware to the modular adjustability, this system is built to handle whatever your truck is built for.”

Compatible With Nearly Every Pickup

Whether you’re hauling a lightweight pop-up on a Toyota Tacoma or a triple-slide hard-side camper on a Ford F-350, chances are the Fender Rack will fit.

The system is compatible with most domestic and imported pickups, including midsize, half-ton, three-quarter-ton, and one-ton trucks in short-bed, standard-bed, and long-bed configurations.

That’s good news for truck camper owners because the storage challenge isn’t limited to one type of truck—it affects virtually everyone.

A Fraction of the Cost of a Custom Camper Bed

Purpose-built aluminum camper flatbeds have become increasingly popular because of the enormous amount of exterior storage they provide.

Unfortunately, they’re also expensive.

Complete flatbed conversions routinely cost $30,000 or more before adding accessories.

For many truck camper owners, that’s simply beyond the budget.

STAPLL’s Fender Rack system offers an affordable alternative.

The company’s 56L Fender Case Storage Box Kit retails for $649 and includes two Fender Racks, a lockable hard storage case, and all of the hardware needed for a straightforward no-drill installation.

While it won’t replace a custom camper bed, it can dramatically increase usable storage for a fraction of the investment.

Final Thoughts

One of the smartest truck camper upgrades isn’t always the flashiest. Sometimes it’s simply finding a better place to store the gear you already carry.

That’s exactly what STAPLL has done with its Fender Rack system.

By transforming previously unused space into secure, modular storage, the company has created a solution that feels tailor-made for truck camper owners. Dirty gear stays outside where it belongs, frequently used equipment remains within easy reach, and precious interior storage is freed up for the things that matter most.

For anyone who has ever looked at the side of their pickup and thought, “There has to be a better use for that space,” STAPLL may have found the answer.