My fiancé and I have been living full time in our 2001 Northstar Laredo for close to two years now. With our reliable 2004 Ram 2500 we've really enjoyed the mobility it provides for us to travel. To anyone in the comments who may be on the fence, don't wait for it to happen. Do your research to find what's right for your needs and set out. There's no time like the present to make this your new lifestyle!

@Nimesh222

3 жыл бұрын

Do you guys boondock or campsites ?

Having owned 4 pull behinds before discovering truck campers I'd like to add some additional benefits of the TC not mentioned in the video. In most cases, there are no tag and registration fees. Insuring a TC is a fraction of a pull behind. No additional tire, brake, wheel bearing and axle maintenance and associated costs. Storage of the camper is not such an issue. Toll roads are based on the number of axles, therefore toll costs are typically half that of a large travel trailer. Many ferry systems, such as the San Juan Islands area charge by the linear foot of the truck and trailer .... the TC fees are half as much as most pull behinds. And as a videographer, my favorite benefit is having the ability to pull off to the side of the road at a moments notice, jump out and get that shot of that creature or waterfall :-)

@wesleyburns4566

2 жыл бұрын

I guess you haven't been to Oregon you will have to tag your truck camper every two years has license plate and fees about.two to three hundred dollars every other year.

Everyone on here looks so happy with the freedom to move around. I want that one day for myself and my wife.

@conniefox8044

3 жыл бұрын

me too!!!

@Aboite81

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto!

This was by far the best truck camper video i have seen yet!! Thank you for making it! Im torn between a Lance travel trailer or a truck camper!!

I've driven 5 times to from Alaska..with my truck camper...love it

Thank you...this video reminded me of why I like living in Rv's. It's the wonderful people that you get to meet along the way that you don't while living in sticks and bricks. Thank You.

Love to see more truck camper videos. Great job

love you guys very cute enjoy your life God bless you

I have been on the fence behind a 26 foot bumper pull vs a truck camper. I’m leaning toward the truck camper. Easier to get fuel, park virtually anywhere, no hassle of hooking up, no extra flat tires to worry about etc. To me, I want something relaxing and low hassle.

@NomadicNorthwoods

2 жыл бұрын

I've had mine a year. It's incredibly low stress. I pull my fishing boat or ATV. Simple.

I don’t want to wait until retirement, I want to go now 😫, this my plan and I’m going to do it, in ten years. 😩😤😭😩

Absolutely, we have had Airstreams, and large Class A’s our 2003 Ram Cummins and 2006 Lance 851 Rule!

I love that Lance on the Peterbuilt!

@TruckCamperMagazine

4 жыл бұрын

It is a very cool rig. If you haven't seen the article in TCM about it, check it out! Ernie and Julie go through the specifics of how they put it together. www.truckcampermagazine.com/off-road/extreme-rigs/big-rig-truck-camper-build/

@OMGWTFLOLSMH

4 жыл бұрын

What could you possibly love about it? It's too long, tall and heavy at over 21,000 lbs. Not to mention, it looks goofy and has no more room than a regular camper that can fit on an F series Ford.

Wow the peterbilt build is so unique

That video was done many years ago but it holds up wonderfully. Just remember to keep it simple. You don’t need whiz-bang graphics or fancy editing and always remember to keep the background music in the background. More videos please!

@TruckCamperMagazine

4 жыл бұрын

We have a few more in the works! Thanks for your positive feedback!

@OneNationUnderGod.

4 жыл бұрын

How do you figure, there was a 2019 Ford F-350 at the 5:52 mark of the video and a couple 2019 truck campers throughout the video.

That sure looks like fun. Thanks for sharing and Happy Camping

SUBSCRIBED! Thanks for all the information

After a mental excursion into full on overland rigs, I’ve decided that, for my use; a Truck Camper checks more boxes. Thanks, Gordon & Angela for your adherence to the market segment. 👍👍

@smallnuts2

4 жыл бұрын

Only thing I worry about is gas. Trucks are bad on gas where if you have a small camper trailer like a tab 320-400. You could use say highlander,minivan or Subaru outback that get high 20s mpg and can tow 3500. But then you need to register it, takes up more parking etc.

Love the new video Gordon & Angela. I watched it from the email article and then went to KZread to give you a thumbs up! Looking forward to more of your HD videos.

@TruckCamperMagazine

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Lucien! So glad you enjoyed the video. We have more in the works. Thanks for watching, liking, and commenting!

Great video, thank you!

@TruckCamperMagazine

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for watching it!

CAPRI RETREAT TRUCK CAMPER WILL BE MY NEW HOME

Awesome video! Great job!

@TruckCamperMagazine

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Truck camper here too. I'm not a travel trailer type of gal. I've owned one n it took me forever to park it. Had it for several years n still never got used to it. The truck camper is ideal. My dream camper would be a non cab over Alaskan camper. Just for me. Maybe take my youngest. She's been camping with me since she was 2 weeks old. She loves the truck camper too. Would love to travel around the states n Canada too some day. But I've got responsibility now so it'll have to wait.

I HAVE to know more about that Peterbilt rig!

@TruckCamperMagazine

4 жыл бұрын

Here's an article we did with Ernie and Julie. It's a great rig! www.truckcampermagazine.com/off-road/extreme-rigs/big-rig-truck-camper-build/

@colormedubious4747

4 жыл бұрын

@@TruckCamperMagazine Thanks!

we have a 1981 heritage 2000 truck camper...just got it

That sounds like a fun lifestyle

Great video. Thank you.

This was beautiful

great!!!

truck campers are made for people who live out of their camper not in it.

By the looks of the interviews, one might conclude that truck camping is an activity exclusive to the older crowd. Come to think of it, I believe Philo Beddoe is 90. He was quite the truck camper pioneer. All kidding aside, informative video.

So, eight minutes of video . . . . probably at least eight hours of editing; am I right? Nice job. Looking forward to some TCM on-the-road adventure videos!

@TruckCamperMagazine

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, lots of editing! It's been fun to put them together. Stay tuned for more!

Look forward to vids of new rigs ,areas,companies,mods ...sometimes a video is worth a thousand words , sorry Gordon ;)

@TravelswithYoly

4 жыл бұрын

They say a picture is worth a thousand words and I say a video is worth a thousand pictures :-)

I just bought one. Wished you would of told the weight and what you did to the rear suspension. Great video.

I have a 2018 F-150 Super Crew short bed with the 2.7 ecoboost, probably limits my truck camper choices I would imagine?

@TruckCamperMagazine

4 жыл бұрын

It matters on its payload. Check the payload sticker on the driver's side door frame of your truck and then follow the advice in our "How To Match a Truck and Camper" article: www.truckcampermagazine.com/newbie-articles/match-truck-truck-camper/

@David-rx2to

4 жыл бұрын

@T Sav check out this video and a new camper topper from Four Wheel Campers. Would only weigh 500lbs or less on your F150. Pro or Con depending on your view is it is only a topper and you would have to build out the bed of the truck. In my view, that is a positive as you can make it exactly like you want. kzread.info/dash/bejne/pXua0s-EadbbYbw.html

1:33 nice shirt

Nice people all.

Cool video where do I get information on this truck camper magazine

@TruckCamperMagazine

4 жыл бұрын

Here you go! www.truckcampermagazine.com

I'm concerned that Ernie & Julie (2:14) might be over payload.

What size truck do you get for truck camping?

What is the solution for the camper obscuring the licence plate on the truck.

2:15 . I'm not sure he's got enough horse power in that thing

2:15 EPIC!!!!! :D :D :D

Are we still having rallies?

@TruckCamperMagazine

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, there are many rallies throughout the year. Check them out on our rally page: www.truckcampermagazine.com/rv-shows-a-rallies/#RVRallies

Does anyone have a good link to reroute the xm/sirius antenna for a 2018 Tacoma in order to install an overhead camper?

I can drive it....that is what I want.

2:15 lol.

Are you aloud to take it off the truck at the campground?

@TruckCamperMagazine

3 жыл бұрын

Most campgrounds will allow you to take the camper off the truck, but we always ask first.

Ditto

Got an F350 Dually and an Arctic Fox 990 legacy and nothing beats it! @wandering_watts

@NomadicNorthwoods

3 жыл бұрын

Did you have to do anything to the rear suspension or just leave it stock that's the setup I'm looking at do you like the 990?

@tannerboy92

3 жыл бұрын

@@NomadicNorthwoods The truck I have has airbags imn the back but are actually not hooked up by previous owners, so technically the suspension in rear is stock. No issues what so ever. The 990 is by far the coolest thing I have ever purchased. Plenty oof holding tank capactiies, LP, comfort and perfect size. Does not stick off of umper very much and allows less worry compared to massive campers. Tons of fun and comfort. Just did a 16 day hunt and used it every day and nice and cozy

@blackpepe

3 жыл бұрын

except the shittiest ram is better than the top of the line ford

70

Some people just don't learn anything as they get older......

Why are all these people old