10 MOST INNOVATIVE TRUCK BED CAMPERS MADE IN NORTH AMERICA 2021

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When it comes to mobility, versatility, and  drivability – you really can't go wrong with   a truck bed camper. There's no need to buy  an additional RV or caravan. Your truck can   convert to a mobile home and back again – with  the benefit of only paying one registration fee!  Here are the 10 best you'll find in North America. 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! If you have a ½ or ¾ ton truck with a  5.5- or 6.5-foot bed – then the 2021   edition Camp-X has to be on your radar. They use a proprietary aluminum/composite   sandwich panel that does a better  job keeping you warm in winter   and cool in summer than most others. The all-but  elimination of thermal transfer through the walls   doesn't add much to the overall weight  either – it actually makes it lighter. Inside, you'll find a very  decent-sized fridge/freezer combo unit,   as well as a spacious twin burner hotplate  and sink in the food prep area. A pop-up top   increases headspace by 1.5 feet, revealing a comfy  bed that will more than accommodate two people. Up top, the addition of a hefty solar  panel ensures that off-grid camping   is a distinct possibility. The Rogue EA EB-1 takes a  slightly different approach.   It's purpose-designed for mid-sized short  bed trucks. It favors an angled elevated   roof that looks like it'd be cramped  inside – but it is actually the opposite. Instead of increasing the vertical real estate  the whole way around, the roof opens up higher   thanks to being cantilevered towards the bed.  The net result is more space and 4 additional   inches of head height where you'll be standing  up – 7 feet 8 inches at its highest point. The addition of a vast dome-shaped  skylight right above the sleeping area   helps alleviate any feelings of claustrophobia. A freshwater tank feeds an  on-demand water heater for the detachable   outside hot showers. You can also stay toasty  inside with the 20,000 BTU propane furnace. Definitely, on the large side, the Mammoth 11'6"   LongBed Dually turns your truck into an  RV – without a pop-top canopy in sight.   It's a vision of luxury, size, and quality  that looks like the inside of a house. Once deployed and the triple slide-outs  are locked in, there is a separate   bedroom with a king-sized mattress and a dual  entrance bathroom with a toilet and shower. There is a leather sofa and dedicated dining  table to overlook the electric fireplace   with 32-inch TV on the mantle. The kitchen actually has an impressive  dual door 8 cubic foot refrigerator,   plenty of room on the molded countertops, and  an adjacent laundry area with washing machine. The unit weighs in at a  base weight of 4,000 pounds,   which goes up to 5,500 pounds when furnished.   At a bare minimum, something like an F-350  truck would be needed to haul this beast around. The thing that immediately jumps out about  the Northern Lite 2021 Limited Edition   is the build quality. There is a reason  they offer a 6-year warranty on the   exterior of their campers. Everything  metallic is high-grade stainless steel. This genuine four-season unit has dual-pane  windows that help prevent heat loss from the   10,000 BTU A/C and 18,000  BTU auto-lighting furnace.   There's even a heat duct in the cabinet  where all the water pipes connect   so they won't freeze. Winter gets  serious up in Canada. Thoughtful. There is a compartment for a generator on the  outside. A 2,000 watt unit can run everything at once   minus the microwave, and a pair of 20-pound  propane tanks are hidden away via a slide system.   The woodgrain finishes on the inside are a nice  touch without making the camper overly heavy. The ALP Eagle Cap 1165 is another Big Bertha,  uber luxury style camper that comes in at almost   6,500 pounds fully loaded, meaning an F-450  or larger truck must cope with such a payload. Bigger is better. A 75-gallon freshwater  tank means you'll never run out – enough to   last a week between fills. Additionally, the  basement compartment can hold twin 30-pound   propane tanks – more than enough to handle  the cooking, hot water, and heating demands. The living space is vast, with a  room that houses sofa chairs for two   and an additional lounge and  dining area that can fit four.   The kitchen has an open island plan and  sits on the other side of the dry bathroom. The bedroom section is anything but pokey  and has ample room for a queen mattress   and a multitude of storage. The Project M topper, opting for a  more compact and lightweight approach,   makes owning a truck bed camper a  possibility on a budget. They suit   both mid and full-sized trucks meaning something  like a Ranger or Tacoma is up to the challenge. They're aimed at the outdoor adventurer, with  plenty of options to pack on kayaks, stand-up   paddleboards, surfboards, bikes, and anything  else you need to fully enjoy the wide-open spaces. The exterior is made from rugged, durable  materials that match the conditions it's   meant to be used in. A gas-assisted system allows  you to pop up the top to retire for the night,   even with gear packed on top – with only one  hand. The inside is relatively utilitarian   and can be fitted with as much or  as little equipment as you fancy. For a hard-side, non-slide camper, the Cirrus  620 sure does pack a heap inside – while   still retaining functionality  with a half-ton truck payload.  Inside there's seating for 4 adults or  a couple and 3 kids at the dining table. A sink, hot plate, and Adle hydronic heating  system that consists of a boiler, convectors,   and central control system are  all welcome creature comforts. However, the Cirrus 820 is the next  echelon up – with improvements across   the board. The mattress is just 2"  shorter than a residential queen,   and while thin like any RV, does sit  on a Froli system. The sprung squares   allow the mattress more flex while retaining  airflow underneath to prevent condensation. However, despite outward appearances,  there is an indoor toilet – but   no shower—something the 820 has over the 620. With user satisfaction at the forefront of the  design brief, the Real-Lite Hard-Side Max HS-1910   is undoubtedly one of the most comfortable  units for its size on the market right now. There is a slide-out section on one  side to internally extend the sofa area   and free up more walking space. The wet bathroom  is conveniently located at the opposite end of   the camper to the double mattress – a  feature uncommon with other campers. There's room for a 5-burner stovetop and oven  inside, as well as a full double sink. The TV   can be swung around viewed while lying down in  bed or enjoying a meal on the kitchen table. The big draw for the HS-1910 is  the absolute abundance of storage.   Every nook and cranny has been utilized as an  area to stow away your clothing and gear securely. The Hiatus Camper takes up only a  smidgeon more room than a traditional   enclosed rear canopy. It's a knockout  for those traveling overland and into   remote places due to its low center of  gravity, minimal footprint, and frame. The inside is very basic. An additional head  height of 3 feet is gained by extending the   overly tall pop-top section. Not soft  walled, but hard sides that fold out   and are weatherproof when erected. The system  is designed to be operated by a single user. A plug-and-play floor tracking system allows the  bespoke modular inserts to be arranged however   you like. The standard configuration consists of  a cooking and food prep area on the driver's side   and bench seating on the other – whose tops  reconfigure to form the base of the bed above. When you're done, it takes just  minutes to pack up. Too easy. As a company, Scout values being minimalistic   and lightweight while having a unit that  can cope with the rigors of off-road use.   The Kenai looks pretty basic from the  outside, but where it shines is on the inside. A mudroom is a smart addition.   It has a heated rinse station to  rinse off dirty shoes, gear, clothing,   and a stowaway cassette toilet, both concealed  by an old-fashioned privacy shower curtain. A solar panel up top and lithium  battery station onboard stores   enough power to last indefinitely while off-grid. The big draw is that despite  weighing just 1,400 pounds,   it can fit up to 6 people in relevant comfort.   The bed is a queen size, which is notoriously  hard to fit in a camper with these dimensions.
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