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HomeOverlanding

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Overlanding

Hipcamp and Overland Expo Launch 2026 Adventure Route for Overlanders

April 17, 2026
Hipcamp, the world’s best app for finding and booking campsites, is partnering with Overland Expo to bring their respective communities together, helping overlanders find great places to camp before, during, and after each stop on [read more]
Overlanding

Maxtrax Releases All-Terrain Recovery Shovel for Overland Use

April 3, 2026
Maxtrax, world-renowned maker of the Maxtrax II recovery board, just released an all-in-one, all-terrain recovery shovel that mounts perfectly into a Maxtrax MKII or XTREME traction board. Built for off-roading and emergency recoveries, Maxtrax’ new [read more]
Truck Camper News

BundutecUSA to Showcase New RipTide Hybrid Camper for 2026 Show Season

March 9, 2026
Our friends at BundutecUSA just relaunched the RipTide, a hard-side camper that first made its appearance in 2018. Unlike the one-off original, though, the new and improved RipTide is a hybrid, a cross between a [read more]
Rallies and Shows

Off-Road Clinics by Bob Wohlers Headline 2026 Quartzsite Truck Camper Rally

January 23, 2026
The 2026 Truck Camper Adventure Quartzsite Rally is shaping up to be the biggest and best yet. Bob Wohlers, owner of Off Road Safety Academy (DiscoverOffRoading.com) will be onsite to provide training in the form of [read more]
Truck Camper News

Tune Reveals New M1L Topper Prototype at Overland Expo Mountain West

September 15, 2025
In response to the rising demand for lighter, more affordable, and more agile vehicle-based camping solutions, Tune Outdoor recently released its new Tune M1Lite (M1L) prototype at the 2025 Overland Expo Mountain West. The lightweight [read more]
Features and Options

Soaring Eagle Campers Now Offering New Adlar ‘Overland Package’

August 25, 2025
Our friends at Soaring Eagle Campers just released a bundled option for the Adlar camper lineup that caters to the overlanding segment. Dubbed the “Overland Package,” the option includes MOLLE boards, a batwing awning, an [read more]
Boondocking

onX Offroad offers Advanced Masterclass

August 1, 2025
Take your off-roading knowledge to the next level with this Advanced Masterclass focused on maximizing the map layers in onX Offroad app. From tracking wildfire activity to finding free camp spots, each layer provides powerful [read more]
Roads and Destinations

Roads Less Traveled: Top 6 Scenic Drives in Colorado’s Grand County

March 21, 2025
Looking for some terrific roads to explore in your truck camper rig in the great state of Colorado? The picturesque scenery of Grand County, Colorado is some of the best in the state…and arguably the [read more]
Rallies and Shows

Outpost Reveals New and Improved 6.5 Truck Camper at 2025 Quartzsite Rally

March 10, 2025
Outpost Campers revealed its new and improved Outpost 6.5 truck camper at the 2025 Truck Camper Adventure Quartzsite Rally. According to Outpost Campers owner and CEO, Taylor Ripp, the response to the relaunch was great, [read more]
Truck Camper News

Adventurer Mfg Reinvents Adventurer 80RB with New Overlander Edition

December 16, 2024
Adventurer Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of premium truck campers, just announced the Adventurer 80RB – Overlander Edition, a robust and feature-packed model designed for adventurers looking to explore further off-grid with unmatched power, comfort, and [read more]
Boot Camp

Truck Camping Remote, Solo, and International

December 9, 2024
Years ago, when revising the curriculum for my Introduction to 4WD course, I felt compelled to invent a memorable context that would explain to my students what I feel would be the most challenging situation [read more]
Truck Camper News

Lance Resurrects Squire Brand and Announces New 605 Mid-Size Camper

October 14, 2024
Smaller, lighter, more affordable. With today’s economy, these are the metrics truck camper manufacturers are using to generate sales. While RV shipments, as a whole, have increased in 2024, the cost of truck campers continues [read more]
Boot Camp

Hard-Side Vs Pop-Up: Which Truck Camper is Better?

July 8, 2024
When it comes to RVs, everyone knows the truck camper reigns supreme for boondocking, off-road travel, and reaching remote campsites. But before you buy one, it’s important to understand the key differences between hard-side and [read more]
Boot Camp

Avoiding Costly Mistakes Building Your Overland Rig

July 1, 2024
As a full-time 4WD trainer and adventure tour guide I see every type of off-road vehicle and overlanding product on the market. During my courses and clinics, and when I meet individuals who read my [read more]
Truck Camper News

Tune’s Innovative M1 ‘Wing-Wall’ Truck Topper Camper Hits Major Milestone

March 25, 2024
Marking its one-year anniversary since launching the Tune M1 lightweight truck topper, Colorado-based Tune Outdoor has made its mark on the evolving landscape truck camper design with its innovative “wing-wall” truck topper. Unlike the traditional [read more]
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. We finally got our new SherpTek truck bed. Without a doubt, having a SherpTek truck bed has been one of our most anticipated truck mods. We’ve wanted one for years. As [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 Rig

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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