Outfitter camper

I've had my Outfitter Apex 8 since 2004. Very happy with it.

Here's what I'd do differently if I was getting one today:

-cassette toilet instead of marine toilet and tank.
-12 volt compressor refrigerator (I installed one in 2007)
-no microwave (never used it)
-no stereo and speakers (don't use it)
-install a Propex HeatSource HS2800 10,000 BTU Forced Air Propane Heater instead of the Suburban 20k BTU heater. Why? The Propex fan draws significantly less current than the Suburban thus increasing battery life.
-I have a rear awning and it never gets used.


Here's the modifications I've done to my Apex 8:

-120W solar panel and MPPT solar controller
-Tundra 12V compressor refrigerator
-Xantrex PROsine 1800W inverter
-additional 12v and AC outlets
-all LED lights with additional lights added
-wiring for another 100AH battery with battery switch
-removed microwave and use the space for a small BBQ grill
-removed dinette table (too flimsy, made my own)
-two jerry can holders
-water heater bypass valves for winterizing
-I plan to install a Cameco Wave 3 propane heater.
-I plan to replace the charge controller with a Progressive Dynamics unit



-and all the features of the latest Outfitter TC.

One thing I ordered, and would get again, with my Apex was the Dometic Seitz windows. I really like them.

Steve-in-29 is the man to ask about Outfitters. Search for his posts.

Hope this helps.

My wife and I did travel out to see both the outfitter and Hallmark in person past week.We liked them both. Now I wanting the opinion of those who had direct dealing with these campers.

Hi Sepeman: I also have an Outfitter Apex 8 (2011 model) and love it. I carry it on a short bed 2007 Classic GMC 2500HD, Duramax & Allison, 4X4, CC. If you click on the "Advanced Search" feature and then put in "terryrey" in the Author box (leave the "key words" box blank) and then select "Archive - more than 1 year ago" in the date posted drop down and search you will see many of my posts on my Outfitter, including modifications, new owners report, first year's owner's report, and others. Maybe these will give you some additional insight into an Outfitter Apex 8. Terry

On these forums 'Steve in 29' can give you a lot of good advice on Outfitter truck campers. Do a search, he has provided a lot of good information.

I agree with checking them out in person before buying.
Mine's a 2007 Outfitter Apex 8 bought new, carried by a 2006 shortbed GMC 2500. My reasons for buying are more than 7 years old: they were primarily a bigger fresh water tank, and heated tanks. Also, Outfitter was very accommodating in making some custom changes -- maybe Hallmark would have been, too. In my opinion, they are both good products, as are Northstar campers.

Hop on a plane and fly out to Denver, the pop up camper capital. You'll be spending a lot money so check them all out...up close and in person. Outfitter, Hallmark and Phoenix are built here and Four Wheel Campers has an excellent dealer here.

I've had an Outfitter Caribou Lite 6.5 for just under a year now. Other than a few minor issues it has been a great camper. We're heading to Alaska for 3 months in June.

We've never used the dinette area as a bed but we have set it up as comfortable place to read before going to bed.

What sold me on the model we bought was the option for a N-S king size bed.

First Welcome. Here in Wisconsin I have only seen one outfitter. But we go to Colorado twice a year and see a lot of them. If I was looking for a pop up truck camper they would be my first choice. Good used ones will be hard to find. Good luck with your search you probably will have to take a road trip.