Choosing A Truck Camper
Already got the ideal pickup truck, but want a compact and convenient way to camp in it? Truck campers are the answer! These scaled-down versions of a standard recreational vehicle anchor to the bed of your truck, taking up no extra space on the ground and completely eliminating the need to tow anything behind you.
For the solo adventurer or intrepid couple on a budget, you won’t find a better answer to your camping needs than this. Broadmoor RV of Pasco, Washington, is here to help you choose the perfect truck camper.
General Features
Truck campers are extremely compact living spaces that have a very small footprint in order to fit within your truck bed’s dimensions. They often have an overhang above the cab to give you some extra space, though. The most basic campers may offer little more than a bed and storage space, intended solely to give you a secure indoor place to sleep at night.
More elaborate truck campers can pack in a surprising number of amenities, though. Slide-out options increase the available space to give you more room. A kitchenette is a common feature, with a small cooking space and mini-fridge. You can choose between a wet bath, with a toilet contained in the shower, or a dry bath in larger campers that has these separated.
Consider Weight
An essential consideration when choosing a truck camper is the weight. You don’t want to overburden your truck with a camper it can’t support. This is dangerous as it could do permanent damage to the truck’s suspension or cause a tire blowout on the highway. It is also illegal to overload a vehicle past its gross combined weight rating (GCWR).
The GCWR is what you’ll need to take into account when choosing a camper to fit your truck. This represents how much weight the truck can haul, including the vehicle itself, the camper, the cargo and passengers. Give yourself a margin between the wet (loaded up with people and stuff) and dry (empty) weights of your truck for safety’s sake.
Ready to take a look at some great truck camper models? Visit our Pasco dealership today to see what we carry! Broadmoor RV proudly welcomes our customers from Richland and Kennewick, Washington.