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Truck Mods

Truck Bed Mod: SherpTek Food Prep Grill Table

June 3, 2022

Our camper rig was scheduled for a SherpTek Truck Bed installation back in April 2020, but Mother Nature had a couple of negative votes and it was September 2021 before we made it out to [read more]

Truck Camper News

OEV Aluma Tray a Popular Truck Camper Option

March 4, 2022

One complaint common with truck camper owners is the lack of storage. The reason for this deficiency is obvious. Compared to the massive motorhomes and fifth wheels seen rolling on today’s highways, truck campers simply [read more]

Overlanding

Buckstop Bumper Swapout for the Truck Camper Adventure Rig

February 7, 2020

It’s amazing how quickly things can happen. Often they can happen in the flash of an eye. It was the summer of 2019. We were vacationing in the Truck Camper Adventure Rig, headed toward Hurricane [read more]

Truck Camper News

Torklift Debuts Stainless Steel StableLoad

March 29, 2019

Torklift International just released a stainless steel version of its popular StableLoad upgrade for 3/4-ton and one-ton trucks equipped with leaf spring rear axle suspensions. The StableLoad works by “pre-activating” the stabilizing effect already designed [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]

Trucks

How Fast is a Tuned and Lifted Silverado?

January 11, 2019

PAOLI, Pennsylvania (January 9th, 2019) – In this episode of AmericanTrucks’ (AT) “The Haul”, Adam Maqboul installs a trio of bolt-on modifications to his 2016 Silverado LT equipped with 33-inch all-terrain tires and a 6-inch [read more]

Overlanding

Building a Great Overland Expedition Truck Camper Rig

December 24, 2018

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]

Product News and Reviews

Review of the Bushwacker Pocket Fender Flare

June 15, 2017

The aftermarket fender flare has become a very popular modification over the years. The primary function of the fender flare is to provide more tire coverage. This extra coverage not only prevents rocks from being [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]

Truck Camper Life

Outfitter Apex Owner Cal Willis Enjoys Truck Camper Life

January 14, 2016

Truck Camper Adventure is pleased to present this interview with truck camper enthusiast and explorer Cal Willis. Known as “cewillis” on the truck camper forums, Cal has been exploring national parks and off-road trails since [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

Picking the Perfect Truck Camper

January 9, 2015

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]

Truck Mods

Video of the Buckstop Winch Bumper

December 5, 2014

A video of my new Buckstop Classic III winch bumper and Warn 16.5ti heavy duty winch. If your plans include going off-road, then having a heavy duty bumper and winch are a must.

Truck Mods

Our Philosophy on Truck Camper Suspension Mods and Tires

November 7, 2014

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]

Boondocking

Bryan Appleby’s Tips on Truck Camper Full-Timing

August 15, 2014

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]

Truck Camper Life

Interview With Off-Road Truck Camper Expert Jeff Reynolds

July 3, 2014

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]

Maintenance and Repairs

Ram Service Bulletin 18-018-13 REV. D for the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel

May 27, 2014

A few weeks ago, I took my 2013 Ram 3500 in to the local dealership to have a remote start installed and to investigate what might be causing some random check engine lights to come [read more]

Truck Mods

6 Easy Steps to Flat Tow a Jeep Wrangler

December 7, 2012

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]

Boot Camp

How to Raise the Payload Rating of Your Truck

August 22, 2012

When it comes right down to it, the pickup truck is built to really do one thing—haul cargo. Yes, some people use them to tow, but hauling cargo is what pickup trucks were built primarily [read more]

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