Adventurer launches an all-new hard side, non-slide, multi-use bathroom-space truck camper. With the Adventure Locker, Unbound Power Tower, removable jacks, and more, the 65RB rethinks what a half-ton camper can be. Compact camper. Huge ideas!
For years, we have encouraged and outright dared the leadership and design teams at truck camper companies to take their camper out and go truck camping. Our belief is that companies that go truck camping and stay in tune with the real life experiences of truck camping will design and build better truck campers.
One company that we don’t have to cajole is Adventurer Manufacturing. CEO, David Epp, regularly takes out his products on off-road, off-grid, and four-season truck camping trips. On a recent winter steelhead fishing expedition, he caught more than fish. With a friend camping nearby in an Adventurer 80RB, the campfire conversations kindled a whole new model.
Determined to build a lighter, more compatible, more versatile, and more intentionally designed camper, David and the team at Adventurer challenged the shape, materials, and concepts of what a half-ton camper could be. The result is the all-new Adventurer 65RB—a harbinger of what’s to come from the legacy brand.
To dig deeper into the Adventurer 65RB, we went to the source; David Epp, CEO, of Adventurer Manufacturing.
Above: The floor plan of the 2026 Adventurer 65RB
The 2026 Adventurer 65RB is a hard side, non-slide, wet bath truck camper for short bed trucks. The interior floor length of the Adventurer 65RB is 6’8″, the interior height is 77”, the width is 90″, and the center of gravity is 24″.
The Adventurer 65RB has a 10 gallon fresh tank, no grey tank, a 2.5 gallon cassette toilet, and a 2.65 gallon water heater. It has a 264-amp hour battery and has one 20-pound propane tank standard.
Adventurer is reporting the base weight of the Adventurer 65RB is 1,560 pounds. The base MSRP for the 2026 Adventurer 65RB is $37,900. Click here for an Adventurer 65RB brochure.
What inspired the design of the 2025 Adventurer 65RB?
Last fall, a friend took the Adventurer 80RB on our annual steelhead trip for ten days. During that experience, we were hanging out and talking about the product and how it could be better. The 80RB is a great camper and it checks a lot of boxes, but we explored how it could be even more compact, lighter weight, and functional.
From those conversations and fifty-five years of camper design experience, the Adventurer 65RB began to take shape.
Did the Scout line or concept influence the design of the 65RB?
It’s totally different. The design is influenced by the compact space available. The 65RB has advanced and integrated systems not found on the Scout line. Scout is focused on simplicity. Adventurer stands in a different segment.
How does your 65RB fit into the Adventurer line with the 80RB?
The 80RB is designed for short and long bed trucks. The 65RB is designed for standard 6.5 foot short bed trucks, and 5.5 foot short bed trucks. Both are half-ton capable truck campers, but the 65RB is specifically focused on short beds.
The 65RB is a universal fit for the F-150, the top-selling half-ton truck in the marketplace. It also works well with other half-tons on the market. On a 5.5 foot bed, the 6’5” length of the camper goes to the rear bumper. On a standard short bed truck, it’s flush to the taillights.
Of course, the 65RB could also be used with a three-quarter or one-ton pickup. That would be a good match in towing situations.
Above: A rendering of the 65RB main living area
What construction methods and materials were used for the 65RB?
We are using the same evolution of materials we’ve used in the Adventurer line for five and a half decades. We are using a combination of wood, composites, and our proven TCC lamination process.
The biggest structural difference between the 65RB and other Adventurer models is the exterior side profile. The front and back profile tapers for water run off, interior headroom, and weight savings.
We saved more weight by making the 65RB floor length shorter than the 80RB by more than a foot. We also shortened the cabover to an east-west bunk.
What’s the base dry weight of the 65RB?
We have had a ceiling of 1,600 pounds. The production 65RB came in at 1,560 pounds.
Talk to us about the challenges of hitting that target weight.
The overall size of the camper, the systems, and the cabinets are all important factors for weight. Where we place cabinets and how many we install have big impacts on the overall dry weight. A lot of intentional design went into these areas.
Materials are also important. For example, traditional truck campers use chopped fiberglass bathrooms. Chopped fiberglass bathrooms are thick and heavy from the resin required to manufacture them. We made the bathroom space in the 65RB out of stainless steel. It’s stronger and lighter than fiberglass, and highly effective.
Was weight reduction also the reason for selecting acrylic Eurovision windows rather than traditional glass windows?
Yes, but that wasn’t the only reason. Glass is heavy, and acrylic windows cut down dramatically on weight. Acrylic windows also improve the insulation performance and aesthetics. Eurovision windows come with built-in bug screens and shades, allowing the 65RB to get away from the pleated shades and valances that go back to the 1960s.
Above: The Adventure Locker multi-use bathroom space
The Adventure Locker bathroom and gear storage area is clever. How did this dual-function design come about?
The biggest feature in our larger truck campers is the bathroom. When you scale down a floor plan, how do you make a bathroom work? It’s twenty percent of your square footage, and you use it five percent of the time. How do we solve that and make it more functional for true adventurers, whether they are hiking, fishing, snowmobiling, surfboarding, or skiing?
Above and below: Storage opportunities for outdoor gear in the multi-use bathroom space
We spent a lot of time thinking about how to change it up. That led us to the Adventure Locker, a multi-functional space that includes both a cassette toilet and a gear storage area. This area incorporates ducted heat to dry damp or wet gear. It also includes racks for storage—perfect to hang waders, boots, and gloves.
Another question we asked ourselves was, How do you make a smaller camper feel more open? In the 65RB, the bathroom extends into the entryway. At the same time, you don’t want the bathroom exposed when you’re using the camper. To address this, we developed a zip-in, roll-up closure that closes off the bathroom space. There are similar solutions in the adventure van space. It’s essentially a roll-up door instead of a hard door.
Tell us about the kitchen counter notch and why you chose that design.
We wanted a highly functional galley with excellent ergonomics. We studied how a kitchen space could be best set up for cooking and washing dishes.
With the 65RB kitchen counter, you have more counter space without having to reach. From that central position, you can reach behind the stove and sink, and all around and beside you. That entire counter design was based on ergonomics.
Above: The removable marine-grade flooring in the entryway
The 65RB features removable marine-grade flooring. Why was this important for the 65RB?
Removable marine-grade flooring makes sense for campers because you are in and out of the unit all day long. You can easily pull the flooring out, wash it down, dry it, and put it back in. You can shake out loose dirt, which is easier than sweeping it out constantly. Take it out, shake it out, and put it back in. It makes sense.
Marine-grade flooring is also more comfortable than linoleum. Linoleum is firm. The marine-grade flooring has some cushion for your feet. It’s also an additional layer of insulation.
Above: The Unbound Power Tower (UPT), center right
More floor insulation is always welcome. The 65RB is the first Adventurer to get the UPT (Unbound Power Tower) from Scout. Why bring the UPT to the 65RB?
As we continue to build the UPT system, we’ve made continuous improvements to that design. It’s robust and proven. Why not allow it to crossover into Adventurer?
The UPT is implemented differently in the 65RB due to the Adventurer line having built-in versus modular systems.
That makes sense. What’s the maximum optional battery capacity in the 65RB?
The UPT in the 65RB is designed for 264 amp hours. The batteries are under the step in the front—accessible, neat, and tidy. If you want more batteries, you could stack them in that same location. You can add more batteries after-market if you want more capacity.
What are the 65RB fresh, grey, and black tank capacities in the 65RB?
The 65RB has a 10 gallon fresh tank and no grey tank. The 5 gallon black tank is contained in the cassette toilet.
The 65RB fresh tank is unique in the marketplace. Standing outside and looking at the back door, you’ll see a step going into the galley area. There’s a water jet cut logo out of aluminum. Behind that logo is our fresh water tank. Beside that is a visual indicator line. You can visually see the fresh water level. Service departments see that water level gauges break down over time. You have confidence in a visual indicator. There’s back lighting, so you see it at night. The fresh tank is another example of intentionality in this camper.
Why did you choose a cassette toilet rather than an RV flush toilet for the 65RB?
It’s complex to build a unit that’s a true four-season camper. Every single camper I have seen at Steelhead Camp, including some of our own, has issues in sub-zero temperatures. When you get into plumbing, designing for four-season capability is even more complex. Running water to a toilet adds complexity and increases failure in sub-zero temperatures.
It’s better to go with a simple cassette toilet. Cassette toilets also increase the flexibility of where you can dump.
What furnace, water heater, refrigerator, and cooktop are used for the 65RB?
We are using the Truma Combi for heat and hot water. We are using a 12-volt Nova Cool refrigerator. It’s simple and high quality. You don’t want to get out and have your refrigerator break down on you. The galley has a combination built-in two burner propane cooktop and sink.
Where is the propane tank on the 65RB?
One twenty pound vertical tank comes standard with the option for a second.
Above: A rendering of optional three solar panels on the 65RB. One panel is standard.
What is the standard and optional solar power capacity on the 65RB?
We haven’t finalized the standard solar setup. As of now, the standard is 200 watts of solar that is scalable up to 600-watts. That may improve if we can keep the weight in check.
In the information sent to us on the 65RB, we saw the phrase, “…industry-leading weight transparency.” What does this mean?
What a camper weighs is one of the top five questions we hear. There are a lot of inconsistencies in the industry about what a standard base weight includes. Those are challenges we have to unpack for the customer.
To be as transparent as possible, we post the actual weight of every camper—including the specific options that unit has—on a sticker inside the unit. The base dry weight of the Adventurer 65RB is 1,560 pounds.
What is the center of gravity for the 65RB?
24 inches from the front wall.
The 65RB jacks are removable via quick pin. Why was this an important feature to include?
The four corner jacks weigh 120 pounds. For the 65RB, that’s approximately eight percent of the camper weight. With our goal to reduce the weight of the camper and stay within a specific payload, the ability to remove the jacks was critical. Jacks can also get snagged on off-road trails, limit departure angles, and get in the way of sight lines. If you don’t need them, you can leave the jacks at home.
Will there be an optional air conditioner for the 65RB?
Yes, we have an optional air conditioner for the 65RB. The model we’re installing on this unit is the Dometic Penguin II. Other options include the expanded solar and a bunk. With the optional bunk, we are saying that you can seat five and sleep five.
Above: A rendering of the 65RB cabover
That’s impressive. How can the 65RB seat and sleep five?
We wanted the ability to bring friends and family along. The design challenge was how we could do that in a small camper. That took design intentionality.
To seat five, you have the perfect seat over the cabover—on the bed. A tall person can sit there without bonking his or her head. Three people can sit on the sofa. And the fifth person can sit on the toilet as another seat. We’re going to provide a proper cushion to make the toilet a comfortable seat. The toilet is there, so why not use it as a seat?
Above: A rendering of the passenger side sofa and table
For sleeping five, you have the queen size east-west cabover and the rollover sofa. The rollover sofa becomes a full-size bed that’s just under 6’5” long. Two adults can sleep in the cabover, and another two adults can sleep in the rollover sofa bed. Finally, there’s a nearly 6’5” optional bunk above the rollover sofa. That’s five.
What is the base MSRP for the 65RB?
The base MSRP for the 65RB is $ $37,900. With the optional Overland Edition, air conditioner, jacks, expanded solar, and the bunk (fully loaded), the price is $53,125.
What’s the warranty for the 65RB?
Adventurer Campers have a three year structural warranty. The appliances have their own separate warranties.
When will customers see the 65RB at Adventurer dealerships?
The Adventurer 65RB will be on dealer lots in August.
Is the 65RB a sign of what’s the come from Adventurer—a new direction?
Yes, we have big plans. We plan to be the number one truck camper manufacturer.
That statement goes back to what my grandfather said: “We are not just building campers, we are building great people.” We have built the team, the tools, and set the foundation to lead the industry. The 65RB is a testament to our capability as a team.
Is there anything else about the 65RB that you’d like to add?
You really need to experience the 65RB in person to fully understand the expansiveness inside the camper. It’s hard to be descriptive in words. It feels like an 8’6” camper inside.
There are massive windows in this camper. The bunk has two windows for cross ventilation. The galley has a great big window that you can see out of when you’re cooking or washing dishes. If you have a view, you want to take that in. There’s a window behind the rollover sofa, and it’s one of the biggest windows in all of our products. The Adventurer 65RB brings the outside in.
For more information about the 2026 Adventurer 65RB, visit the Adventurer website at adventurercampers.com. Click here for a free Adventurer brochure.
