Unimog U500 and Phoenix Flatbed Pop-Up
This is the second in a series of “in the spotlight” articles that profiles a rig that many of us admire and that we’d all love to own. In this article, Truck Camper Adventure Magazine [read more]
View ArticleReview of the EcoCamel Jetstorm Shower Head
Of all the resources found in today’s recreational vehicle, water is, by far, the most precious. This is especially true for boondocking enthusiasts who prefer to camp in remote, faraway places and for...
View ArticleNorthstar Laredo on the Apache Trail
A short video compilation of a 2013 Ram 3500 and a 2016 Northstar Laredo truck camper climbing Fish Creek Hill on Arizona’s Apache Trail. Music provided the Allman Brothers Band. The song, Midnight Rider.
View ArticleSedona’s Loy Butte Road and the Honanki Ruins
“God created the Grand Canyon but He lives in Sedona,” says the old Indian proverb. If you’ve ever been to Sedona, Arizona you know why. Sedona’s vivid red buttes, picturesque canyons, and mysterious...
View ArticleArizona’s Apache Trail, USFS Scenic Byway
If you’re looking for an incredibly scenic drive near Phoenix, Arizona that can be completed in a day or two that also offers excellent camping opportunities, then the Apache Trail (Arizona-88) is...
View ArticleNorthstar Laredo RV Mattress Upgrade
Mattresses are a very personal thing. The very mattress that some people love, other people hate. Such was the case with the queen size spring mattress that came in our new Northstar Laredo SC truck...
View ArticleThe Smoky Mountain Road, Utah Scenic Backway
If you’re looking for a scenic, moderately challenging drive in southern Utah then look no further. The Smoky Mountain Road not only meets those requirements, but exceeds them. The Smoky Mountain Road...
View ArticleReview of the 2016 Adventurer 80RB Truck Camper
Every type of recreational vehicle has its pros and cons. We discovered this over the years as we progressed from a tiny teardrop trailer to a fully-equipped, 21 foot travel trailer. After a recent...
View ArticleBoondocking in Sedona
If you’re planning a trip to Sedona in your RV soon, you have three basic choices on where you can camp for the night. You can stay at an RV park in town, stay at [read more]
View ArticleAnnouncing the 2015 Truck Camper Adventure Photo Contest
What better way to celebrate the end of an amazing 2015 than to hold a photo contest! This isn’t going to be your run-of-the-mill photo contest. This is going to be an off-road truck camper [read more]
View ArticleSedona’s Schnebly Hill Road
Yesterday, we had a chance to tackle the 11-mile-long Schnebly Hill Road in Sedona, AZ. Contrary to what you may have heard or read on the Internet forums, this rough road can be tackled in [read more]
View ArticleGo Power 600 Watt Inverter Installation
Of all the electronic devices found in today’s RV, few are more essential than the modern inverter. This is especially true for those of us who prefer to camp off-the-grid and still work. My truck...
View ArticleCassette Toilets: Pros, Cons and a Few Tips
There’s no doubt about it, there isn’t a truck camper feature more polarizing than the Thetford cassette toilet. You either love it or you hate it. We’ve owned seven RVs over the years and our [read more]
View Article“Rig for Red!” A Simple Red Light Mod For Your Truck Camper
Are you a stargazer or a night photographer looking for a way to get around in your RV without ruining your night vision? Perhaps you’re looking for a good night-light or maybe you’re someone who [read...
View ArticleIn the Spotlight: The 2016 Lance 650 Overland Adventure Rig
Lance Camper Manufacturing Corporation, in partnership with Hellwig Suspension Products, unveiled their new Overland Adventure Rig this month at the 2015 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)...
View ArticleHurry! Only 17 Days Left to Enter Your Contest Photos
Okay, you explorers and off-road gear heads. We’ve received some outstanding entries for the 2015 Truck Camper Adventure Photo Contest, but more photographs are needed. So if you have some sweet...
View ArticleHell’s Backbone Road, Utah Scenic Backway
Having traveled on six continents and sailed every ocean, I consider myself well-traveled. I’ve seen a lot, but the geologic wonders of southern Utah never cease to amaze me. Some of these wonders are...
View ArticleArizona’s White Canyon Trail
A few weeks ago we explored the 14-mile-long White Canyon Trail in the White Canyon Wilderness near Superior, AZ. The scenery along this 4×4 trail is pretty spectacular. In fact it was so stunning I...
View ArticleVideo Tour of the 2016 Northstar Laredo SC
Truck Camper Adventure presents a tour of a 2016 Northstar Laredo SC Truck Camper. The Northstar Laredo is a low-profile, hard-side, non-slide truck camper made for both short-bed and long-bed pickup...
View ArticleOnly Three Days Left To Enter the 2015 TCA Off-Road Photo Contest
Just a reminder that only three days remain to enter your photographs in this year’s contest. So far we’ve received some outstanding entries, but more photographs are needed. So if you have some sweet...
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