Camping is a great way to get away for a weekend or to spend time with the family away from the phone, internet, and other distraction of life. Getting started with a truck camper could be a great way to go, and if you already own a pickup truck, there are many different camper options that you can use.

Camper Styles

Truck campers have been around for years, and in the past, they were large, bulky units that sat in the bed of the truck and were not very aesthetically pleasing. Today truck campers are much sleeker, and some models have canvas walls part way up so the top can be retracted when driving. 

The interior of these campers has been redesigned and reimagined by many manufactures to maximize the usable space inside the camper and make it more comfortable for you and your family. Standard models are typically made from fiberglass and look nice outside. Most truck campers include a stove, refrigerator, and some even have a small bathroom in them, so camping at a site or wandering into the wilderness to camp in a remote location is possible with these units. 

There are even truck campers with slide-out sections that allow you to extend the sides and the rear of the camper once you are parked to add some space to the inside of the unit and make it much nicer to camp in.

Size And Fit

When considering truck campers, you need to find one that will fit properly in your truck. There are many campers that are universal and will fit any standard pickup, but finding one made specifically for your vehicle is often a better option. The camper that is designed for your make and model uses all of the space available in the bed so that the inside can be a little bit bigger. 

The few extra inches of space may not seem important, but when you need a little extra storage or a little more room to walk in, even six inches can make a noticeable difference. Truck campers are available through most RV dealers, so taking a trip to the dealer to talk to them about the options you have for your truck is often the best place to start. 

If you are looking at large truck campers, you may need to have a truck with dual rear tires and a three-quarter or one-ton rating to haul them. The dealer will go over the weight requirements with you, and if you take your truck to the dealer, they can show you models that will fit your truck precisely.