Hi Everyone, We hope you enjoyed our video! Which truck camper did you like best? Do you prefer a travel trailer, motorhome or 5th wheel? Please say hello by leaving a comment below and sharing your opinion about these RV floor plans.
I like the NuCamp Cirrus 920 for the simple fact that it has NO SLIDES! Did I ever mention "I HATE SLIDES, WHICH I WON 'T GET INTO HERE! Ha! I own a Lance 1181 truck camper & I am in the process of removing the slide & upgrading everything in it. The Yokon Host is nice, but your gonna need at least a Dodge 5500 or Ford 550 to haul it. Anyway, Mike & Susan, I love your UA-cam content, please just keep it up! I like the videos you do on practical things you need in RV life.
Thank you so much alienwatcher777! So glad you find our content helpful. We appreciate your support! I completely understand your dislike for slide outs. I would love to see your progress on your Lance. Best of luck with that!
I hope to get it done by the end of June. I video everything I've done & will post it on my you tube channel. Most of the videos are 1 to 2 minutes long, but I want to combine them all into one. @@RVBlogger
I think the slide would prevent you from being able to enter into the truck camper. I can see where that would be a disadvantage. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
I agree. Having to open the slide to load it up for a trip is a deal breaker. Also, to use the bathroom? I don’t think you can do anything without opening those slides. Harder to stay at a Cracker Barrel, etc.
1st one with 2 slides 3400lb ok maybe. 2nd one no slides 4400lb seems reasonable with all the cabinets. 3rd one with 3 slides 4000lb! 😱 no way! I hope everyone does there research and doesn’t believe the dry weight! too many rigs out there overloaded as it is! Great video thanks for doing a video on truck campers! ❤️👍
Thank you! So glad you liked the truck camper torus. I have to say I did a double take too but according to Host website the base weight of their Yukon is 3,955 lbs. Obviously that wouldn't include many of the upgrades like the washer and dryer. I imagine it has something to do with their "ultralite 100% aluminum structure". Thank you for your support!
“I don’t like sleeping in a bed w mirrors. I had a bad experience at Cracker Barrel and I don’t wanna talk about it” Umm Mike, dude, that created SO many troubling angles to imagine you almost now need to clarify !😂 Is there a Crackle Barrel hotel I’m unaware of ?! Have you guys been nesting in a closed restaurant squatter style !?! So many possibilities here it’s mind bending !🤣😂
🤣 I'm afraid the imagination is a much better story. We pulled into the Cracker Barrel and our bedroom slide wouldn't come out! (I know..this is why slides suck!) Unfortunately we have a tilt-a-bed that has to be tilted when the slide is in. We had to sleep horizontally on the bed which felt smaller than a twin bed. Needless to say "sleep" was a struggle but once Mike did he woke to his own reflection in the mirror. So busted slide, sleep deprived and seeing that handsome mug first thing in the morning wasn't his best morning! But he was, more so, concerned about shattering the mirror while we slept. 😬 But I really enjoy your theories!
@RVBlogger 🤣That IS both a funny and comical story which could change my perception towards mirrors in the bedroom also ! Very understandable There are worse mugs to wake your eyes to, and I'm living proof ! Lol. Mike, you're doing just fine there, handsome sir. Embrace that mirror mirror on the wall, for you are the greatest camper of us all ! As always, your responses are as grand as you videos, keep up the good work. Those were some surprising truck campers !
@@RVBlogger It's not that bad. Most of the weight (water and holding tanks) is at the bottom of the camper, and the largest load (freshwater) is at the front. I've had a Bigfoot 2500 10.6 and now have a Host Cascade. You can feel a sidewind push on the vehicle. It's not as bad as pulling a big fifth-wheel or travel trailer with a side wind load.
Truck campers have come a long way. Love that they now include a dry bath vs wet bath. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
Host Yukon is by far my favourite truck camper of the universe, if I would live in U.S.A. I would really consider purchasing one of those with and F550 / F600 truck as it is really heavy. I love your videos, you are very clear and show it from your personal point of view instead of a seller point of view. Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Excellent video as usual. I like the last one. I just seems crazy to have a truck camper that big. It would take a little why to get use to driving it down the road for sure. Thank you for doing this video 😊
You're welcome! It's not a whole lot bigger than a 25' Class C motorhome (length and height), but it "looks" a little top heavy to me. I would be curious if driving one felt different. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
I like Arctic Fox and Bigfoot truck campers - they are 4 season rated. Why would I want to camp in the winter? Well I don't but late fall camping you risk freezing rain, light dusting of snow and high winds when traveling. Lance and Host have great layouts, Cirrus pantry is very well thought out. You should review the Cirrus 620 because it's 1/2 ton truck ready for those who don't have a 3/4 or 1 ton budget.
In my Bigfoot I endured a snow storm in August (!!!) in northern BC. Love the furnace and the 4-season design! As a taller guy, though, it would be nice to have a true queen bed.
We don't get too many Arctic Fox and Bigfoot truck campers in our area but if we do we will definitely tour them. And we'll try to find the Cirrus 620, great suggestion. Thanks asdventureswithgnomie6553!
@mikemonks9497 bed size is a real struggle for you taller folks (and the shower!). Glad you're loving your Bigfoot! Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting.
Hi Mike and Susan! I liked the Nu Camp until I saw the last one. I like the Yukon! That one’s really nice. I would fall a sleep in the lounger. lol! Watching a movie. Thank you Mike and Susan hope you both have a great week.
These big boys are nice for stationary living but bad on a travel day. We like the non-slide models best! I agree that the floorplan in the Cirrus 920 seems well thought-out. Thank you for featuring some truck campers.
You're welcome. We love trying to explore all types of RVs. We haven't personally traveled with a truck camper. Are these more of a challenge? Thanks Amy!
Why are they not good for travel days? I'm a newbie and thinking of buying an F450 Dualie, sliding one of these on and hitting the road with my cats.. Please give me your thoughts.
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the truck camper tours. We haven't personally operated a truck camper before but friends of ours have. Mortons on the Move traveled to Alaska in a truck camper and made a video that might help explain. ua-cam.com/video/2Wffs_pUjKU/v-deo.htmlsi=90OHjd086A5-Gr9x Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting . We appreciate your support!
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed these truck camper tours. We haven't personally operated a truck camper but friends of ours have. Mortons on the Move traveled to Alaska and made this video that might be helpful. ua-cam.com/video/2Wffs_pUjKU/v-deo.htmlsi=90OHjd086A5-Gr9x Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting . We appreciate your support!
As beautiful and large and customizable as the last one is, I would stick to the middle one with no slide outs! (Yes, I'm one of "those".) Of course we all want to know about Cracker Barrel and the mirror now! 😃
So you see the slide out is how the story started....We pulled into the Cracker Barrel and our bedroom slide wouldn't come out! (I know..this is why slides suck!) Unfortunately we have a tilt-a-bed that has to be tilted when the slide is in. We had to sleep horizontally on the bed which felt smaller than a twin bed. Needless to say "sleep" was a struggle but once Mike did he woke to his own reflection in the mirror. So busted slide, sleep deprived and seeing that handsome mug first thing in the morning wasn't his best morning! But he was, more so, concerned about shattering the mirror while we slept. 😬🤣🤦♀️
The NuCamp Cirrus 920 looks like the one I'll go with. One thing I like about it is that it is made by the Amish and they always put quality and precision first when it comes to construction. It is also really set up for extended boon docking in remote areas with 930 watts of solar, 810 AH lithium batteries by Battle Born and a 3,000 watt inverter. Heatable tanks make it a true 4 season unit too.
Im interested in a truck camper without slide outs...but for that price, it better include a new truck! Otherwise it's cheaper to buy a towable camper...in my opinion!
Agree! The MSRP is higher in these truck camper versus towables. They do have some better features than many TT but it's hard to justify especially since you have to still buy a pretty heavy duty truck. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
Thanks Susan and Mike, another well done video. These campers have come a long way since I was a lad in the 60's. I was thinking about the cost, not of the camper itself, but the 1 ton dually truck to carry them. 50-100k +. Might want to add that in. The first and third ones don't appear to offer toilet access without having the slides out, which is, well, a drawback. The Lance: stupid fridge, no one needs a three burner stove in a camper and they all should have front to back cook tops with a large convection microwave. I'm not a fan of any dinette, two chairs and a collapsible, storable table would suffice. One doesn't need a sink in the bathroom, there's a shower head right there. Nucamp: the kitchen sink is strange. (do your dishes). I'd be hitting my head sitting up on the bed. Host: double the price when you add the beast of a truck that you would need. I suppose there are people who would and do buy these campers and that's great for the companies. Anyway, just my opinions. Stay safe out there.
Hi Tuvia! They sure have come a long way! And you are right about the cost of truck to complete the package. We have learned that smaller RVs like Class Bs, teardrops and truck campers can cost as much if not more than their larger counterparts, which is unfortunate. But I'm sure there is a large consumer demand for these types of campers. Something for everyone. Thank you, as always! 🤗
@rosemarydoran9907 Hi Rosemary!!! How have you been? Glad you liked the nuCamp and Host truck campers. They are very well constructed! Thank you for watching and commenting!🤗
Not everyone cares to have spartan accommodations like you. Campers come in all kinds of configurations. Pick the one you like and forget about the ones you can't afford.
We are very dialed in - lol! We've been doing this for over 6 years now!!! Wow does time fly when you are having fun! Thanks for watching and glad you liked our video! Merry Christmas! Mike
I know and really appreciate Lance .. Cyrus is a pleasant discovery .. and the last one is frosting on cake really. Now that I discovered Cyrus .. I go with Cyrus as my preference. Thanks A LOT .. great presentation .. ❤From Québec.
The Cirrus 920 is a re-release from nuCamp and they did a great job with that floor plan! So glad you liked it and enjoyed the other truck camper tours. Thank you so much for watching our video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
I have a Ram heavy duty three-quarter ton, but it’s got the 6 1/2 foot bed. I wish you would explain what kind of truck is needed for each of these campers.
I can answer that question. all of these campers would need at least a 1 ton dually or heavier. the problem is weight. i have the same truck as you but a 8 foot bed. my northstar 850SC pop up camper is under the weight limit but not by much. all of these campers are at least 4,000 lbs when you add water, groceries, clothes. etc.
Sorry we don't include that information. We tour RVs, their floor plans and useability. We don't make vehicle suggestions or recommendations for any of the travel trailers, 5th wheels or motorhomes that we review. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
Yes! That Host Yukon was pretty awesome! But they all had great floor plans with a dry bath. Love how advanced truck campers have become. Thanks Kevin!
while all these offer some compelling features and floor plans they one thing they don’t offer is value! while $125k is well within our budget these campers simply don’t justify those prices from a basic material and labor assessment…let alone the value or utility provided. Nice comparison video and great pool of similar campers with each offering a unique experience.
Great point and this is true for most things these days, not just campers. But please be aware that we only show MSRP in our videos which no one should ever pay. It's a buyers market so you can expect to save between 20 and 40% off these prices if you negotiate effectively. Thanks for watching and for your coment! Mike
The nuCamp Cirrus is a great floor plan, especially for not having slide outs. I agree, would change out shower head to removable handheld. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
👏 yeah finally some truck campers. I like the overall decor n specifically the design of the bedroom area of the cirrus, out of the Host campers the yukon with W/D setup has always made me 🤩, and i wouldn't even consider a lance, they have the worst storage. Got any more? 😁🍻
So glad we could finally bring another truck camper video. Don't have any more yet but I will keep looking. I think the 3 windows in the Cirrus bedroom area make the space brighter and lighter! Thanks SpykersB!
Thank you so much for your support and kind words! 💛💚 We love how truck campers have improved over the years. They are luxurious! Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting.
Thank you so much! We appreciate your support. We hope to see more truck campers in our travels. Love this category! Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting.
A couple of concerns on the Host Yukon: that bathroom door situation was wonky in a couple of ways and the shower was cheap; it makes me cringe to think about 40ish gallons of black water moving around on a slide and do you have to put the slide out to empty that tank? The trim around the slide-outs looked cheap also. For an MSRP exceeding $100000 they need to do better not just bigger.
Those are all fair concerns. I don't think having the black tank in the slide is an issue. It's no different than moving around as you are driving. And the slide doesn't have to be out to empty it. As for the trim around the slides, they used the same fabric as the furniture upholstery versus traditional wood trim. Everyone's taste is different. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
No, the black tank can be emptied with the slide extended or retracted. The position of the slide has nothing to do with the function of the tank. I don't get worrying about the weight of the tank on the slide. Other RVs have refrigerators and complete kitchens that are moved outward with the slide.
They're all fabulous. I loved #3 Host Yukon the most, but that toilet area is ridiculously small, as if they got the end of designing and someone noticed the toilet wasn't in. The whole video all I could think of is images of truck beds snapped off. I'd have to hear the engineering details before I would consider any of these.
It is a bit scary to see those trucks break due to a camper. Hard to tell whether it's operator error or design flaw. There's always risk involve when towing or driving an RV and people need to know weights and safety features. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
🤣 I'm afraid the imagination might be a much better story. We pulled into the Cracker Barrel and our bedroom slide wouldn't come out! (I know..this is why slides suck!) Unfortunately we have a tilt-a-bed that has to be tilted when the slide is in. We had to sleep horizontally on the bed which felt smaller than a twin bed. Needless to say "sleep" was a struggle but once Mike did he woke to his own reflection in the mirror. So busted slide, sleep deprived and seeing that handsome mug first thing in the morning wasn't his best morning! But he was, more so, concerned about shattering the mirror while we slept. 😬 Thank you for your support!
We fell in love with the Yukon too! Bathrooms always get sacrificed! 😡 Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
Rugged Mountain RV is new to us. Thank you for sharing. These look pretty amazing. Hopefully we will come across them. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
@@RVBlogger and thank you for your channel! Not only great content, but there's something really soothing about your voice and professional about your demeanor. I'm looking for the perfect truck camper, so this episode was right up my alley.
Great video, thank you! My only problem with all 3 of these is I feel like I’m living in my great grandfather’s Winnebago. Some new manufacturers are going with modern designs and have solid colors, sharper angles, things like that. They just look better. These manufacturers need to update their exterior designs and color schemes to a more modern aesthetic. It seems the design on all 3 of them stays with the same design that’s been around for ages. The 3rd one, the Host Yukon, is insane! It’s incredibly large. I looked at a photo of it on a Ram 3500 Dually and it’s a massive camper on the outside. Functionally, it seems to have almost everything you could want, even things I wouldn’t really need. If I’m camping, or glamping in this thing, I’m not sure I’d need 2 TVs. I don’t really care for the 2 chairs either but that space can be converted to a great 2nd “bedroom” for children. I really liked the nuCamp Cirrus 920, the 2nd one! It has everything you need and the layout is great.
We saw the Mammoth and think this is the only truck camper we could full time in. It is awesome!!! I also agree about the designs. We will see the new 2025 models at the Hershey RV Show in September and we look forward to some fresh color schemes. Thanks for watching and for your comments! Mike
No propane stove for you? The Cirrus 920 is a great floor plan. And still spacious without slides. Thank you so much for watching our video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
Yes that is the MSRP for the camper only. These prices are still a bit high but they are negotiable at dealerships. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
My Arctic Fox 992 is a dry bath too, I love it. HOLY HECK.... Prices for Lance campers are insanely high I almost fell out of my chair when I saw $82k. That's as much as a nice dually truck required to haul it.
MSRPs on RVs still has some balancing to do (since Covid). The good news is the lots are full and I think dealerships will be doing some negotiating. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
I have been looking for a slide in compatible with my 9.5 Sunline. Mine is 1800 lbs, with a height on my truck at 10’6”. Mine can sleep a family of 6. (According to the manufacturer) plus I pulled a 19’ boat WITHOUT a hitch extension.The Cirrus 920 is close to my floor plan. All of these are too heavy and too tall. The overhang is too long for a standard cab truck. Am assuming all these are made to be used on pavement.
What do you mean by these are meant to be used on pavement? I know some RVs have warranty language that say the rig is only meant to be used on paved surfaces but I didn't read any of the warranty material for these truck campers. Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike
that last one was almost perfect, remove the side seats for eating and use the extra space to have a full dry bath on that side and it would be on the money
Truck campers are pretty expensive and in many cases more expensive than a travel trailer. I'm not sure about the warranty because the manufacturer warranties typically suck. we bought our own warranty and it has paid off quite well. Thanks for watching! Mike
I have been waiting for the Cirrus 920 for a while, once it came out I started looking around for a dealer to work a deal with. Unfortunately, some dealers are playing around with the MSRP and it is all over the place. I've seen it from $75K to $95K. One particular dealer I spoke with has changed it twice increasing it by $15K so I have to wait until they are all done playing games. In the meantime, I have been looking at other brands and will probably go with one of them instead.
I wonder if the cost of the 920 is so volatile because they just re-released this floor plan. So much of the MSRP has to do with demand vs supply in my opinion. Hopefully they stop playing games! Best of luck in your search. We appreciate your support!
Yes, that is a possibility but here is what happened with one particular dealer. I had a approximate MSRP from Cirrus directly which closely matched what the dealer advertised, it was only off by a few hundred dollars. I spoke with the dealer and was given an MSRP of $6K over what their advertised MSRP price was but gave me a "sale discount" of the same over amount plus the prep fee of $1K. In other words, I didn't get any discount but they made it appear as if they were giving me one. Today, it is advertised for $10K below what I was originally quoted, and their original advertised MSRP. This is not my first rodeo and dealers need to learn that we are way more educated than in the past, social media is a powerful tool.
Amen to that! Like buying a car. I knew every price in every dealership in the area along with the "true car" or "kbb" value. There was no getting a high price passed me! Best of luck to you. @@rvnut1133
I placed an order for the 920 in January so have signed paperwork with what I think is a good price after seeing them start to come out. I read that only 30% of orders were custom, and the rest were dealer stock. Probably due to the rarity right now dealerships are trying to jerk people around who didn't custom order :(
This is also a perfect question to ask in our Private Facebook Group called RV Camping for Newbies. I bet if you ask the question to the group you will get some great responses. And if you supply your email address when you join you will also get our informative Newsletters every week and a FREE subscription to RV Today Magazine so you will be the most informed RVer on the planet! ( Just kidding but you can learn a bunch and meet some cool people!) Here's the link: facebook.com/groups/RVCampingforNewbies Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike
I like the Host Yukon….. With all the slides open it’s the most spacious for a truck camper It also has the best dry bath I’ve ever seen, closest to a bathroom you’d seen in a house. I like the optional washer/dryer and I’d opt for a smaller bed in the over-cab for the extra storage space….. But unless I win the lottery this rig is way out of my price range I like it anyway
The Host Yukon is a pretty awesome truck camper! The evolution of the truck camper has been incredible. Dry bath, fireplace, washer/dryer 👀🤑. But they sure are beautiful. Thanks Robert!
Personally, I liked the second one the most. Shower size was good, however I have an issue with the step in the shower basin. That could be hazardous. I would also immediately change out the shower head for a hand held. Overall, it's layout made the most sense and seems more practical, especially having outlets right below the table. The first was okay too. Had a decent layout. If you have multiple people staying in it, the slide out makes sense for space, but that's just an added item to maintain and point of failure to be concerned with. For what it was, I don't feel like the slide out is worth it. I have an issue with the footprint of the shower basin. Again, you have be careful where you step when trying to shower. At first, the third one looks awesome, but it doesn't seem like much thought was really put into the slide outs. The theater seating slide with just stupid. To sit in the seats, your legs would be dangling, to the reclined options is really the only seating option there. Personally, I would much rather be able sit down with my feet on the floor. The dining slide, is not very practical either. At lest is does have a tiny ledge for you feet when seated, but you would have to be constantly fighting with the table position to sit down or get to the toilet. It did have the best shower in my opinion. You can actually move around safely in the shower. Having a window on only one side of the bed was a downer too. With they space they had to work with, I felt like it had the worst layout.
@@RVBlogger when it comes to what you get at a certain price point, Jayco is my favorite. Actually, lived in a Jay Flight full time for a little over a year, so I could work in Tennessee and keep my property in Oklahoma. Only major problem I had was with the awning, but that was my fault for leaving it open when a storm moved through. Lesson learned.
@@clintlewis1715@clintlewis1715 Jayco does a great job with their floor plans, in our opinion. And I think we all have an RV story where we broke something...our awning broke too and it was all my fault...lol! That's how it goes I suppose...
My choice is the last one, because of the size. We have a Class A and I have wanted to consider going to a truck camper since we aren't full time, although two things fall into play here. One I am clostophipic and I don't know that i could handle the bedroom area. We once had a class C and I couldn't do the bunk above the bed, I even had to paint the area in 10 min individuals because I felt so closed inl. The second is the price, We couldn't afford the prices of the new plans. God has graced us with our Class A so guess we will keep him.
We love the Host Yukon too! There is more room in the truck cab bed than a Class C bunk but I completely understand. The cost is still a bit outrageous, especially after adding a new truck to the equation. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
I’m like you in that I love the Host camper, but not in love with the price… But if anyone can find a used one then maybe the price won’t shock you as much. Nice rig though
🤣 I'm afraid the imagination might be a much better story. We pulled into the Cracker Barrel and our bedroom slide wouldn't come out! (I know..this is why slides suck!) Unfortunately we have a tilt-a-bed that has to be tilted when the slide is in. We had to sleep horizontally on the bed which felt smaller than a twin bed. Needless to say "sleep" was a struggle but once Mike did he woke to his own reflection in the mirror. So busted slide, sleep deprived and seeing that handsome mug first thing in the morning wasn't his best morning! But he was, more so, concerned about shattering the mirror while we slept. 😬 Thank you for your support!
Haha! I don't remember where we were when we shot these units. We could have shot them in three different locations. We travel all across the US and visit RV Shows and dealerships so it's hard to say... Thanks for watching! Mike
We've had a few and I no longer remember what I was referring to! Ask me if you ever see us camping somewhere and I'll share our Cracker Barrel stories - lol! Thanks for watching!
Lance does a great job with their floor plans! Love the counter space that slide out provides. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
They are pricey, but they offer a lot of features and functionality. We are seeing the MSRP on all RVs going down. It's more of a buyer's market today. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
We love the Host Yulon too! The MSRP of RVs are still a bit high. I'd be curious what the sales price would be. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
We've always liked truck campers. Unfortunately, as cool and innovative as they maybe, they too are way over priced. $124,000 for the camper and then $80k - $$120k for the truck to haul it. 🧐
Understandable. Combined you're talking the same price for a Class A motorhome. Blows my mind!🤯 Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
It's all about what you want to do with it. Put ones of these on a big 350 or 450 4x4 with max payload/towing, and you can drive this towing a boat and go anywhere on any road. Can't do that with a class A. Maybe class Super-C 4x4 diesel, but then you might get to half a million with one of those.
@@RVBlogger For a cheap Class A yes. For one that actually works and will last, the entry price is well over $400K. Look at the volume Class A and you're at $400 K. For a really well-built one entry price is over $700K. The best cost / performance is in the Super C class. Small ones like the Dynamax Isata 5, or the Renegade Veracruz are $250+ new and $125+ used.
@@RVBlogger The angle you shot does not show the main bathroom door that is opened so no big whoop. ( John, Just watch 1st few seconds of Cirrus walking, you see the bathroom door on the right is closed..)
The MSRP of each RV is included at the beginning of each tour in the full screen graphics. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
Apparently if you are going to use any of these campers, you’re going to stay on pavement. They all look top heavy. How about getting the height from the bed to the top of the AC. No one makes a camper for standard trucks. And, they are too heavy. I have a Sunline 9.5 (1974) that measures 10’7” to the top of my evaporator. Sits on a 1973 K20 Chevy truck. The floor plan is similar to the second one. I can sleep 4 adults and 2 kids. The dry weight is 1800 lbs. AND I can pull my 19’ boat (Grownups boat), and put it in and safely retrieve it at a tidal ramp. Most of the new campers don’t have a front window or escape hatch. Mine has 2 propane tanks. Mine is also all 12 volt. Have traveled all over the country and ran beaches on both coasts. Years ago, I parked on a street in manhattan. Can’t do that now!
Sounds like you have an awesome setup! There are smaller truck campers for smaller trucks on the market. But it seems people are always looking for bigger or more. We'll see if we can find some smaller style truck campers along our journey. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
It would be very easy to install a hidden safe. Not so sure about the 50 call tripod. I'd like to install one of those on the hood of my Jeep though! lol!
We list the MSRP at the beginning of each review. The first one is $83,700 ish. Remember to Never pay MSRP. You can expect to negotiate 35 to 40% off of MSRP. Thanks for watching! Mike
We do love the Mammoth floor plan but we like the theater seating in front of entertainment center and the W/D setup on the other side. But you can't go wrong with either. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
You're not wrong. MSRP is still a bit and we see smaller RVs costing as much or more than larger versions all the time. I would be curious of actual sales price. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
Good video, but why pay 100k truck and 130k camper? 2500-3k lbs payload is the standard on HD trucks. At 4k-5k lbs with these, you'll require 4500/450 HD truck not the 3500's or 350. Diesel for sure and updated suspension. Nearly 20k more into the suspension to handle this weight. Just get a 8-12,000 lb trailer and 2500 truck. For under 125k.
You make a valid point but some people prefer the style of a truck camper versus towing a TT. Luckily there is something for everyone. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
If you spec an F350 (and I'm sure GM and RAM) correctly the truck has a payload of over 5500 pounds. I have a Host Cascade its loaded wet weight is 4935. My F350 dually, door sticker payload is 5600 pounds. I don't want to pull a trailer or fifth wheel. For my wife and I, the trip is the vacation, not the end point so we never stay in one place longer than 2-3 days. That's why you buy a truck camper.
We love Northern Lite truck campers. We toured that floor plan in this video ua-cam.com/video/vhRxbkCS9IY/v-deo.html. It's a great dry bath truck camper for not having a slide out! Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
I love the Yukon for its size and style. For the price of these units, you'd think that decent quality cabinetry would be mandatory. That first unit had pitiful cabinetry.
It's called value engineering. Try to find the cheapest possible ( and lightest weight) to install to lower the cost and increase profit. And the consumer is left holding the bag with cheap cabinets. The industry needs to continue to improve and I believe they will. Thanks for your comment! Mike
Lance used to be the top of the line for truck campers. Then they were bought by Thor and quality went to crap!!! I would never buy a Lance truck camper newer than 2015!
@@RVBlogger no, my Lance 992 was a 2012 and it was built like a tank!!! Tight as a drum and solid as a rock. In 2019 I started looking for a newer truck camper and toured a few Lance models. The fit and finish was absolute garbage compared to my 2012. The materials were all cheap and poor quality. Lance isn't considered a top-notch truck camper company anymore and I hear their trailers aren't any better. I ended up buying an Eagle Cap 1165!!! It's beautiful!!
@@philborchelt5396 Thanks for sharing your perspective...like many RVs the quality has gone down the drain while prices have gone up! Hope you enjoy your Eagle! Mike
These are bigger truck campers. Glad they do have floor plans to fit most size trucks. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
That's fair and understandable. I think RV prices will drop faster than campground prices. Hoping they both lower soon. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
It’s where you step into a tub or shower enclosure to take a shower. . . like at your house. A wet bath is where you stand wherever you can, and let the water rip: water everywhere. Everything in the bathroom gets soaked.
what Richard said🤣. In a dry bath your shower enclosure and toilet are separate. In a wet bath the floor is your shower drain and the toilet, sink and walls all get wet when you shower. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
I wonder why it's always cramped or so little space for the toilet seats? It's like to they just put it in there without a care how the person will wash their butts
You're probably right. Just making sure everything is in there, but not necessarily conveniently. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
I would love to buy a house for the price of a truck camper. What part of the country do you live? Can't touch a house for these prices in MD. Thanks for watching! Mike
Really? So the extra foot of width makes that much of a difference for you. I assume you are a big guy but I hate to assume so can you tell me why you prefer a king bed? I'm always curious...lol! Thanks for watching! Mike
It always annoys me to no end when they put a sink in the bathroom in such a small camper. It's completely unnecessary and shouldn't even be a thing. You have your sink in the kitchen. Imagine how much more room would be in that bathroom for the shower and the toilet if you just eliminated the useless sink.
We agree but there is a serious debate about the bathroom sink. I say eliminate it and but a hand sanitizer dispenser in the bathroom - problem solved and more space for the shower and toilet! Thanks for watching! Mike
The nuCamp Cirrus is more narrow than the Lance and Host because it doesn't have any slide outs. No slides has it's advantages and disadvantages. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
Hi Everyone,
We hope you enjoyed our video! Which truck camper did you like best? Do you prefer a travel trailer, motorhome or 5th wheel? Please say hello by leaving a comment below and sharing your opinion about these RV floor plans.
Yes 👍if you could find « small 4 seasons » fifth wheels campers ( under 20’) would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. ❤️from Québec
I like Camper Van's, small non Murphy Bed trailers but I camp on rough roads.
The last one if I had a 4500 truck.
I prefer the first one. Thank you for sharing
@@andreefaniel4500 Check out the Escape 5.0. It's a 21' fiberglass 5th wheel that might work.
I like the NuCamp Cirrus 920 for the simple fact that it has NO SLIDES! Did I ever mention "I HATE SLIDES, WHICH I WON 'T GET INTO HERE! Ha! I own a Lance 1181 truck camper & I am in the process of removing the slide & upgrading everything in it.
The Yokon Host is nice, but your gonna need at least a Dodge 5500 or Ford 550 to haul it.
Anyway, Mike & Susan, I love your UA-cam content, please just keep it up! I like the videos you do on practical things you need in RV life.
I hate slides too lol! So 👍 for your challenge to remove yours. 🍻
Thank you so much alienwatcher777! So glad you find our content helpful. We appreciate your support! I completely understand your dislike for slide outs. I would love to see your progress on your Lance. Best of luck with that!
I hope to get it done by the end of June. I video everything I've done & will post it on my you tube channel. Most of the videos are 1 to 2 minutes long, but I want to combine them all into one. @@RVBlogger
I just subscribed so keep me posted.@@alienwatcher777
Can you get into the last camper when the slides are in? Looks like those theater seats would block the entrance door. That would be inconvenient!
I think the slide would prevent you from being able to enter into the truck camper. I can see where that would be a disadvantage. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
I agree. Having to open the slide to load it up for a trip is a deal breaker. Also, to use the bathroom? I don’t think you can do anything without opening those slides. Harder to stay at a Cracker Barrel, etc.
@@annettemills2399 true about overnighting. But we park somewhere on the lot where we can open our bed slide and haven't had any issues.
That Host Yukon is a beast!! 😍 I can't imagine all of that on the back of a truck 😮 amazing!
IKR! Seems like you would be a bit top heavy but it works🤣. It's a pretty cool looking truck camper! Thanks TrinkaPolite!
great presentation of the horst camper , showing the options and floorplans
Thanks very much! Glad you liked the video!
Mike
1st one with 2 slides 3400lb ok maybe. 2nd one no slides 4400lb seems reasonable with all the cabinets. 3rd one with 3 slides 4000lb! 😱 no way! I hope everyone does there research and doesn’t believe the dry weight! too many rigs out there overloaded as it is!
Great video thanks for doing a video on truck campers! ❤️👍
Thank you! So glad you liked the truck camper torus. I have to say I did a double take too but according to Host website the base weight of their Yukon is 3,955 lbs. Obviously that wouldn't include many of the upgrades like the washer and dryer. I imagine it has something to do with their "ultralite 100% aluminum structure". Thank you for your support!
“I don’t like sleeping in a bed w mirrors. I had a bad experience at Cracker Barrel and I don’t wanna talk about it”
Umm Mike, dude, that created SO many troubling angles to imagine you almost now need to clarify !😂
Is there a Crackle Barrel hotel I’m unaware of ?! Have you guys been nesting in a closed restaurant squatter style !?! So many possibilities here it’s mind bending !🤣😂
🤣 I'm afraid the imagination is a much better story. We pulled into the Cracker Barrel and our bedroom slide wouldn't come out! (I know..this is why slides suck!) Unfortunately we have a tilt-a-bed that has to be tilted when the slide is in. We had to sleep horizontally on the bed which felt smaller than a twin bed. Needless to say "sleep" was a struggle but once Mike did he woke to his own reflection in the mirror. So busted slide, sleep deprived and seeing that handsome mug first thing in the morning wasn't his best morning! But he was, more so, concerned about shattering the mirror while we slept. 😬
But I really enjoy your theories!
@RVBlogger 🤣That IS both a funny and comical story which could change my perception towards mirrors in the bedroom also ! Very understandable
There are worse mugs to wake your eyes to, and I'm living proof ! Lol. Mike, you're doing just fine there, handsome sir. Embrace that mirror mirror on the wall, for you are the greatest camper of us all !
As always, your responses are as grand as you videos, keep up the good work. Those were some surprising truck campers !
@@PetePaulIII thank you! We hope to educate and entertain for a long time! Even at Mike's expense 🤣
Love that big Yukon , it’s huge, I have always been scared of truck campers being top heavy in high winds, thanks guys, great job,
Hi Mildred! We love the Yukon too! I wonder how high winds do affect the stability. Glad you enjoyed the tour of these truck campers. Thank you!
@@RVBlogger It's not that bad. Most of the weight (water and holding tanks) is at the bottom of the camper, and the largest load (freshwater) is at the front. I've had a Bigfoot 2500 10.6 and now have a Host Cascade. You can feel a sidewind push on the vehicle. It's not as bad as pulling a big fifth-wheel or travel trailer with a side wind load.
@@buckhorncortez very true about towing a TT or 5th! Thank you so much for sharing your personal experience and Host truck camper layout!
I liked the 3rd camper the best with all of the space in it!!! Also, I liked that they had dry baths in them.
It was nice to see Susan!!!
(👋🤣) We loved the Host Yukon and that they have dry baths too! Truck campers sure have come a long way! Hope you have a great week!
That Host Yukon 11.6 is absolutely Outstanding!!!
Yes, that floor plan blew my mind! 🤯 Thank you so much for watching our video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
WOW !! All three of those are awesome !! They sure have come a long way !! Thanks y'all & safe travels !!
It's incredible how luxurious these truck campers are! Not just for fishing and hunting anymore. Thanks Darryl!
They all look great! It would be very hard to choose a favorite.
Truck campers have come a long way. Love that they now include a dry bath vs wet bath. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
Host Yukon is by far my favourite truck camper of the universe, if I would live in U.S.A. I would really consider purchasing one of those with and F550 / F600 truck as it is really heavy.
I love your videos, you are very clear and show it from your personal point of view instead of a seller point of view.
Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Glad you like the video and we are so glad to have a viewer from Argentina!
i’ve got a 03 Host Rainer with one slide. i’ve never seen the Yukon
@@TheWordsman-mi4iz The Yukon is amazing!
Excellent video as usual.
I like the last one. I just seems crazy to have a truck camper that big. It would take a little why to get use to driving it down the road for sure. Thank you for doing this video
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You're welcome! It's not a whole lot bigger than a 25' Class C motorhome (length and height), but it "looks" a little top heavy to me. I would be curious if driving one felt different. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
I like Arctic Fox and Bigfoot truck campers - they are 4 season rated. Why would I want to camp in the winter? Well I don't but late fall camping you risk freezing rain, light dusting of snow and high winds when traveling.
Lance and Host have great layouts, Cirrus pantry is very well thought out.
You should review the Cirrus 620 because it's 1/2 ton truck ready for those who don't have a 3/4 or 1 ton budget.
In my Bigfoot I endured a snow storm in August (!!!) in northern BC. Love the furnace and the 4-season design! As a taller guy, though, it would be nice to have a true queen bed.
We don't get too many Arctic Fox and Bigfoot truck campers in our area but if we do we will definitely tour them. And we'll try to find the Cirrus 620, great suggestion. Thanks asdventureswithgnomie6553!
@mikemonks9497 bed size is a real struggle for you taller folks (and the shower!). Glad you're loving your Bigfoot! Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting.
Hi Mike and Susan!
I liked the Nu Camp until I saw the last one. I like the Yukon! That one’s really nice. I would fall a sleep in the lounger. lol! Watching a movie. Thank you Mike and Susan hope you both have a great week.
Wasn't that Host Yukon amazing 👀! And with that fireplace glowing 🤣. 'it was definitely our favorite. Thanks Sherri. Hope you have a great week too!
@@RVBlogger
I loved that Host Yukon with the fireplace. It was really nice. You could almost live in it. I would!
These big boys are nice for stationary living but bad on a travel day. We like the non-slide models best! I agree that the floorplan in the Cirrus 920 seems well thought-out. Thank you for featuring some truck campers.
You're welcome. We love trying to explore all types of RVs. We haven't personally traveled with a truck camper. Are these more of a challenge? Thanks Amy!
Why are they not good for travel days? I'm a newbie and thinking of buying an F450 Dualie, sliding one of these on and hitting the road with my cats.. Please give me your thoughts.
@@CaptainSleep I'm not sure why they wouldn't be good for travel days...did I say they wouldn't?
Thanks
Mike
Great review! How do you unload truck camper from your truck?
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the truck camper tours. We haven't personally operated a truck camper before but friends of ours have. Mortons on the Move traveled to Alaska in a truck camper and made a video that might help explain. ua-cam.com/video/2Wffs_pUjKU/v-deo.htmlsi=90OHjd086A5-Gr9x Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting . We appreciate your support!
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed these truck camper tours. We haven't personally operated a truck camper but friends of ours have. Mortons on the Move traveled to Alaska and made this video that might be helpful. ua-cam.com/video/2Wffs_pUjKU/v-deo.htmlsi=90OHjd086A5-Gr9x Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting . We appreciate your support!
That Yukon. WOW!
That Yukon is the BOMB! If we bought a truck camper that would be it!
Glad you liked it too and thanks for watching!
Mike
@@RVBlogger All it's missing is a waterfall.
@@PublicWifi Haha! Yes!
As beautiful and large and customizable as the last one is, I would stick to the middle one with no slide outs! (Yes, I'm one of "those".) Of course we all want to know about Cracker Barrel and the mirror now! 😃
😂 yeah, about the mirror thing, i'm curious now too, like what he walked into? 🤣
So you see the slide out is how the story started....We pulled into the Cracker Barrel and our bedroom slide wouldn't come out! (I know..this is why slides suck!) Unfortunately we have a tilt-a-bed that has to be tilted when the slide is in. We had to sleep horizontally on the bed which felt smaller than a twin bed. Needless to say "sleep" was a struggle but once Mike did he woke to his own reflection in the mirror. So busted slide, sleep deprived and seeing that handsome mug first thing in the morning wasn't his best morning! But he was, more so, concerned about shattering the mirror while we slept. 😬🤣🤦♀️
The NuCamp Cirrus 920 looks like the one I'll go with. One thing I like about it is that it is made by the Amish and they always put quality and precision first when it comes to construction. It is also really set up for extended boon docking in remote areas with 930 watts of solar, 810 AH lithium batteries by Battle Born and a 3,000 watt inverter. Heatable tanks make it a true 4 season unit too.
It does have some great features that make it a great off-grid camper. Thanks for pointing some of them out!
Mike
Im interested in a truck camper without slide outs...but for that price, it better include a new truck! Otherwise it's cheaper to buy a towable camper...in my opinion!
Agree! The MSRP is higher in these truck camper versus towables. They do have some better features than many TT but it's hard to justify especially since you have to still buy a pretty heavy duty truck. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
Thanks Susan and Mike, another well done video. These campers have come a long way since I was a lad in the 60's. I was thinking about the cost, not of the camper itself, but the 1 ton dually truck to carry them. 50-100k +. Might want to add that in. The first and third ones don't appear to offer toilet access without having the slides out, which is, well, a drawback. The Lance: stupid fridge, no one needs a three burner stove in a camper and they all should have front to back cook tops with a large convection microwave. I'm not a fan of any dinette, two chairs and a collapsible, storable table would suffice. One doesn't need a sink in the bathroom, there's a shower head right there. Nucamp: the kitchen sink is strange. (do your dishes). I'd be hitting my head sitting up on the bed. Host: double the price when you add the beast of a truck that you would need. I suppose there are people who would and do buy these campers and that's great for the companies. Anyway, just my opinions. Stay safe out there.
Great video. The NuCamp and the Host look particularly well made.
Hi Tuvia! They sure have come a long way! And you are right about the cost of truck to complete the package. We have learned that smaller RVs like Class Bs, teardrops and truck campers can cost as much if not more than their larger counterparts, which is unfortunate. But I'm sure there is a large consumer demand for these types of campers. Something for everyone. Thank you, as always! 🤗
@rosemarydoran9907 Hi Rosemary!!! How have you been? Glad you liked the nuCamp and Host truck campers. They are very well constructed! Thank you for watching and commenting!🤗
Not everyone cares to have spartan accommodations like you. Campers come in all kinds of configurations. Pick the one you like and forget about the ones you can't afford.
I get the feeling the two of you are really dialed in. Very smooth review.
We are very dialed in - lol! We've been doing this for over 6 years now!!!
Wow does time fly when you are having fun!
Thanks for watching and glad you liked our video!
Merry Christmas!
Mike
I know and really appreciate Lance .. Cyrus is a pleasant discovery .. and the last one is frosting on cake really. Now that I discovered Cyrus .. I go with Cyrus as my preference. Thanks A LOT .. great presentation .. ❤From Québec.
The Cirrus 920 is a re-release from nuCamp and they did a great job with that floor plan! So glad you liked it and enjoyed the other truck camper tours. Thank you so much for watching our video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
I have a Ram heavy duty three-quarter ton, but it’s got the 6 1/2 foot bed. I wish you would explain what kind of truck is needed for each of these campers.
I can answer that question. all of these campers would need at least a 1 ton dually or heavier. the problem is weight. i have the same truck as you but a 8 foot bed. my northstar 850SC pop up camper is under the weight limit but not by much. all of these campers are at least 4,000 lbs when you add water, groceries, clothes. etc.
Sorry we don't include that information. We tour RVs, their floor plans and useability. We don't make vehicle suggestions or recommendations for any of the travel trailers, 5th wheels or motorhomes that we review. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
Like all three Mike but you’re right….. the last one is HUGE!!!
Yes! That Host Yukon was pretty awesome! But they all had great floor plans with a dry bath. Love how advanced truck campers have become. Thanks Kevin!
while all these offer some compelling features and floor plans they one thing they don’t offer is value! while $125k is well within our budget these campers simply don’t justify those prices from a basic material and labor assessment…let alone the value or utility provided. Nice comparison video and great pool of similar campers with each offering a unique experience.
Great point and this is true for most things these days, not just campers. But please be aware that we only show MSRP in our videos which no one should ever pay. It's a buyers market so you can expect to save between 20 and 40% off these prices if you negotiate effectively.
Thanks for watching and for your coment!
Mike
I like the nucamp model. Very cozy (love the dinette), yet ample storage. I would definitely try and swap out the shower head tho 👍
The nuCamp Cirrus is a great floor plan, especially for not having slide outs. I agree, would change out shower head to removable handheld. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
Very nice pick of truck campers!!😊
Thank you! We love finding great truck camper floor plans. Thanks Tiffany!
👏 yeah finally some truck campers. I like the overall decor n specifically the design of the bedroom area of the cirrus, out of the Host campers the yukon with W/D setup has always made me 🤩, and i wouldn't even consider a lance, they have the worst storage.
Got any more? 😁🍻
So glad we could finally bring another truck camper video. Don't have any more yet but I will keep looking. I think the 3 windows in the Cirrus bedroom area make the space brighter and lighter! Thanks SpykersB!
New sub. Really liked your video, stunning campers. Would like to see truck campers that are more versatile in where you would be able to take them. ❤
Thank you so much for your support and kind words! 💛💚 We love how truck campers have improved over the years. They are luxurious! Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting.
Love your channel
I would love to see truck campers for mid side truck like a Colorado truck
Thank you so much! We appreciate your support. We hope to see more truck campers in our travels. Love this category! Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting.
920 is a beauty
It sure is! What did you like about it?
Thanks for watching!
Mike
A couple of concerns on the Host Yukon: that bathroom door situation was wonky in a couple of ways and the shower was cheap; it makes me cringe to think about 40ish gallons of black water moving around on a slide and do you have to put the slide out to empty that tank? The trim around the slide-outs looked cheap also. For an MSRP exceeding $100000 they need to do better not just bigger.
Those are all fair concerns. I don't think having the black tank in the slide is an issue. It's no different than moving around as you are driving. And the slide doesn't have to be out to empty it. As for the trim around the slides, they used the same fabric as the furniture upholstery versus traditional wood trim. Everyone's taste is different. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
No, the black tank can be emptied with the slide extended or retracted. The position of the slide has nothing to do with the function of the tank. I don't get worrying about the weight of the tank on the slide. Other RVs have refrigerators and complete kitchens that are moved outward with the slide.
@@buckhorncortez thank you for sharing your knowledge as a Host truck camper owner! Much appreciated.
They're all fabulous. I loved #3 Host Yukon the most, but that toilet area is ridiculously small, as if they got the end of designing and someone noticed the toilet wasn't in. The whole video all I could think of is images of truck beds snapped off. I'd have to hear the engineering details before I would consider any of these.
It is a bit scary to see those trucks break due to a camper. Hard to tell whether it's operator error or design flaw. There's always risk involve when towing or driving an RV and people need to know weights and safety features. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
What happened at the Crackle Barrel Mike? Tell us, haha
🤣 I'm afraid the imagination might be a much better story. We pulled into the Cracker Barrel and our bedroom slide wouldn't come out! (I know..this is why slides suck!) Unfortunately we have a tilt-a-bed that has to be tilted when the slide is in. We had to sleep horizontally on the bed which felt smaller than a twin bed. Needless to say "sleep" was a struggle but once Mike did he woke to his own reflection in the mirror. So busted slide, sleep deprived and seeing that handsome mug first thing in the morning wasn't his best morning! But he was, more so, concerned about shattering the mirror while we slept. 😬 Thank you for your support!
@@RVBlogger hahahaha
I ❤ the Host Yukon, 3 slides and versatility options. All 3 needs extra length or width for the bathroom.
We fell in love with the Yukon too! Bathrooms always get sacrificed! 😡 Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
This was a good one thank you very much very informative
Glad it was helpful!
Rugged mountain RV also has a 3 slide-out.
Rugged Mountain RV is new to us. Thank you for sharing. These look pretty amazing. Hopefully we will come across them. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
@@RVBlogger and thank you for your channel! Not only great content, but there's something really soothing about your voice and professional about your demeanor. I'm looking for the perfect truck camper, so this episode was right up my alley.
That's right. You will also find the thoughtful layout and fit and finish to be much better with Rugged Mountain I bet.
@@winterwanderland thank you so much for the kind words. We loving providing RV tours, tips and giving back to the RV community!
Great video, thank you! My only problem with all 3 of these is I feel like I’m living in my great grandfather’s Winnebago. Some new manufacturers are going with modern designs and have solid colors, sharper angles, things like that. They just look better. These manufacturers need to update their exterior designs and color schemes to a more modern aesthetic. It seems the design on all 3 of them stays with the same design that’s been around for ages.
The 3rd one, the Host Yukon, is insane! It’s incredibly large. I looked at a photo of it on a Ram 3500 Dually and it’s a massive camper on the outside. Functionally, it seems to have almost everything you could want, even things I wouldn’t really need. If I’m camping, or glamping in this thing, I’m not sure I’d need 2 TVs. I don’t really care for the 2 chairs either but that space can be converted to a great 2nd “bedroom” for children.
I really liked the nuCamp Cirrus 920, the 2nd one! It has everything you need and the layout is great.
We saw the Mammoth and think this is the only truck camper we could full time in. It is awesome!!!
I also agree about the designs. We will see the new 2025 models at the Hershey RV Show in September and we look forward to some fresh color schemes.
Thanks for watching and for your comments!
Mike
@@RVBlogger which one is the mammoth?
@@Foolio77 The Mammoth isn't in this video but it is almost as good as the Yukon.
I like the nucamp 920 because its an electric stove.
No propane stove for you? The Cirrus 920 is a great floor plan. And still spacious without slides. Thank you so much for watching our video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
@RVBlogger you are very welcome your videos are informative and entertaining
@@GravityButterfly thank you!🤗💛💚
#3 was a dream camper 🏁💋😻 while watching I forgot it was a Camper 😆
That's the Host Yukon and it is the only truck camper we could ever see ourselves camping in 9 months a year...good choice!
Great job on this! However, now I want to know what happened at that Cracker Barrel!🤣
Haha! So glad you liked these truck campers. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
Those Hosts look so awesome.
IKR! We fell in love with them 2 years ago. Hope you guys are doing well 🤗. Safe travels!
Because I am new to truck campers is the cost for just the camper?
Yes, the truck is a separate cost.
Yes that is the MSRP for the camper only. These prices are still a bit high but they are negotiable at dealerships. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
My Arctic Fox 992 is a dry bath too, I love it. HOLY HECK.... Prices for Lance campers are insanely high I almost fell out of my chair when I saw $82k. That's as much as a nice dually truck required to haul it.
MSRPs on RVs still has some balancing to do (since Covid). The good news is the lots are full and I think dealerships will be doing some negotiating. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
These are amazing!
So glad you enjoyed our truck camper tours. Thank you for watching and commenting. We appreciate your support!
I have been looking for a slide in compatible with my 9.5 Sunline. Mine is 1800 lbs, with a height on my truck at 10’6”. Mine can sleep a family of 6. (According to the manufacturer) plus I pulled a 19’ boat WITHOUT a hitch extension.The Cirrus 920 is close to my floor plan. All of these are too heavy and too tall. The overhang is too long for a standard cab truck. Am assuming all these are made to be used on pavement.
What do you mean by these are meant to be used on pavement? I know some RVs have warranty language that say the rig is only meant to be used on paved surfaces but I didn't read any of the warranty material for these truck campers.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike
that last one was almost perfect, remove the side seats for eating and use the extra space to have a full dry bath on that side and it would be on the money
Hmmm...that's a great idea!
I would pick the Host Yukon 116
God I would love that Yukon 11.6 its so pretty but why does it cost more than a pull trailer it has less material ? Does it have a longer warranty ?
Truck campers are pretty expensive and in many cases more expensive than a travel trailer. I'm not sure about the warranty because the manufacturer warranties typically suck. we bought our own warranty and it has paid off quite well.
Thanks for watching!
Mike
I have been waiting for the Cirrus 920 for a while, once it came out I started looking around for a dealer to work a deal with. Unfortunately, some dealers are playing around with the MSRP and it is all over the place. I've seen it from $75K to $95K. One particular dealer I spoke with has changed it twice increasing it by $15K so I have to wait until they are all done playing games. In the meantime, I have been looking at other brands and will probably go with one of them instead.
I wonder if the cost of the 920 is so volatile because they just re-released this floor plan. So much of the MSRP has to do with demand vs supply in my opinion. Hopefully they stop playing games! Best of luck in your search. We appreciate your support!
Yes, that is a possibility but here is what happened with one particular dealer. I had a approximate MSRP from Cirrus directly which closely matched what the dealer advertised, it was only off by a few hundred dollars. I spoke with the dealer and was given an MSRP of $6K over what their advertised MSRP price was but gave me a "sale discount" of the same over amount plus the prep fee of $1K. In other words, I didn't get any discount but they made it appear as if they were giving me one. Today, it is advertised for $10K below what I was originally quoted, and their original advertised MSRP. This is not my first rodeo and dealers need to learn that we are way more educated than in the past, social media is a powerful tool.
Amen to that! Like buying a car. I knew every price in every dealership in the area along with the "true car" or "kbb" value. There was no getting a high price passed me! Best of luck to you. @@rvnut1133
I placed an order for the 920 in January so have signed paperwork with what I think is a good price after seeing them start to come out. I read that only 30% of orders were custom, and the rest were dealer stock. Probably due to the rarity right now dealerships are trying to jerk people around who didn't custom order :(
Was the custom order lower than what the are advertising it for?
Nice!
Glad you liked the video!
Thanks!
Mike
What size truck would I need for the Host Yukon? It seems it’s too heavy for a 3500/350. After weight of cargo, people and full tanks
You will need a one ton for sure and you might need a newer model that has a higher payload capacity.
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Mike
I like the Host Yukon…..
With all the slides open it’s the most spacious for a truck camper
It also has the best dry bath I’ve ever seen, closest to a bathroom you’d seen in a house.
I like the optional washer/dryer and I’d opt for a smaller bed in the over-cab for the extra storage space…..
But unless I win the lottery this rig is way out of my price range
I like it anyway
The Host Yukon is a pretty awesome truck camper! The evolution of the truck camper has been incredible. Dry bath, fireplace, washer/dryer 👀🤑. But they sure are beautiful. Thanks Robert!
The third truck camper ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
That's a great truck camper!!! Thanks for watching!
Personally, I liked the second one the most. Shower size was good, however I have an issue with the step in the shower basin. That could be hazardous. I would also immediately change out the shower head for a hand held. Overall, it's layout made the most sense and seems more practical, especially having outlets right below the table.
The first was okay too. Had a decent layout. If you have multiple people staying in it, the slide out makes sense for space, but that's just an added item to maintain and point of failure to be concerned with. For what it was, I don't feel like the slide out is worth it. I have an issue with the footprint of the shower basin. Again, you have be careful where you step when trying to shower.
At first, the third one looks awesome, but it doesn't seem like much thought was really put into the slide outs. The theater seating slide with just stupid. To sit in the seats, your legs would be dangling, to the reclined options is really the only seating option there. Personally, I would much rather be able sit down with my feet on the floor. The dining slide, is not very practical either. At lest is does have a tiny ledge for you feet when seated, but you would have to be constantly fighting with the table position to sit down or get to the toilet. It did have the best shower in my opinion. You can actually move around safely in the shower. Having a window on only one side of the bed was a downer too. With they space they had to work with, I felt like it had the worst layout.
All great points and as you see there is no perfect camper. They are all full of trade offs. Do you have a favorite though?
@@RVBlogger when it comes to what you get at a certain price point, Jayco is my favorite. Actually, lived in a Jay Flight full time for a little over a year, so I could work in Tennessee and keep my property in Oklahoma. Only major problem I had was with the awning, but that was my fault for leaving it open when a storm moved through. Lesson learned.
@@clintlewis1715@clintlewis1715 Jayco does a great job with their floor plans, in our opinion. And I think we all have an RV story where we broke something...our awning broke too and it was all my fault...lol! That's how it goes I suppose...
My choice is the last one, because of the size. We have a Class A and I have wanted to consider going to a truck camper since we aren't full time, although two things fall into play here. One I am clostophipic and I don't know that i could handle the bedroom area. We once had a class C and I couldn't do the bunk above the bed, I even had to paint the area in 10 min individuals because I felt so closed inl. The second is the price, We couldn't afford the prices of the new plans. God has graced us with our Class A so guess we will keep him.
We love the Host Yukon too! There is more room in the truck cab bed than a Class C bunk but I completely understand. The cost is still a bit outrageous, especially after adding a new truck to the equation. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
I’m like you in that I love the Host camper, but not in love with the price…
But if anyone can find a used one then maybe the price won’t shock you as much.
Nice rig though
Agree! It's a hefty MSRP....and then the truck cost too! 😲 Thanks Robert!
OK you set the bait, I want to hear the Cracker Barrel story. Get RV's. Thank you
🤣 I'm afraid the imagination might be a much better story. We pulled into the Cracker Barrel and our bedroom slide wouldn't come out! (I know..this is why slides suck!) Unfortunately we have a tilt-a-bed that has to be tilted when the slide is in. We had to sleep horizontally on the bed which felt smaller than a twin bed. Needless to say "sleep" was a struggle but once Mike did he woke to his own reflection in the mirror. So busted slide, sleep deprived and seeing that handsome mug first thing in the morning wasn't his best morning! But he was, more so, concerned about shattering the mirror while we slept. 😬 Thank you for your support!
@@RVBlogger Hilarious. Thank you for sharing this story. Best to you both.
@@gallery767 thank you! 🤗💛💚
Great presentation
Thank you very much! Glad you liked the video!
I didn't catch where you said you were at during filming. (Hearind aids don't always "work"
Haha! I don't remember where we were when we shot these units. We could have shot them in three different locations. We travel all across the US and visit RV Shows and dealerships so it's hard to say...
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Mike
Nice !!
But having a “slide” is asking for more problems!…
We know p[lenty of folks who have never had a problem with their slide outs. Just avoid Schwintek Slides - the system is terrible.
03 Host w/one slide. Big problems with siding and leaks but no problem w/slidw
@@TheWordsman-mi4iz Thanks for letting us know...
I want to hear the Cracker Barrel incident!!!🤣
We've had a few and I no longer remember what I was referring to!
Ask me if you ever see us camping somewhere and I'll share our Cracker Barrel stories - lol!
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I love the last one!,how much it cost?
I don't remember...but I'm pretty sure it was around $42000. But its a buyers market so you can expect to negotiate 35 to 40% off of MSRP...
I like the Lance 1062
Lance does a great job with their floor plans! Love the counter space that slide out provides. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
I had no idea truck campers were so expensive! Wow!
They are pricey, but they offer a lot of features and functionality. We are seeing the MSRP on all RVs going down. It's more of a buyer's market today. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
Wow definitely the 3rd . I just don't know about the prices.😮
We love the Host Yulon too! The MSRP of RVs are still a bit high. I'd be curious what the sales price would be. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
We've always liked truck campers. Unfortunately, as cool and innovative as they maybe, they too are way over priced. $124,000 for the camper and then $80k - $$120k for the truck to haul it. 🧐
Understandable. Combined you're talking the same price for a Class A motorhome. Blows my mind!🤯 Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
It's all about what you want to do with it. Put ones of these on a big 350 or 450 4x4 with max payload/towing, and you can drive this towing a boat and go anywhere on any road. Can't do that with a class A. Maybe class Super-C 4x4 diesel, but then you might get to half a million with one of those.
@@modelmanjohn true! It's more about what you need and fits your lifestyle. They're all priceless if you're happy in it. Thank you!
@@RVBlogger For a cheap Class A yes. For one that actually works and will last, the entry price is well over $400K. Look at the volume Class A and you're at $400 K. For a really well-built one entry price is over $700K. The best cost / performance is in the Super C class. Small ones like the Dynamax Isata 5, or the Renegade Veracruz are $250+ new and $125+ used.
Really too expensive without the truck included! Both over $ 200k 😮😅
what's up with the see-thru bathroom doors on cirrus campers? Show-stopper for me. Is this the European design concept?
Uh...I didn't see a see through shower door...I'm not sure what you mean?
@@RVBlogger The angle you shot does not show the main bathroom door that is opened so no big whoop. ( John,
Just watch 1st few seconds of Cirrus walking, you see the bathroom door on the right is closed..)
@@matthewlevine5134 Thanks Matt
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So,whats the price on this ?
The MSRP of each RV is included at the beginning of each tour in the full screen graphics. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
I have to laugh on your comment about the stovetop,for how many times you have said that! You think they would get a clue!
I sure hope they do modify the layout of those stove tops 🤣! Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support! 💚💛
This week's best Susan sighting, 18:49
🤣 and I still had my coat on. I hate to say I was cold in Florida when everyone else was colder...but it was cold🥶! Thanks Joseph!
Apparently if you are going to use any of these campers, you’re going to stay on pavement. They all look top heavy. How about getting the height from the bed to the top of the AC. No one makes a camper for standard trucks. And, they are too heavy. I have a Sunline 9.5 (1974) that measures 10’7” to the top of my evaporator. Sits on a 1973 K20 Chevy truck. The floor plan is similar to the second one. I can sleep 4 adults and 2 kids. The dry weight is 1800 lbs. AND I can pull my 19’ boat (Grownups boat), and put it in and safely retrieve it at a tidal ramp. Most of the new campers don’t have a front window or escape hatch. Mine has 2 propane tanks. Mine is also all 12 volt. Have traveled all over the country and ran beaches on both coasts. Years ago, I parked on a street in manhattan. Can’t do that now!
Sounds like you have an awesome setup! There are smaller truck campers for smaller trucks on the market. But it seems people are always looking for bigger or more. We'll see if we can find some smaller style truck campers along our journey. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
How difficult would it be to build a hidden safe into one of these? Or install a .50 call tripod on the roof 😂
It would be very easy to install a hidden safe. Not so sure about the 50 call tripod. I'd like to install one of those on the hood of my Jeep though! lol!
Hi! How much for first one?
We list the MSRP at the beginning of each review. The first one is $83,700 ish. Remember to Never pay MSRP. You can expect to negotiate 35 to 40% off of MSRP.
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Mike
Why in america queens and kings sleep separately?
What do you mean by that?
@@RVBlogger you call bed sizes queens and kings but does it imply that kings don't sleep on queens beds and the other way around?
@@DG-jq2jq I think one of us is missing something here... are you from the US or another country?
For the host truck campers I would get the mammoth one cuz it's the biggest and more room
We do love the Mammoth floor plan but we like the theater seating in front of entertainment center and the W/D setup on the other side. But you can't go wrong with either. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
Cool
Glad you enjoyed the tours of these truck campers. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
The prices are out of control, how are the they as much as a 40ft house on wheels???
You're not wrong. MSRP is still a bit and we see smaller RVs costing as much or more than larger versions all the time. I would be curious of actual sales price. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
You say wether the microwave was conviction or just a microwave.
Yes I do! Thanks for noticing!
Mike
Good video, but why pay 100k truck and 130k camper? 2500-3k lbs payload is the standard on HD trucks. At 4k-5k lbs with these, you'll require 4500/450 HD truck not the 3500's or 350. Diesel for sure and updated suspension. Nearly 20k more into the suspension to handle this weight. Just get a 8-12,000 lb trailer and 2500 truck. For under 125k.
You make a valid point but some people prefer the style of a truck camper versus towing a TT. Luckily there is something for everyone. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
If you spec an F350 (and I'm sure GM and RAM) correctly the truck has a payload of over 5500 pounds. I have a Host Cascade its loaded wet weight is 4935. My F350 dually, door sticker payload is 5600 pounds. I don't want to pull a trailer or fifth wheel. For my wife and I, the trip is the vacation, not the end point so we never stay in one place longer than 2-3 days. That's why you buy a truck camper.
@@buckhorncortez the ease of setup and travel is much nicer in a truck camper vs TT or 5th wheel.
Northern Lite 10-2 Dry Bath ... no need to look any further!
We love Northern Lite truck campers. We toured that floor plan in this video ua-cam.com/video/vhRxbkCS9IY/v-deo.html. It's a great dry bath truck camper for not having a slide out! Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
These are all amazing, BUT, their prices and truck prices make them a big no go!!
RVing is not a cheap hobby for sure!
I love the Yukon for its size and style. For the price of these units, you'd think that decent quality cabinetry would be mandatory.
That first unit had pitiful cabinetry.
It's called value engineering. Try to find the cheapest possible ( and lightest weight) to install to lower the cost and increase profit. And the consumer is left holding the bag with cheap cabinets. The industry needs to continue to improve and I believe they will.
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Mike
Lance used to be the top of the line for truck campers. Then they were bought by Thor and quality went to crap!!! I would never buy a Lance truck camper newer than 2015!
@@philborchelt5396 Hi Phil, Do you own a Lance built after 2015 and can you share your experience with it?
Thanks, Mike
@@RVBlogger no, my Lance 992 was a 2012 and it was built like a tank!!! Tight as a drum and solid as a rock. In 2019 I started looking for a newer truck camper and toured a few Lance models. The fit and finish was absolute garbage compared to my 2012. The materials were all cheap and poor quality. Lance isn't considered a top-notch truck camper company anymore and I hear their trailers aren't any better. I ended up buying an Eagle Cap 1165!!! It's beautiful!!
@@philborchelt5396 Thanks for sharing your perspective...like many RVs the quality has gone down the drain while prices have gone up! Hope you enjoy your Eagle!
Mike
Too big for my F-250 but I like the Lance 650
These are bigger truck campers. Glad they do have floor plans to fit most size trucks. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
I remember when truck campers were just a shell covering the bed!
IKR! They sure have come a long way! Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
I remember when first-class postage was 3 cents...
If you’re needing to flap your arms and elbows on the toilet, you might need some stool softener. 😅😅
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I thought Host stopped making campers?
That's fair and understandable. I think RV prices will drop faster than campground prices. Hoping they both lower soon. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
What is a dry bath?
It’s where you step into a tub or shower enclosure to take a shower. . . like at your house. A wet bath is where you stand wherever you can, and let the water rip: water everywhere. Everything in the bathroom gets soaked.
what Richard said🤣. In a dry bath your shower enclosure and toilet are separate. In a wet bath the floor is your shower drain and the toilet, sink and walls all get wet when you shower. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
@richardfox7342 thank you! We appreciate your help!
I used to think a truck camper might be a good way to go until I started looking at their prices and the prices of new trucks.
Oh yeah...they are not cheap! But no one ever said RVing is a cheap hobby. It can be very expensive.
A slight upgrade from Philo Beddoe's truck camper.
🤣 Truck camper sure have come a long way! Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
sure thing...enjoy the content@@RVBlogger
I wonder why it's always cramped or so little space for the toilet seats? It's like to they just put it in there without a care how the person will wash their butts
You're probably right. Just making sure everything is in there, but not necessarily conveniently. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
Slide-outs Break & the price tag is the same as a house.
I would love to buy a house for the price of a truck camper. What part of the country do you live? Can't touch a house for these prices in MD.
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Mike
I don't like that Lance does not offer a King Bed option , deal breaker for me
Really? So the extra foot of width makes that much of a difference for you. I assume you are a big guy but I hate to assume so can you tell me why you prefer a king bed? I'm always curious...lol!
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Mike
It always annoys me to no end when they put a sink in the bathroom in such a small camper. It's completely unnecessary and shouldn't even be a thing. You have your sink in the kitchen. Imagine how much more room would be in that bathroom for the shower and the toilet if you just eliminated the useless sink.
We agree but there is a serious debate about the bathroom sink. I say eliminate it and but a hand sanitizer dispenser in the bathroom - problem solved and more space for the shower and toilet!
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Mike
Its like buying timeshares....my house 3 cars and kids college tuition dont cost as much
HAHA! What third world country to you live in? Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!
2nd looks very narrow
The nuCamp Cirrus is more narrow than the Lance and Host because it doesn't have any slide outs. No slides has it's advantages and disadvantages. Thank you for watching our RV tour video and commenting. We appreciate your support!