In today's video, we're exploring the massive world of truck bed campers.
We'll review five innovative models pushing boundaries for function, style, and versatility
in an ever-growing market.
Learn about The Wanderer Aussie base station, the only truck bed camper in the world with
a basement!
We'll also compare some American and European-engineered truck bed campers.
Then, later on, we'll unveil the truck bed described as an offshore racing yacht built
on a trophy truck.
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When Truck Campers Australia searched for a base for their latest slide-on truck bed
camper, they partnered with Canadian-based manufacturer Northern Lite.
Exporting these massive units cost a pretty penny.
Still, when building their latest Aussie Base Station, Truck Campers Australia says the
superior build quality was worth every cent.
The result is the Aussie Base Station, a demountable truck-bed camper that combines the luxury
of a motorhome with the versatility of off-road, 4-wheel drive.
They're built to sit on the back of a Mitsubishi Fuso Canter.
When you want to attach truck to camper, you simply raise the ABS on its wireless-remote-controlled
hydraulic legs and reverse your vehicle into place.
A docking station mounted to the Fuso's tray locks the basement of the ABS into place.
Oh yeah, the Aussie Base Station has a basement.
They're essentially a series of storage lockers that double as a structural foundation and
attachment point.
When deployed, the Aussie Base Station stays true to its name, expanding awnings and annexes
from the front, rear and sides.
Inside, the timber-detailed ABS sleeps up to four.
With a queen bed in the front and a convertible dinette bed in the middle.
Onboard, the ABS features creature comforts galore.
Everything from satellite TV, air-conditioning, roof-mounted solar panels, power inverter,
and lithium-ion battery storage.
There's a full-featured kitchen, ensuite with commode and shower and
Outside, annexes can be used as an additional bedroom, kid's play area, or semi-outdoor
dining room.
Some owners have even found a way to hook up a small washing machine for outdoor laundry!
All in all, lovers of long-haul life on the road feel right at home in the Aussie Base Station,
but could you do three months in a camper like this?
Hailing from the Australian coastal city of North Wollongong, EarthCruiser knows a thing
or two about road-testing their products.
After driving their first-ever prototype more than 400 miles across the sand dunes of the
Simpson Desert, they then set their sights higher.
Completing a trek of more than 16,000 miles across Russia and Mongolia!
Their focus has always been military-grade off-road expedition vehicles.
The Extreme XTR is their most compact truck-bed camper yet.
Built on the rugged Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Series, the XTR is a fully-molded single-piece
camper with the walls, floor, and roof constructed out of high-density thermal foam.
Inside, you'll find room to sleep three, a double bed in the pop-up roof, and a convertible
single dinette bed in the galley.
There's an internal wet bathroom complete with a toilet and shower.
The kitchen comes with an induction cooktop, fridge/freezer combo, and stainless-steel
sink mixer.
Power comes courtesy of expandable 450-Ah Lithium batteries, a 3000W inverter, and 270W
roof-mounted solar panels.
The operations center of the XTR is on a touchscreen interface by FinScan.
From here, a whole host of senor information, automation, and control can be managed.
Everything from the navigation to premium infotainment and diagnostics.
Offered as a full conversion, prices for the XTR start at around $150,000, despite it only
being available in Australia for the time being.
If you're watching from the US, would you buy it at this price if it became available?
German engineering company Cabineer has been on a mission to create innovative and sustainable
camping cabins for pick-ups.
Their 2022 model certainly looks to tick both boxes.
Built to fit most double cab pick-up trucks, the Cabineer is made out of natural fiber composite,
flax-fiber, cork, linseed resin, and treated, non-toxic plastics.
The result is a solid, lightweight molding that is also incredibly environmentally friendly
in its production and at the end of its life.
The Cabineer also has a focus on accessibility.
The fridge, kitchen stove, and cabinetry are accessible from both the inside and outside
of the camper, with the rear doors swinging outwards.
And that's how owners of the Cabineer prefer to use their camper – a mixture of indoor-outdoor functionality.
Inside, the Cabineer sleeps three adults or two adults and two children in the convertible
dinette bed and expandable roof level.
There's no indoor shower, and you will have to settle for a porta-potty style situation.
Still, the kitchen faucet can be relocated outside to act as an outdoor shower.
A fully-upgraded Cabineer features a 100-Ah lithium battery connected to two 100-W solar
panels, a water heater, and a cabin heater with an altitude kit.
At the moment, you're only going to be able to pick up a Cabineer if you're in Europe
with their showrooms in Germany.
What's your preference when it comes to showering while camping?
Is an indoor, heated shower a non-negotiable inclusion for you?
Let us know in the comments!
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If you're craving adventure well off the beaten track but still want a comfortable night's
sleep, the next truck bed camper might just pique your interest.
Developed by Oregon by Colin and Brad Hower of Hower Built campers, the Base Camp
results from years of research, development, and testing.
It's grown from the minimalist Tundra all the way to their first electronic lift pop-top
camper in 2022, named the Base Camp.
From the outside, the Base Camp has an industrial-strength-like feel to it.
A 3/16" aluminum frame and powerful electric-driven scissor lift can lift 300 pounds no matter
the load distribution.
This is incredible considering the camper itself is only 400 pounds.
Measuring 9' 4" long with a fully expanded headroom of 6'5", the Base Camp is designed
to fit most midsize trucks.
A waterproof, UV, and mold-resistant canvas wraps around the pop-up sleeping area.
Access comes via the large rear doors and side awning panels.
Downstairs in the main cabin, the layout is highly customizable, but many owners have
opted for large modules that slide out on rails for cooking, storage, and food prep.
The other side can be used for gear hauling, a great place to hold motorbikes, kayaks,
and mountain bikes.
The Base Camp sleeps two people on a three-inch-thick queen mattress in the pop-up roof, three if
a single bed is installed in the main cabin.
There's also a 6" recessed cavity.
So when the top is collapsed, the mattress and bedding can be left in place.
Power comes courtesy of a 100Ah lithium battery, an MPPT Controller, and pre-wired solar provisions.
This comes in handy when running a 12V power plug, 8 interior dimmable LED lights, and
the 2 USB ports.
Is the Base Camp more suited to your sense of adventure?
Or do you need to camp in style?
Seemingly created to wait out the apocalypse in luxury and style, the BCT has been described
as an offshore racing yacht built on a trophy truck.
Engineers at Nevada-based company Truckhouse have only been around since 2019, but their
first production-level truck-bed camper has many people interested in the new kids on the block.
Inspired by the small 4x4 campers of the 1980s, Truckhouse wanted to create modern expedition
vehicles ready-built for American adventurers.
After years of development, Truckhouse unveiled the BCT, a state-of-the-art Toyota Tacoma
conversion with a whole lot of features.
Starting with a Tacoma base, Truckhouse created a carbon fiber composite cabin,
and seven large windows were added, providing views from every angle.
The BCT comfortably sleeps three inside, just like most of our truck-bed campers, with a
queen and convertible single dinette configuration.
Inside is where you'll find most of the luxury inclusions.
Some include hydronic heating, retractable skylight, integrated blinds and screens, a
32-inch TV, air conditioning, and a full-size Bosch oven.
You'll also find a fully-featured wet bath onboard, complete with a shower and toilet,
Outside, an electric motor deploys an awning and entry step with a waterproof, ten-speaker
soundbar providing music regardless of the weather.
The Tacoma, too, has got an upgrade with drilled and slotted disc brakes and chunky, all-terrain
tires, boosting its off-road capabilities.
Available only in the US for now.
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