For the fishermen, hikers, campers, hunters, and everyone in-betweeners, the truck camper
is a popular choice for its compact versatility for easy take-off and set-up.
However, as the years go by, they aren't all so compact any longer.
And just like watching a powerlifting meet or a game of basketball, you want to see just
how big the numbers go.
In this video, we will be looking at and comparing five of the biggest truck campers.
And stick around until the end to see a side-by-side comparison of all the specs.
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First up on the list, nestled within the scenic Blue Mountains, is Northwood.
This manufacturing menace has been pumping out trailers, campers, and everything in-between
since 1993, and it doesn't seem that they will be slowing down any time soon.
So it's no surprise that Northwood would make the fifth-longest trailer on this list, the
Arctic Fox 1150.
This 19' long also happens to have a 6'7" interior height and a dry weight of 3358 pounds.
Yeah, it's pretty big.
The water capacity isn't minimal either, with 59 gallons of freshwater with a water heater,
35 gallons of greywater, and 43 gallons of blackwater.
And don't even get me started on the features!
Well, let's start with the exterior, which comes with a few beneficial commodities such as
a shower and a 45-watt solar panel.
On top of the one-piece fiberglass shell is the 5900-watt furnace, which complements the
four-season insulation.
This brings us to the interior.
A more than functional kitchen comes equipped with all that you need.
A 3-burner gas stove with a microwave right above.
Beside the stove is countertop space and a sink.
The washroom isn't far from the kitchenette and comes with all the necessities, including
a toilet, shower, and sink.
The Arctic Fox 1150 is a sizable piece of construction, so it is no surprise that it
sleeps four comfortably.
Coming in at our number four spot, we have a company that is one of the legendary
names in the RV industry.
HOST Campers makes handmade masterpieces with obvious passion poured into each camper.
It's partially because of this that we just had to feature not one, not two, but three
of their campers in our number four spot!
The Yukon is the smallest of the three, but only barely, at 19'3", it's tied for the third
tallest interior on our list at 6'6".
The Yukon offers optional recliner selections for those who don't sit quite well in the standard.
Just one of the many reasons why the Yukon is Host Camper's second-best seller.
Another reason is the barbecue option, and another is the solar options, and another
is…
Well, you get the point.
The Mammoth is probably named as such because of its prodigious size and grizzly interior.
They manage to fit quite a bit into that grizzly interior too.
Including an outfitted kitchen with a 3-burner stove, microwave, sink, and fridge, as well
as an equipped bathroom.
A water heater, an air furnace, and a winterization system.
Oh my!
The Mammoth also has a selection of optional features fit for a mammoth, everything from
air conditioning, water heating, and solar options to speakers, flat-screen TVs, and
even footrests.
The Everest maybe isn't as tall as the mountain, but a solid 6'6" interior height isn't too
shabby for a truck camper.
In fact, it makes it tied with the other campers in our number four for the third tallest interior.
When you tackle the mountain, you need to make sure you're adequately prepared and keep
safety in mind.
With the Everest camper by Host Campers, they do a lot of that prep for you.
They also give you a reason to want to stay in your camper with a vibrant, comfy interior
layout and scheme with all the bells and whistles you could ask for.
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We move on to our number three spot, with Northstar Campers.
This proud company was once a father-son passion.
It has since been taken over by the son, Rex, and has thrived in his possession.
That good, old-fashioned grit has held firm, and you can count on Northstar producing some
quality that lasts.
Speaking of quality, take a gander at the Hardwall 12 STC.
This giant of a truck-bed camper holds the gold medal for interior height on this list
with a whopping 6'8" ceiling.
Despite that height, the dry weight is only just over 3,100 pounds.
The Hardwall 12 STC holds to some humble virtues, with a modest exterior and a simple interior.
While maybe not the most striking camper, it still functions beyond sufficient.
It's kitted with all the creature comforts, including a full bathroom with a dry shower,
cassette toilet, and a sink.
In addition, there's the kitchen with an 8-gallon fridge, 3-burner stove with oven, and double sink.
You can, of course, customize your Hardwall 12 STC with several accessories.
Including an awning that's up to 13', protecting you during your barbecue, or maybe a game
of cards.
Or you can double down on the comforts and pick up a water heater, AC unit, and tv.
Lance Camper has been building some of America's favorite and most popular truck campers since
its inception in 1965.
It's quite a testament to the quality of their craft that many of those original campers
still see vacation time.
That is the sort of thing that lands you a number two spot on one of our lists.
Of course, their newer models are even more magnificent, and the Lance 1172 is the cream
of the crop.
They aimed to create a no-compromise double slide while saving as much weight as possible.
The result is this 20'4" long camper weighing in at 4174 pounds dry.
It's also tied for second place in floor length at 11'11".
In terms of aesthetics, the exterior looks very familiar to the modern standard.
Still, you'd be forgiven if you didn't notice the thoughtfully placed windows and skylights
that bathe the interior in a pleasant light for a homey feel.
To accentuate that homey feel are the slide-out walls for both the dinette and lounge area
with a sofa recliner.
A spacious interior encourages comfort and fun!
As far as features go, the Lance 1172 is as well equipped as the best of them.
The bathroom has a marine toilet, storage cabinet, and another one of those skylights.
The galley is kitted with a pantry, 6 cubic foot refrigerator, sink, and 3-burner stove
with oven.
The Lance 1172 is one fantastic camper with the size to boot!
We finally arrive at our number one spot, and we aim to share a treat or two with you.
Like many on this list, Eagle Cap Campers has been around for quite a long time, 1969
to be exact.
Many great things happened in that year.
We landed on the moon for the first time in history, Woodstock had an astounding 350,000 person
attendance record, and Erdman Epp founded Eagle Cap Campers.
And because of just how well great Eagle Cap Campers designs and manufactures their campers, we
couldn't just settle on one, so we chose Eagle Cap 1200 and Eagle Cap 1165.
The appearance of both of these great campers is sleek, simple, and clean.
Pleasant to look at and enjoyable to bring along on a trip with the family!
The aerodynamic two-toned molded one-piece fiberglass shell wards off the elements, and
the all-season insulation combined with the air furnace take it to a new level akin to
your home.
Both are decked out with fully equipt bathrooms with dry baths and separate fiberglass showers.
Dometic toilets with foot flush and stainless lavatory sinks sit under the skylight so you
can bask in your quiet time.
Similarly, they host full galleys with double bowl sinks, laminated countertops,
3-burner cooktops, 8 cubic foot refrigerators, and everything else you could want on your trip!
The Eagle Cap 1200 is the longest camper on the list at 21'3," and it's tied for first
place with the Eagle Cap 1165 in sleeping capacity!
The Eagle Cap 1165 is the heaviest on the list at 4917 pounds and the widest at 8'5".
And all too quickly, our video comes to a close.
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