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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]

Truck Camper News

EarthCruiser Announces Big Changes For 2020

November 11, 2019

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]

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]

Truck Campers

In the Spotlight: Mule Expedition Outfitter’s Baja Runner FWC

October 21, 2019

Looking for some inspiration on how to build a great overland truck camper rig? Then look no further. The good folks at Mule Expedition Outfitters have built what has become one of the top rigs [read more]

Technology

Zamp Unveils Lighter, Thinner Solar Panel

September 27, 2019

Zamp Solar, premium supplier of US-manufactured off-grid solar solutions, just unveiled its all new Obsidian Series solar panels at the recently completed RV Dealer Open House in Elkhart, Indiana. The patent-pending, monocrystalline panels are 30 [read more]

Truck Camper Life

Making Trax in an Alaskan Truck Camper

August 26, 2019

Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present another interview with a truck camping couple, Pres and Janice Meyers. Pres retired last summer from the California Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation as the plant manager and [read more]

Truck Camper News

Lance Camper Earns Coveted Green RV Certification!

August 16, 2019

T.R. Arnold and Associates Certification, a leading independent certification agency, just announced that Lance Camper has been awarded the Certified Green designation. According to the press release, Lance travel trailers and truck campers have both [read more]

Truck Camper News

AM Solar Now Offering Solar Packages For Truck Campers

August 2, 2019

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]

Truck Camper Life

Living in a Cirrus 820: The Good, the Bad, and the Unexpected

July 22, 2019

Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present another interview with a full-timing couple, Lonnie and Guntars Asmanis-Graham. The couple met in New York City about six years ago, where they were both living. At the [read more]

Technology

TCA Rig Gets Important AM Solar Upgrades

June 24, 2019

The modifications to the Truck Camper Adventure Rig continue at a rapid pace, but this time with a twist. As you know, we normally do all of the work to our camper ourselves, but two [read more]

Overlanding

Top 11 Expedition Truck Campers of the 2019 Overland Expo

May 31, 2019

It quickly becomes apparent after surveying the hundreds of vehicles at the Overland Expo West that overland rigs come in all shapes and sizes. At the show, you’ll see everything from motorcycles, Land Rovers, and [read more]

Truck Camper Life

Wandering Waldo Goes Full-Time in a Lance Truck Camper

May 20, 2019

Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present this interview with Rich and Liz Turner. The couple got married in January 2018 and immediately moved from Colorado to Tennessee. Rich works for Amazon.com as an operations [read more]

Features and Options

Host Raises Bar With New Lithium Off-Grid Options

April 29, 2019

One thing we really like about Host Industries is how it’s always looking for ways to improve its product. These improvements occur not only through customer and dealer feedback, but also through improvements in technology. [read more]

Truck Campers

First Impressions of the NuCamp Cirrus 720 Truck Camper

April 26, 2019

Well, it’s done. After months of extensive development, NuCamp finally unveiled the Cirrus 720 at the 2019 RVX Show in Salt Lake City last month. Launched with today’s 3/4-ton truck in mind, the Cirrus 720 [read more]

Blog

Going Lithium: LiFePO4 Batteries For the Truck Camper Adventure Rig

April 5, 2019

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]

Truck Camper Life

Pinky and Retired Firefighter Enjoy Truck Camper Life

April 1, 2019

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]

Truck Camper News

NuCamp Showcases New Cirrus 720 Camper at RVX

March 24, 2019

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]

Truck Campers

In the Spotlight: Global Expedition Vehicle’s 4×4 Adventure Truck

February 25, 2019

Often neglected by pundits and recreational websites, the chassis-mounted truck camper has, nevertheless, grown in popularity over the last 20 years. One of the benefits of a chassis-mounted camper is that it’s a full-time, fully-integrated [read more]

Truck Camper Life

Quest for the Perfect RV Truck Camper

February 18, 2019

When it comes to camping, my wife and three boys have just about done it all. We’ve had a travel trailer and a Class C RV. We’ve owned and used several different types of tents [read more]

Truck Camper News

Four Wheel Campers Opens Dealership in Texas

February 1, 2019

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]

Truck Campers

In the Spotlight: The New EarthCruiser EXD Expedition Camper

December 10, 2018

Oregon-based EarthCruiser has been on a tear lately with several new offerings. Last year the company released its first slide-in truck camper called the GZL, a high-end, pop-up for mid-size and full-size trucks, and this [read more]

Truck Camper News

Host Releases Tahoe Short-Bed Double-Slide Truck Camper

November 9, 2018

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]

Truck Campers

In the Spotlight: 2018 Phoenix Mini-Max Pop-Up Camper

October 29, 2018

2018 has been a terrific year in truck camper development with several new models being released. Among these are two, groundbreaking pop-ups—the Bundutec Wild and the Phoenix Mini-Max. Not only are both campers equipped with [read more]

Technology

A Mad Scientist’s Take on the Ultimate Electrical System (Part 2)

August 22, 2018

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]

Truck Campers

In the Spotlight: 2018 Alaskan 8.5 Flatbed Side Entry Camper

August 17, 2018

If the 2018 Overland Expo West is any indication of the future, the flatbed truck camper is here to stay. Numerous flatbed campers were on display at the annual show, including three brand new models, [read more]

Technology

A Mad Scientist’s Take on the Ultimate Electrical System (Part 1)

July 20, 2018

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]

Roads and Destinations

Kid and Gypsy Enjoy Truck Camper Life Abroad

July 2, 2018

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]

From the Editor

Mello Mike’s Truck Camper Musings and News III

June 19, 2018

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]

Rallies and Shows

Best Expedition Truck Campers of the 2018 Overland Expo

June 11, 2018

It quickly becomes apparent after surveying the hundreds of vehicles at the Overland Expo that overland rigs come in all shapes and sizes. At the show, you’ll see everything from motorcycles, Land Rovers, and Jeeps [read more]

Truck Camper Life

Exploring the Americas in a Custom Truck Camper Rig (Part 2)

May 14, 2018

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]

Truck Camper Life

Exploring the Americas in a Custom Truck Camper Rig (Part 1)

May 7, 2018

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]

Truck Camper Life

Full-Timing in a Bigfoot Truck Camper

March 26, 2018

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]

From the Editor

Mello Mike’s Truck Camper Musings and News II

March 12, 2018

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 Life

Exploring Utah and Living the Dream Via Truck Camper

February 26, 2018

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 Campers

In the Spotlight: Host Mammoth 11.5 Triple-Slide Truck Camper

February 12, 2018

After living in a truck camper full-time, we’ve come to appreciate the finer things in life like elbow room and storage space. In many truck campers being built today, these basics are lacking. Our camper [read more]

Truck Campers

In the Spotlight: Aaron Wirth’s Lance 825 SEMA Truck Camper Rig

November 27, 2017

November is known for Thanksgiving, but in the automotive world, it’s also known for SEMA, the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. While SEMA draws the industry’s brightest minds and newest products [read more]

Product News and Reviews

Review of Zamp Solar’s 160 Watt Portable System

November 16, 2017

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 Life

Kiel’s Enjoy Truck Camper Life Coast to Coast

October 19, 2017

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]

Truck Campers

In the Spotlight: 2017 Kodiak Trailhead

October 12, 2017

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]

Product News and Reviews

Review of Victron Battery Monitor and MPPT Controller with Smart Phone Display

July 20, 2017

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 Life

GeeWizard Enjoys Truck Camper Life in Outfitter Apex

June 29, 2017

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]

Boot Camp

Tricking-Out Your Truck Camper Rig Like an EarthRoamer

June 10, 2017

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]

Technology

Getting Your Rig Zamped: Solar Power for Your Truck Camper

June 8, 2017

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]

Editor's Picks

How to Build a Great Solar Powered RV Truck Camper Rig

May 18, 2017

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]

Product News and Reviews

Review of the Xantrex LinkLITE Battery Monitor

April 27, 2017

A product doesn’t need to be flashy or new to serve an important function in your truck camper rig. Such is the case with the Xantrex LinkLITE, a 12 volt battery monitor first introduced in [read more]

Truck Campers

Review of the 2017 Bigfoot 25C9.4SB Truck Camper

March 30, 2017

Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present another truck camper review written by a guest author. In this insightful and informative piece, Jeff Sherman provides us with his thoughts on the 2017 Bigfoot 25C9.4SB, a [read more]

Technology

Installation of Zamp Solar’s Sidewall Charge Port

February 9, 2017

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]

Boot Camp

Truck Camper Batteries 101

November 24, 2016

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]

Product News and Reviews

Review of the Zamp ZS-30A Solar Charge Controller

October 27, 2016

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 Campers

In the Spotlight: 2016 BunduCamp Pop-up Camper

July 28, 2016

There always seems to be an air of excitement around a new release, whether it’s a new truck, a new toy, or a new model of truck camper. This is especially true at the annual [read more]

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