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New Flip90 Truck Camper is an Innovative Off-Road Beast

March 18, 2022

We continue to be amazed at the technical innovations provided by our truck camper friends in Europe. The new Flip90 truck camper is the latest example of this European innovation. Designed in collaboration by two [read more]

Features and Options

Review of the Noa Lagun RV Table Mounting System

March 14, 2022

The table is an essential item in today’s truck camper and van. It should be large enough for meals and desktop work, yet durable enough to withstand rigors of day-to-day use and off-road travel. The [read more]

Truck Campers

Restoring a 1966 Cree Coach 10 Truck Camper

November 15, 2021

Interested in purchasing a truck camper, but don’t have the funds to buy new? One option is to buy used. Another is to buy a used classic from the ’50s, ’60s, and the ’70s. The [read more]

Truck Camper News

Loki Releases Photos and Specs of New Icarus Prototype

October 29, 2021

Loki Basecamp just released photos and specifications of its brand-new composite truck camper called the Icarus. The photos, which were released by the Canadian-based manufacturer today, show an Icarus 8 prototype mounted on a Ford [read more]

Truck Camper News

Loki Announces Icarus Composite Truck Camper

August 13, 2021

Canadian-based Loki Basecamp just launched a new composite truck camper called the Icarus. According to the news release, the composite camper will come in two sizes for full-size pickup trucks: the Icarus 6 for short-bed [read more]

Videos

Video Tour of Our 2021 Bundutec Roadrunner

September 11, 2020

Alright, guys, this is what you’ve been asking for. I’m finally going to give you a tour of our brand-new Bundutec Roadrunner. The Roadrunner is the brain child of BundutecUSA owner Rory Willett and has [read more]

Features and Options

Truck Camper Awnings: A Few Thoughts

July 24, 2020

We’ve all heard the horror stories—RV awnings being damaged by heavy winds requiring hundreds of dollars to fix. This happened to Josh Fuss and Amy Rupp recently while boondocking in Idaho. On what had been [read more]

Boondocking

Boondocking Safest Way to RV Amid Virus Outbreak

May 22, 2020

Americans have cabin fever and are looking for safe ways to vacation amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet many are leery of using public transportation now that restrictions are starting to lift. Why fly and stay [read more]

Preparedness

Truck Camper Rollover Accident Provides Valuable Lessons

May 4, 2020

It’s not everyday that one suffers a truck camper rollover on an outing, but this is exactly what happened to John and Kara Beh on a recent trip to Sedona, Arizona. Fortunately, the couple suffered [read more]

Videos

Video: The Low Rider 4×4 Truck Camper Rig

April 29, 2020

It’s the end of an era at Truck Camper Adventure. After four years, it’s time to sell our Northstar Laredo SC truck camper. We’ve enjoyed the camper and have taken it to a lot of [read more]

Truck Camper Life

Truck Camper Tips from RoadTraveler James Langan

April 24, 2020

When it comes to owning and writing about truck campers and adventure travel, James Langan has few equals. Over the past few decades, James has owned several camping rigs. His first was a 1963 Bell [read more]

Truck Campers

In the Spotlight: Cirrus 920 ‘EarthRoamer’ Truck Camper Rig

March 23, 2020

Rig building is one trend that’s definitely on the rise in the truck camper community. But this process is so much more than properly matching a truck camper with a truck—as critically important as that [read more]

From the Editor

Coronavirus and Truck Camper Life: A Few Thoughts

March 16, 2020

We live in crazy times. With 68 deaths and confirmed cases in 47 states, most of us here in the United States have been affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in one way or [read more]

Editor's Picks

Truck Camper Trumps Other Types of RVs

March 2, 2020

There’s no doubt about it, the truck camper is a great recreational vehicle. Not only is the truck camper easier to drive and can tow things like boats and Jeeps, but it also gets better [read more]

Truck Camper News

Tornado Tossed Truck Camper Captured on Video

February 21, 2020

Our 2015 Northstar 12STC truck camper, reviewed here on Truck Camper Adventure last year, learned a new aerial trick when one of the five tornadoes that touched down in Maryland on February 7, 2020 visited [read more]

Truck Camper Rankings

7 Best Pop-Up Truck Campers for Mid-Size Trucks

August 19, 2019

So you’re thinking about buying a pop-up camper to haul on your mid-size truck. You’re not alone. Sales of small pop-up truck campers are on the rise. The main reason, of course, is the increasing [read more]

Roads and Destinations

Sir William Tackles Death Valley in a FWC Hawk

May 10, 2019

While on my first journey across America along the Trans America Trail I became fascinated with the idea of finding or building the ultimate overland rig. In my mind, I have played out all sorts [read more]

Truck Camper News

Lance Partners With HappiJac to Create Educational Videos

April 19, 2019

As part of its continuing effort in create branded video content, Lance Campers has partnered with Lippert Components/HappiJac to create two new videos. The first and longer of the two is an educational overview on [read more]

Truck Camper Rankings

8 Best Slide-Out Truck Campers for 1-Ton F350-3500 Trucks

April 17, 2019

So you’re thinking about getting a truck camper with a slide-out to haul on your one-ton, short-bed truck. Going this route has merit. Not only does the slide-out add a significant amount of living space [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 Camper News

Torklift Releases SuperHitch Cannon Receiver Extension For Ford Trucks

March 22, 2019

Washington-based Torklift International just announced the release of the newest edition to its heavy-duty towing line—the SuperHitch Cannon, the only receiver extension for new Ford trucks. “Since 2017 Ford Motor Company has been producing Super-Duty [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]

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]

Preparedness

Review of the Atlas-46 Yorktown Tool Roll

December 3, 2018

The one emergency nearly all of us will face at one time or another is a roadside vehicle breakdown or mishap. Unfortunately, many truck camper owners are woefully unprepared for such emergencies and have only [read more]

Editor's Picks

Get Outfitted: Overland Essentials for Truck Camper Rigs

April 23, 2018

Few things are more satisfying than embarking on a trip where the journey is the primary goal. Sure, reaching that special destination can be enjoyable in its own right, but the journey for many truck [read more]

Truck Campers

First Impressions of the 2017 NuCamp Cirrus 800 Truck Camper

August 24, 2017

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]

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]

Truck Camper News

Torklift Releases 2017 Fitments for StableLoad

April 11, 2017

Torklift International just announced that StableLoad fitments for 2017 trucks are now available. Fitments for 2017 trucks include: all Ford F-150 trucks, Ford F-250 regular cab, super cab, extended cab and super cab trucks; the [read more]

Trucks

Diesel vs Gas: The Pros and Cons for Truck Camper Rigs

April 6, 2017

So you’re interested in buying a pickup truck to haul a truck camper, but aren’t sure whether to get one with a diesel or a gas engine. You’re not alone. Many have struggled with or [read more]

Boot Camp

License Plates for Truck Camper Rigs: Which Plate Goes Where and When?

March 23, 2017

If you’re wondering about license plate placement on your truck camper rig and which plate goes where and when, you’re not alone. There appears to be some confusion about this issue in the truck camper [read more]

Roads and Destinations

Exploring the Roads in the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

March 16, 2017

Arizona’s Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument has a checkered history. After its creation in 1937 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the national monument was known as one of the prettiest parks with some of the [read more]

Boot Camp

Top 6 Suspension Mods for Truck Camper Rigs

March 2, 2017

The suspension system is vital to the ride and safety of your truck camper rig. The suspension includes not only your truck’s wheels and tires, but also your truck’s springs, shocks, and steering. All are [read more]

Blog

Vote Now for the Winner of the 2016 TCA Photo Contest

December 18, 2016

Truck Camper Adventure has received a total of 63 photo entries for the 2016 Off-Road Truck Camper Photo Contest and it’s time to vote! You may vote only once and you may vote for only [read more]

Blog

Hurry! Just Two Days Left to Enter the 2016 TCA Photo Contest!

December 15, 2016

Only two days are left to enter your photographs in the 2016 Truck Camper Adventure photo contest. Photos must be received by midnight, Dec. 17, 2016. Readers may submit up to three photographs. So far [read more]

Blog

Time Is Running Out! Enter the 2016 TCA Photo Contest Now!

November 27, 2016

Just a reminder that only three weeks remain to enter your photographs in the 2016 Truck Camper Adventure photo contest. So far we’ve received some outstanding entries, but more are needed. So if you have [read more]

Product News and Reviews

Review of the Timbren Suspension Enhancement System

November 17, 2016

Without a doubt, rear sag and sway are the most common suspension issues for trucks hauling truck campers. Rear sag occurs when a truck is either over matched or when a truck is hauling a [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]

Blog

Warranty Repairs and a Revisit to the Northstar Factory

July 11, 2016

First, you might be wondering why we’d go back to the Northstar factory after just visiting there last September. Well, we began our two month-long summer adventure with no intention of traveling to Iowa, but [read more]

Videos

Video: The Climb Up the Murphy Hogback

April 16, 2016

During our recent three-day trek on the White Rim Trail, the climb up the Murphy Hogback was one of the highlights. The climb is fairly steep and requires 4×4 low to get to the top. [read more]

Truck Camper Life

Truck Camping with International Explorer Steve Blackman

April 14, 2016

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]

Roads and Destinations

Arizona’s Four Peaks 4×4 Road

March 31, 2016

Whether you’re into mountain bikes, dirt bikes, ATVs, Jeeps or 4×4 truck campers, the state of Arizona is a paradise for the off-road enthusiast. A countless network of roads and trails crisscross the state from [read more]

Truck Camper Life

Photographing the American West via Truck Camper

March 10, 2016

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]

Truck Camper News

Testing Reveals Torklift StableLoads as Top Suspension Upgrade

March 7, 2016

Field testing supports StableLoad suspension stabilizer as the most effective suspension upgrade available for vehicles under heavy load. “Quick Disconnect StableLoads have received great reviews, however we wanted to test its capabilities in comparison to [read more]

Product News and Reviews

The Torklift Fastgun Roll-Over Story

February 18, 2016

I think we’ve all seen the Torklift advertisement at one time or another. The ad is about Torklift’s FastGun, their popular, spring-loaded, lever-action turnbuckle. On the right side of the ad are two photos of [read more]

Truck Campers

Review of the 2016 Adventurer 89RB Camper

January 28, 2016

Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present another truck camper review written by a guest author. In this insightful and informative piece, Thomas Wilson provides us with his thoughts on the 2015 Adventurer 89RB, a [read more]

Truck Campers

Review of the 2015 Adventurer 80RB Camper

October 30, 2015

Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present another truck camper review written by a guest author. In this insightful and informative piece, Michael Harris provides us with his thoughts on the 2015 ALP Adventurer 80RB, [read more]

Truck Campers

Review of the 2015 Arctic Fox 811 Truck Camper

October 2, 2015

Truck Camper Adventure is proud to present another truck camper review written by a guest author. In this insightful and informative piece, Ryan Melvin provides us with his thoughts on the 2015 Arctic Fox 811, [read more]

Truck Mods

Nitto Terra Grappler G2 Tires and KMC Wheel Upgrade

July 24, 2015

Last week, I had a complete set of wheels and tires installed on my 2013 Ram 3500. I want my truck to be ready and to look good when I pickup my new Northstar Laredo [read more]

Boot Camp

Truck Camper Departure Checklist

May 12, 2015

I’m sure we’ve all done it at one time or another. You’ve loaded up the RV for what you hope is an unforgettable trip. You get on the road and are heading toward your destination [read more]

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