During our trip, we traversed many winding dirt roads that would have been impossible to access with a larger RV, motorhome, or trailer. For us, the most crucial element was having the ability to go anywhere. We choose a truck camper over a more traditional recreational vehicle due to its versatility. Some national parks request food not be left inside pop-up campers as they are susceptible to wildlife. As a soft-sided camper, they also are less durable. These types of campers typically cannot be slept in while off-truck. The low profile of these types of truck camper decreases weight and wind resistance. These campers have soft sides with flexible walls that can be popped up while stationary and collapsed for travel. These types of campers can usually be slept in while off-truck. This type of camper is constructed using wood or aluminum framing and finished in a thin fiberglass layer on a wood backing. These campers have hard sides with rigid walls similar to a motorhome or towable RV. Hard-side Truck Camper (Wood or Aluminum Framed) There are two main types of truck campers: 1. With a truck camper, you can camp anywhere with almost all of the comforts of home. The camper is then dropped into the bed and secured to the vehicle using turnbuckles or spring-load tie-downs.ĭespite their small size, truck campers contain most of the amenities found for comfortable RV living in larger vehicles (Class A or Class C), including full-size beds, bathrooms, showers, refrigerators, cooking stoves, and water heaters.
Once raised, the pickup truck can drive under the camper. Truck campers are loaded on and off the pickup truck using four corner jacks or four electric lifts that raise and lower the camper. They are capable of going virtually anywhere a pickup truck can go, making them a good option for full-time RV living for people who want to go off the beaten path. Truck campers are considered one of the most versatile forms of recreational vehicles. Truck campers are also known as truck bed campers, slide-in campers, pop-up campers, and cab-over campers. Truck campers are recreational vehicles (RVs) that can be loaded and unloaded to the bed of a pickup truck.
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