Visiting the 1st Camp Nation Expo in Hollister, CA I saw 3 sharp looking Ford Transit camper vans half-encircling an exhibit area, so I decided to take a closer look. I’ve seen many Mercedes Sprinter camper conversions, but this was my first time getting up close and personal to the…
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With nights getting significantly colder here at home base, the only thing I had accomplished thus far in the build-out for the interior of the Project M camper on #BigRedK10 is installing modular camper flooring. Coming up with a simple, cost-effective heat camper bed solution for sleeping in the camper…
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One of the first expedition trailers I had ever come across in the overland community is Turtleback Trailers Expedition model. The refined design, craftsmanship and features of these off-road trailers is really impressive, including its unique ICON independent trailing arm suspension and on-board electronics. For those who don’t already know,…
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Thanks to the guys at Hiker Trailers, who showed us their 5×9 Extreme Off-Road Teardrop Trailer. They position the trailer as “the world’s most affordable teardrop trailer. It’s high-quality, light-weight, and affordable—perfect for someone who likes to spend their time off the grid. Here’s a quick tour of what’s included….
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Already on the larger side of true off road teardrops, a 5’x10’ sized trailer would be considered quite roomy on the trail. But, thanks to some next level design and fabrication, Overkill Campers has lived up to its name by building in a fully mechanical side slide-out that almost doubles…
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If you’ve been in the market for a small, lightweight teardrop trailer (approx. 1100 lbs dry weight) that’s off-road capable with top-quality components, craftsmanship and loads of options, you might want to check out Overkill Camper’s T.K.4.7 squaredrop (square teardrop). I’ve been following this Oregon based company for a little…
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Expedition trailers have really started to gain traction as a popular choice for overland enthusiasts here in North America. If you’re not already familiar with them, expedition trailers are very compact when in transit (about the size of a small teardrop a teardrop), yet transform into a full blown off-grid…
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nuCamp RV, based in Sugarcreek, OH specializes in manufacturing teardrop trailers and truck campers. Amongst their teardrop lineup are the TAG and TAB brands which were present at Overland Expo West. My initial impression of nuCamp teardrops was they were very well constructed with quality materials. Their overall feel seems…
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While attending Overland Expo West, I was fortunate to park right next to Tim Lefler of Camp Verde, Arizona and his awesome 1984 Toyota Sunrader 4×4 motorhome. As you find with many people in the overland community, Tim was very kind. He even let me charge my GoPro mid-day off…
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Small camping trailers sure have re-emerged onto the scene as an option for those looking for a more practical RV solution. Many different variations are now available. Some trailers are geared for on-road, some a dual on-road/off-road purpose, some with minimal features and some that are equipped to handle tough,…
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Like many attendees, I’m a big fan of the Jeep Wrangler. I’ve never seen so many JK & JL generation Jeeps converge in a single area as the Overland Expo West in Flagsaff, AZ. Even the parking areas could have been overland Jeep events by themselves. Inside the event, there…
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Bailey Cooper is the owner of this massive 6×6 overland rig that he presented at the 2019 Overland Expo in Flagstaff, AZ. It’s original purpose was a expandable military command center. Once the 5 ton truck was retired from military duty, it was acquired and repurposed for civilian use by…
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More often, it seems we spot Toyota Tundra camper setups on the road vs. just the traditional big 3 American full-size truck manufacturers typically seen here in the U.S. Maybe you’re a Tundra owner yourself, and are interested in purchasing a camper. If so, here’s some popular camper options for…
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Savage Camper attended FWC’s 2018 Norcal Customer Rally held in Bodega Bay, CA. One of the couples we met, were Natasha and Dominik. Dominik started off originally with a Toyota Tacoma and an FRP (FlipPac) camper shell on the back. However, it wasn’t long before he realized he wanted something…
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TCTeardrops has been on Savage Camper’s radar for some time. In our opinion, it’s one of the best options in the teardrop trailer market today: affordability, features, design, practicality and overall aesthetics. We had recently posted another article about a Jeep Wrangler/TCTeardrop overland setup, and ended up connecting with TCTeardrops…
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In production since 1948 it isn’t really necessary to introduce and summarize the Ford F-150, so we’ll just get to the point of hopefully why you’re on this post – for one reason or another, you’re researching a Ford F-150 camper. Ford F-150 Hard Side, Pop-Up or Hybrid Truck Camper?…
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What happens when you combine a family overland camping adventure with a gourmet cooking challenge? You get the the Land Rover Muddy Chef Challenge of course! Basically it’s a “Top Gear meets Top Chef” event. It’s exactly the kind of adventure Geoffrey Dufur, his wife Deb and kids Madeline and…
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Greg Scott spends a lot of time in the mountains, and owns this awesome overland-upgraded Ford F250 STX with a 6.7L Power Stroke. It’s topped with an AT Overland Habitat truck camper which makes it a monster combo for family camping getaways. AT Habitat Camper Setup for Ford F250 Greg’s…
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The XPTray is designed and manufactured by XPCamper in Grass Valley, CA. It’s at custom aluminum flatbed system with ample storage, and a solid foundation to fit an XPCamper or use strictly as a flatbed. Each XPTray is designed specifically for your particular truck application, from a Toyota Tacoma to…
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Just a glance at this 2005 Jeep Rubicon TJ from afar gives you a clue it’s not your average road warrior, but rather some more athletic, overland version. Paired with an off-road TC Teardrop Camper, owners Jeff and Sue Fitch have quite the setup for some serious family OHV camping…
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Marc Wassman, CEO of XPCamper (Now Nimble Vehciles) in Grass Valley, CA took Savage Camper for a detailed walkaround of one of their new V1E camper builds in progress as it was nearing completion. If you’re not already familiar with XPCamper, they manufacture these campers and custom aluminum flatbeds called…
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Kevin Earl and his girlfriend Nicole like to beach camp often in the Florida Keys. They decided to purchase a 1991 pop-up Skamper truck camper, and it fit well on their 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road. The Skamper needed a bit of updating, so Kevin and Nicole tackled this over…
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If you’re into Jeeps and overlanding, this blacked out 2016 JK Unlimited owned by Jeff Young of Alabama will bring you to the Dark Side. As a member of Rocket City Wranglers in Huntsville, AL, Jeff is an avid fly fisherman who often travels out of state. “I quickly realized…
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This cool overland RAM 2500 Cummins Diesel truck with a Four Wheel Camper and XPTray flatbed is owned by René, who resides in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. While he could have gone for a more recent year RAM, René went with this truck due to ease of repairs…
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Four Wheel Campers, headquartered in Woodland, CA held their first Open House event on October 6, 2018. Savage Camper was happy to receive an invite. Hundreds of mostly local enthusiasts – both current owners and potential future camper owners attended. Numerous owner truck/camper configurations were on display, as well as…
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The explosion of popularity within both the teardrop trailer and overland markets has led to some great niche trailer manufacturers popping up throughout the U.S. One of these companies is Blue Ridge Expedition Trailers in North Carolina. Also known as BRX Trailers, these rugged teardrops are clearly built to take…
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This awesome, custom 2012 Overland Toyota Tacoma rig, topped with a custom Four Wheel Camper, was built, and is owned by Wade and Michelle Sumner of Sacramento, who came up with the vision for their Tacoma, and performed much of the outstanding customization work. At first Wade mentioned they were…
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It’s awesome when someone comes up with a new take on an idea that works. When it comes to lightweight trailers that can be towed by 4-cylinder vehicles, the Tigermoth trailer is no exception. There are essentially 2 Tigermoth models, “Camp” and “Trek”. The base trailer is essentially the same…
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Is it possible to tow a fifth wheel trailer with a half-ton truck? The answer is yes! In fact, half-ton towable fifth wheel campers have become increasingly popular in recent years, with some manufacturers offering specific trailer models – even entire model lines, designed specifically with the half-ton pickup truck…
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If you’re not already familiar with today’s selection of teardrop trailers, there’s alot of manufacturers that have taken their well-known design and function to a whole other level. However if you are familiar, you’ve probably seen that many of these are not necessarily an affordable teardrop trailer, coming with a…
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