Any Walking Dead fans out there? Did you see the truck camper in last night's episode? When the Michonne/Glen splinter group arrived in the deserted town when they were trying to get home, there was a pop up truck camper on the road. We were trying to guess the make of it. I wish we did the DVR thing so I could go back and check it again.What is really amazing is that the show is set East of the Mississippi where truck campers are so rare. Glad to see they survive the Zombie Apocalypse. And a pop up no less!!I have often told my husband that we are leading the charge of popularity for truck campers on this side of the country!!

Well done! I'm helping the cause here in the southern part of the nation. Not many TC's here in Tejas, but I'm counting on being extra maneuverable and zombie-proof when the day comes. Those huge, class A and fifth wheel monsters won't be able to flee to the boonies like we will. I'll bring the twinkies and marshmallows.

Can't say I've seen it. What channel is it on?

It's on AMC.I agree on the maneuverability. The key is to get away from population centers. More people = more zombies!!! I would have to go for a hard side though. Little dead devils could claw through the softside. Granted...they would have lower clearance to get into inaccessible places. Solar would be a must.

Truck camper are rare here in Indiana too. People stare as drive thru the campground. We were at Versailles state park this past weekend. As a group walked by a lady pointed at ours and said "it's kind of like an RV but it sits in the truck bed"

Saw it..... I thought it looked like an older SunLite.

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WVbassmistress
Explorer
Oct 27, 2015
S1214 - Sunlite huh? The bottom curve of the cab-over was curved like today's Outfitter campers but what little markings I saw on the "box" reminded me of our previous Palomino.

They have utilized larger Class A type campers on this show, but I think a TC would be more "nimble". Plus better gas mileage and there isn't any more gasoline being refined so that would be a factor. Couldn't take too many people with you I guess.

jmcgsd, so this was in Back to the Future II? It has been years since I have seen that movie...I will have to take another look to see if I agree with your guess on make.

So we have taken the "Spot the TC" game to TV and movies now.
Houston_Remodel
Explorer
Oct 27, 2015
The perfect TV would have front and side mounted sickle bars about neck height, or spinning circular saw blades. Carbide tips optional.
crsshan
Explorer
Oct 27, 2015
Hey Lisa, I haven't been on here for awhile, it's been a busy summer. I didn't see the walking dead Tc, but I have noticed quite a few Tc.s in our area. We have been to several at off road parks in wv and one in Nc. Everyone I have spoken to, loves the maneuverability of a Tc and trailer over a truck and toy hauler combo. I think I may have converted a few! I'm heading to myrtle beach today for a day or two. I may ride up to cape lookout for some beach camping. I'm sure to see a few there!...still waiting on that WV Tc rally!
jmcgsd
Explorer
Oct 26, 2015
A few nights ago the History channel ran a special based on "Back to the Future 2” and the technology shown as existing in 2015 in the movie. In one of the scenes from the movie repeated several times during the TV show there was a truck camper in a driveway in the background. I think it was an 80's Lance but it flashed by so quickly I couldn't be certain.

Anyone else notice it?
portscanner
Explorer
Oct 26, 2015
Deb and Ed M wrote:
I've said that TCs are popular where there's "wilderness"? They're a dime-a-dozen here in Michigan - but I remember noticing one in Florida at a campground and being surprised to see it...LOL!

I have only seen one in Florida - and it was parked next to mine - in a campground in Palm Beach. Was that you?
Deb_and_Ed_M
Explorer II
Oct 26, 2015
I've said that TCs are popular where there's "wilderness"? They're a dime-a-dozen here in Michigan - but I remember noticing one in Florida at a campground and being surprised to see it...LOL!
hedgehopper
Explorer
Oct 26, 2015
Mote wrote:
Truck camper are rare here in Indiana too. People stare as drive thru the campground. We were at Versailles state park this past weekend. As a group walked by a lady pointed at ours and said "it's kind of like an RV but it sits in the truck bed"
That's a good one.
s1214
Explorer
Oct 26, 2015
Saw it..... I thought it looked like an older SunLite.
Mote
Explorer
Oct 26, 2015
Truck camper are rare here in Indiana too. People stare as drive thru the campground. We were at Versailles state park this past weekend. As a group walked by a lady pointed at ours and said "it's kind of like an RV but it sits in the truck bed"
WVbassmistress
Explorer
Oct 26, 2015
It's on AMC.

I agree on the maneuverability. The key is to get away from population centers. More people = more zombies!!! I would have to go for a hard side though. Little dead devils could claw through the softside. Granted...they would have lower clearance to get into inaccessible places. Solar would be a must.