Truck Campers

Hello all,

I am adding roof rack tracks to the top of my tacomas canopy. Do you fine folks have any opinions on brands?

Thanks!

I know this might be a long shot, but has anyone sourced this panel? I’d really hate to replace most of it because I couldn’t find a similar panel available. Home Depot seems to have carried it in the past, but it has been on backorder for some time. Any pointers greatly appreciated!

Currently installing a Chinese diesel heater in my Lance Squire 8000. Before I extend my wires and run directly to the battery, are there any sources of constant 12v power I could tap into? I’m curious if there’s any generally known places that are viable- I know every camper is different.

I have a 2005 arctic fox 1150. It's been a great family camper and big enough for my family of 5 so far. This year I noticed above the cab that my membrane has popped out of the corner trim due to water getting in and sagging the entire sheet.

What is the best way to go about repairing this? I'm hoping to not spend more that 2000 on repairs. Any tips or tricks would be greatly appreciated. Also any links to material you have used to fix this would be great. Thanks!

I love my 2002 frontier, but the weird 74.4” bed length is making it difficult to find a truck cap. I found a camper shell a couple hours away on marketplace that’s 74” long— is the half inch gap going to be a problem? Is it possible to plug the gap with something?

"I'd like my topper to have smooth flat sides. What would be the best way to achieve this? Should I use fiberglass or a plastic sheet with bondo?"

I'm looking for recommendations for lightweight longbed truck campers >1800lbs it will mostly be used for weekends at the racetrack and short tips with my wife. My truck has just under 3000lbs payload and the trailer will have >700lbs of tongue weight. I previously had an older travel lite which was very poorly constructed and had water intrusion/mold from the previous owner (which I discovered I'm highly allergic too). For that reason I'd like to buy new or very gently used.

My ideal camper would have aluminum construction with materials that won't grow mold, sink, heat/AC (why doesn't anyone sell these with minisplits/window ACs with heatpumps?), and a wetbath. Unfortunately I can't seem to find one that has everything and stays under 1800lbs. I'm open to pop ups or hard sides and would love to hear some opinions. My budget is 30k but I'd like to be closer to 20k.

The Palomino SS-1251 comes close but people complain about the build quality

Northstar 850SC and Capri Retreat have good reviews about build quality but are still wood construction

Four wheel campers Grandby and Soaring eagle ADLAR 8.0XLS don't have a wetbath

I can give up the wetbath if I have to but I'm not sure if I'm making to big a deal about aluminum construction or if there is a goldilocks unit out there. Thanks for any suggestions and all of the info on here already!

i’m 20 and buying a truck isn’t really an option for me financially, but I’ve plan to make a truck camper build at some point in time. has anyone ever made an avalanche into a truck camper? i feel like with the bed passthrough into the cab could make a really cool truck camper.

I was asked for interior pictures on my post of my camper yesterday, and since I'm a dumbo who can't figure out how to add them have a new post! (And a dog for the trouble)

Has anyone here added an additional leaf spring to their truck. There is a company in Boise that makes leaf springs that you can add and they claim you can get an extra 1000 lbs capacity. I have an 99 F350 short bed with a Lance 815 camper. The springs are under $200 so it’s a pretty cheap up grade. Any thoughts?

Ok yal, what is the benefit of having a bathroom (shower, sink and toilette) in your camper? I get it if you're 4 seasons and want a warm place to shower and do your business in the snow, but that's about it. Other than that, aren't you always either at a campground with facilities or somewhere you can shit in the woods or use your outdoor shower?

Also, seems like they take away valuable space, add weight and then you have a blackwater tank to deal with etc...

Contemplating my next camper upgrade.

What am I missing?

Thinking of grabbing a truck camper in the next year or so. I think of picturesque views; drinking coffee next to a remote river or reading my kindle on a hideaway plateau overlooking the mountain-scape. But how much would something like an F-350 SRW / Cirrus 820 or a Ram 3500 DRW / Arctic Fox 865 limit me on those off roads? The comparison between something like a half ton and a full ton is sometimes the backcountry roads a smaller, nimbler vehicle could reach. If I do want to boondock, how many paths, realistically, would I exclude myself from, which are too narrow, too precarious, too unsupportive, etc. if I got something like a dually? Do you build your rig for the journey, or the destination?

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Recently got a job that I have to move every 3 months planning on getting a 2012 Toyota tundra and it has a 6.5ft bed and I’m thinking about getting a slide in camper but all the ones with a shower are usually 8ft. Im aware it’s ok to have a bit hanging over but the problem is I don’t want to leave my motorcycle behind so I need a trailer any solution without throwing off the balance

It's not a cool self-build or an earthroamer, but I love this thing. Pretty much the largest non-slide truck camper on the market. I live in it part of the year (I have a regular 9-5 ish remote corporate job).

A serene night surrounded by the breathtaking forest of the Sierra Nevada.

My teenage daughters grew up camping with me from a very young age. These days, it doesn’t happen as often as it used to, but one thing they still love is sitting by the fire and sharing everything that’s going on in high school.

Camper: Atlas by ATOverland

Seen on marketplace 🤦‍♂️

I am looking into diesel heaters to replace my Mr buddy. I am hoping to run it off of my trailer lights with a 7 way plug adapter and keeping it mounted to the outside of my rig. Has anybody tried this before? I really don’t want to drill holes in my bed or shell.

Best bang for Buck truck cap for camping?

Interested in putting a cap on my 2017 short bed and build out a sleeping/camping/mini overlanding setup.

Im not too interested in the Smart Caps, I’m priced out of them unfortunately.

I’m looking for a color matched, carpeted cap with window access. Leer and ARE seem to be popular brands but I don’t know what sets one apart from the other.

If these are the two brands to look at (or any others you may recommend), what models are the best for the price? The ARE V series looks like it’s their entry level cap but seems to check all the boxes.

Thanks in advance!

I have a 2013 Chevy Silverado with the short bed (I know short beds suck). I wanna get a camper shell and build a small bed in it with some shelves in it. I’ve seen countless other people do it with standard or long beds but not so much short beds. For anyone that has camped or lived full time in your camper. What suggestions, tips, and advice would you give? I wanna do this for my own mental health and financial reasons. Thanks in advance!

I recently bought a 6.5 inch truck cap for my Toyota T100 sight unseen and the rear glass and whole opening/hinge mechanisim is missing. I don't have the $$ right now to pay for a full replacement from a dealer, and I don't remember what the brand is. What would some (ideally cost effective) way be to replace the back glass?