For Part 1 of the survey results, click here. For Part 2 of the survey results, click here.
38. What type of bed mattress would you prefer for your next truck camper purchase?
| POP-UP CAMPER |
| Innerspring mattress – 31.62% |
| Foam mattress – 51.38% |
| Air mattress – 2.77% |
| No mattress. I will supply my own – 7.51% |
| No preference – 6.72% |
39. What sleeping arrangement would you prefer in your next truck camper purchase?
| POP-UP CAMPER |
| North-south arrangement – 64.29% |
| East-west arrangement – 18.65% |
| No preference – 17.06% |
40. Would you prefer a Fantastic Fan, ceiling vent, Heki skylight, or a traditional escape hatch above the overcab bedroom for your next truck camper purchase?
| POP-UP CAMPER |
| Fantastic Fan – 57.48% |
| Ceiling vent – 5.12% |
| Heki skylight – 16.93% |
| Traditional escape hatch – 10.24% |
| None. Just give me a ceiling. – 5.51% |
| No preference – 4.72% |
41. Do you want a HDTV in your next truck camper purchase?
| POP-UP CAMPER |
| Yes – 35.04% |
| No – 54.72% |
| No preference – 10.24% |
42. Do you want Audio-Video system with AM/FM radio, CD player, DVD player, and auxiliary inputs in your next camper purchase?
| POP-UP CAMPER |
| Yes – 40.24% |
| No – 47.01% |
| No preference – 12.75% |
43. What electrical outlet types would you prefer for your next camper purchase? Click all that apply.
| POP-UP CAMPER |
| USB outlets in cabover – 51.61% |
| USB outlets in kitchen – 32.26% |
| USB outlets in dinette – 59.27% |
| USB outlets in bathroom – 4.84% |
| 12-volt outlets in cabover – 42.74% |
| 12-volt outlets in kitchen – 52.82% |
| 12-volt outlets in dinette – 55.65% |
| 12-volt outlets in bathroom – 7.26% |
| 110-volt outlets in cabover – 37.10% |
| 110-volt outlets in kitchen – 72.58% |
| 110-volt outlets in dinette – 61.69% |
| 110-volt outlets in bathroom – 12.9% |
| No outlets – 0.4% |
| No preference – 6.05% |
44. Would you prefer under bed storage in the overcab bedroom for the next pop-up truck camper you purchase?
| POP-UP CAMPER |
| Yes – 77.78% |
| No – 11.9% |
| No preference – 10.32% |
45. What material would you prefer on the floor of your next truck camper purchase?
| POP-UP CAMPER |
| Aluminum – 5.16% |
| Linoleum – 31.75% |
| Faux wood vinyl – 26.98% |
| Removable wall-to-wall carpet – 5.56% |
| Carpet runner on linoleum – 10.71% |
| Carpet runner on faux wood vinyl – 11.51% |
| No preference – 8.33% |
46. What material would you prefer on the ceiling of your next truck camper purchase?
| POP-UP CAMPER |
| Soft surface – fabric – 26.48% |
| Hard surface – plastic – 51.38% |
| No preference – 22.13% |
47. In general, what color scheme would you prefer in the next truck camper you purchase? This includes cushion and valance fabrics, counter tops, cabinetry wood, flooring, and other interior colors.
| POP-UP CAMPER |
| Light colors – 39.44% |
| Medium colors – 51.79% |
| Dark colors – 3.98% |
| No preference – 4.78% |
48. Would you prefer insulated thermal pane or non-insulated single pane windows in your next truck camper purchase?
| POP-UP CAMPER |
| Insulated thermal pane – 74.41% |
| Non-insulated single pane – 14.96% |
| No preference – 10.63% |
49. Would you prefer glass or acrylic windows in your next truck camper purchase?
| POP-UP CAMPER |
| Glass windows – 44.09% |
| Acrylic windows – 32.68% |
| No preference – 23.23% |
50. Would you prefer slide windows or crank-out window in your next truck camper purchase?
| POP-UP CAMPER |
| Slide windows – 44.76% |
| Crank-out windows – 39.92% |
| No preference – 15.32% |
51. What of the following power sources would you prefer for the next truck camper you purchase? Click all that apply.
| POP-UP CAMPER |
| Built-in propane generator – 18.91% |
| Portable gas generator – 33.61% |
| Solar panel system – 85.71% |
| Wind generator system – 18.07% |
| Fuel cell system – 10.08% |
| Other, Please Specify Comments |
52. Would you prefer a front nose cap, or no front nose cap for the next hard side truck camper you purchase?
| POP-UP CAMPER |
| Front nose cap – 32.93% |
| No front nose cap – 19.68% |
| No preference – 47.39% |
For Part 1 of the survey results, click here. For Part 2 of the survey results, click here.
The written comments for the 2016 Ultimate Camper Survey will be published in Truck Camper Magazine later this week.
