Lithium Batteries

So you just bought a truck camper and you’re basking in the glow of your new purchase. Your new, “home on wheels” has everything you need to live comfortably on the road—a warm bed, a [read more]

The lithium battery has revolutionized the 12 volt electrical system in today’s recreational vehicle, especially for those who like to boondock. The reasons are simple. Not only does the lithium battery provide a nearly 100 [read more]

Innovation is the lifeblood of any industry. Yet, from the 1980s to 2004, the truck camper industry was anything but, with the same floor plans, construction methods, and appliances offered in nearly every model. If [read more]

Mello Mike of Truck Camper Adventure discusses the pros and cons of the brand-new Expion360 VPR 4EVER Lithium Platinum battery. Also known as the “cube battery,” this 360 amp hour battery has the smallest footprint [read more]

There’s no doubt about it. Living full-time in a truck camper is now more popular than ever. Thousands are migrating from ponderous RVs to truck camper life. Lindsey, who goes by the moniker “Girl Gone [read more]

Host Industries recently announced big upgrades to its three lithium off-grid battery systems, the largest of which offers a whopping 1,080 amp hours total capacity. According to the Oregon-based company, these off-grid systems are powerful [read more]

The  generator. It’s big, heavy, noisy, smelly, it annoys neighbors, requires maintenance, and is expensive. Why buy one when there are so many negatives? Because we need more energy than our battery, inverter, or solar [read more]

Going lithium is all the rage for those who like to boondock in their RV. Not only does the lithium battery offer a more usable battery capacity at 90 percent (compared to 50 percent for [read more]

If you were unable to attend the 2021 Truck Camper Adventure Rally you missed out on some great classes and discussions. Everything from boondocking, tire repair, winching, batteries, and solar power were taught. Steve Hericks, [read more]

Expion360, a leading manufacturer of lithium batteries for boats and RVs, just released a new line of lithium iron phosphate batteries (LiFePO4) called the VPR 4Ever. According to the company’s press release, the new batteries [read more]

Alright, guys, this is what you’ve been asking for. I’m finally going to give you a tour of our brand-new Bundutec Roadrunner. The Roadrunner is the brain child of BundutecUSA owner Rory Willett and has [read more]

Expion360 recently released a new 100 amp hour lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) group-31 battery called the VPR4Ever Classic. According to the Oregon-based company, the deep cycle battery will allow owners to charge faster, stay longer, [read more]

Jack and Darcie Peeler are avid truck camper enthusiasts with a love for the outdoors. Jack grew up in Jasper, Arkansas, served in the US Army for three years, attended college at the University of [read more]

When it comes to RV personalities, few are more recognizable than Tom and Caitlin Morton. Along with their two dogs, Mocha and Bella, the couple have been full-timing since September 2015 when they sold their [read more]

Lance Camper, the leading manufacturer of quality truck campers and travel trailers, has launched an all-new marketing campaign entitled “Now Boarding.” According to the press release, the campaign is designed to share with prospective buyers [read more]

Back in 2015, Joe and Kait Russo sold their home, quit their jobs, bought an RV and left the safety and comfort of home for a new beginning—life on the road. What started as a [read more]

When it comes to owning and writing about truck campers and adventure travel, James Langan has few equals. Over the past few decades, James has owned several camping rigs. His first was a 1963 Bell [read more]

We recently received this question from Lucas Ginter of Bozeman, Montana about lithium batteries and solar power system sizing. Hi Mike, I recently bought a 2004 Bigfoot 2500 10.6E truck camper and I am working [read more]

Our 2015 Northstar 12STC truck camper, reviewed here on Truck Camper Adventure last year, learned a new aerial trick when one of the five tornadoes that touched down in Maryland on February 7, 2020 visited [read more]

When it comes to boondocking and exploring off-grid in your camper, few things are more important than your 12 volt batteries. This power is needed to run everything from your refrigerator, furnace, and water pump [read more]

The lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery has revolutionized the way we camp and power our campers, especially for those who like to boondock. Not only does the lithium battery provide a much higher usable capacity [read more]

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]

Oregon-based EarthCruiser Overland Vehicles just announced big changes for its 2020 EXP and FX models, making them even more capable and reliable off-road. According to the press release, a drivetrain consisting of a Vortec 6.0L [read more]

Lance Camper just announced that it will be participating in the 2019 SEMA show. This year the company will be showcasing the “Altimeter,” a rig built explicitly for the overlanding customer. The truck and camper [read more]

AM Solar, located in Springfield, Oregon, has made it easy for truck camper owners to go solar by just announcing the release of three solar power packages built specifically for truck campers. Called The Ranger, [read more]

Torklift International just announced the release of several new truck camper products. These include an improved version of the company’s Glowstep, called the GlowStep Revolution Uprising, the Cannon trailer hitch receiver for 2017-2019 Ford Super [read more]

Yep, we did it. We finally swapped out our old Lifeline GC AGMs for a pair of Expion360 VPR PowerMod 120 amp hour lithium (LiFePO4) batteries. Why go through the trouble and expense? Because the [read more]

Every now and then, a technological breakthrough occurs that has a major impact on the RV industry. One that is creating a lot of buzz and excitement within the boondocking community is the lithium Iron [read more]

If you enjoy boondocking for extended periods of time in the sun, it makes a lot of sense to go solar. It’s probably the easiest and best way to keep your truck camper’s batteries charged [read more]

Boondocking in remote, hard to reach places is one of the benefits of owning a truck camper. In fact, it’s probably the primary reason why we all bought one. Getting to that remote spot, however, [read more]

RV modifications seem to be all the rage with mods seemingly being featured on every RV related website and blog on the Internet. The topic is incredibly popular on this website, too. My RV Camper [read more]