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Truck Camper Life

Kevin and Linda MacAfee’s Truck Camper Odyssey

June 20, 2022

Homer’s Odyssey is widely regarded as one of the most significant works in Western Canon. In it Odysseus, king of Itchaca, encountered many perils during his epic, 10-year adventure. When Rory Willett, CEO of BundutecUSA, [read more]

Overlanding

EarthCruiser Launches New Overland Tours Division

June 17, 2022

Oregon-based EarthCruiser, maker of quality expedition vehicles, recently announced the launch of a new division called EarthCruiser Adventure. The new division’s sole purpose is to provide expertly planned overland journeys for EarthCruiser customers. Each trip [read more]

Truck Camper Life

Preparing Delicious Truck Camper Meals on the Trail

May 23, 2022

Are you tired of eating chili, hot dogs or burgers day after day? Or are you struggling with what to make that’s nutritious and delicious? It’s very easy and fun to eat good while “on [read more]

Blog

SherpTek Transforms Slide-in Truck Camper Into More Capable Overlander

April 25, 2022

Well, it finally happened. With over a year of planning and delays due to COVID-19, we finally got our new SherpTek truck bed. Without a doubt, having a SherpTek truck bed has been one of [read more]

Roads and Destinations

Baja Travel Tips for the Ultimate Truck Camper Adventure

November 1, 2021

I remember the day well. It was a cold March morning in Sisters, Oregon. My good friend Rick and I were enjoying a cup of coffee at a shop named after our town. That is [read more]

Truck Mods

Buckstop Super Singles Conversion Kit Raises Bar in Hot Market

May 31, 2021

There’s no doubt about it, super singles are all the rage. You can’t get on an Instagram truck camper feed at any one time without seeing at least one. Why are they popular? Why are [read more]

Truck Camper News

EarthCruiser Launches New Terranova Expedition Vehicle

April 26, 2021

EarthCruiser, a globally recognized leader in expedition vehicles, officially launched its EarthCruiser Terranova Expedition Vehicle today. According to the press release, the 4×4 all-season, cabover expedition vehicle is limited to the Ford one-ton chassis with [read more]

Truck Camper News

TruckHouse Launches Toyota Tacoma Chassis-Mounted Camper

January 13, 2021

TruckHouse, a new Nevada-based expedition vehicle manufacturer, has just launched the BCT, the first mid-sized composite expedition vehicle built on a Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro chassis. By all indications, the TruckHouse BCT will have most [read more]

Truck Campers

Crazy Build Ford F450 Phoenix Camper is Built for Adventure

September 7, 2020

Looking for some inspiration for a one-of-a-kind, chassis-mounted truck camper? Then you’ll love this custom rig built built by our friends at Phoenix Pop Up Campers. Affectionately called Crazy Build, this pop-up truck camper, owned [read more]

Roads and Destinations

Tackling Big Bend’s Black Gap 4×4 Road

July 20, 2020

Big Bend National Park.  If you have been paying attention in the last few years, Big Bend keeps popping up as a National Park that you need to visit. We had read several blogs and [read more]

Truck Camper News

Adventurer Launches Scout Olympic Truck Camper

April 20, 2020

Washington-based Adventurer Manufacturing Ltd., quality maker of the Adventurer and Eagle Cap truck camper brands, just launched a smaller and lighter brand of truck camper called the Scout and its first model, the Scout Olympic [read more]

Overlanding

How to Build a Real Overland Expedition Truck Camper

January 27, 2020

Few couples are more recognizable in the overland community than Gary and Monika Wescott. In fact, you can even say they’re living legends. For more than 48 years, the couple has explored the world from [read more]

Truck Camper News

Hiatus Campers Releases Patented Hard-Side Pop-Up

January 17, 2020

Washington-based Hiatus Campers, manufacturer of lightweight pop-up campers, has released an innovative hard-sided pop-up truck topper that’s starting to make waves in the industry. According to the press release, the low-profile topper is manufactured out [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]

Rallies and Shows

Northern Lite Headlines Record Truck Camper Presence at SEMA

November 18, 2019

A record number of truck campers and overland rigs were on display at the recently completed 2019 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Previous SEMA shows had one, maybe two truck [read more]

Trucks

Mopar to Debut Rebel Overland Rig at 2019 SEMA

November 1, 2019

The Mopar brand will debut a total of 14 customized vehicles including a Ram 1500 Rebel Off-The-Grid (OTG) overland rig at the 2019 SEMA show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, November 5-8 in Las [read more]

Trucks

Ford SEMA Builds Include Overland Rig

October 25, 2019

The Ford Motor Company’s five Super Duty SEMA builds include a special Overland Rig called the Go Beyond. The Super Duty trucks modified for the show include three F-250s, one F-350, and one F-450. “Super [read more]

Overlanding

New Overland Expo Mountain West to be Held in 2020

October 18, 2019

In an effort to keep up with the explosive growth and popularity of overlanding, Lodestone Events just announced that they will be holding its first Overland Expo Mountain West in 2020. The second of three [read more]

Overlanding

2019 NW Overland Rally a Big Success

June 26, 2019

The ninth annual Northwest Overland Rally has just been completed and by all accounts the show was a big success. Over 130 vendors and 2,500 overlanders of all stripes attended the big, four-day event. Truck [read more]

Overlanding

Back to School With Off-Road Instructor Bob Wohlers

February 11, 2019

Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present this interview with Four Wheel Camper owner and off-road instructor extraordinaire, Bob Wohlers. Anyone connected to Four Wheel Campers knows Bob. He’s a published author, conducts several backcountry [read more]

Overlanding

8 Great Overland Expedition Truck Camper Rigs

December 31, 2018

Building a great overland expedition truck camper rig can seem overwhelming at first. Everything from storage capacities, GVWRs, amp hours, and center of gravity to DC loads, BTUs, wheel ratings, and tank capacities need to [read more]

Overlanding

Building a Great Overland Expedition Truck Camper Rig

December 24, 2018

So, you want to build a great overland expedition truck camper rig to explore the world and get far off the beaten path? We don’t blame you. A well-matched, properly outfitted truck camper rig will [read more]

Rallies and Shows

Lance to Display New Lance 825 Rig at Overland Expo West

April 18, 2018

Lancaster, California based Lance Camper Manufacturing Corporation just announced that it will be attending the Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona, May 18-20 for the fourth consecutive year. In Lance’s display this year will be [read more]

Rallies and Shows

Nissan Unveils Modified Titan XD Pro-4X at 2017 Overland Expo

May 15, 2017

Nissan recently took the wraps off a specially modified 2017 Titan XD Pro-4X 4×4 called “Project Basecamp.” Designed as a dream project vehicle for overlanding enthusiasts, the Project Basecamp was on display last weekend at [read more]

Truck Mods

Dodge 2500 Extreme Truck Camper Drivetrain Build

January 12, 2017

Contemplating an upgrade to your truck’s drivetrain, tires, or suspension? Then you’ll want to check out this fascinating and informative read by Lance owner and off-road guru, Jeff Reynolds. Jeff outlines the steps, the “nuts [read more]

Blog

Lifeline 6 Volt AGM Battery Upgrade

April 4, 2016

If you’re interested in boondocking or overlanding, it’s recommended that your truck camper have a minimum of two 6 volt or two 12 volt deep cycle batteries. When shopping for batteries for your RV make [read more]

Truck Campers

In the Spotlight: 2016 Four Wheel Camper Flatbed Hawk

February 25, 2016

The flatbed truck camper offers several advantages over the standard, everyday truck camper. Not only is the flatbed truck camper larger and more spacious, but it also offers more interior floor space and storage. Getting [read more]

Overlanding

Building a Great Truck Camper Navigation and Reference Library

July 31, 2015

There’s no doubt about it. If you have a desire to explore previously unknown areas in your rig, good navigation aids are a must. These include navigating by the sun during the day and the [read more]

Blog

Report of the 2015 Overland Expo

May 18, 2015

Yesterday marked the last day of the 2015 Overland Expo – West at Mormon Lake, AZ. Since I first attended the Overland Expo in 2013, I’ve been hooked and now look forward to this annual [read more]

Truck Camper Life

Interview With Off-Road Truck Camper Expert Jeff Reynolds

July 3, 2014

When it comes to extreme truck campers (XTC’s) and exploring off-road, few people know more than Jeffrey Reynolds. Known as Jefe 4×4 on the Internet forums, Jeff embarked on his first off-road adventure in 1965 [read more]

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