Host Campers has built its reputation on producing some of the largest and most luxurious hard-side truck campers on the market. Designed for F-350/3500 DRW pickups and higher, each model is engineered with comfort, storage, and long-term travel in mind.
Host’s current truck camper lineup includes five models, each tailored to a different style of camping.
The double-slide Cascade 10.6 and Tahoe SB 9.6 models are the most compact of the group, making both an excellent choice for travelers who want Host quality in a slightly smaller footprint.
Stepping up in size are the Everest 11.6, the Mammoth 11.6, and the Yukon 11.6 models, all of which offer additional living space while remaining well suited for adventurous couples. All three feature triple-slide floorplans that dramatically expand the living area once camp is set up, creating an interior that feels remarkably residential for a slide-in truck camper.
Each model can be configured with a variety of seating arrangements, storage options, and—perhaps most importantly—a choice between Host’s traditional open floor plan kitchen or its spacious center kitchen design.
That flexibility allows buyers to tailor their camper to the way they travel. Whether the priority is maximizing prep space for gourmet meals, creating a roomy lounge for entertaining, or packing enough supplies for weeks off-grid, Host offers a floorplan that can be customized to fit virtually any adventure.
It’s All About The Kitchen
Ask experienced RVers what feature matters most after a week or two on the road, and chances are they’ll all give the same answer—the kitchen.
It’s where the morning starts with fresh coffee before sunrise. It’s where dinner comes together after a day exploring forest roads or mountain trails. It’s where rainy afternoons turn into homemade soup instead of takeout, and where family and friends naturally gather to share stories about the day’s adventures.
A well-designed kitchen doesn’t just make cooking easier—it makes traveling more enjoyable.
That’s a philosophy Host Campers has embraced for years, and it’s one of the reasons the Oregon-based company’s Mammoth 11.6 and Yukon 11.6 truck campers have developed such a loyal following.
At the 2026 Overland Expo Pacific Northwest, Host Campers showcased two distinct kitchen layouts: a Mammoth featuring the company’s traditional galley kitchen and a Yukon equipped with the popular center kitchen island design.
During our walkthrough, Host Campers Sales Manager Randall Pozzi explained that these layouts aren’t exclusive to either model. Whether buyers choose the Mammoth or the Yukon, they can order either the proven standard galley or the spacious center kitchen design, allowing them to customize the camper around their cooking style and camping lifestyle rather than the floorplan alone.
The Standard Kitchen: Proven, Practical and Surprisingly Spacious
For many RV owners, the traditional side-galley kitchen simply works.
Host’s standard kitchen places the refrigerator, cooktop, sink, and cabinetry along the passenger-side slide, creating an open floor plan while maximizing storage and prep space.
“Our standard kitchen has been around for years because people really like it,” Pozzi explains.
The display Mammoth featured Host’s Smoky River interior with bright white countertops, giving the camper an open, residential feel. An optional 10-cubic-foot 12-volt refrigerator anchors the kitchen, while a fully off-grid electrical package with 1,200 amp-hours of lithium battery power makes running modern appliances effortless.
One of Pozzi’s favorite upgrades is the electric induction cooktop.
“They cook faster, and you’re not heating up the inside of your camper while cooking during the summer,” he says.
While many campers imagine they’ll prepare every meal outdoors, reality usually says otherwise. Breakfasts, side dishes, soups, coffee, and quick lunches often happen inside, making an efficient indoor kitchen an everyday convenience.
Most Host owners also pair the induction cooktop with a convection microwave instead of the optional traditional propane oven. That decision creates one of the standard kitchen’s biggest advantages—storage.
Without an oven taking up valuable cabinet space, owners gain an entire stack of deep drawers that easily swallow large pots, pans, mixing bowls, and cooking utensils.
The oversized single-basin sink is another customer-inspired improvement. Host replaced its former double sink after owners requested more usable workspace. Two-piece cutting board covers allow campers to use the entire sink, half the sink, or convert it into additional countertop space in seconds.
It’s a thoughtful design born from listening to people who actually spend weeks living in their campers.
Big Kitchens Make Better Adventures
Even campers who don’t consider themselves gourmet chefs quickly appreciate having extra room to work.
More countertop space means ingredients stay organized instead of stacked on top of one another. Two people can prepare meals together without constantly bumping elbows. Cleanup becomes easier because dirty dishes stay confined to one area while meal preparation continues somewhere else.
Simply put, a larger kitchen removes many of the little frustrations that can make cooking in a camper feel like a chore.
That’s one reason residential homes have embraced large kitchens and center islands over the past two decades. Host has brought that same type of thinking into the truck camper world.
The Center Kitchen: Residential Living on the Road
Host introduced the optional center kitchen feature for its Mammoth 11.6 and Yukon 11.6 lineup in 2025. The option thus far has been a big hit with owners. For campers who spend extended time traveling—or simply love to cook—the center island kitchen transforms both the Mammoth and Yukon into something rarely found in a truck camper.
Instead of working against one wall, the cook is surrounded by usable workspace. The oversized center peninsula houses the sink while generous countertops stretch across both sides of the camper, creating dedicated areas for meal prep, cooking, serving, and cleanup.
“It’s a big kitchen,” Pozzi says. “There’s a lot of prep space.”
He’s right.
With the sink covers in place, the island becomes one enormous countertop. Deep drawers beneath both the cooktop and island provide abundant storage, while expansive cabinets easily accommodate cookware, small appliances, and pantry items.
A center kitchen also changes how people interact inside the camper.
Standing in the center kitchen, the cook remains part of the conversation instead of facing a wall. Whether family members are relaxing in the theater recliners, stretching out on the sofa, or simply enjoying the view through the camper’s panoramic windows, it’s easy to chat, share a laugh, or plan the next day’s adventure while preparing a meal. Like the kitchen islands found in today’s homes, it naturally becomes a gathering place where cooking, conversation, and companionship come together.
For couples traveling together, it’s especially practical. One person can wash vegetables while the other prepares ingredients or tends the cooktop, making meal preparation feel effortless instead of a crowded chore.
Storage That Keeps Going
One of the standout features of the center kitchen layout is its impressive storage capacity.
Large pantry cabinets stretch nearly floor to ceiling, providing room for weeks’ worth of groceries, cookware, camping equipment, or clothing.
Pozzi experienced that firsthand while preparing for the recent Truck Camper Adventure Rally in Quartzsite, Arizona.
He packed cookware, camping gear, rugs, giveaway items—even firewood—for the 10-day getaway.
“After loading all our stuff,” he recalls. “I didn’t even use half the cabinet space.”
For travelers who enjoy extended adventures away from civilization, that kind of storage isn’t simply convenient—it’s liberating.
Built for Life Off-Grid
No matter which kitchen layout buyers prefer, both the Mammoth and Yukon can be equipped with Host’s robust off-grid package, allowing owners to camp comfortably for extended periods without hookups.
The two display campers at the Overland Expo featured the company’s largest off-grid system, offering a whopping 1,200 amp-hours of lithium battery capacity, 1,200 watts of rooftop solar, a 3,000-watt/125 amp inverter, a battery monitor system, and a DC-DC charger. Together, the system provides ample power to run everything in the camper.
The campers also came equipped with a 10 cubic foot 12-volt refrigerator, a microwave oven, a dual induction cooktop, and an ultra-quiet Houghton Recpro 13,500 BTU air conditioner.
After running the refrigerator throughout the day, the massive battery bank remained fully charged thanks to the solar input. Even the air conditioner impressed.
Despite operating on high speed, conversation inside the camper remained effortless. On low fan speed, the unit became almost whisper quiet while still delivering plenty of cooling power—a welcome change for anyone accustomed to noisy rooftop air conditioners.
One Camper, Two Ways to Live
Perhaps the biggest takeaway from Pozzi’s tour is that Host doesn’t ask customers to compromise.
Whether you choose the Mammoth 11.6 or the Yukon 11.6, you can configure the interior around the way you actually travel.
If you appreciate an open floor plan with a proven galley layout, the standard kitchen offers abundant storage, generous prep space, and clever features like the Mammoth’s expandable dining table that doubles as additional countertop space.
If cooking is one of your favorite parts of camping, the optional center kitchen delivers an experience that’s remarkably close to a residential home, complete with expansive countertops, exceptional storage, and room for two people to comfortably work together.
Either way, Host Campers has accomplished something few truck camper manufacturers have managed.
They’ve made the kitchen more than just another feature.
They’ve made it the heart of the camper.
And after spending time inside both layouts, it’s easy to understand why so many Host owners say that once you’ve cooked in one, it’s hard to imagine traveling any other way.
To learn more about Host Campers or to get a quote, email the company directly at rpozzi@hostcampers.com.
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