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Truck Camper Trip Reports – V3.0

IntroductionThis sticky thread is designed to capture a selection of trip reports members have created over the years. There is a lot of great stuff out there and it would be a real pity for it to be lost because people could no longer find it.Big th...

kohldad by Explorer III
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Shadow Cruiser Truck Campers

Has anyone ever owned on of these or have any knowledge of them? I have seen some of them for sale but they are older and want to know if they are a quality build.

csh_2088 by Explorer II
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Battery Charging on Truck Camper

Hi. Just purchased a used 2009 Sunlite 8'. On a 2017 Ford F350. I would like to charge the battery (has a Group 24 RV battery) while driving. There is no manual. The TC has a 6 pin round male connector up front. Can I purchase a connector that uses m...

bkenc by Explorer
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Sold Truck and Camper

After over 50 years of camping/rving, I recently sold the Ram truck and Wolfcreek camper. After moving to the PNW 3 years ago, I wasn't getting the use of it that I had hoped for. The Pandemic and wild fire restrictions over the past 3 years, dampene...

ryoung by Explorer
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Smaller or more minimalist truck camper

Hello, I do not have a TC but have been thinking about it again. I have been thinking of all kinds of RVs but keep going back to "smaller" or "less demanding with upkeep" or "less." And I often think of just having a camper shell and a mattress under...

Back to truck campers

We have been trying everything out like 5vrs TT, Motorhomes and van campers and just can't seem to leave alone the one type we have had before. The only problems we can think of is the swaying and needing to take our bed with us every where.Are their...

1977 Sunline Truck Camper FULL BUILD

Hello all,My girlfriend and I got a classic 1977 Sunline truck camper (11 FKS Model) for a very reasonable price.....free. We started the large task of fully rebuilding this beast from the ground up. We have posted this build on the Sunline Coach Own...

Lithium Battery Charging System

It is time for a new battery in my '04 Lance 921. I am looking at an Interstate battery they sell up the road. But through my research into charging systems/problems, I got to thinking about Lithium batteries. Being a retired cargo pilot, my knowl...

Truck Camper Gap

I have a 2007 GMC Dually Long Bed and a 2007 Okanagan Truck Camper I've recently purchased. I've had campers and fifth wheels before but not a truck camper. There is a gap between the truck side and the camper of about 3 inches. I was going to put so...

TT When Solo....OR Truck Camper?

Currently have the TT listed in my sig.Retired last year at 58 and soon to be turning 60!I camp with wife and two sons....one in grad school (23yo) and one with Autism (17yo) who will always be with us. He loves to camp!Older son and wife do not wan...

Baja_Man by Explorer
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Renting My Truck Camper

Hey guys so im wondering , do any of you rent out your TC? Ive been living full time in my camper for the last 7 months or so, its been really fun but im looking into other options as far as off grid living, tiny homes, cabins and some land upstat...

Truck camper question

Hi there, I am looking for any helpful considerations. Considering a 3500 SRW 6.7 HO for a truck camper. Will be right at payload capacity. Pros/cons of air suspension, mega vs cc (longer vs shorter wheel base) etc. I've heard air is good for slightl...

truck camper sitting in a wet truck bed

Just a maybe stupid question: My Arctic Fox 1150 sits on a rubber mat, maybe a half inch thick in the bed of my 4500 dually.The bed has an industrial finish bed liner, so it's virtually water tight. It does drain, but not always completely. Shoul...