Hard Side Campers

Rugged Mountain Camper Buyers Guide

Welcome to the 2025 Rugged Mountain Camper Buyers Guide with one triple-slide, two single-slide, and three non-slide truck campers classified by price, weight, and capacities.

2023 Buyers Guide Rugged Mountain RV

Rugged Mountain has long bed and short bed models for slide-in and flatbed pickup trucks.  The Denali 3S, 1S, and X14 are for long bed, flatbed trucks.  The 12SE and Granite 11RL are for long bed pickup trucks and the Granite 9RL is for short bed trucks.

To contact Rugged Mountain RV in Emmett, Idaho, call 208-602-9004.  To visit their website, go to RuggedMountainCustomRV.com. For additional information, request a Rugged Mountain brochure.

Rugged Mountain Denali 3S

The 2025 Rugged Mountain Denali 3S is a hard side, triple-slide, dry bath truck camper with a price of $99,400. For further information on this model, check out the Denali 3S Announcement. Check out the walkthrough of the Denali 3S on Instagram and Jesse Collinsworth talking about diesel heaters in the Denali 3S.

Buyers Guide Denali 3S Triple Slide Truck Camper Floor PlanBuyers Guide Rugged Mountain Triple Slide Truck Camper InteriorBuyers Guide Rugged Mountain Triple Slide Flatbed Truck Camper
Specifications
Dry Weight5,538 pounds
Wet Weight*6,925 pounds
Floor Length12’7″
Overall Length20’6″
Exterior Width8’0″
Interior Height6’8″
Exterior Height8’6″
Cabover Height, mattress to ceiling42″
Dinette Bed Size60″ x 38″
Center of Gravity64″
Truck Type5500 Flatbed
Capacities
Fresh80 gallons
Grey77 gallons
Black35 gallons
Toilet TypeFlush with black tank
ShowerInterior and Exterior
Water Heater6 gallons
CaboverNorth-South Queen
Refrigerator8 cu ft, 12V compressor
JacksElectric standard
Propane Tanks2x 20 pounds vertical
InverterOptional 3000-watts
SolarUp to 1200-watts
Batteries120 Ah lithium standard, up to 1,350 Ah optional
WarrantyTwo Year Structural, Separate Appliance Warranties

*Rugged Mountain Denali 3S: dry weight, 5,538 pounds + 80 gallons fresh, 667.2 pounds + 6 gallons water heater, 50 pounds + 2x 20-pound full propane tank, 40 pounds + 2 batteries, 130 pounds + stuff, 500 pounds = 6925.2 pounds

Rugged Mountain Denali 1S

The 2025 Rugged Mountain Denali 1S is a hard side, single-slide, dry bath truck camper with a price of $92,150.

Rugged Mountain Denali 1S Floor PlanRugged Mountain Interior Denali 1SRugged Mountain Denali 1S Exterior
Specifications
Dry Weight4,720 pounds
Wet Weight*6,107 pounds
Floor Length12’0″
Overall Length20’1″
Exterior Width8’0″
Interior Height6’8″
Exterior Height8’6″
Cabover Height, mattress to ceiling42″
Dinette Bed Size60″ x 38″
Center of Gravity53″
Truck TypeFlatbed
Capacities
Fresh80 gallons
Grey77 gallons
Black35 gallons
Toilet TypeFlush with black tank
ShowerInterior and Exterior
Water Heater6 gallons
CaboverNorth-South Queen
Refrigerator8 cu ft, 12V compressor
JacksElectric standard
Propane Tanks2x 20 pounds vertical
InverterOptional 3000-watts
SolarUp to 1200 watts optional
Batteries120 Ah lithium standard, up to 1350Ah optional
WarrantyTwo Year Structural, Separate Appliance Warranties

*Rugged Mountain Denali 1S: dry weight, 4,720 pounds + 80 gallons fresh, 667.2 pounds + 6 gallons water heater, 50 pounds + 2x 20-pound full propane tank, 40 pounds + 2 batteries, 130 pounds + stuff, 500 pounds = 6,107.2 pounds

Rugged Mountain 12SE

The 2025 Rugged Mountain 12SE is a hard side, single-slide, dry bath truck camper with a price of $64,500.

Rugged Mountain 12 SE Floor PlanRugged Mountain 12 SE InteriorRugged Mountain 12SE Exterior
Specifications
Dry Weight4,592 pounds
Wet Weight*5,562 pounds
Floor Length11’9″
Overall Length19’5″
Exterior Width8’0″
Interior Height6’8″
Exterior Height8’6″
Cabover Height, mattress to ceiling42″
Dinette Bed Size60″ x 38″
Center of Gravity60″
Truck TypeLong Bed
Capacities
Fresh30 gallons
Grey38 gallons
Black24 gallons
Toilet TypeFlush with black tank
ShowerInterior
Water Heater6 gallons
CaboverNorth-South Queen
Refrigerator8 cu ft, 12V compressor
JacksElectric standard
Propane Tanks2x 20 pounds vertical
Inverter3000-watts optional
SolarUp to 800-watts optional
Batteries120 Ah lithium standard, up to 450 Ah optional
WarrantyTwo Year Structural, Separate Appliance Warranties

*Rugged Mountain 12SE: dry weight, 4,592 pounds + 30 gallons fresh, 250.2 pounds + 6 gallons water heater, 50 pounds + 2x 20-pound full propane tank, 40 pounds + 2 batteries, 130 pounds + stuff, 500 pounds = 5,562.2 pounds

Rugged Mountain X14

The 2025 Rugged Mountain Denali X14 is a hard side, non-slide, dry bath truck camper with a price of $101,000. For further information on this model, check out the X14 Prototype Announcement.

Rugged Mountain X14 Floor Plan Buyers GuideRugged Mountain X14 Exterior Buyers Guide
Specifications
Dry Weight4,903 pounds
Wet Weight*6,200 pounds
Floor Length14’0″
Overall Length21’8″
Exterior Width8’0″
Interior Height6’8″
Exterior Height8’6″
Cabover Height, mattress to ceiling42″
Dinette Bed Size60″ x 38″
Center of Gravity68″
Truck Type5500 Flatbed
Capacities
Fresh80 gallons
Grey77 gallons
Black35 gallons
Toilet TypeFlush with black tank
ShowerInterior
Water HeaterDiesel on-demand
CaboverNorth-South Queen
Refrigerator8 cu ft, 12V compressor
JacksElectric standard
Propane TanksNo propane
InverterOptional 3000-watts
Solar1200-watts standard, 1600-watts optional
Batteries368Ah lithium standard, up to 1,350 Ah optional
WarrantyTwo Year Structural, Separate Appliance Warranties

*Rugged Mountain X14: dry weight, 4,903 pounds + 80 gallons fresh, 667.2 pounds  + 2 batteries, 130 pounds + stuff, 500 pounds = 6200.2 pounds

Rugged Mountain Granite 11RL

The 2025 Rugged Mountain Granite 11RL is a hard side, non-slide, dry bath truck camper with a price of $61,900. For further information on this model, check out the Granite 11RL Announcement and Granite 11RL Gallery.  The Granite 11RL won 2018’s Truck Camper of the Year

Buyers Guide Rugged Mountain Granite 11RL Floor PlanBuyers Guide Granite Camper Rugged MountainBuyers Guide Rugged Mountain Granite 11RL
Specifications
Dry Weight3,720 pounds
Wet Weight*4,690 pounds
Floor Length11’0″
Overall Length18’9″
Exterior Width8’0″
Interior Height6’8″
Exterior Height8’6″
Cabover Height, mattress to ceiling42″
Dinette Bed Size60″ x 38″
Center of Gravity44″
Truck TypeLong Bed
Capacities
Fresh30 gallons
Grey38 gallons
Black24 gallons
Toilet TypeFlush with black tank
ShowerInterior and Exterior
Water Heater6 gallons
CaboverNorth-South Queen
Refrigerator8 cu ft, 12V compressor
JacksElectric standard
Propane Tanks2x 20 pounds vertical
Inverter3000-watts optional
Solar800-watts optional
BatteriesTwo Group 27 lead acid batteries standard, up to 450Ah lithium optional
WarrantyTwo Year Structural, Separate Appliance Warranties

*Rugged Mountain Granite 11RL: dry weight, 3,720 pounds + 30 gallons fresh, 250.2 pounds + 6 gallons water heater, 50 pounds + 2x 20-pound full propane tank, 40 pounds + 2 batteries, 130 pounds + stuff, 500 pounds = 4,690.2 pounds

Rugged Mountain Granite 9RL

The 2025 Rugged Mountain Granite 9RL is a hard side, non-slide, wet bath truck camper with a price of $58,775. For further information on this model, check out the Granite 9RL Announcement.

Buyers Guide Granite 9RLBuyers Guide Granite 9RL InteriorBuyers Guide Granite 9RL Exterior
Specifications
Dry Weight3,459 pounds
Wet Weight*4,429 pounds
Floor Length8’9″
Overall Length16’6″
Exterior Width8’0″
Interior Height6’8″
Exterior Height8’6″
Cabover Height, mattress to ceiling42″
Dinette Bed Size60″ x 38″
Center of Gravity30.25″
Truck TypeLong or Short Bed
Capacities
Fresh30 gallons
Grey38 gallons
Black24 gallons
Toilet TypeFlush with black tank
ShowerInterior and Exterior
Water Heater6 gallons
CaboverNorth-South Queen
Refrigerator5 cu ft, 12V compressor
JacksElectric standard
Propane Tanks2x 20 pounds vertical
Inverter3000-watts optional
Solar600-watts optional
BatteriesTwo Group 27 lead acid batteries standard, up to 450Ah lithium optional
WarrantyTwo Year Structural, Separate Appliance Warranties

*Rugged Mountain Granite 9RL: dry weight, 3,459 pounds + 30 gallons fresh, 250.2 pounds + 6 gallons water heater, 50 pounds + 2x 20-pound full propane tank, 40 pounds + 2 batteries, 130 pounds + stuff, 500 pounds = 4,429.2 pounds

Truck Camper Dry and Wet Weights

Truck camper base dry weights have been provided by the manufacturers.  Be aware that (a) each manufacturer has different standards and options that are included or excluded from their base dry weights, and (b) very few truck campers leave the factory without additional options.  Make sure to add the weight of additional options for your truck and camper matching calculations. 

The Truck Camper Magazine Buyers Guide uses a standardized equation to calculate truck camper wet weights. Starting with the manufacturers base dry weight, the equation adds the full fresh water weight, full hot water heater weight, full propane tank weight, battery weight, and 500 pounds for stuff.

Click here to read all Rugged Mountain articles in TCM.  All dry weights, specifications, capacities, and photographs were provided by Rugged Mountain RV.  Click here for a free Rugged Mountain brochure.

 

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