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RV Camping - Beginner's Guide to RVs and Motorhomes

Truck Campers

General Description

The Truck Camper A Truck Camper is a unit loaded onto, or affixed to, the bed or chassis of a pickup truck. The Truck Camper is popular for backroad journeys, recreational family camping and remote location camping.

A Truck Camper is ideal for someone who already owns a truck - the transition to the world of RV camping is easier. Some newer Truck Camper units also come with a slideout, thus providing for expanded living space inside the camper.

Specifications

  • Size: 15 to 26 feet when open (8 to 12 feet when closed)
  • Cost: Average cost of $5,000 - $8,000
  • Price Range: Prices range from $3,500 to over $18,000
  • Sleeps: Up to 8 people, depending upon model and floorplan

Features:

  • A truck camper is a recreational vehicle designed for part-time RVing. The living area is placed on the bed of a pickup truck. It's amazing how many features can be packed into these very comfortable units. Access to the living area from the cab is seldom possible, however. This slide-in camper can be easily removed from the truck at the campground or back home, allowing travel in the truck without the weight and/or inconvenience of the camper unit.
  • An easy and economical option for anyone who already owns a pickup truck, to become an RVer. Check appropriate size and weight with your RV dealer.
  • The compact size makes this RV very handy for travel to and from the campsite, particularly over rough roads. Also the truck is free to tow a boat, snowmobile, ATV or even a horse trailer.
  • Detachable camping unit can be set on its own jacks, either at home or at the campsite, allowing the pickup to be used separately.
  • Efficient use of space: this is characteristic of these small units, but today's models offer a wide range of floor plans, including some with extended cabovers, popup roofs or slideouts, to maximize living and storage areas.
  • Fully winterized versions are available for full-time RVing, including a higher BTU furnace, heated tanks, upgraded insulation and double-glazed windows.
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