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
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