TRUCK CAMPER vs. CAMPER TRAILER - Pro's & Con's from a FULL TIMER
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I have a good friend who is a retired Army O-6 who is single and decided to spend a couple a years exploring the country. He started with a camper and after three months switched to a truck camper. His reasons were almost exactly what you conveyed.
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Our rig -- 1997 Ford CF8000 commercial truck we converted to ExpeditionVehicle.
Our situation -- boondock exclusively since 2003.
South America twenty-four months twenty-four thousand miles. Alaska Panama, all over north and central America.
Our inside space is three paces wide and six paces long.
We are inside for eating and sleeping.
The rest of the time, we are outside.
SCUBA in Baja, museums, festivals, barbeques, pot-latches.
For a trailer, we would build on a commercial tandem dually goose-neck.
GVWR of ten-ton or so.
Three paces across by about eight or nine paces long.
Towed by a Medium-Duty Truck (MDT).
Cummins / Allison.
i live full time in a small travel trailer (20') in a rv park but use my truck (gmc diesel) with a 8' bed and camperized canopy (spacekap) for going on the backroads and trips...great setup !!!
Great timing Phil. I am struggling with this question right now. I go 100% from one side to the other depending on the day. I think the bottom line is - just.get.out.
slide-in gives you room to pull the boat/SxS....
No doubt. I'm a huge fan of being able to park in a decent sized parking spot as well as being able to turn around easily. I like the maneuverability of a truck camper, and it's not that hard to remove it.
I think your assessment is bang on! The only thing I might ad is trailers are much easier to access, being closer to the ground there is less steps and doors are usually larger.
I agree with your assessment of the pros and cons of each. My first camper was a small slide--in on a GMC Canyon truck. I wanted the maneuverability to go in the deep woods on narrow trails. I had no idea what a PITA it would be putting that thing on the truck and taking it back off. That, and the fact I wasn't going offroad camping like I planned led me to decide a pull behind camper would be better for me. I sold the truck camper and eventually bought a hard sided trailer to pull behind my FJ Cruiser, which I had traded the truck for. I've been super happy with my current setup, having the convenience of a base camp and the freedom to go exploring in the FJ. However, I wouldn't completely rule out another truck camper one day, especially if i could have both!
Phil, unhitch the trailer to turn around.
I was thinking the samething
Add a camera looking at your hitch ball - so much easier. Hook up the first try.
Anyone who ever owned a Aliner or Chalet knows the they can easily be unhitched and turned around and the just drive around them and re-hitch. The big advantage to any trailer is if you leave your campsite, its not available for someone else to take. and you now have a really nice vehicle to drive to explore. Not a hugemongous monster sucking gas and not able to park street side without the cops knocking on the door.
@@Jack-ne8vm I have a camera on there
@@GoingNoWhereFast didnt need to unhitch this wasnt that hard but tight
I personally am building a ford E350 van for myself so I’m with you I’m not about to tow a trailer around everywhere. Good stuff man.
Great video! I pull a cargo trailer but started in a truck with a shell. You’re pretty accurate here and camping style has a lot of sway in preference.
New watcher here and have always been torn between the two setups as my personal choice. Your comment on having a camper trailer and a bed cap to venture off leaving the trailer behind is a great idea. excited to see your jeep build!
Glad you made this video! I’ve been debating on camper vs trailer for a while. I was leaning towards camper because I already have a long wheel base and wanted the capability to tow my horse trailer at the same time at times. After this video I’m sold on a camper.
I am cracking up and I don’t even know why! I think it’s the way you showed how many times you were on the edge of that cliff! I love this video! Thank you for sharing!
Great video and I agree that it's all about what you want to do. I have an A-Frame (Chalet Trail Boss) and pull it with a Toyota Sequoia 4X4 so I have lots of room for gear & extra water. I've made many 28 point k-turns on narrow forest service roads and that is a hassle but I'm not in a hurry. Mine is lifted with suspension upgrades and frame reinforcements so I don't have many worries about where I go. It is long but I can unhook and explore if I want. I do like to stay in one place for a while and you are on point about that. Very comfortable if you are going to stay in one place for a bit. An articulating hitch will be my next upgrade to reduce frame stresses.
💯agree, I like a tear drop for the weekend and a truck camper for the longer hauls!! Most of all two trucks small one for the teardrop and a 3/4 ton for the truck camper!! Great video with awesome content and safe travels to you!
I love your regular dude budget, down to earth style. Keep it up!
Nicely done. Some really good points, very well thought out.
Looking forward to seeing the Gladiator build!
Thank you for your thoughts. This is a really good comparison of what each are best at.
Enjoyed your vlog. I always appreciate a honest opinion! Thanks Much!
Both have advantages. Either way you are free and having fun!
Good luck to you.
Great video! I have a fith wheel trailer now but for years I had a pop up truck camper. It was perfect for get to places and camp that I cant do now. There is something about getting to that great place in the woods and no one else is around.
If I still had my pop up I would load it up with solar a few lithium batteries and leave the generator home.
seems pretty straight forward, no perfect one thing to do it all, always going to pros and cons
Nice Phil Loved the no turn around turn around my truck is almost done
I lived full time in my 1997 Dutchman Duck 1006 pop up camper trailer for almost two years pulling it with my Hyundai Tucson. Loved it! Saw Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana. Sold it because I bought a house. Pros: was easy to set up and move. Cons: constantly leaked from somewhere on the canvas from the constant popping up and down.
Hey there Phil. Good show today. I am glad that you with your experience explained why you would prefer a truck camper. Also, I thought that your reasoning for under different circumstances, owning a trailer camper was well thought out as well. Different strokes for different folks. Take care my friend and stay healthy. Vaughn
Spot on Phil! Great video!
Totally hear where you're coming from, I have a lifted jku and have a Expedition style teardrop trailer. Really the only problems I have is turning around in tight areas. Unhook and re hook.
My set up is I live full time in a 28’ camper trailer I made ready for off grid and I have a 1996 dodge dually 12v 4x4 and I haul my kayak and four wheeler on the flat bed with my kayak.
I have an Aliner off-road, if required on three point turns just unhook and rotate trailer. I agree with your conclusions. I normally setup in one place for two weeks at a time.
Young man, you are really fun to watch. I had a fifth wheel but it was way too much for me for ... reasons. I would love to someday have a truck camper (maybe pop-up) but that opportunity may have passed -- who knows 🙏 I have no clue what 'down to mob' means, but am glad you and so many young people are getting to explore and have great adventures. Stay safe and ☮️
Good discussion. I have an A-frame (Chalet Arrowhead) and drag it everywhere I can with my Tacoma. You are correct about the limitations for exploring but since I don't do hard off roading I find the home base trailer concept works for me and still allows for some detached exploring with my truck. As for turning around a 30' plus trailer truck combo, no fun in a tight situation. I have unhooked but don't try to move the trailer. Just reposition the truck and rehook at a better angle.
Used to have a fifth wheel toyhauler, but the kids grew up. The wife and I like to venture farther from home now, so it's easier to travel light. Went from CA to SC and back in. Ram 1500 with a shell and a bed platform. Building a Suburban right now
Great video man. New subscriber and really appreciate your vibe, your honesty and general thoughfulness in your reviews. Just calling out what you call “overland style travel” is really what people need to hear as they’re thinking trailer camper vs ftt or bed camper.
Nice comparison! I started with a travel trailer and we lived in full time for 4 months pretty comfortably. I have a truck camper now and we'll be selling the travel trailer soon. When space at home is limited then TC on the truck can work great especially for load outs. Some can even make into a garage with at pop up slide-in TC. The TC is so much more flexible than a TT for the areas we want to go, plus I can still tow if I need too. In some states like CA, your speed is limited, too not that I want to go too much faster with the TC. The biggest problem with TC's is people overload their truck and lose a lot of the truck's capability...matching the load is so important. With practice and if needed, off loading the TC at a camp spot is not too challenging. That said, I've only done it on very level solid surfaces. I would say this is one advantage of a slide in over a flatbed. In the end it's really what works best for your situation and it's wonderful there are so many options available! Keep up the great work with the videos.
You pretty much covered the pros and cons of both. It seems like more people have regular jobs and can usually only get away on weekends or scheduled vacations so the trailer is definitely more convenient. Even though there is a cost to have the trailer as far as registration, insurance, etc., it really is very minimal. One thing that you seemed to overlook was the height issue with many of the truck campers. The extra height can sometimes create a hassle when it comes to getting into certain areas. Great analysis, looking forward to the Gladiator build. Be safe.
Thank you for your video, I'm leaning towards the trailer...
Before this crisis I was looking at moving into an ATC aluminum hauler to pull behind my 04.5 Ram with a topper and do a Samurai for inside the hauler. Love topics like this to consider the many options.
Awesome video. I have an Alaskan non-cab over and I love it!Makes the truck light on the wheels and for a 1/2 ton pick up with Timbren load enhancing elastomerics it is awesome! I love the versatility of the non-cab over platform and an Alaskan hard side pop-up is the ultimate all weather home on wheels
I also thought that would be a good option on a long bed single cab truck. Is the dinette comfortable when converting to a bed? I think the dinette seating could make a double bed on the largest non-cab over model.
Dinette is nice and bed is cozy for two but not too small
I thought Alaskan recommended at least a 3/4 ton for their heavier campers! Durability has a price. I'd go for their NCO 8' floor front dinette in an 8' bed single cab myself.
Marc Pikas my 8’NCO is a 1971 model year. The older NCO’s are around 1300dry. My pickup stock is rated for 1940 payload. It is an F150XL with a 4.2 v6. A little under gunned but it works well. I also pull a 6x12’ enclosed trailer with all of my aircraft maintenance tools and equipment. Prolly around 3k lbs pulling in addition to the camper. I can maintain 65 on good ground and get 12.5-14 mpg pulling the trailer. With just the camper I averaged 16-18 mpg. Estoy I get 24 mpg hwy. I did several enhancements to the engine to boast performance and fuel economy. Probably an aggregate additional $1k for all the mods combined. I love the versatility of the Alaskan go anywhere and have some nice amenities.
@@karsonbranham3900 Excellent fuel mileage. The 8 foot NCO is really a great lightweight option for a 1/2 to truck. The NCO saves about 300 lbs over the cabover and it probably saves fuel too. Also it would save setup time.
Hello. Great subject! In my opinion one always tend to want what one dont have. Have to be careful because our minds sets excellent traps to ourselves. Also stealth is something to consider..
Great video bro💪🏾💯
What would be better or faster?
Method 1. 4:05
Method 2: Detach trailer. Turn the jeep. Turn the trailer manually. Attach trailer.
Very useful information. Thanks! 👍
7 minutes into this video I knew you were a truck camper guy, you hit every point and validated it. But you could be like me and have a 5th wheel, TT, and. TC.. Happy Trails !
We've owned 4 pull behind travel trailers/camping trailer, a home built topper camper and 5 truck campers. Our feeling is that once you discover truck campers, you'll never go back to a pull behind. The only people that do that seem to be elderly folks that have mobility issues and have difficulty climbing up into the cab-over. I can take our cab-over slide-in TC off our Ram 2500 easily in 10 to 15 minutes. Takes a bit more putting it back on. Your opinion could be based simply on your lack of experience doing it. Remote controlled electric jacks make short work of it. The hardest part is simply backing your truck up in a straight line :-) I take my TC off our truck just to run trash to the dump and then put it right back on when I get back ... easy, peasy :-) It can take 15 minutes to get a travel trailer connected and adjust the weight distribution bars, chains and anti sway device. Things you didn't mention as TC advantages ..... cheaper tolls on roads (charged per axle) and cheaper rates on ferries (charged per linear foot). I also disagree about resale when it comes to TTs versus TCs. Truck camper people are a distinct cult. They know they want a truck camper and will travel large distances if they have to in order to get one that they have a fancy for. TCs are manufactured in much smaller numbers so they are more valuable in essence. Then there's the storage issues .... advantage truck camper. I definitely agree with you on many points .... match your choice to your application. We are part timers who have been trying for 10 years to stay longer in one place but can't seem to do it ..... always want to move on it seems. The biggest advantage of the trailer (and only advantage in my mind) is the increased storage areas. Sure they have more room inside, but we don't mind less room at all as long as it's efficient. As a videographer the biggest appeal of the truck camper (as you alluded to) is the ability to stop and pull off in the smallest of spaces to get that awesome shot of wildlife or waterfalls etc. Maneuverability is worth its weight in gold :-)
Storage advantage in TC? First time I’ve ever heard that. With trailer you have you tow vehicle for storage
Awesome video Phil =)
Great info 👍 Thanks man!
I go around and around about this, to the point I'll probably be pitching a simple tent forever lol
How about fixing up a cargo trailer? If you want, you can install a foldup bed or other option for sleeping and still use it to haul cargo to the destination with a huge door in the back for easy loading/unloading. You can choose from many sizes and make it as fancy or simple as you want it. Here are a couple examples: czcams.com/video/3IfVBQ_t6A4/video.html czcams.com/video/cp4BBu_K8xI/video.html
@@Blazerfan11 Here's an example of the (my lol) vicious circle - I watched both vids and love their setups, and then I think "I could have that setup with a truck with a topper and skip the trailer (keep my simple moto trailer for toy hauling), but my trailer sucks, but I love my SUV, not sure I want to sell it for a truck", on and on. I'm a lost cause!
crj moto sleep inside the suv. They usually have plenty of room and definitely beat tents. All you need is a cheap ikea rolling mattress and you have a nice secure place to sleep. Plenty of people have made great videos for camping inside of vehicles and they can be very comfortable.
@@josephsamsor1698 Excellent suggestion.
@@josephsamsor1698 Solo I'm ok with it but FJ Cruisers are uninhabitable for 2 (says the Mrs.)
Thanks for making this video
Enjoyed the video. As you mentioned several times. These choices are personal and everybody has their own reasons. I've chosen the truck camper older truck smaller flatbed camper. I looked at everything out there including the trailer you're sitting in. I just do not want to pull a trailer. I've driven in all kinds of road conditions and yes there's a trade off between a truck camper and towing a trailer. But my experience the truck camper was better on road ability. If that's a word. I am not a four-wheeler although dirt roads seem to be my main travel method. 95 Toyota T100 rear wheel drive extended cab now a flatbed. I did keep the pickup truck bed. It's a shorty and made it into a trailer with the original topper and liner. My camper is a pop top. It is self-sufficient solar. Everything inside is electric no propane, composting toilet, very basic and simple. And yes, the camper stays on the truck 95% of the time. Not as simple as it might seem to remove and replace. Certainly not a one person situation
Thanks for the pointers:)👍
Had my A-frame trailer for years. Did a over under axle lift and 33" LT rared AT tires. Been to Alaska and back. Goes anywhere my truck on 37s can. I wouldn't trade it for a 4wheel camper.
Like the channel. Just reserved my Arctic Fox 990 legacy and bought an F350 Drw. Super pumped to explore. 👍🏻
Just sold a 13 foot all aluminum Livin lite camper and bought a truck camper. I haven't used it yet, but I will use it more for going skiing and not having to stay in nasty hotels.
Good comparison - we opted for a trailer modified with a lock & roll hitch/coupler ( greater articulation then a ball) , Jack-e-up jack removal (ground clearance) and a croft 10" double wheel jack wheel (makes moving the trailer around in the dirt MUCH easier). Our 15' tear drop trailer (2019 NuCamp 320 Boondock Edge) kicks up in back to aid departure angles. Pulling it with our Jeep, we can pull the trailer up a dirt road - set it up for Boon-docking and go off on a 4x4 trail where truck campers generally fear to tread. It's great to have a nice place to return to in a secluded place. However, the vintage XJ pulling a retro tear-drop garners a lot of attention wherever we go.
Great Video. I too am thinking of buying a Gladiator. One thought was too put a 4 Wheel Camper Topper on the Gladiator and tow a small trailer like a Nucamp Tab 320 or 400 Boondock , or an Airstream Basecamp X. For rougher trails and shorter outings, I could use the topper for camping. For longer term stays and easier trails the trailer would be nice. The other option is to see if 4 Wheel Camper can do a flat bed truck camper for the Gladiator. The last option is to buy a full size truck and put on a larger truck camper, but the Gladiator looks so cool.
I used to have an Overland vehicle 9yrs ago. It was hard finding someone that enjoined this. I ended up getting rid of it. I remember the funny looks people would give me when they saw my XJ fixed up camel trophy style. I’m starting a new project. 2000 Nissan Frontier with a utility camper pop up, and an Overland teardrop. Look out for my channel will be starting soon. Wish me luck.😎✌️
We are running a 2 door Jeep w/ an off road trailer. Turn around on roads/trails can be overcome by detaching and spinning the trailer by hand since it is smaller... But we love to be able to ditch the "house" and explore in the Jeep
I lived in Reno for most of my life til I moved to Glendale, As. But I love the intro you have up at Walker Lake near the reservation. Did you know that Walker Lake is haunted.. Yep. Seen some strange things there in the 5o years of coming from Reno to there or to Vegas...
In my own opinion there is no such thing as ghost ( not trying to argue, just giving an opinion )
@@jerryraidersnation3306 old Indian legends about that lake and Pyramid Lake too both on the Piute reservation... Plus I've seen weird things there..not ghosts just weird.
Great Vid Phil lots of info
Thank you for the video man!
I've even gotten worried about being able to turn my truck around, some of the narrow tracks I've gone down in my life, just exploring. I would definitely do more planning and pull back from just following my nose, if I were pulling a trailer.
I'm going with a little 6'x8' off-road squaredrop. Go anywhere I want, sleep in comfort wherever I stop, without any work. I can spread out as little or as much as I want. If it's just an overnighter, I can do all my cooking and cleanup without spreading out at all. Just throw the Coleman stove on the fender of the trailer and I can put a meal together.
I do like to set up a base camp and fish/hike/prospect for days or even weeks out of one spot.
Great info, thanks - I’m shopping!👍🙂
Having my truck camper custom built as we speak. Should be down 2 mob in a few more months
Thanks for your thoughts. I’m inclined towards a small truck camper. We’re on the east coast. We leave a 28’ trailer up in Cape Breton. We do 4wheeling, boating locally, but really want to do some exploring in the provincial park, go over to Newfoundland, etc. Sold the 3/4 ton, what was I thinking! now have a 1/2 ton so have weight limitation. The pop up truck camper looks ideal. and there’s the stealth factor. You can set up the table and just crawl in for a nap, not bother with raising the top. The old man drove otr for years, so no matter, pull something, back under. Not a factor. A frame is nice tho!
I love Down2Mob!
In a tight space, Unhitch, turn the trailer around, hitch it back up again. Takes more time, but you don't have any worries for rolling it down a hill.
I bought my 2 door Jeep years before I ever thought I would want to drive across the country and "overland". I am pretty much stuck with it for a couple more years, so I decided to go the trailer route due to lack of space, and instability of the short wheelbase. I am building up a 5x8 cargo trailer as a tear drop style offroad capable camper. It will be more of a base camp trailer.... head to an area like Moab, leave it in one spot and check out all of the trails in that area. Eventually I'd like to build a true overland rig and keep the camper for the versatility depending on the trip I plan.
awesome video bro!
this was really helpful. thanks !
Wanting to go back to a truck camper instead of a trailer wins! Your experience and knowledge wins. Can't wait to see the next iteration with your current Jeep.
Hang in there with this quarantine craziness. On a positive note: I'm getting at least 4 weeks to the gallon.
Great info. Thx!
I was able to borrow an Aliner for weekends years ago, it felt huge compared to a tent. Now with 2 kids I’d want something bigger!
I kind of do both. I have a nice Arctic Fox four season trailer that I use a lot October thru April when it’s really cold. Plus I use it for extended camping like during fall hunting season when I camp for 4-6 weeks at a time. The rest of the year I use a Ram 1500 with a camper shell. I have a drawer system that I built in the back plus some totes. I have a quick setup tent as well as a Hennessy Hammock that I use with almost everything in the drawers and totes. I really like being able to use my truck without having to break camp every day. So that’s the compromise I’ve made in order to have the best of both worlds.
You're going to put a truck camper on the Gladiator? Can't wait to hear about it and see it!
Give us a teaser, please!
I've never towed anything but after watching some of the campers in my area try to maneuver their trailers into tight spots (most are larger trailers) it really does not appeal to me. We have a 4Runner w a RTT currently for weekend trips but I think we will go new truck and truck camper sometime in the future for long trips. Thanks for the vids, I enjoy watching them and getting all the lowdown on the various setups and whatnot. Keep it up breh :)
Happy Easter Phil
Thanks bud useful knowledge
U get that nice locks to lockup the trailer hitch, then u can just leave it at the entrance... Or as suggested just hook it off and turn round
I didn't want to compromise so I got both. On vacations for the last 3 years we opted for the truck camper's versatility to access wilderness. Trailer will be used when more traditional travel is involved. If I had to, not sure which one I would choose to keep.
Hey there Phil. That was the most stuck I've ever seen anyone get in a 4 wheel drive. I was in the mountains of Colorado back years ago while fishing for trout. I was at Twin Lakes which is on Independence Pass. I started hiking toward the brook. What I didn't know, was that where the brook dumped into the lake, was quicksand. A guy got mired in it up to his neck the year before. I have had some experience with quicksand from a previous time. When I walked up to edge of the brook I decided to walk back about 20' and get a running start. When I jumped I made it about 2/3rds of the way across. Yeah, you guessed it, I started sinking into the quicksand. I sunk up to the middle of my thigh. I leaned towards the far bank and pulled myself out. When I went back I walked upstream and was fine. Scary. I said that, to say that you ran into a small patch of quicksand. They use those western lakes for irrigation downstream. When the lakes get low, the groundwater wicks lake water back up to the sandy areas. The part of the country I come from has a lot of groundwater. The groundwater flows under the ground to the river or streams. If there's sand close to the stream, a heavy animal, man or vehicle can break through creating a potentially dangerous situation. Thank God that the water supply was small. Any more and it could have been really bad. Enjoyed the show. Take care and stay healthy. Vaughn
I like our Casita travel trailer but yes, there is some inconvenience hooking it up, parking, gas station entry and exit, turning around on narrow roads etc. if I was starting over, I’d probably get a pop up 4Wheel camper
Thanks for the info. Strongly considering a truck camper. Now I'm trying to figure out the best one.
if you can afford the Northern Lites, they are the best by far . but very pricey
Truck camper/overland set up is king
Totally agree with you my friend. I had try both and I keep the camper no questions. I am planning to do a trip to Alaska from California, what will be the best time to go there. Thank you
I like the idea of having both.
I'm not full time but my topper shell has everything I need for a few days to a month. My back seat is my kitchen have pop up shower room ect.
Good job man...cheers be safe
After watching & listening to this whole video it seems like a 4x4 high top conversion van camper is the way to go. I'm kind of surprised you didn't talk a little bit about that in comparison also.
Good info. I have been torn between a truck camper and an A-frame trailer like you are using temporarily. Another CZcamsr, slim potato head had one but he made so many modifications to it that I believe it started leaking on him. I have looked at many truck campers online. I think the pop ups which are lightest would cause the most problems with condensation and even leaking. I want four-wheel-drive. So I am now considering a Chevy suburban from SubOverland. I still have 16 months before I can get out there...
so lots of time to decide. Good luck on your Jeep build!
Hey thanks everyone for watching! This was a fun video to make! As far as the tight turn around, I made it happen pretty quick and overall it was way easier than taking the trailer off! I wasn't going to go off the cliff, I drove it very slowly. Just making the point that its way harder than turning around a truck camper any way you slice it. Lets just say if you were with me and I took the time to unhitch and all that BS youd probably be laughing. It wasn't THAT bad - also did anyone watch this video I posted a week or so ago where we UNHITCHED a stranger trailer and winched it around. Very obviously an option if it gets to that point czcams.com/video/Ri_SWMgq7DM/video.html
In 30 minutes I can have the truck camper loaded while my wife loads out the camper and we are gone. No planning, no big deal. Rule of thumb 3 nights or more and we unload the camper on the site and drive the truck bareback.
A big advantage to both truck campers and vans is that the trailer hitch is still available if you want to tow anything, maybe a boat, cargo trailer, snowmobile, motorcycle, etc. It leaves the option to earn some gas money by moving other people's trailers
Great comparison. One other bonus for a truck camper is it's much easier to pull a boat with. You could tandem tow a camper and a boat, but that probably really sucks.
You should definitely give access to the camper from the cab of the truck in this next build.
The "Dodge Ma Hal" lol good one man that cracked me up, sweet rig that one. I got a 28 foot bumper pull lol what a pain in the ass. In my defense I was dating a woman with kids so I thought I needed the room. I think i will park it in a shop and live in it and rig up a van to do my touring.
Don't date single mothers...
I'm a part timer. I have a BFV 2003 Chevy 15 passenger turbo diesel van converted to a camper. Queen bed 400 watts solar, DC/AC fridge etc. I pull a 20 yo Jeep Cherokee for running around. Love it. But.... I'm thinking a 5500 diesel flatbed camper plus also pulling a Jeep as my next rig. Love being able to pull in anywhere, crawl in the back of the van and pass out. I just have to be careful in more rugged terrain with a van.
Pretty much spot on just trade in my truck camper for an A frame pop up for the reasons you mentioned
I go prospecting and my pu with camper wouldnt get me into the really tight spots so the toy hauler pop up im pulling with me Exterra drop it off in a nice spot then go wheeling with the exterra
I found this video informative.
🤙 Ninkasi Brewing 🤙 Interesting analysis Phil. Can definitely see the appeal of both approaches, though I think I would find myself leaning towards some kind of lightweight truck camper over being encumbered by a trailer. Can’t wait to see how your camper build comes together!