- [Reacher] Truck bed campers, love'em or hate'em,
they're making a comeback on a grand scale.
I'm Reacher and here are 10 truck bed campers
currently making their mark in the industry.
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- [Woman Narrator] Number 10.
- [Reacher] This first entry, from
German-based Camp Crown is the primary offering
of a what a truck bed camper should be.
The rooftop raises at an angle toward the front,
providing extra living space
and protection from the elements.
When it's lowered, the low profile design
allows for a safe, cost-efficient driving experience.
And just under nine feet in length
with a 8 1/2 foot ceiling, it offers plenty of headroom
with a living area that includes a sink,
a hideaway cassette toilet, a u-shaped dinette
that converts to extra bedding
and a twin bed in the cabover.
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- [Woman Narrator] Number nine.
- [Reacher] The Cirrus 820 from Ohio-based NuCamp
is one of two hard-side shortbed cabover models
the company current offers.
Coming in at just over 2,500 pounds and 17 feet long,
it sports an all-aluminum framework
with an alumnium and fiberglass shell.
The interior is no slouch in its design either,
employing a layout that has a lengthy kitchenette
and fridge along one side,
while opposite that is the booth-styled dinette.
Hidden out of the way near the entrance
is a fully enclosed wet bath with a fold-up sink
and a wall-mounted showerhead.
The cabover offers 3 1/2 feet of headroom
as well as space for a queen sized mattress.
Rounding out the mix are large windows all around
including a skylight above the bed.
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- [Woman Narrator] Number eight.
- [Reacher] Although it doesn't look like
your traditional truck bed camper,
this entry from Outback Campers functions in the same way,
by sliding onto the vehicle and having the option
to use as a stand-alone unit.
The roots raises at an angle, revealing
a queen-sized sleeper, while a panel on the rear
folds down to create a raised floor for added space.
Below the bed, you'll find plenty of storage space
as well as a slide-out kitchen and refrigerator.
In addition to this, an awning can be extended
from the side, along with the option of a tent
that can be attached to increase the living area.
The rugged design, low center of gravity
and light weigh of 1,100 pounds make it perfect
for the extreme off-road crowd.
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- [Woman Narrator] Number seven.
- [Reacher] I think it goes without saying
that the all-black paint scheme on this one
is as simple as it gets.
The interior on the other hand is a stark contrast,
having no shortage of modern amenities.
Each one comes standard with features
such as kitchenette that includes a stovetop cooker,
sink, fridge and microwave.
There's also a dinette or couch
that converts to extra sleepers
as well as a full or queen-sized bed located in the cabover.
Currently offered in seven layouts for half ton pickups,
the Superlite measures from just over 10 feet
to 12 1/2 feet in length, with
a starting dry weight of 1,100 pounds.
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- [Woman Narrator] Number six.
- [Reacher] The weight and size of this one
create the perfect camper for a half ton to 3/4 ton
pickup truck, with a 6 1/2 to eight foot bed.
It measures in at 16 feet in length,
and seven feet in width, with a dry weight of 2,100 pounds.
It houses a kitchenette with a sink,
a triple burner cooktop, a microwave and three-way fridge.
Across from that is a dinette with bench seating
that can be converted to an extra bed if needed.
And in the back by the entrance
is a fully enclosed wet bath.
The extended cabover area includes a closet,
a queen-sized bed, space for a TV,
and extra storage along both sides.
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- [Woman Narrator] Number five.
- [Reacher] This full sized triple slide-out
can fit all the features of home,
including the kitchen sink.
Measuring eight feet wide and just over 19 feet long
with a dry weight of 3,800 pounds,
it's made for trucks that usually have
the word dually in the name.
The side entry floor plan has a rear slide-out
containing the couch and an optional wardrobe.
The other two slide-outs are on each side of the camper,
one housing a u-shaped dinette
that seats up to four people
and the opposite one having a kitchenette.
Moving forward is the bathroom,
which has a separate full-sized standup shower.
The cabover provides the main sleeping are
with four layout options for a queen or a king-sized bed.
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- [Woman Narrator] Number four.
- [Reacher] I just want to point out
that this one is a borderline beast of a camper.
It measures in at nine feet high,
20 feet in length, eight feet in width
and it has a dry weight of just over 3,600 pounds
And like the previous entry, you probably won't be hauling
this one on anything smaller than a dually.
Two slide-out sections on opposite sides of the camper
increase the living space, which includes
a dinette area with bench seating and a kitchenette
with a three burner range, oven and refrigerator.
The cabover area has a queen-sized bed,
an entertainment system, and a closet with mirrored doors.
The camper offers sleeping space for up to four people
using the dinette which converts to a bed as well.
There's also a dry bath that has
a toilet, sink and a private standup shower.
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- [Woman Narrator] Number three.
- [Reacher] This unique design is made for
flatbed trucks instead of the conventional pickup truck.
This allows the owner to use their vehicle
for work as well as recreation,
with the added option of a tent on top.
Like the previous entry at number eight,
this one has a powder coated all-aluminium body
that has a large compartment on each side.
The setup can be customized to the user's needs
with options like a slide-out kitchen,
a mini fridge and a rooftop mounted tent.
It comes standard with a 100-watt solar panel
and a 135 amp power battery, LED lighting throughout,
and a massive 1,150 liter storage area.
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- [Woman Narrator] Number two.
- [Reacher] Another one from a German-based manufacturer,
the Tischer Trail/Box 260S is one that can fit
both a single and double cab vehicle easily.
The aluminum body has an overall length of 20 feet
and a width of seven feet.
The interior height is 6 1/2 feet,
allowing more than enough headroom for the average person.
The floor area includes a centrally located
u-shaped dinette, along with a small kitchenette
on one side and the refrigerator on the other.
The cabover has room for a queen-sized bed
that can be set up front to back,
or side to side as needed.
Opposite the side door entrance is an enclosed wet bath.
It has a fold-up sink and a swiveling toilet,
providing more room to maneuver.
The variety of windows and skylights
provide plenty of natural light,
creating the impression of a space
much larger than it actually is.
♪ World, wake me up to another good morning ♪
♪ Time to go ♪
♪ Oh we are all looking for adventure ♪
♪ We are all looking for adventure ♪
We had this one in a recent video
and I couldn't help but sneak it in here.
I can't begin to tell you how much
I personally love the look and the layout of the Kimbo 6
but as I said before, if I were to buy
a truckbed camper, this would be the one.
I'll put the link to the other video
in the description below, for those that want to
give it a more in-depth look.
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- [Woman Narrator] Number one.
- [Reacher] This final entry has everything you need
for a trip of just about any length and any destination.
The body is composed of a molded fiberglass composite
and it comes in at just over 26 feet long,
7 1/2 feet wide with a total height of 11 feet.
Features include a kitchenette with an induction cooktop,
sink, refrigerator and microwave.
Across from that is a dinette that doubles
as an extra sleeping area if needed.
The main sleeping area, which fits a king sized bed,
is housed in the cabover.
There's also an enclosed wet bath
and an optional hideaway mini washing machine in the rear
along with a small entry that allows access
to the camper directly from the cab of the vehicle.
Wrapping it all up, is an 850 watt roof-mounted solar array
that provides power to the 20 kilowatt hour battery bank.
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I'm Chandni with Mindseye Design.
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