About Tennessee Truck Campers
Tennessee Truck Campers takes a refreshingly simple—and affordable—approach to truck camping: build a lightweight, durable shell and let the owner decide how elaborate or basic the finished camper should be. Rather than loading every camper with heavy appliances, large holding tanks, complex plumbing, and equipment that some owners may never use, the company focuses on providing the essentials in an exceptionally lightweight package at a price that’s within reach of more buyers. The lineup consists of 5-, 6-, and 8-foot hardwall campers, with each size available in both traditional slide-in and flatbed configurations. With dry weights ranging from just 460 lbs for the 5-foot slide-in to 675 lbs for the 8-foot flatbed, these are some seriously lightweight hard-side campers.
Construction is another area where Tennessee Truck Campers stands apart. The campers are built using structural aluminum, fiberglass, and composite materials with no structural wood, helping keep weight down while providing a durable shell for travel on and off pavement. This lightweight construction opens the door to trucks that ordinarily wouldn’t be considered for a hard-side camper. The compact 5-foot models are aimed at midsize and half-ton trucks, while the 6-foot versions can work with midsize and half-ton pickups depending on payload. Those wanting additional living space can step up to an 8-foot model designed for 3/4-ton and larger trucks.
The company’s minimalist philosophy carries over to its camper systems as well. Instead of saddling every owner with permanent holding tanks, elaborate plumbing, large battery banks, and propane appliances, Tennessee gives buyers considerable freedom to configure a camper around the way they actually travel. Portable water containers, power stations, refrigerators, toilets, heaters, batteries, and other equipment can be added according to individual needs. This modular approach not only helps keep the camper’s initial weight remarkably low, but also allows owners to control the final cost and loaded weight of their build rather than paying for equipment they don’t want or need.
Perhaps the biggest attraction of Tennessee Truck Campers, however, is the combination of low weight, flexibility, and genuinely affordable pricing. With the 6-foot model starting under $10,000 and the full-size 8-footer listing for $12,995, Tennessee offers an unusually affordable path into a new hardwall truck camper. Buyers can choose their preferred floor length and either a slide-in or flatbed configuration, then equip the camper according to their needs and budget. That makes Tennessee particularly appealing to first-time truck camper owners, minimalist travelers, and experienced adventurers looking to simplify their rigs. In a market where truck campers seem to get heavier, more complicated, and more expensive every year, Tennessee Truck Campers offers a compelling alternative: a simple, rugged, lightweight, and affordable hard-wall camper that gives owners the freedom to make it their own.
| Model / Type | Dry Wt | Wet Wt | Floor Length | Water Tanks | Propane | Truck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 60 Slide-In | 460 lbs | ~460 lbs | 60″ | Optional fresh | None | Midsize, Half-ton |
| Model 71 Slide-In | 500 lbs | ~500 lbs | 71″ | Optional fresh | None | Midsize, Half-ton+ |
| Model 60 Flatbed | 510 lbs | ~510 lbs | 60″ | Optional fresh | None | Midsize, Half-ton |
| Model 71 Flatbed | 560 lbs | ~560 lbs | 71″ | Optional fresh | None | Midsize, Half-ton+ |
| Model 96 Slide-In | 600 lbs | ~600 lbs | 96″ | Optional fresh | None | 3/4-ton+ |
| Model 96 Flatbed | 675 lbs | ~675 lbs | 96″ | Optional fresh | None | 3/4-ton+ |
A fresh water holding tank is offered as an option only. No grey or black waste water holding tanks are offered.
For more information about Tennessee Truck Campers or to get a quote, email the company directly at tennesseetruckcampers@hotmail.com.
