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Gary Anderson’s brand new 2018 Chevy Silverado 3500 arrives. Loaded and wet, his intended camper will be too heavy. Now what?
Truck Camper Magazine reveals nine critical lessons from their major truck camper accident. Hopefully, you will never need this information, but it could really save your bacon if you do. Click here to get a printable PDF copy of this article. In over thirteen years of truck camping, over a half-dozen cross-country trips and countless […]
A step-by-step process for inspecting a used truck camper including exactly what to look for, and look out for.
We reveal where to search for pre-owned campers, what to check for, and what price to pay.
Step-by-step instructions to properly match a truck and camper including calculations for camper weight, payload, center of gravity, and overall fit compatibility.
Steven Merrill reveals his extensive preparations for a long-term, off-road, and off-the-grid truck camping experience.
Steven Merrill takes us step-by-step through the process of preparing a house to be unoccupied during extended truck camping trips.
Retired Police Officer, Bryan Appleby, shares expertise on carrying firearms and non-lethal self-defense tools while truck camping.
Retired police officer, Bryan Appleby, shares his safety advice for campers including potential threats, camping security, and dangerous animals.
Gary Whistler discusses the importance of knowing your rig dimensions and driving unloaded and loaded.
Gary Whistler is a retired Certified Director of Safety and a truck camper with helpful tips on camper driving safety.
Truck campers have dual purposes as a Family Emergency Vehicle, a survival RV, bug out vehicle, or a natural disaster vehicle.
