Truck Camper Mods

Introduction Our Outfitter Caribou Lite 6.5 pop-up truck camper was purchased new in May, 2015. Mated to a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab, 5.3 V8 gasoline engine, over the past four years we have [read more]

For some people, money is everything, but not for 30-year-old Phil Kockerbeck who worked as a financial advisor and made a fine living doing it. Phil enjoyed helping others achieve their retirement goals, but he [read more]

We picked up our Northstar 12STC long-bed camper, SN#2 of the model, in February 2015. This is a “user perspective” review, four years and well more than 60,000 miles later, along with the backstory of [read more]

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]

One of the biggest complaints with today’s truck camper is with the lack of comfortable seating. Sure, the typical dinette found in most campers is functional for meals and games, but is hardly the kind [read more]

With the advent of smart phones, touch pads, and digital cameras, 12 volt USB charging sockets are not only in high demand in today’s homes, but also in today’s campers. Fortunately, truck camper manufacturers have [read more]

A year and a half ago we decided to buy our first truck camper, a NuCamp Cirrus 800. It took us a while to make that decision after looking at various types of RV’s. Suffice [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]

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

Looking for an easier way to unplug and plug the rear camera connection on your pickup truck? Thomas Wilson provides us with a solution to this problem. Soon after purchasing a 2015 Chevy 2500 I [read more]

Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present, Feature in the Spotlight, a periodic look at a truck camper feature or option that is new and revolutionary or just plain cool. In this third installment, we [read more]

If you’ve been following our Instagram feed this is one modification that will come as no surprise. This quick and easy modification will not only protect your kitchen walls, but will also add a touch [read more]

Interested in upgrading your truck’s alternator wiring to charge your camper’s batteries more quickly and efficiently? Cal Willis, who holds a degree in physics, provides us with the details of his heavy-duty charge system installation. [read more]

Mattresses are a very personal thing. The very mattress that some people love, other people hate. Such was the case with the queen size spring mattress that came in our new Northstar Laredo SC truck [read more]

Of all the resources found in today’s recreational vehicle, water is, by far, the most precious. This is especially true for boondocking enthusiasts who prefer to camp in remote, faraway places and for overlanders who [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]

Who doesn’t love a free gift? I know I do. To show my appreciation to my loyal followers who faithfully read this blog, who support this blog on Amazon.com, and who support this blog’s generous [read more]

When RV owners hear the words “winter boondocking” they usually think about camping in freezing temperatures in a picturesque, snow-covered mountain forest. Winter boondocking, however, doesn’t always have to be that extreme. Winter boondocking can [read more]

For consumers looking to buy a new RV, most never consider a truck camper and we think that’s a serious mistake. Today’s truck campers possess the same accouterments as the finest motorhomes and fifth wheels [read more]

The Torklift GlowStep is the gold standard when it comes to the aluminum folding step for RV’s. No other aluminum folding step maintains its strength and shape better than the GlowStep. I’ve owned my set [read more]

Most people know how critical wheels and tires are to truck handling and safety, but the truck’s suspension system is important, too. The suspension system consists of coil springs and leaf springs as well as [read more]

If you enjoyed my recent interview with Extreme Truck Camper (XTC) expert, Jeff Reynolds, then you’ll enjoy this interview with another XTC enthusiast, Alex Blasingame. Known as “c.traveler2” on the Internet forums, Alex has been [read more]

This is the final installment of my two-part interview with full-time RV’er and extreme boondocking expert, Bryan Appleby (aka bka0712 on the Internet forums). Part one of this fascinating and informative interview can be found [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]

This is the final installment of my two-part interview with off-road and extreme truck camper expert, Jeff Reynolds (aka Jefe 4×4). Part one of this fascinating and informative interview can be found by clicking here. [read more]

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]

In today’s electronic age you can never have enough USB charging ports and electrical outlets in your RV. This is especially true for those of us who work while on the road. My office is [read more]

Have you ever been told something, and believed it, only to find out later what you were told wasn’t true? When I bought my Wolf Creek 850 truck camper back in September 2011 I was [read more]

I have to say that I’ve been pretty happy with my new tubular compartment locks since I installed them last March (click here to read the complete article on the ordering and installation instructions). They’ve [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]

Did you know that 60 percent of all storage compartments found in today’s RVs have the same CH751 locks and keys? No, that isn’t a typo—60 percent! Done solely to reduce costs, the generic CH751 [read more]

When you consider that we spend one-third of our lives in bed it makes a lot of sense to have a comfortable mattress on which to sleep. Unfortunately, most of the mattresses that you find [read more]

Camping and fishing are practically synonymous terms for many RVers including me. When I camp I like to do so near the water not only because I like the view, but also because I like [read more]

One of the great things about owning a truck camper is the ability to tow things like boats, trailers, and Jeeps. With several trips planned for the winter and spring, getting our 2004 Jeep Wrangler [read more]

Storage space is always difficult to come by when it comes to owning a small RV like a truck camper. We’ve made several improvements and modifications to our Wolf Creek camper to increase that storage [read more]

Yesterday I upgraded the 12 volt electrical system in my Wolf Creek truck camper from two Interstate Group-24 RV/Marine wet cell batteries to two 6 volt Golf Cart Lifeline AGM batteries. I’m really thrilled with [read more]

When it comes to survival, it’s important to know the Rule of Three’s–you can live three weeks without food, but you can only live three days without water. My solar-powered Wolf Creek truck camper plays [read more]

An article about hooks? Yep! Hooks may not seem like a big deal, but they can really improve the functionality and livability of your RV. Extremely versatile, the RV hook can save space, reduce clutter, [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]

Compared to the old bulky, CRT TVs, the flat screen models sure make things nice and easy. Not only are flat screen TVs lighter and thinner, but they also don’t require a dedicated cabinet to [read more]

An alarming trend has recently taken place in the truck camper industry. Many manufacturers are now building multiple slide-out campers–one model has as many as four–weighing in excess of 6,000 pounds. In the mind of [read more]

Whether you’re at home or camping in your RV, lighting is one amenity we often take for granted. Indeed, take it away for just one hour and it can turn your world completely upside down. [read more]

Our Wolf Creek didn’t come with an air conditioner when we bought it, but that was fine with us. We wanted to choose our own. What we were looking for was simple. We wanted a [read more]

When we took delivery of our Wolf Creek 850N camper last month it was lacking several options that we really wanted. Foremost was the fold-down combo Bunk/Roof Locker. Storage space is always lacking in a [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]

Most of the us look forward to the summer when we can get out and camp in our RVs, but with the summertime come higher temperatures. Depending on the location, this can bring temperatures in [read more]

A couple days ago we discovered that the Torklift GlowStep four-step model that we had ordered for our Wolf Creek 850 truck camper wasn’t long enough. After a rush order, we installed the Torklift Add-A-Step [read more]