Starsky & Hutch: Vintage Truck Camper Stakeout
A 1973 Ford F-250 and vintage Four Star truck camper quietly steal three scenes in the 2004 movie Starsky & Hutch. We paused, rewound, and went looking for the story behind Hutch’s “camper/apartment.” Pass the popcorn!
In 2014, Charlie and Jeannie Coushaine said their two-year truck camping plan might last five. Twelve years later, their adventures are still going—and going, and going. They’ve been to Alaska, Baja Mexico, Nova Scotia, and beyond. What keeps the Coushaines going? There’s a video for that.
The right apps make truck camping safer, easier, and more educational. Charge up your phone and get ready to go. These are the apps worth downloading before you hit the road.
For Behind the Shot Part 9, we’re featuring photos and stories from Monument Valley, Arizona, Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, Boekel, Netherlands, and many more destinations! Click here to participate in the 2027 Truck Camper Magazine Calendar Contest and be considered for a Behind the Shot feature.
We stopped by @hallmarktruckcampers in Fort Collins, Colorado, with one big question: what exactly is going on underneath that fiberglass exoskeleton?
Here’s Gordon with Hallmark President Matt Ward, walking through the factory and getting into the materials, construction methods, and details you don’t see once the camper is finished. What we found was a mixture of old and new.
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What’s the best season for truck camping? We asked sixteen truck campers to pick their favorite time of year to hit the road.
Spring wildflowers, long summer days, fall colors, or crisp winter camps?
What’s your favorite season to camp in, and why? Let us know in the comments.
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Take a walk around the 2026 @northernlitetruckcampers 8-11EX Sportsman Plus Wet Bath.
This hard-side, non-slide truck camper has a dry weight of 2,710 pounds and is made for short bed trucks. Inside, you’ll find a well-equipped kitchen, spacious wet bath, and 6.3-cubic-foot refrigerator.
The 8-11EX Sportsman Plus carries 33 gallons of fresh water, with 24 gallons of grey capacity and a 13-gallon black tank. With 600 watts of standard solar and space for up to 900Ah of lithium batteries, this is a camper with some serious off-grid potential.
Learn more about Northern Lite truck campers at Truck Camper Magazine.
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