The story of Backwoods Camper is filled with movie-quality inspiration.
It starts with a young boy fascinated with the
RV dealership across the street from his school while he grew up.
He would spend much of his time designing and drawing blueprints for his campers.
He noticed something interesting through his years of examining campers;
a severe lack of vehicle-mounted campers for SUVs specifically.
So, one day, while playing with his Legos, he built his Jeep with a camper accessory.
It was from that same Lego build that that boy would one day use as a basis for his SUV camper
nearly twenty years later.
A camper usually comes along in several ways, but traditionally,
it all spawns from the question, “How do I make a camper for blank?”.
The blank in that question is a sedan, truck, or SUV.
However, Backwoods Camper asked, “How do I make a pickup truck bed camper work for an SUV?”.
That may not seem like a significant difference to you,
but that sort of design philosophy can change a lot along the way.
The result is what you see here; a short L-shaped camper
made from foam core fiberglass panels that may give you a double-take at first glance.
It weighs around five hundred pounds and can fit any SUV with a roof rack
that supports three hundred pounds and a hitch receiver.
You may not be surprised that the base model for one of these Jeep campers is quite simple.
It still manages to stuff a kitchenette into the mix with a sink, fridge, and two-burner stove.
Just below the kitchenette is some cabinetry, and just across is a bench with under-seat storage.
If a little kitchen isn’t enough to sate your hard-side camper thirst,
then maybe a bathroom with a shower, toilet, and an accordion door will do the job.
The alcove above the front cabin houses the California King bed,
complete with a roof vent and screened windows.
The base model also includes interior LED lights,
the hitch rack for mounting, and a pair of camper jacks.
It should be noted that consumers will need to provide their roof rack
since that changes based on the vehicle’s model.
Suppose you want to pick up your own Backwoods Camper. In that case, it is only available for
pickup from their Eagle Creek, Oregon shop for around fifteen thousand, five hundred dollars.
Still, plans for nationwide shipping are in the works.
This camper is being touted as the world's most lightweight & aerodynamic pop-up camper.
Considering the maximum dry weight is under 150 pounds,
I can say they've definitely nailed it on that first part.
It comes in two models, one made of carbon fiber, and one made of a fiberglass composite,
which weigh under 100 pounds and 150 pounds respectively.
It's made to set-up and break down in seconds. It offers over six feet of standing room when raised.
The tent material is waterproof with built in storage and zippered windows.
The extendable loft holds a mattress which can sleep up to two people comfortably.
Both versions are pre-wired for solar to provide power to the charging ports and a ventilation fan.
Pricing is $10,300 for the fiberglass version and $14,000 for the carbon fiber model.
The Famaro camper is a unique private project with no commercial company or sponsors behind it.
Two main features make it really special.
One being a pop-up roof with a fully isolated side and back wall. Another
is a slide-out in the back for the kitchen, which is pretty unique for pick-up campers.
Thanks to its comprehensive insulation and effective heating and ventilation,
it can be used in all seasons.
The famaro camper's pop-up roof completely covers the side windows,
the door, and the two external storage compartments when closed.
Desirable features are built into the camper's interior,
like a wide and long fanello bed and an eating area that can be converted to a bed for two kids.
It also uses an induction cooker with two plates, a hot water boiler for washing and shower,
dimmable LED lights and plugs, and a lift up and down electric roof.
There is a large sink with cold and warm water in the kitchen,
and you can add a second tank with the same size if needed.
The furniture is made of white Dibond aluminum composite sheets.
In contrast, the table plate, seats, and floor are made of solid Sipo Mahagoni wood,
walls and ceiling are covered by leather in toffee color.
Nimbl was formed when Jon Turner and Judd Newman took over XPCamper. Continuing
their mission of developing the most agile expedition vehicle.
Intending to build a brand that took the lessons learned with XPCamper and
employ them in a new product, Nimbl captured everything they wanted in an Expedition Vehicle.
With that in mind, they produced the Nimbl Evolution with a new Ford F350 platform,
a modern suspension built for rugged trails, and a redesigned, heavily engineered habitat.
The Nimbl created an overland product that would combine both the larger, more equipped
vehicles' comfort and features, with the smaller Overlanding vehicles' capabilities and subtlety.
The first pop-up roof truck bed camper on our list is the Phoenix Slide Up Slide In.
It is perfect for those looking to better their gas mileage or who don't want the added weight
of a solid construction camper on the back of their truck.
The first thing you notice is that the queen bed takes up around half of the camper's footprint –
there is plenty of room in the skinny end of the camper that sits over the roof of the car.
There is a dining area that can seat 4 adults pretty comfortably,
as well as stove and wet shower/bathroom area.
With the top fully erected, there's enough headroom to
cook and walk around inside without bumping your head – which is nice.
The roof itself is made of polycarbonate fiberglass, with rooftop racking robust
enough to house kayaks, surfboards, stand-up paddleboards, and mountain bikes.
Or anything else needed for the avid outdoor adventurer to go out exploring.
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