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FAQs

Why put a camper shell on a truck? ›

Even though use for camping may have been its initial purpose, it now seems most often to be used for utility and storage purposes – particularly the protection of cargo from the elements and theft.

Camper shells transform a typically exposed truck bed into a lockable, weatherproof space for storing precious items or cargo. Truck toppers provide extra height and protection of cargo and can even be an additional place to sleep on a camping trip. Some truck bed toppers have window access on the sides.

"Truck topper" and "camper shell" describe the same thing, along with "truck cap" and "truck canopy." All of these describe types of units that sit directly on pickup trucks' bedrails (and clamp/bolt to these bedrails), most often not requiring tailgate removal.

Weight: Fiberglass toppers can weigh in at over 200 lbs, which must be factored in when you're figuring your load or hauling capacity. It's like bringing a whole extra Uncle Earl.

A typical installation time for a standard camper shell is about 2 - 4 hours depending on the features. What is included in the standard $125 installation cost for camper shells and $75 for tonneau covers? For camper shells, installation includes: Wiring the camper shell's 3rd brake light to your brake light.

Expensive materials such as aluminum and fiberglass are used by RV manufacturers to ensure truck campers are lightweight but strong. Additionally, many include stainless steel features and are insulated using top-of-the-line insulations. These pricey materials add up quickly, forcing the retail price up as well.

Legal or not, we don't recommend doing it because it's unsafe. Aside from having seat belts, the prime advantage that motorhomes have over truck campers is that you can watch and communicate directly with family and friends riding in the back. You can't really do that effectively in a truck camper.

Truck caps have plenty of other names, including truck bed caps, truck tops, camper shells, and pickup toppers.

Yes, tonneau covers can improve your truck's gas mileage. Keep reading to learn how tonneau covers save gas, and get other tips for improving your pickup truck's fuel economy from the experts at LINE-X^®.

Every shell is molded specifically for each truck, even if bed size is the same, cab differences will prevent cross fit.

What do you call a camper on the back of a truck? ›

In the United States and Canada, truck campers are also known as truck bed campers, slide-in campers, pickup campers, and cabover campers. Europeans call them demountable campers.

Most of the time when campers talk about boondocking, they're referring to camping in national forests or on BLM (Bureau of Land Management) land. Boondocking in this way is sometimes referred to as wild, primitive, or dispersed camping and often comes with Instagram-worthy views.

Trailer Length 20 -25 feet Weight 3,500 – 6,000lbs Sleeps 4 – 6. Trailer Length 25 – 30 feet Weight 6,000 – 8,000lbs Sleeps 6 – 8. Trailer Length 30 – 35 feet Weight 8,000 – 10,000lbs pounds Sleeps 8 – 10.

A large travel trailer – anything around 20 feet or longer – has an average weight of about 6,700 pounds.

Overall topper weight is approx. 300 Lbs.

A truck cap or cover keeps things from falling out of your truck bed while driving, preventing items from getting lost or broken on the road. This is essential if you often carry loose things like gravel, firewood, or other equipment that can easily slide around or fall out of the truck bed.

Additional Benefits

Believe it or not, a topper will improve your trucks fuel economy. On average a topper will improve your trucks miles per gallon by about 10% by redirecting air flow. The styling of the topper adds a custom look unrivaled by other aftermarket modifications.

They facilitate camping "off-road" in relative comfort. A good quality truck camper can cost as much as a much larger RV. All the amenities have to be put into a much smaller package, and the RV has to be able to tolerate the abuse of rough roads.

Truck tents provide an experience of camping outdoors, but with the added protection and comfort of sleeping off the ground. Truck tents are similar in look and function to roof tent and sport utility vehicle (SUV) tents.