So you’re interested in buying a truck camper to pair with your Toyota Tundra half-ton pickup truck. When it comes to hauling a truck camper, the Tundra is a mixed bag. Sure the half-ton pickup offers a decent payload rating, but its also the only full-size pickup without an optional V8 engine—the largest that Toyota offers is a twin-turbocharged V6. Still, when it comes to comfort and good looks the Toyota Tundra is hard to beat. Of course, when it comes to hauling a truck camper, we actually recommend doing it with a more capable truck like a one-ton truck, but this isn’t always practical. Many Toyota Tundra owners have already paid-off their trucks and don’t want to invest in something bigger, heavier, and more expensive. Not only that, but a good number of Tundras are daily drivers and need to split time between work and play. Fortunately, truck camper manufacturers know this and have done their homework by building a wide variety of campers and toppers that are lightweight and easy to store. So without further adieu, let’s take a look at the 10 best truck campers for the Toyota Tundra pickup truck.
[Updated: August 2026]
1. Scout Olympic 6.5
The best of the best. A revolutionary design by Washington-based Adventurer Manufacturing, the Scout Olympic 6.5 incorporates a number of portables to save on weight. These portables include a removable Dometic CFX3 75L refrigerator-freezer with WiFi, a 4.9-gallon removable water tank, a removable dining table, a Yeti Goal Zero 1500x lithium battery pack, and a removable propane cooktop. Standard features include a 175 watt flexible solar panel, a moon roof with a screen and solar reflective shade, a four-person dinette with sleeper conversion, and dual 5-pound propane bottles. The best options include a Thetford Cassette Toilet, a Newport Real Flame 4,500 BTU propane fireplace, and a Rhino Rack Batwing Awning. Particularly noteworthy, is that the Scout Olympic can sleep up to six people when you include the optional roof-top tent, an unheard of number for a truck camper let alone a camper this size. With a dry weight of only 1,081 pounds and an floor length of 6 feet 2 inches, the Scout Olympic works well with any short-bed, half-ton truck. Interested in a long-bed model? The company has that angle covered too with the Scout Kenai, which features a floor length of 7 feet 7 inches and a dry weight of 1,265 pounds. The starting price for the Scout Kenai base model is an affordable $23,990.
To learn more about this or other Scout Campers or to get a quote, contact the company directly at sales@scoutcampers.com.
2. Outpost 6.5
Outpost Campers—a new Colorado-based truck camper manufacturer—hit the ground running with its one and only camper called the Outpost 6.5. What makes this modern, cutting-edge camper special is that it offers a very impressive list of features at a price point without equal. These features include a powerful EcoFlow 48 volt electrical system with a large lithium battery bank, an induction cooktop, aluminum cabinets, a DC compressor refrigerator, a solar power system, and an inverter. The composite camper is also propane free. The Outpost 6.5’s EcoFlow system comes with a 5,000 watt hour lithium battery bank (a 415 amp hour 12 volt equivalent), a 200 watt solar power system, a 3,600 watt inverter-charger, dual MPPT solar charge controllers, and a 50 amp DC-DC alternator charger. The entire EcoFlow electrical system is controlled with a touchscreen console with Wifi/Bluetooth capability for monitoring the electrical system from your smartphone. Both the solar array and the battery bank are upgradable as options. With a weight of 1,500 pounds, the Outpost 6.5 is designed to be hauled on short-bed, half-ton trucks like the Toyota Tundra. Better yet, the 6-foot-4-inch length of the floor means that the tailgate of the truck can be retained and used as a platform for entering and exiting the camper. Amenities for the Outpost 6.5 include a 20 gallon fresh water holding tank, a portable cassette toilet, and L-shape dinette with a rotatable table, bamboo countertops and tabletops, a stainless steel sink, and four acrylic dual-thermopane windows with built-in window screens. A terrific value, the Outpost 6.5 sells for $39,995 and is sold either factory direct or through a growing list of dealerships.
Interested in learning more about Outpost Campers or in getting a quote? Contact the company directly via email at info@outpost-campers.com.
3. Supertramp Campers Flagship LT
Looking for a cutting-edge pop-up with all of the amenities including the latest tech? Then the Supertramp Campers Flagship LT is for you. Supertramp’s monocoque structure consists of a 100 percent composite fiberglass/epoxy shell using a vacuum infusion process for an optimum strength-to-weight ratio. The floorplan features a queen-size cabover bed, a full kitchenette, a dinette and a wet-bath. The camper also features a quick-disconnect jack system for serious off-roading and a pop-top that raises and lowers using four electric linear actuators in just 10 seconds. Standards for this space-age camper include a 330 watt solar power system, 24 gallon fresh water holding tank, a 5 gallon grey water holding tank, two 10-pound propane tanks, two thermopane windows with interior screens and shades, a heated basement, two Maxxair vent fans, a 65L Isotherm DC compressor refrigerator, a pull-out exterior stove, a portable cassette toilet, and a Truma Combi Eco water heater-furnace. Options of this high-end camper include a 400 amp hour lithium battery system, an interior and exterior shower, a 1,500 watt inverter, a 180-degree awning, and can be ordered in several colors and wrap combinations. The Supertramp Campers Flagship LT is made for full-size trucks with 6.5-foot and 8-foot beds with floor length of 82-inches and 100 inches respectively. Fully optioned-out, the camper weighs only 1,350 pounds, perfect for the Toyota Tundra. Without a doubt, one of the best truck campers for the Toyota Tundra, the camper lists for an affordable $59,975.
To learn more about Supertramp campers or to get a quote, email the company directly at info@supertrampcampers.com.
4. Four Wheel Camper Hawk
With a floor length of 6.5 feet and a dry weight of only 1,075 pounds, the Four Wheel Camper Hawk is a perfect match for the Toyota Tundra pickup truck. The Hawk features a 20-gallon fresh water tank, a fully equipped kitchenette, an east-west queen bed, a three-way 1.7-cubic foot reefer, and attractive yet durable interior woodwork. Customers can choose from one of three floorplans when ordering a Hawk—a roll-over side couch, side dinette, or a front dinette. For those want a more amenities, a cassette toilet and an outside shower can both be added as options. Interested in extending your time off-grid? Four Wheel Campers has that covered, too, by offering a 160 watt roof-mounted solar system, a dual battery setup, an 85-liter DC compressor refrigerator, and two 10-pound propane tanks. Four Wheel Campers uses a proprietary tie-down system consisting of four, zinc-coated eye bolts reinforced with steel backing plates that are mounted to the bed of the pickup. The advantage of having a hidden system like this is that it not only presents a clean look on the outside of the camper, but it also works great for driving off-road. Another Truck Camper Adventure favorite, the FWC Hawk lists for only $25,625, but don’t let the price fool you. This rugged, well-made camper can take you almost anywhere you want, and with its welded aluminum frame and aluminum exterior, will last for decades.
For more information about this and other Four Wheel Campers, email the company direct at sales@fourwh.com.
5. Kimbo 6
The only aluminum hard-side truck camper in the industry, the Kimbo 6 was built with short-bed mid-size and full-size trucks in mind. The camper’s construction consists of a patented, single wall, .1-inch thick riveted aluminum, insulated with rigid R5 foam lined with suede on the inside. The .1-inch thick aluminum is four times thicker than other aluminum campers on the market, resulting in an incredibly strong and damage resistant shell. In spite of the camper’s diminutive size, the camper still boasts some pretty impressive numbers like 6.1 feet of floor space, 6.2 feet of headroom, and over 3 feet of clearance in the cabover. Fully loaded, Kimbo 6 weighs only 1,100 pounds, well within the payload rating of most mid-size pickups including the popular Toyota Tacoma. Standard features include a mud room, a 54×75-inch east-west bed, two couches for social seating, removable lift jacks, and three Arctic Tern double pane insulated “Euro” windows. The camper also comes with a ten-speed reversible, thermostat controlled roof vent fan, 100 watts of solar and up to 1+kWh of battery, 12 volt USB ports and 120 volt AC ports, an exterior propane bay for a 30-pound propane tank, and high-efficiency, dimmable LED lighting. Options include up to 300 watts of solar power and 2kWh of battery, a Dickinson Propane Stove, a small kitchen, a DC refrigerator, a hinged bench/shower system, and more. Sold factory direct out of Bellingham, Washington. A quality camper, pricing for the Kimbo 6 starts at $24,999, a very reasonable starting point for a lightweight camper of this quality.
For more information about Kimbo Campers or to get a quote, email the company directly at sales@kimboliving.com.
6. Outfitter Spire 8
A brand new, full-size offering from our friends at Outfitter RV. The Outfitter Spire 8 features everything that made the Apex and Juno models popular but with a number of enhancements to make the camper lighter and more nimble. These changes include removal of the heated basement, a smaller, 24 gallon fresh water holding tank, a larger 20 gallon grey tank, and a cassette toilet. Construction of the camper, however, remains the same as other Outfitter models and includes a foam core roof, a fully-welded aluminum frame with block foam insulation, vacuum bonded composite walls, and an electric roof lift with a manual override. Standards include a three-way 3 cubic foot refrigerator, a three-burner cooktop, molded countertops, a 20,000 BTU furnace, a north-south, queen-size bed, underbed storage, bed-side cabinets, an overhead storage cabinet, and an interior privacy shower stall and cassette toilet. With a dry weight of 1,850 pounds and a floor length of 8 feet 4 inches, the Spire 8 is perfect for half-ton trucks like the Chevy Silverado 1500. The best options include a 200 watt Renogy solar power system with a 30 amp Go Power PWM charge controller, a 30 amp Blue Sky Energy MPPT Charge Controller, and a Renogy 2,000 watt inverter with a built-in transfer relay. Battery options include a 12 volt AGM battery, dual 6 volt AGM batteries, and a Battle Born 100 amp hour lithium battery. Sold factory direct, the list price for the Outfitter Spire 8 is a cool $37,495.
To learn more about this and other Outfitter Manufacturing campers or to get a quote, email the company directly at info@outfittermfg.com.
7. Lance Squire 610
The newest model from industry juggernaut—Lance—the Squire 610 is also Lance’s new truck camper model. It also happens to be the lightest, fully appointed wet-bath truck camper Lance has ever built. How light? Only 1,475 pounds with a spacious floor length of 6 feet 8 inches. This weight, and the camper’s diminutive size, means the camper is light enough to be hauled on not only half-ton pickups like the Toyota Tundra, but also mid-size pickups like the Toyota Tacoma. More importantly, the camper delivers on the core comforts every serious traveler needs, including a full-size bed, a spacious 60×80-inch east-west dinette, a complete wet-bath, a compact galley, and a large 12 DC compressor refrigerator. Standards include a round, stainless-steel sink, a black high-rise faucet, and two-burner cooktop with folding glass cover sit flush into a durable countertop, Euro-style windows, MOLLE-backed cabinet framing, and open sightlines, it’s a bright and adaptable area for meals, work, or sleep. The SQ610’s new slide-rail table system adds flexibility—sliding, pivoting, and converting in seconds. At the rear of this lightweight camper lies the SQ610’s signature feature—a fully enclosed wet bath, rare in a camper this light. Inside, you’ll find a molded sink, shower, towel bar, flush toilet, and roof vent—supported by onboard black, grey, and 20-gallon fresh water tanks. With Azdel composite walls, a full aluminum frame, and block foam insulation, the Lance SQ610 is built for adventure—with real comfort, real capability, and real Lance-quality construction. Options include everything from solar power, lithium batteries, awnings, remote-controlled jacks and more.
For more information about this or other Lance Campers or to get a quote, email the company directly at garyc@lancecamper.com.
8. Phoenix Level Series
Interested in a semi-custom pop-up to haul on your Toyota Tundra? Well, the good folks at Phoenix Campers build perhaps the coolest looking truck campers in the industry. Customers start with a base model like the Level 1 and add only the options that they want. The 7-foot floorplan features an east-west 60×80-inch bed, a large dinette forward, a wet-bath on the driver side, and a small kitchenette on the passenger side. With a dry weight of only 1,180 pounds, construction consists an all-aluminum double welded tube cage frame, stuffed with high density foam, and protected by a tough outer shell of pre-laminated thick, one piece Crane fiberglass. Level Series highlights include an 18-gallon fresh water tank, a Thetford cassette toilet, an 8-gallon grey water holding tank, and Dometic 1.9 cubic foot compressor refrigerator. The standard cabinet color is birch with a clear coat finish, but more exotic cabinet materials like bamboo can be ordered. Popular options include integrated power inverters with a built-in transfer relay, solar power systems of various sizes, roof racks, a rear ladder, flood lights, a low profile air conditioner, and Rotopax fuel-water containers. They’re also one of the few companies that can paint your camper a custom color to match your truck. The design is so exquisite it even works well on mid-size trucks albeit with smaller holding tanks. Comes in two versions: the Level 2 version comes with a water heater and shower, while the Level 1 does not. Pricing for the Phoenix Pop Up Camper Level 1 starts at a cool $32,995.
To learn more about this and other Phoenix Campers or to get a quote, email the company directly at cari@phoenixpopup.com.
9. Soaring Eagle Adlar 6.5XL
A super lightweight hard-side from a brand new company, Soaring Eagle. The Soaring Eagle Adlar 6.5XL weighs only 1,200 pounds dry (1,700 pounds wet) and is made especially for half-ton trucks like the Toyota Tundra. Featuring an aluminum frame and fiberglass walls, the shape of the Adlar 6.5XL is aerodynamic, and this, along with the low weight, means the camper with acheive excellent fuel mileage on the highways. The “XL” variant of the Adlar features a roomy cab-over bed area and increased ceiling height offering more living space. Standards include a 30-inch wide dinette, a 44×80″ cabover sleeping area, passenger side and driver side counter tops, and a large wardrobe, while additional storage can be found in the dinette seats as well as in the passenger-side overhead cabinet. Additional features of the Soaring Eagle Adlar 6.5XL, include a portable toilet, durable diamond vinyl flooring, a microwave, underfloor storage, window blinds, and LED ceiling lights. Options include a north-south pull-out bed which expands the main bed to 80-inces in length, a low-amp draw air conditioner, a MaxxAir 12 volt fan with rain sensor, a Blackstone Griddle, 160 watt and 320 watt solar power packages, a 100 amp hour lithium battery, a Dometic CFF35 DC compressor refrigerator, electric jacks, quick-detach jacks and more. The camper features the bare essentials to camp comfortably off-grid, meaning no fresh or grey water holding tanks nor a wet-bath, just a portable toilet. Sold from select dealerships nationwide for an incredibly low MSRP of $19,500.
For more information about this or other Soaring Eagle Campers or to get a quote, email the company directly at scott.t@soaringeaglecampers.com.
10. Tennessee Truck Campers 6
The Tennessee Truck Campers 6 is a refreshingly simple, lightweight hard-side camper built around the customer’s specific truck rather than a fixed floorplan. Based on the company’s popular 71-inch Model 71, the camper uses structural aluminum framing and fiberglass composite walls with no wood in the wall structure, helping keep weight to an amazing low of only 500 pounds while providing excellent resistance to moisture and rot. Inside, the emphasis is on simplicity and flexibility, with a residential full-size cabover mattress, dinette, countertop, sink, and storage providing the essentials without unnecessary weight or complexity. Rather than installing permanent holding tanks and other systems that consume payload and storage space, Tennessee Truck Campers allows owners to choose their own water, shower, heating, and other camping solutions. The sink, for example, can simply drain into a portable container, while owners can choose everything from a basic camp shower to a diesel-fired or tankless hot-water system. This modular approach also gives owners the freedom to add equipment over time rather than paying for—and carrying—the weight of features they may never use. The result is a durable, highly customizable camper that should appeal especially to half-ton and other lightweight-truck owners looking to maximize payload while keeping their camping setup simple, functional, and easy to personalize.
For more information about Tennessee Truck Campers or to get a quote, email the company directly at tennesseetruckcampers@hotmail.com.
Read This Before You Buy
Before purchasing your camper, make sure your Toyota Tundra can handle the extra weight. When it comes to hauling a truck camper, the payload rating trumps all other performance numbers including horsepower, fuel-mileage, and torque. For a 2023 Toyota Tundra, this rating can be a low as 1,600 pounds or as high as 1,940 pounds. This means the camper you buy, plus passengers and gear, must be below this number. Determining the payload rating of your Toyota Tundra is easy. It can be found either on the driver side door jamb sticker (pictured here) or can be determined by taking the truck to the scales and subtracting the weight of the truck from the truck’s GVWR. You’ll also need to ensure that the wheels and suspension are up to the task of hauling a camper. This is because only a fraction of factory Toyota Tundras are made to do it. In order for this truck to carry more weight, light truck (LT) load range D- or E-rated wheels and tires and air bags at a minimum will be needed. Aftermarket suspension mods like these won’t officially increase your truck’s payload rating, but they will make hauling your camper easier and a whole lot safer.
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