Thank you for watching everyone! 😀 We really appreciate you taking the time out to do so. If you enjoyed this video take a look at our 100+ camper video playlist (around 1500 campers featured over the last few years). ua-cam.com/play/PLJmAwjBwlfgIS2tibNdLT7OYkOd4w_YES.html If you are looking for "affordable", or American made camper videos, we also have some of those too. Some of which are listed below. Affordable Campers Playlist ua-cam.com/play/PLJmAwjBwlfgJ7jzKg7XtrM029KDAHKc7k.html Mini Campers Playlist ua-cam.com/play/PLJmAwjBwlfgKzh_pzlYxTBeKuV8mbgnNb.html Campervans Playlist ua-cam.com/play/PLJmAwjBwlfgLprd2f6wdSfYi_nTTJu7G7.html American made and under 10k ua-cam.com/video/1XDXwnca7E0/v-deo.html American made and under 15k ua-cam.com/video/VbSXxkNMFgg/v-deo.html Truck bed campers made in North America ua-cam.com/video/Ay13-sOegsE/v-deo.html 10 more campers made in U.S.A ua-cam.com/video/g0pG9zXRsx0/v-deo.html 10 more truck bed campers made in the U.S.A ua-cam.com/video/vn73KzgXKgI/v-deo.html
Those were awesome! I've been living in a Travelite 770 for two years, full time in a cold climate. My options were limited due to the size of my truck but this video was one of the best I've seen at showing the pros and cons!
I have a 2015 Northern Lite 10-2 EXCD that I carry around on my 2009 SRW Ford F-350 with a Cummins 6.7. I boondock camp about 6-8 months of the year, mainly in the Mountain states and Utah and Nevada. I have taken that thing just about everywhere off road you can think of and it has taken everything without one item tearing up. Really a well made camper, I can't say enough good things about it. Any problems I have had, when you call the company they actually pick up the phone and connected me with the guy on the assembly floor that knew about the problem and walked me through the fix on the phone. Excellent customer service. I have camped in well below freezing temps with no problems as the heat vents are also in the tank areas so no freezing of piping or tanks. A great camper that is super comfortable, reliable and built to last.
@P C it's a true 4 season..the heat vents go into where the tanks are..its made in Canada so they know a bit about keeping it from freezing in the winter. I think the coldest Ive been in is 8 degrees F, no problems.
I never thought I would enjoy a truck camper but the mobility it offers has many advantages. There have been numerous instances that we wanted to stop at places while pulling our trailer that we had to bypass because we couldn’t fit in the parking lot. Our 2013 model doesn’t compare to these newer ones. It would be nice to upgrade but they are soooo expensive. I guess I’ll just keep dreaming. Great video!
I paid 40,000$ for my 4 wheel camper. Steep price and yea, it could have gotten me a really nice bumper pull. But it lives on my truck, it’s the functional, and the ability to take it wherever I want when I want, makes it worth the price.
They are some fantastic campers. I remember in the '70s when these first started popping up. It was just basically a big aluminum box with a bed and a sink. Today you can get so much in one of these. I'm thinking about doing a lot of friend of mine is doing right now. A couple years back he decided to become a touring tournament fisherman for bass. After he bought his boat a realized what it was going to cost to go to a hotel almost every week. Someone suggested one of these campers and he picks one up and has never looked back. I'm really thinking about doing the same exact thing. Some of those campers you could spend a couple days inside very easily. A lot of times when it rains tournament fishers need to get out of the water and then you're spending the rest of your day doing nothing but sitting around your hotel. At least this way I can bring my things with me and save money. Thank you for whoever shared this video talk about perfect timing.
I just got a 2017 27 ft hideout in may of 2021. Only been used 2-3 times before we got it, and I’m a competitive shotgun shooter, so I travel to Ohio, and nashville, etc. I love it and I always will
I had a four wheel eagle model many years ago. I had to sell it due to life circumstances, but I really missed that camper. I was ready to buy again and did crazy amounts of research. Ultimately I settled on getting a high rise camper shell with a topper ez lift. It’s the most economical and best option in many ways. The slide in campers often require that you do some mods on your vehicle and are actually kind of hard on the truck. A shell? It’s zero maintenance, feather light, and You can build it out how you like it. I’m not so much a carpenter and so I found one to help me do the interior. The camper can also be stealthy if need be.
I wish Land Rover would make a 4-door pickup of their revived Defender series SUVs. I'd definitely get a Hiatus camper. Having two ways to enter is perfect because you never know if some jerk is going to park behind you and block access to the rear door. Or sometimes, you park in a forest and the ONE parking spot nobody wants is the only one you can use! Forgot to add: having watched a few stealth camping videos, one genius owns a similar popup camper and tried sleeping in it with the top down. People don't even come near it. He cheats by putting a sleeping bag on the floor since there's no way to use the bed.
Good God some of these prices in Canadian you could get a gorgeous used 32 foot fifth wheel in mint condition. do your homework and buy from senior citizens and you will get a spectacular unit for less than $40k that will last you a decade or more.
I like the truckbed campers but after having home sold out from under me & going homeless & walking for nearly 15yrs now I'd pass on an RV camper & go4 a old small school bus to convert into a mobile+home
Right? Absolutely boggles the mind. How in the heck do middleclass Americans or Canadians afford million dollar homes, hundred thousand dollar trucks and fourty thousand dollar pop up campers? Who buys this stuff?
NEVER BUY NEW!! RVs Cars,Trucks,ect!! I got a Beautiful mint condition Rockwood travel trailer with a huge slide out, its a 2011 and the folks used it 5 times before I got it!! They paid $26k!! I got it for $11k!!❤
The old ford with camper, my dad had one when i was a kid. Ford sold it with a camper, called a camper special, 1978, 2wd, 480hp motor, extended cab what we had. It was easy to rip plumming off back going off road.
I love these!! Much better than an RV or a big luxury motor home; frankly anything biger or lower than a truck is a great pain to park and to drive and unable to go off roading. Thank you for sharing!
Depends on what you want out of camping: RV parks or truly unpopulated areas. If you want access to primitive areas I suggest Fourwheel Campers' actual campers, which you didn't show. They have all the really basic options: really good big bed, stove, sink, heater, frig, hot water, shower, toilet. They're simple, light, reliable, tolerate the very worst of roads, and fit on mid-size trucks. Ours is 11 yrs, 70,000 mi, and after 9 summers of camping in the far North a bit scratched but good as new. It's a cult, I guess. Happy camping!
Agreed, I am actually getting a nice playlist together of affordable campers that would be a nice addition. ua-cam.com/play/PLJmAwjBwlfgJ7jzKg7XtrM029KDAHKc7k.html
@@micahiscool7441 my favorite is the scout yoho but that's like $25k. And I got to thinking, if it's just this super minimal setup: no plumbing, gravity sink, removable camping cooktop, why not just build that yourself for
It would be really nice if you could do a segment on campers that are light weight (not pop ups), well made and strong. With the increase costs of gas and trying to live without making a huge footprint on the planet many of us want to camp and travel the country but don’t want to drive gas guzzling vehicles. Light weight campers are the future.
Hi Narissa, have a look at our camper playlist. I think you'll find several videos along the lines of what you suggested. I do agree with you and I'll keep an eye out. Thank you for the feedback. ua-cam.com/play/PLJmAwjBwlfgIS2tibNdLT7OYkOd4w_YES.html .
Tyler: Factoring in the price of having to upgrade your present PU to haul one of these beasts then it's not cost effective over a nice 5th wheel or other type trailer. The only advantage is you're not towing.
But if you compare those prices to a full size RV..... Factor in gas to run it, maintenance... I'm biased because I LOVE my truck camper. To me, it's the best of both worlds, convenience of an RV with maneuverability of a truck. FYI: fuel cost doubled with the weight of the camper, but napping in your own place en route and whenever is priceless!
@@danamichelle1290 Dana, the arguments against a "full size RV" are the very same problems that a truck has. So your point is? You love your truck, go for it and BTW if you only use your truck to haul around your camper then you don't incur the costs you've mentioned. If you use your truck all the time then you'll incur those costs more often because a full size RV only incurs those costs when being used. Try another justification/argument.
@@skipperclinton1087 I use both all the time so I'm fully aware of the cost incurred as well as the juggle of parking one for repairs while the other is... parked. Like I said, full time means more to consider.
I guessing that truck camper rig at 8:41 is a American road camper on a early 1970s Ford F350 Ranger XLT camper special ...with either 9.50x16.5 or 10.50x16.5 Front tires , and 12x16.5 rear tires ???..
Man these sure have changed . That one made in Kelowna is sweet but 65 grand ? pretty sure i'd just opt for another trailer in that range vs . but man . what a gem .
Kudos! A few of these are new to me and amazing options! A few of them (like the one that required an F450) are... well the jury’s out, LOL! Appreciate your work!
I wish that companies would make a window that opens at the head of the bed, over the cab of the truck, so if a person HAS to get out of the camper in an emergency they can do so safely. Just open the window and step out onto the trucks hood and then onto the ground. The S & S camper company had a wonderful idea when they installed their blackened windows all across the front of the camper, but, they did NOT open.
My 1974 Sunline has an escape hatch/vent over the bed above the cab. Roof strong enough to hold 3 adults. Has a window in the front that doesn’t leak. Why can’t they make them now with a front window?
EXACTLY! That is one that if you got caught in a weekend rain storm, you can be comfortable with all the amenities. I live full time in Safari Trek, I love it! Just me and the dogs.
I believe it's for people who already has a truck... if you don't have a truck, buying a motorhome or normal trailer is a better option... Also, paperwork is much simpler and cheaper on truck campers since they are not considered a motorhome/trailer... they are considered just a truck and its cargo.
@@casekocsk ...ok but still doesn’t justify the higher prices. Don’t get me wrong, we love camping. As we get closer to retirement we considering ways to travel farther. A truck bed camper is over priced therefore not a option.
Some were what most consider "high priced" or even "outragous". Number 9 was only 10k. The number one selection was slightly more. I just wonder why the focus solely on the high prices and not one mention of those on this list I would consider fair or a good deal. Do you consider those in the 10k price range over-priced?
@@mindseyedesign yes, that is definitely over-priced. A "decent" cost would be more in the $1,000-$5,000 range and still have all the "bells and whistles" options (including a shower with plenty of scorching hot water) and a full fridge/freezer within that price range.
@@mindseyedesign the truth is for what u get in a camper dollar wise, my as well buy a trailer. Campers are over priced for what are. They're life style priced and manufacturers and dealer know this. You get space of not having to tow at a premium price.
With all the cameras and electronics in tailgates are there any that have plug ins to replace them in the camper ? Not to mention the back window of trucks that open.
Yes, there are. I choose to install the wired Ford trailer backup camera on my Ford F350 with Host Mammoth camper. This allows the camera to display on the truck's 8" monitor. Other wireless cameras work fine but I didn't want another monitor cluttering up the dash.
Is there really a class III truck that can handle the Alp Eagle Cap? It’s over Ford’s recommend cargo for the F450. Then you are pushing the GVWR of the F350. I’m sure it is the same with other brands.
Depends on how you configure the truck. To get the max payload you have a plain cab, no four wheel drive and a gas engine. Also, minimal extras which add weight. That's why I went with a RAM 5500 with my eagle cap 1165. Fully loaded I still have a couple thousand pound cushion.
@@petehaidinyak9084 how do you consider the quality of your 1165? I own a 2016 1165 and the quality is pretty poor! And after I contacted the manufacturer, I discovered they could care less! I carry mine on a 2015 Chevy 3500HD with a gas engine.
@@gmv0553 I've owned a Lance 1172 and the Eagle Cap 1165 and I can say the the fit and finish on both kind of sucked. The 1172 only had two drawers in the kitchen area and they were small, the counter space was very limited. When I ran the generator it was very loud and shook the camper. The 1165 was a much better layouted and the access to the basement and equipment is better. Whenever I move to my permanent home I plan to redo the electrical and plumbing. I have an 11ft flatbed so I have a Honda 3000i generator on the bed in front of the camper. When it's running you can't hear of feel it in the camper.
Lol! In the TV credits at the end when those two people are eating popcorn "Slippin bitch" is seen.... wander what that's about. Easter egg?? Enjoyed the video anyhow 😄
@@DaveEPie I paid $3K Canadian shipping included, made in Montana and they will install at the factory, but not hard for DIY. I love mine opens a whole new world in truck camping.
If you need to take a toy with you, boat, dune buggy etc. truck bed campers are nice, but even then some states allow a double tow hook up, if the trailer hooked to your truck is a fifth wheel.
Hello, I’m wondering if you could tell me if a truck (srw or drw) & camper combo will fit in the average parking spot. Also, could you drive with the combo in the winters of the north eastern states where we see plenty of snow? Thank you.
We have a Lance 850 on a long bed dually, and we can park anywhere. That's the advantage of the truck camper. Except for height, it's over 11 feet tall so that can be a problem with low tunnels or tree branches. If you have a 4x4 truck with locking differentials you can get around pretty much anywhere. But avoid mud, our rig fully loaded is at least 11K pounds and weight in sloppy mud isn't a good combo.
Some do, our Lance 850 has a window below the cabover that can be opened and a pass passthru put in to connect to the truck's rear window. A bit awkward but then you can crawl between the truck cab to the camper without going outside.
At my budget I better start with a CAD drawing that I could make myself and some plyboard, styrofoam, woven fiberglass sheets, and some epoxy or polyurethane. Then end by picking up my interior at Lowes or an auction. Does the price come down on used units?
One thing I noticed that was not mentioned was the waste water tank capacity/storage or waste water tanks at all. Extremely important because you have showers, toilets and sinks.
ALL truck bed campers have small holding tanks. You are talking overnight family stays, maybe 1-2 person weekend trips only. Their benefit is easy go, easy setup and better than a tent. Also, they go anywhere your pickup can go, so you have many more options! 😎
Thank you for watching everyone! 😀 We really appreciate you taking the time out to do so. If you enjoyed this video take a look at our 100+ camper video playlist (around 1500 campers featured over the last few years). ua-cam.com/play/PLJmAwjBwlfgIS2tibNdLT7OYkOd4w_YES.html
If you are looking for "affordable", or American made camper videos, we also have some of those too. Some of which are listed below.
Affordable Campers Playlist ua-cam.com/play/PLJmAwjBwlfgJ7jzKg7XtrM029KDAHKc7k.html
Mini Campers Playlist ua-cam.com/play/PLJmAwjBwlfgKzh_pzlYxTBeKuV8mbgnNb.html
Campervans Playlist ua-cam.com/play/PLJmAwjBwlfgLprd2f6wdSfYi_nTTJu7G7.html
American made and under 10k ua-cam.com/video/1XDXwnca7E0/v-deo.html
American made and under 15k ua-cam.com/video/VbSXxkNMFgg/v-deo.html
Truck bed campers made in North America ua-cam.com/video/Ay13-sOegsE/v-deo.html
10 more campers made in U.S.A ua-cam.com/video/g0pG9zXRsx0/v-deo.html
10 more truck bed campers made in the U.S.A ua-cam.com/video/vn73KzgXKgI/v-deo.html
Those were awesome! I've been living in a Travelite 770 for two years, full time in a cold climate. My options were limited due to the size of my truck but this video was one of the best I've seen at showing the pros and cons!
Pp
Is it cheaper to opt out of a cooktop and refrigerator, I just feel like it hogs all the space, even in the larger models
Thanks for sharing, Lord-Jesus-Christ dot
Northern Lite made to last :)
I have a 2015 Northern Lite 10-2 EXCD that I carry around on my 2009 SRW Ford F-350 with a Cummins 6.7. I boondock camp about 6-8 months of the year, mainly in the Mountain states and Utah and Nevada. I have taken that thing just about everywhere off road you can think of and it has taken everything without one item tearing up. Really a well made camper, I can't say enough good things about it. Any problems I have had, when you call the company they actually pick up the phone and connected me with the guy on the assembly floor that knew about the problem and walked me through the fix on the phone. Excellent customer service. I have camped in well below freezing temps with no problems as the heat vents are also in the tank areas so no freezing of piping or tanks. A great camper that is super comfortable, reliable and built to last.
How much is it for truck & camper?
Can you pass thru to the truck in case you wanna get away etc
Cummins in a Ford? 🤔
@@silanom yeah..pulled out the Ford 6.4 nd replace it with the 6.7. It's awesome
@P C it's a true 4 season..the heat vents go into where the tanks are..its made in Canada so they know a bit about keeping it from freezing in the winter. I think the coldest Ive been in is 8 degrees F, no problems.
13:16 1. 2021 Kenai Truck Bed Camper
*Correction on Location* Scout Camper is located in Yakima, Washington 😅
scoutcampers.com Sorry about that!
I need a bigger check book
@@ronin2963 Me too!
I never thought I would enjoy a truck camper but the mobility it offers has many advantages. There have been numerous instances that we wanted to stop at places while pulling our trailer that we had to bypass because we couldn’t fit in the parking lot. Our 2013 model doesn’t compare to these newer ones. It would be nice to upgrade but they are soooo expensive. I guess I’ll just keep dreaming. Great video!
At least dreams doesn’t cost a thing - but still hope and wish for you that you will one day get closer to getting the one you dream of...
I paid 40,000$ for my 4 wheel camper. Steep price and yea, it could have gotten me a really nice bumper pull. But it lives on my truck, it’s the functional, and the ability to take it wherever I want when I want, makes it worth the price.
Thanks for featuring the Cirrus 620 and the Cirrus 820 Truck Campers! We're looking forward to continuing to develop our Cirrus Truck Campers!
Is there a 420? Or those folks too high!
They are some fantastic campers. I remember in the '70s when these first started popping up. It was just basically a big aluminum box with a bed and a sink.
Today you can get so much in one of these. I'm thinking about doing a lot of friend of mine is doing right now. A couple years back he decided to become a touring tournament fisherman for bass. After he bought his boat a realized what it was going to cost to go to a hotel almost every week. Someone suggested one of these campers and he picks one up and has never looked back.
I'm really thinking about doing the same exact thing. Some of those campers you could spend a couple days inside very easily. A lot of times when it rains tournament fishers need to get out of the water and then you're spending the rest of your day doing nothing but sitting around your hotel. At least this way I can bring my things with me and save money.
Thank you for whoever shared this video talk about perfect timing.
We had one and I thought we were rich LOL, now looking back I it was sooo small and how it fit 3 kids and 2 adults is beyond me
@@keahithefieryone8513 you actually made me laugh out loud.
I just got a 2017 27 ft hideout in may of 2021. Only been used 2-3 times before we got it, and I’m a competitive shotgun shooter, so I travel to Ohio, and nashville, etc. I love it and I always will
I love all the truck bed campers, now I just need a truck!!!!
I had a four wheel eagle model many years ago. I had to sell it due to life circumstances, but I really missed that camper. I was ready to buy again and did crazy amounts of research. Ultimately I settled on getting a high rise camper shell with a topper ez lift. It’s the most economical and best option in many ways. The slide in campers often require that you do some mods on your vehicle and are actually kind of hard on the truck. A shell? It’s zero maintenance, feather light, and You can build it out how you like it. I’m not so much a carpenter and so I found one to help me do the interior. The camper can also be stealthy if need be.
We have the Hiatus camper and love it. They were the only company that was able to fit to a Gen2 Honda Ridgeline.
I wish Land Rover would make a 4-door pickup of their revived Defender series SUVs. I'd definitely get a Hiatus camper. Having two ways to enter is perfect because you never know if some jerk is going to park behind you and block access to the rear door. Or sometimes, you park in a forest and the ONE parking spot nobody wants is the only one you can use!
Forgot to add: having watched a few stealth camping videos, one genius owns a similar popup camper and tried sleeping in it with the top down. People don't even come near it. He cheats by putting a sleeping bag on the floor since there's no way to use the bed.
Good God some of these prices in Canadian you could get a gorgeous used 32 foot fifth wheel in mint condition. do your homework and buy from senior citizens and you will get a spectacular unit for less than $40k that will last you a decade or more.
I like the truckbed campers but after having home sold out from under me & going homeless & walking for nearly 15yrs now I'd pass on an RV camper & go4 a old small school bus to convert into a mobile+home
Right? Absolutely boggles the mind. How in the heck do middleclass Americans or Canadians afford million dollar homes, hundred thousand dollar trucks and fourty thousand dollar pop up campers? Who buys this stuff?
I found it alot cheaper to redo and older model
And here I was thinking that 15k was expensive for an RV...
NEVER BUY NEW!! RVs Cars,Trucks,ect!! I got a Beautiful mint condition Rockwood travel trailer with a huge slide out, its a 2011 and the folks used it 5 times before I got it!! They paid $26k!! I got it for $11k!!❤
boy campers come a long way since my younger day!!
This was by far my favorite one... All were fun to see. Thank you.
The 2021 Mammoth 11’6” Longbed Dually was by far the nicest of the bunch.
Yes, I do agree aswell. I'm really surprised that a lance slide in camper wasn't in this group.
I have some 30000 UDSD saved thru SIP Investment in MFs and company equities. My heart is on a TRuck caravan.
The old ford with camper, my dad had one when i was a kid. Ford sold it with a camper, called a camper special, 1978, 2wd, 480hp motor, extended cab what we had. It was easy to rip plumming off back going off road.
Nice with rogue karena bisa dilepas dan dipasang kembali jika ingin camping
Awesome! Very informative video I haven't seen much about truck campers. Enjoyed very much! Thanks!
I love these!! Much better than an RV or a big luxury motor home; frankly anything biger or lower than a truck is a great pain to park and to drive and unable to go off roading. Thank you for sharing!
Hello Trumpia Lightning, thank you for watching!
@@mindseyedesign Enjoy it!
Host should be #1
I have a truck Dodge F 1500 and all I need is this camper then I'm good to go!
Depends on what you want out of camping: RV parks or truly unpopulated areas. If you want access to primitive areas I suggest Fourwheel Campers' actual campers, which you didn't show. They have all the really basic options: really good big bed, stove, sink, heater, frig, hot water, shower, toilet. They're simple, light, reliable, tolerate the very worst of roads, and fit on mid-size trucks. Ours is 11 yrs, 70,000 mi, and after 9 summers of camping in the far North a bit scratched but good as new.
It's a cult, I guess. Happy camping!
These are amazing! I hadn't even considered a truck bed camper!
Check out "Meercats".
Affordable if ya move outta your home, eh. ($20k range)
The Mammoth is just freaking AWESOME!
And so is the Alp Eagle!
Anyone reading this post this first, I do not watch commercials unless UA-cam Makes me, now to my point, that's nice I like it.
The Mammoth was awesome!
You should make one with the most affordable truck campers
Agreed, I am actually getting a nice playlist together of affordable campers that would be a nice addition.
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I dont know how much the other ones are but the rogue is affordable, new they are about $12k
@@T28spwn yeah that was my favorite one
@@micahiscool7441 my favorite is the scout yoho but that's like $25k. And I got to thinking, if it's just this super minimal setup: no plumbing, gravity sink, removable camping cooktop, why not just build that yourself for
@@mindseyedesign the best way is to get one of these campers 5 years used and 50% off
Awesome truck bed campers. I like them all
The Mammoth 11.6" is da best of all.👍👍👍
It sure seems like it.
EAGLE CAP LOOKS INTERESTING! CIRRUS IS ALSO NICE!!!😍
It would be really nice if you could do a segment on campers that are light weight (not pop ups), well made and strong. With the increase costs of gas and trying to live without making a huge footprint on the planet many of us want to camp and travel the country but don’t want to drive gas guzzling vehicles. Light weight campers are the future.
Hi Narissa, have a look at our camper playlist. I think you'll find several videos along the lines of what you suggested. I do agree with you and I'll keep an eye out. Thank you for the feedback.
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Great for a man cave 💘 love it i can park that in my back yard
Nice array of campers shown, thank you
Do y'all have any with closets for hanging clothes? Like our dresses. ❤
Finally a video that does not sux
this video is actually really cool
DAMN some of those prices are more then the truck is worth new
Tyler: Factoring in the price of having to upgrade your present PU to haul one of these beasts then it's not cost effective over a nice 5th wheel or other type trailer. The only advantage is you're not towing.
But if you compare those prices to a full size RV..... Factor in gas to run it, maintenance... I'm biased because I LOVE my truck camper. To me, it's the best of both worlds, convenience of an RV with maneuverability of a truck. FYI: fuel cost doubled with the weight of the camper, but napping in your own place en route and whenever is priceless!
@@danamichelle1290 Dana, the arguments against a "full size RV" are the very same problems that a truck has. So your point is?
You love your truck, go for it and BTW if you only use your truck to haul around your camper then you don't incur the costs you've mentioned. If you use your truck all the time then you'll incur those costs more often because a full size RV only incurs those costs when being used. Try another justification/argument.
@@skipperclinton1087 Never said I loved my truck.... just throwing out another factor to consider! Peace!
@@skipperclinton1087 I use both all the time so I'm fully aware of the cost incurred as well as the juggle of parking one for repairs while the other is... parked. Like I said, full time means more to consider.
I guessing that truck camper rig at 8:41 is a American road camper on a early 1970s Ford F350 Ranger XLT camper special ...with either 9.50x16.5 or 10.50x16.5
Front tires , and 12x16.5 rear tires ???..
Man these sure have changed . That one made in Kelowna is sweet but 65 grand ? pretty sure i'd just opt for another trailer in that range vs . but man . what a gem .
Kudos! A few of these are new to me and amazing options! A few of them (like the one that required an F450) are... well the jury’s out, LOL! Appreciate your work!
Glad you like them!
That one in Canada is probably 80 90 grand.
The Host is a great camper IF you can wait until fall to get one.🙄 Best for the money 👍
The host would be perfect for us.
Where could we find one in the Carolinas?
👍👍Thank you! Thank you!👍👍🖤
I wish that companies would make a window that opens at the head of the bed, over the cab of the truck, so if a person HAS to get out of the camper in an emergency they can do so safely. Just open the window and step out onto the trucks hood and then onto the ground.
The S & S camper company had a wonderful idea when they installed their blackened windows all across the front of the camper, but, they did NOT open.
My 1974 Sunline has an escape hatch/vent over the bed above the cab. Roof strong enough to hold 3 adults. Has a window in the front that doesn’t leak. Why can’t they make them now with a front window?
Most, if not all, have an escape hatch over the front bunk by law
Our Lance850 has an escape hatch above the bed and also one of the windows.
@@jflury1823 how high is the camper? ( Lance 850) Includes air conditioner? The cab overhand is still too long on new campers for a standard cab.
When the camper is on the truck, it is approximately 13 feet 4 inches tall at the highest point (actually the tv antenna).
Got a utility trailer that could be double duty as an RV with right camper... thanks for the tour.
Thanks for the tours.
There is always some technical problem in fridge!! Hit thumbs up for this to be hiegh lighted
Can u be more specific? There are ten campers in this video. Mentioning which camper will help your point.
@@mindseyedesign i am talking in general. I got reviews of people who faced that problem.
I like the one camp x and the Rouge 12,800 project m 9,235 620 camper.heianic camper 13,500¹
Number 3 is for me!!!!!
EXACTLY! That is one that if you got caught in a weekend rain storm, you can be comfortable with all the amenities. I live full time in Safari Trek, I love it! Just me and the dogs.
@@mikemartinez7433 Sounds like fun !!!!
I believe that's a Born Free.
#8 is great!
I bought a 40ft Class A... I should have considered dual pick up and camper!!! Some are sick... great video!
Born free
Prices like that no wonder there are so few on the road...
I believe it's for people who already has a truck... if you don't have a truck, buying a motorhome or normal trailer is a better option... Also, paperwork is much simpler and cheaper on truck campers since they are not considered a motorhome/trailer... they are considered just a truck and its cargo.
@@casekocsk ...ok but still doesn’t justify the higher prices. Don’t get me wrong, we love camping. As we get closer to retirement we considering ways to travel farther. A truck bed camper is over priced therefore not a option.
Some were what most consider "high priced" or even "outragous". Number 9 was only 10k. The number one selection was slightly more. I just wonder why the focus solely on the high prices and not one mention of those on this list I would consider fair or a good deal. Do you consider those in the 10k price range over-priced?
@@mindseyedesign yes, that is definitely over-priced. A "decent" cost would be more in the $1,000-$5,000 range and still have all the "bells and whistles" options (including a shower with plenty of scorching hot water) and a full fridge/freezer within that price range.
@@mindseyedesign the truth is for what u get in a camper dollar wise, my as well buy a trailer. Campers are over priced for what are. They're life style priced and manufacturers and dealer know this. You get space of not having to tow at a premium price.
'76 ford with colman truck bed camper ?
6 & 4/820 & # 3, I liked best
Well done video!
Thank you!
Good idia
Real truck camping.....keep things simple !
in Oregon we have to pay registration for a cabover camper just as it was a motorhome or a trailer
With all the cameras and electronics in tailgates are there any that have plug ins to replace them in the camper ? Not to mention the back window of trucks that open.
Yes, there are. I choose to install the wired Ford trailer backup camera on my Ford F350 with Host Mammoth camper. This allows the camera to display on the truck's 8" monitor. Other wireless cameras work fine but I didn't want another monitor cluttering up the dash.
What a awesome video!!!! Great job!!!!!!
You are so kind
@@mindseyedesign I know!!!!!!
We get charged separate camper registration by full body length in Oregon.
Some of the amazing travels love 2 of them
Awesome choices!
Great video. I appreciate the specs and pricing! Nice job!
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From Indonesia
So if you label a canopy a camper you can get 4 times the money?
Is there really a class III truck that can handle the Alp Eagle Cap? It’s over Ford’s recommend cargo for the F450. Then you are pushing the GVWR of the F350. I’m sure it is the same with other brands.
Depends on how you configure the truck. To get the max payload you have a plain cab, no four wheel drive and a gas engine. Also, minimal extras which add weight. That's why I went with a RAM 5500 with my eagle cap 1165. Fully loaded I still have a couple thousand pound cushion.
You're absolutely correct!
The F350 and F450 actually have the same 14,000 lb GVWR. That translates to the F450 having less payload.
@@petehaidinyak9084 how do you consider the quality of your 1165? I own a 2016 1165 and the quality is pretty poor! And after I contacted the manufacturer, I discovered they could care less! I carry mine on a 2015 Chevy 3500HD with a gas engine.
@@gmv0553 I've owned a Lance 1172 and the Eagle Cap 1165 and I can say the the fit and finish on both kind of sucked. The 1172 only had two drawers in the kitchen area and they were small, the counter space was very limited. When I ran the generator it was very loud and shook the camper. The 1165 was a much better layouted and the access to the basement and equipment is better. Whenever I move to my permanent home I plan to redo the electrical and plumbing. I have an 11ft flatbed so I have a Honda 3000i generator on the bed in front of the camper. When it's running you can't hear of feel it in the camper.
That is a late 70's Ford pickup with a Bigfoot camper on it. They were all fiberglass if I remember right.
There is a typo in the "2021 REAL LITE HARD-SIDE MAX HS-1910" link [2 "r"s in rv]. Other Palomino link is correct.
The Larry Paige Ants of trucks -- don't also die.
What is this? Maybe
Ford/Chinook combination
What was the camper on the ford f350
Lol! In the TV credits at the end when those two people are eating popcorn "Slippin bitch" is seen.... wander what that's about. Easter egg?? Enjoyed the video anyhow 😄
.... Truck Camper is One of My Dreams (not rich).
I need one
Allot going on there
When I’m camping, I’m camping. Definitely like the lower profile campers with a few good features rather than those homes on wheels.
Get a Stablelift and it opens a whole new world. 5 minutes to drop your camper and go exploring, no need to reload, just jump in and sleep!
How much do they run ? $
@@DaveEPie I paid $3K Canadian shipping included, made in Montana and they will install at the factory, but not hard for DIY. I love mine opens a whole new world in truck camping.
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Yes you save by only registering 1 vehicle. But those cost the same to 2x the cot of a trailer, with half to a 1/4th of the room
Scout for us, yoho
I love you need a $40,000 Truck to haul these $40,000 bed campers.
Ha ha ha, now days it's more like $65,000 and $65,000!!!
@@blueridgepatriot1356 Sheesh yea 2 years changed a lot, those are probably the 22's used truck prices too.
HIATUS CAMPERS is the BEST.
Hello BenteLog, thank you for watching!
14:28...😂. I see what you did there.
If you need to take a toy with you, boat, dune buggy etc. truck bed campers are nice, but even then some states allow a double tow hook up, if the trailer hooked to your truck is a fifth wheel.
Hello, I’m wondering if you could tell me if a truck (srw or drw) & camper combo will fit in the average parking spot. Also, could you drive with the combo in the winters of the north eastern states where we see plenty of snow? Thank you.
We have a Lance 850 on a long bed dually, and we can park anywhere. That's the advantage of the truck camper. Except for height, it's over 11 feet tall so that can be a problem with low tunnels or tree branches.
If you have a 4x4 truck with locking differentials you can get around pretty much anywhere. But avoid mud, our rig fully loaded is at least 11K pounds and weight in sloppy mud isn't a good combo.
@@jflury1823 Thank you!
@8:52 That’s a Ford Super Camper circa 1989…ish.
Wish it can be designed with cab access instead of external access specially for night use
For the price you would think they would include cab access
Some do, our Lance 850 has a window below the cabover that can be opened and a pass passthru put in to connect to the truck's rear window. A bit awkward but then you can crawl between the truck cab to the camper without going outside.
FACT: The F450 actually has less payload than the comparably equipped F350! Check it!
How come ? H
Lemme guess; you're a Dodge dude....
@@lindamcentaffer5969 no. I have a 2016 King Ranch Dually. Just like the thumb nail. Chevy dude actually, yet drive a Ford.
I always liked the idea but the cost and I would think they are tippy but I have no idea.
I'd rather pull a trailer thank you.
At my budget I better start with a CAD drawing that I could make myself and some plyboard, styrofoam, woven fiberglass sheets, and some epoxy or polyurethane. Then end by picking up my interior at Lowes or an auction. Does the price come down on used units?
They can, if you shop around and buy from a private seller.
One thing I noticed that was not mentioned was the waste water tank capacity/storage or waste water tanks at all. Extremely important because you have showers, toilets and sinks.
ALL truck bed campers have small holding tanks. You are talking overnight family stays, maybe 1-2 person weekend trips only. Their benefit is easy go, easy setup and better than a tent. Also, they go anywhere your pickup can go, so you have many more options! 😎
Number 6 or 7
If I were rich I would want a winterized No. 6 with solar panels.
We have the Eagle Cap 1200 and we live in it fulltime!
Earthroamer!
Anche a Cormano li facevano 😜
nice
Just don't forget that it clear the bridges or underground parking lots:-)