Interested in full-timing in a truck camper? More and more people are doing it though the reasons for doing it differ greatly from person to person. Some do it to get away and see the [read more]
After months of development, NuCamp RV showcased its brand new Cirrus 720 truck camper at the 2019 RVX Show, March 12-14, in Salt Lake City. Designed originally as the Cirrus 670 for half-ton trucks, NuCamp [read more]
Four Wheel Campers (FWC) just opened its first company-owned dealership in Rosenberg, Texas, a suburb of Houston, and celebrated the grand opening with an open house last weekend. Four Wheel Campers supported the open house [read more]
Oregon-based Host Industries, maker of luxury slide-in truck campers and expedition rigs, just released a new, double-slide, short-bed truck camper called the Tahoe SB. With its two, full wall slide-outs, large dry-bath, and 8-foot wide [read more]
In the previous article, we got the fluff. Now it’s time to get into the weeds. First though, I need to make a disclaimer. I am not a Licensed Master Electrician, nor am I a [read more]
In previous electrical and solar power articles published by Truck Camper Adventure, we purposely simplified the systems and terminology to make it easier for novices to understand. In this article, written by Pat Davitt, we’ve [read more]
Interested in living full-time in a truck camper and exploring North, Central, and South America? Michel and Sabina Robitaille of Ontario, Canada are making that popular dream a reality. After planning this trip for a [read more]
Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present Mello Mike’s Truck Camper Musings and News—a Truck Camper Adventure Editorial of sorts—about truck camper life and happenings in the truck and truck camper industries. This is a [read more]
Many truck camper owners dream of exploring Central and South America in their rigs, but for whatever reason never take the time to do it. Mike and Geneva Saint-Amour are making that dream a reality. [read more]
Many truck camper owners dream of exploring Central and South America in their rigs, but for whatever reason never take the time to do it. Mike and Geneva Saint-Amour are making that dream a reality. [read more]
Interested in full-timing in a truck camper to save money and see the world? More and more people are doing it. Most of today’s full-timers are baby boomers, but more and more millennials, with increasing [read more]
Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present Mello Mike’s Truck Camper Musings and News—a Truck Camper Adventure Editorial of sorts—about truck camper life and happenings in the truck and truck camper industries. This is a [read more]
Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present this interview with Matt Kasner. Matt grew up in the Midwest and is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys rock climbing, mountain biking, skiing, and, of course, truck camping. [read more]
Truck Camper Adventure recently announced an exciting partnership with Zamp Solar, an American company based out of Bend, Oregon. With this partnership, we are planning several upgrades to the Truck Camper Adventure rig’s 240 watt [read more]
Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present this interview with fellow truck camper owner, David Kiel. Dave hails from Ohio, but due to his father’s work when he was a kid, he grew up overseas [read more]
As was announced recently, Truck Camper Adventure is now covering chassis mounted truck campers. Slide-in truck campers remains our primary focus, but coverage on the often neglected chassis mounted truck camper segment is now being [read more]
I recently installed a battery monitor and a solar power system in my 25C9.4SB Bigfoot truck camper. There are many reviews of battery monitors and solar charge controllers on the Internet. What makes this particular [read more]
Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present this interview with Bob Hammond. Known as “Geewizard” on the truck camper forums, Bob is an avid outdoorsman and truck camper enthusiast. He grew up on a cattle [read more]
The EarthRoamer luxury expedition vehicle—everybody wants one, but at $438,000 for the “base model” few can afford it. If you’re not familiar with the EarthRoamer XV-LTS, it’s an amazing piece of engineering. Imagine a solar-powered, [read more]
The meteoric rise of Zamp Solar is one of the great stories in American business. Started by entrepreneurs, Steve Nelson and John Yozamp, in 2010, the two began selling solar power kits on eBay out [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]
If you’re interested in adding solar-power to your truck camper rig, you’ll want to check out this video of Mello Mike’s 340 watt solar power system. His system isn’t the largest found in a truck [read more]
Interested in equipping your truck camper rig with a portable solar panel, but lack physical access to the batteries mounted inside your camper? Then you’ll want to take a look at this modification that provides [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]
One of the great things about solar power is how easy it is to use. As long as the sun is out you’ll get a free and renewable source of energy that’s not only clean [read more]
Truck Camper Adventure is pleased to present this interview with Steve Blackman. Known on the truck camper forums as “Sabconsulting,” Steve lives in England and has worked on financial computer systems for 20 years. Steve [read more]
When it comes to off-roading and photography few are more accomplished than Mark Larson. Known as “GpnAZ” on the Internet forums, Mark is a native of Minnesota and has been a resident of Arizona since [read more]
Are you thinking about going solar, but aren’t sure which type of charge controller to buy? You’re not alone. Many have or are currently grappling with that question. Fortunately, when it comes to makes, models, [read more]
Ah, the good ‘ole days. It wasn’t that long ago when having a 240 watt solar power system in our truck camper was the bees knees. The occasional use of a light, the water pump, [read more]
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]
Are you looking to go solar for a bargain price, but don’t know where to start looking? Well look no further. The good folks at Renogy Solar are offering their 100 watt Solar Power Starter [read more]
When it comes to truck campers and extreme boondocking, few people have gained more knowledge and experience than Bryan Appleby. Known on the Internet forums as “bka0712,” Bryan has been a full-time RV’er since 2009. [read more]
I admit it. I’m a huge convert to solar power. Since we sold our Honda EU2000i generator and began using solar on our outings two years ago we have been happy campers. Our three solar [read more]
Last week I had a chance to field test my new Windwalker 250 RV Wind Turbine while boondocked near Zion National Park in Southern Utah. The wind turbine is made by Free Spirit Energy, an [read more]
If you’re thinking about going solar, you need to stop thinking about it and do it. Solar is easy to install, is practically maintenance free, and doesn’t take up valuable storage space inside your RV. [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]
Truck Camper enthusiast and Prepper Brian Brawdy appeared on this week’s episode of Doomsday Preppers on the National Geographic Channel. If you’re neither familiar with Brian nor his rig, you’ve got to see this episode. [read more]
We admit it. We are a huge converts. Since we began using solar power and a pure sine wave inverter, we hardly use our Honda EU2000i generator anymore when we boondock. We camp mostly at [read more]
Whether you’re a rabid camping enthusiast or avid prepper, the solar oven is a great, low-cost addition for meal preparation and water sanitation. The appliance is lightweight, compact, can be safely used year round–including in [read more]
To the RV owner who cherishes independence from RV Parks and campgrounds and who hates the noise and smell of running a generator, solar power is, without a doubt, one the greatest technological advancements to [read more]
I spent the last couple days installing the two 60 watt solar panels on the roof of my Wolf Creek 850 truck camper. After giving it some serious thought, I decided to place the two [read more]
It’s evident from watching the news, that far too many Americans rely on the government when disasters occur. Recent hurricanes, forest fires, and floods provide stark evidence of this fact. If you think the government [read more]
With all of the sun we get here in the southwestern U.S., it makes a lot of sense to go solar to maintain and recharge your RV’s batteries. Yet, one of the biggest complaints I [read more]
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