When @palominooverlanding introduced the HS-750, they set out to build a lightweight, hard side truck camper that checked the boxes most buyers wanted without requiring a one-ton dually. The result was a compact camper with a surprisingly functional floor plan, a wet bath, and a 2,000-pound dry weight.

Step inside the Palomino HS-750 and see why this hard-side remains a popular choice for truck campers looking to balance capability and comfort for under $30,000.

Would you choose a lightweight hard-side like the HS-750, or do you prefer a larger camper with more room?

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Did you know @capricamper builds full walk-on roofs? That might sound like a small detail until you actually need it.

Maintenance: Clean your solar panels, inspect seals, and check for damage after squeezing down a tight backroad.

Service: Need to repair a fan, air conditioner, roof rack, or solar panel? A walk-on roof makes the job far safer and easier.

Rooftop Hangout: Depending on your roof size and comfort level, the top of your camper can become the best seat at camp for sunsets, stargazing, and morning coffee.

Is a walk-on roof a feature that you consider when buying a truck camper?

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Truck Camper Magazine is launching the Dirtiest Truck Camper Rig Contest, and we want your filthiest truck camping photos and the wild stories behind them.

Mud-splattered. Dust-coated. Snow-crusted. Bug-caked. We want to see the rigs that earned their grime the hard way.

Where did you go? What happened? And how long did it take to wash all that off afterward?

Bonus points for before-and-after shots, wash-off photos, and proud owner poses next to your gloriously filthy rig.

The dirtiest adventures deserve recognition (and a few truck camper T-shirts).

Show us your dirty rig on Truck Camper Magazine!

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Summer is calling, and there’s no better way to answer than with a truck camper and an open road. From mountain towns to hidden backroads, there’s a whole world waiting outside your windshield.

Use our dealer map to find truck campers near you—just like we did here at @princesscraftrv in Round Rock, Texas.

See you out there.

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The 2026 Wolf Creek 850 by @northwoodmfg is a hard-side, non-slide truck camper made for short or long bed trucks. With an 8’8” floor length and a wet weight of 3,263 pounds, the 850 aims to hit the sweet spot between comfort and maneuverability.

If you’re someone who tows behind their truck camper, the combination of the Wolf Creek 850 length and Fox Landing steps will easily accommodate your trailer.

Learn more about the Wolf Creek 850 in the Truck Camper Magazine Buyers Guide. See you there!

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What an exciting time it is to be a truck camper! There are so many new, innovative, and flat-out cool things to see at Overland Expo West this year.

Our coverage will continue in the following weeks. Stay tuned for first-evers, prototypes, 2026 updates, and more!

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Watch out, truck campers! The TCM team is going to Overland Expo West.

We started on opposite ends of the country before meeting up in Texas and working our way westward. All the while we’ve been writing articles, shooting content, interviewing manufacturers, and publishing Truck Camper Magazine from the road—per usual.

Next stop, Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona. See you there!

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Truck Camper Magazine is borrowing a 2026 Rugged Mountain Granite Platinum prototype unit for extended real-world testing, and nearly everything about this camper is a first for us.

First composite panel camper.
First long-term test with a 12-volt compressor refrigerator.
First Truma Combi.
First Victron system with 628Ah of lithium.
First time living with 1,000 watts of solar.
First RecPro Houghton air conditioner.

The Granite Platinum is @ruggedmntrv’s first all-composite build, utilizing a Globe Trekker composite wall and extrusion system with no internal wood or aluminum frame. Combined with a heated basement, large lithium system, and fully integrated Victron setup, this camper gives us the opportunity to experience a number of newer truck camper technologies firsthand.

But how do these systems actually perform in real-world camping conditions?

Does composite construction make a noticeable difference in comfort?

Can 1,000 watts of solar and 628Ah of lithium really support off-grid air conditioning?

We’re about to find out.

Follow along as we put the Granite Platinum through real-world truck camping conditions and report what we learn on Truck Camper Magazine.

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Open floor plan or center peninsula?

@hostcampers new Center Kitchen floorplan for the Mammoth and Yukon triple-slides moves the sink to a center peninsula, adds counter space and storage, and creates a completely different feel inside the camper.

The traditional open floor plan remains available, and according to Host, reactions at Overland Expo PNW were split nearly 50/50 between the two layouts.

Which floor plan would you choose?

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The @lancecamper 1062 double slide opens up to reveal a wide floor space, a roomy dinette, and a spacious dry bath.

Once set up, the 1062 becomes a basecamp made for comfort. Paired with significant power and water capacities, the Lance 1062 can be optioned to be extremely off-grid capable.

- 45 gallons of fresh water
- Up to 800Ah of lithium
- Up to 1000 watts of solar
- Optional 5,000 watt inverter

Learn more about the Lance 1062 in the TCM Buyers Guide.

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We found a Wolf Creek 850 by @northwoodmfg on the @princesscraftrv lot in Round Rock, Texas.

Bringing the kids? Keep the bunk as is.

Need more storage? Leave the cushions at home.

How would you use this space in the Wolf Creek 850?

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Meet the @modernbuggyrv TC9, a hard-side, non-slide truck camper designed for short-bed trucks.

Here’s the specs:
Dry weight: 950 pounds
Wet weight: 1,595 pounds
Floor length: 64.5 inches
Overall length: 13’3”
Interior height: 6’7”

Inside, the TC9 features an east-west 60” x 80” queen bed, a 25” x 80” dinette bed, and a 3.6 cu ft 12V refrigerator. The camper is equipped with an 11-gallon fresh water tank, on-demand water heater, exterior shower, and a porta-potty.

The power system includes 200 watts of solar standard (with an optional additional 200 watts) and a 65Ah AGM battery, with 80Ah of lithium available.

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