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Why the Ford 7.3L Diesel is Still Great for Truck Camper Rigs

June 27, 2022

When internationally-renowned explorer Gary Wescott recommended buying a used Ford with the legendary 7.3L Power Stoke Turbo Diesel in a recent interview, truck camper aficionados sat up and took notice. This is the engine Gary [read more]

Trucks

Ford Fined $19.2M for Overstating Payload, MPG Numbers

May 26, 2022

Best in-class payload? When it comes to buying a Ford truck, think again. In news that hits close to home for many truck camper owners, the Ford Motor Co will pay $19.2 million to resolve [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]

Trucks

Gas vs Diesel: 23 Considerations Before Buying Another Truck

April 19, 2021

In 2017, we published our first article on this contentious topic called, “Gas vs Diesel for Truck Camper Rigs: Which is Better.” In that article we presented nine things to consider before buying a new [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]

Features and Options

Ford’s F150 Pro Power Generator is an RV Game Changer

November 21, 2020

Two things we really like about the 2021 Ford F150: the payload and the power. The truck offers loads of both with an eye-popping 2,900-pound payload rating for the 5.0L V8 SuperCrew, and a brand-new [read more]

Trucks

Comparing the Big Three: Half-Ton Pickup Trucks for 2020

May 15, 2020

The truck market has grown by leaps and bounds with the full-size half-ton pickup the most popular truck segment in the America. Backed by 10 consecutive years of growth and sales of up to 2.5 [read more]

Trucks

Ford Now Offering Integrated Winch for 2020 Super Duty Tremor

February 19, 2020

The Ford Motor Company just announced that an integrated electric winch will be available as either a factory-orderable option or a dealer-installed after-sale accessory on a 2020 F-Series Super Duty with the Tremor Off-Road Package. [read more]

Truck Mods

Hellwig’s ‘Attainable Adventure’ Has Everything Plus Kitchen Sink

December 6, 2019

Hellwig Suspension Products debuted its “Attainable Adventure” 2019 Ford Ranger XLT at the recent 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. This solar-powered exploration vehicle is equipped with a pop-top tent, a bed-mounted kitchen, two Specialized [read more]

Trucks

2020 Ford Super Duty to Feature Several Upgrades and New 7.3L Gas V8

February 8, 2019

The Ford Motor Company recently announced improvements to its F-Series Super Duty 2020 trucks to include new gas and diesel engines, an all-new 10-speed automatic transmission, chassis upgrades, exterior and interior design updates, and smart [read more]

Trucks

Grading the 2019 Ford Raptor

September 10, 2018

Ah, the Ford Raptor. The mere mention of the truck’s name evokes images of the wide-body beast slinging mud in the Baja 1000 and climbing steep rocks in Moab, Utah. There’s no doubt about it, [read more]

Trucks

2019 Ford Raptor Will Feature Smarter Shocks and New Trail Control

May 31, 2018

Ford Motor Company recently announced that the 2019 F-150 Raptor off-road pickup will feature upgraded technology, including electronically controlled FOX shocks, a new Trail Control feature, and all-new Recaro sport seats. Ford claims that the [read more]

Trucks

The New 2019 Ford Ranger Promises to be Off-Road Ready

May 11, 2018

Ford just announced that rigorous testing is underway on the new 2019 Ford Ranger pickup truck. According to the press release, Ranger testing is based on the same proven standards of the highly successful Ford [read more]

Truck Camper News

Ford Issues Safety Recall for 2015-17 F-150 and 2017 Super Duty Trucks

October 23, 2017

Ford Motor Company just issued a safety recall in North America. The recall affects approximately 1.3 million 2015-17 F-150 and 2017 Super Duty vehicles in North America to add a water shield to side door [read more]

Trucks

2018 Ford F-450 Sets Bar for Luxury, Technology, and Payload

October 2, 2017

Ford Motor Company recently pulled the wraps off of a new F-Series Super Duty Limited that sets new luxury standards for high-end heavy-duty truckers. With pricing at $87,100, the F-450 (DRW) Limited delivers technology and [read more]

Truck Camper News

Ford Issues Safety Recall for Certain 2014 F-150’s

July 31, 2017

Ford Motor Company just issued a safety recall for approximately 117,000 Ford F-150, E-Series, Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles to replace improperly tempered seat, seatback, seatbelt and/or seatbelt buckle attaching bolts. If a seat, seatback [read more]

Trucks

Ford Raptor Features New Cutting-Edge Transfer Case

June 5, 2017

When the updated F-150 Raptor hit showrooms last fall, few could foresee the extent of the innovations beyond its high-output engine and new skin. Along with all the power and agility gains came the most [read more]

Truck Camper News

2018 Ford F-150 Gets Redesign and New Diesel

April 24, 2017

Ford recently announced that its 2018 F-150 will not only get a redesign, but it will also come with a first-ever diesel option. The 2018 update will include bold new front and rear styling, a [read more]

Truck Camper News

Ford Issues Safety Recall for 2017 F-250 Pickup Truck

April 3, 2017

Ford Motor Company has just issued a safety compliance recall for approximately 52,000 2017 Ford F-250 gasoline-powered 6.2-liter vehicles for unintended vehicle movement while in park. The recall affects only the 2017 F-250 truck with [read more]

Blog

Truck Camper Adventure to Cover 2016 Las Vegas SEMA Trade Show

October 24, 2016

Truck Camper Adventure will be attending the 2016 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, NV. This year’s show will be held from Nov. 1-4. SEMA is an annual trade show that brings [read more]

Boot Camp

Choosing the Best Truck for Your Truck Camper (Updated)

February 7, 2014

Buying a new truck in today’s economy is a big deal. Depending on options and trim lines, a new truck can easily cost you well over $80,000. So before you pluck down those bucks, you [read more]

Trucks

Review of the 2011 Ford F-250 Pickup Truck

June 20, 2012

I considered myself pretty fortunate to be in the market for a new Ford F-250 in September 2011 to haul around my new camper. Not only were the 2012 models coming out soon, which motivated [read more]

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