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New to truck camping?  Start with the Newbie Corner!  The following articles will help you to find the right truck camper for you and properly match it to a truck.  Let’s get started.

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6 Tips For Buying Used Campers

We reveal where to search for pre-owned campers, what to check for, and what price to pay.

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How To Match A Truck and Truck Camper

Step-by-step instructions to properly match a truck and camper including calculations for camper weight, payload, center of gravity, and overall fit compatibility. 

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Picking The Perfect Truck Camper

We lay out the critical decisions, explain the important options, detail the pros and cons, and add a dash of real world perspective. 

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The Best Truck Camper

Do you want a long bed or a short bed? Do you want a non-slide, single-slide, or multi-slide? Do you want a pop-up? What type of bath is ideal?

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Off-Road Truck and Camper Trip Preparation

Steven Merrill reveals his extensive preparations for a long-term, off-road, and off-the-grid truck camping experience.

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30 Ways To Prep Your Home for a Long-Term Trip

Steven Merrill takes us step-by-step through the process of preparing a house to be unoccupied during extended truck camping trips.

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Personal Safety for Truck Campers: Part 2

Retired Police Officer, Bryan Appleby, shares expertise on carrying firearms and non-lethal self-defense tools while truck camping.

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Personal Safety for Truck Campers: Part 1

Retired police officer, Bryan Appleby, shares his safety advice for campers including potential threats, camping security, and dangerous animals.

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Truck Camper Driving Safety 102

Gary Whistler discusses the importance of knowing your rig dimensions and driving unloaded and loaded.

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Truck Camper Driving Safety 101

Gary Whistler is a retired Certified Director of Safety and a truck camper with helpful tips on camper driving safety.

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The Truck Camper as a Family Emergency Vehicle

Truck campers have dual purposes as a Family Emergency Vehicle, a survival RV, bug out vehicle, or a natural disaster vehicle.

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