Truck Camper

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]

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]

Rig building is one trend that’s definitely on the rise in the truck camper community. But building-out rigs isn’t just about properly matching a truck camper with a truck—as critically important as that is—it’s the [read more]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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 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]

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]

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]

SUMNER, Wash., — 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 [read more]

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 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 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 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]

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]

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]

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]

SUMNER, Wash., —Torklift International altered the most popular FastGun turnbuckle by design of its handle and introduction of an additional finish. “From customer feedback and further testing on the original FastGun turnbuckle handle that allowed [read more]

Hi, Mike!  I’ve been wanting to drop a line to tell you that I’ve really been enjoying your website since I initially discovered it about two to three months ago.  Probably the best site that [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]