10 MOST INNOVATIVE PICKUP TRUCK BED CAMPERS 2021

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How much room is in your driveway? For those who can't justify buying a standalone RV, a truck bed camper is that happy middle ground – the trade-off between having and not having an RV to camp in. Lower price, similar interior space, and you still get to have the option to remove it and use your truck for work. Simply wind up the legs, leave the truck bed camper in the driveway, and put it back on the next time you require it. Interested? I'm Glenn, and let's see what we have. To get notified when a new video is posted hit the bell icon below, right next to the subscribe button. Thank you for watching Mind's Eye Design! It's incredible to think just how much dead space there is hanging in and above your truck bed. The Bigfoot 1500 Series of truck bed campers are extremely high quality and remain lightweight despite sturdy construction materials and the inclusion of a whole bunch of creature comforts. Going over bumps and potholes in the road at 60mph doesn't phase it one bit – it's rock solid. Unlike many truck bed campers, the addition of a dry bathroom and toilet is most welcome – it's nice not having to go outside. The factory mattress is an innerspring queen size, which makes for restful sleep. Factor in that it's loaded with goodies like a 6 cubic feet fridge, air conditioning, both solar panels, and a propane-powered Kohler generator, as well as a full kitchen including 3 burner range, oven, and microwave – and you get some serious bang for the buck. 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 your rig. There is a dining area that can seat 4 adults pretty comfortably, as well as a 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. Fabric side walls on pop-top truck bed campers have a tendency to wear and sometimes tear after a few years of solid use. The Alaskan 6.5 Cabover uses a unique designed exclusively patented to them to avoid this whole issue. The camper is actually made up of 2 solid walls that raise up and lower down telescopically within one another. This is done via a built-in hydraulic mechanism – which means you don't have to awkwardly push the roof up while half crouched down inside the camper. Hit the switch, stand back, and let it do its thing. The super sleek profile of the Alaskan prevents wind noise from entering the cabin – which can be annoying on other truck bed camper models. Despite being so compact, it's still packed with all the additional features you'd want in a modern-day camper, including a furnace, fridge, solar power system, and water heater. Definitely one of the more significant entries on our list, the BackPack HS-2902 brings the glamper to truck bed camper. It's absolutely massive and could be the pick for you if you crave comfort when living away from home. The big selling point is the pop-out breakfast nook – which increases the camper's footprint by extending out past the wall of the camper and freeing up quite a bit of internal floor space. This leaves room for a wet bathroom and a full kitchen – complete with an oven, cooktop, microwave, and a decent-sized fridge. Because of its height, there is easily double the headroom in the queen-sized sleeping area – enough room for an adult to comfortably sit up in bed. The other standout is the absolute abundance of storage space throughout. The Mario Mercier Truck Bed Camper also uses a pop-out breakfast nook. Still, the real space saver is having an extendable flap at the rear so that the bedding area takes up next to no space within the camper itself. The doors, windows, water heater, and furnace were bought used, with the timber and plywood framed walls made by hand. Fiberglass was then added for strength and waterproofing, with a final layer of ceramic resin over the top to complete the job. Such an innovative design leaves more room to move around inside what is now an area that rivals a small RV in terms of free space. Sadly, it's a one-off design and not for sale, made by the man himself for his family to use. There is a place in the world for a no-nonsense, non-slide, hard-sided truck bed camper – and the Wolf Creek 840 is it. Sometimes adding mechanisms just introduces points of failure into a design, so keep it simple and keep it rigid. It's built exceptionally well, with aluminum framing, closed-cell foam insulation, and hot melt pinch rolled laminated walls and floor. It's a level of construction quality that really does stand head and shoulders above its peers. Everything is built with longevity in mind. The power connector is marine quality and something you'd find on a yacht. Likewise, the propane compartment is sealed, as are the battery compartment and water heater to prevent water ingress. The roof is noticeably bare, which is a good thing. Since it holds additional panels, an air conditioning unit, extra storage racks, and skylights. There is room enough for every other feature you'd want to install. This is one for those who use their trucks the way they were intended to be used – going off-road and overland. The Lance Campers Altimeter has the ability to handle bumpy terrain written into its DNA. If you're taking this big beastie out into the wild, it's best to upgrade to 37-inch all-terrain tires all around. And it wouldn't be a bad idea to have a suspension and linkages upgrade installed either. Despite a heavy and robust construction designed to take a beating and go places a truck bed camper just shouldn't go, the inside actually feels like home. We can't express just how appreciative we are to have a wet bathroom and full kitchen when away from civilization. Heading 50 plus miles away from the nearest town center doesn't mean you have to do without those creature comforts – and that you can't bring home with you as well. There is something very satisfying about a slide-off truck bed camper. Down under the equator in Australia, the trucks may not be as big, but then again, they don't need to be. The Ozcape Optima is a truck bed camper designed to suit a smaller pick-up like a Ford Ranger. Better yet, once you get to your destination, hydraulic supports lower it down to the ground and lift the camper off the tray and support it during use. Leaving your vehicle free to go exploring without having a snail's shell on the back. The Optima is perfect for those tired of towing around a full-sized caravan or a pop-up style trailer but who also don't want to fork out for a full-blown RV. It may be a little cozy, but there is still plenty of room for a couple. There aren't many campers designed for flatbed use, but the Baja Runner Hawk makes the most of doing away with the tub. No high-sided truck bed means a little more freedom in design, and strangely enough, the Hawk is a side entry – freeing up quite a bit of space in the process. There's no need for pop-out functionality, as the queen bed, kitchenette, dining area, and cassette toilet all fit in perfectly. While still leaving a couple square feet of standing room. But it does take advantage of a canvas pop-up roof that helps bring the center of gravity lower to the ground while traveling. Being flatbed mounted instead of sitting on a conventional truck bed means this thing is solid as a rock and can easily handle the stresses of going off-road or overland. Definitely, the most unconventional entry on our list, the European-made AZAR4 uses aerodynamic styling to stand out from the crowd. A lightweight plywood frame is covered with a rounded, monocoque fiberglass composite shell to give the capsule strength while keeping the load on the truck to a minimum. Once again designed for smaller utilities like the Ford Ranger, the AZAR4 is built with off-roading in mind, but the danger of high winds also drove the design. Extremely high winds while traveling at speed can turn the side of a camper into a makeshift sail and blow you across the road. By using aerodynamic styling, air drag is reduced, which is safer while also keeping the fuel bill down. Although there is little extra room inside, you still get the same queen size bed, 4-seater kitchen area, and wet bathroom like other campers. Besides, you go camping to be outdoors, not sit inside your camper. If you enjoyed this video you can help us out by hitting the like button, subscribe, and keep up to date on future posts.
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Published: Sat May 08 2021
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