Truck Campers Only, w/ an Overland & Off-roading theme

[Briski]

How do you like Starlink? It sounds like a great option for ‘off the grid’ campers

 

[TRAMPER]

How is the step treatin ya

So honestly, they are perfect. Zero complaints at all. If anything I think I’m going to buy the 4th step that adds another one up high since the Supertramp has a basement the final step into the camper is pretty high and I don’t lose anything, but money, by adding in on. I’ll probably order it when we’re back home so it’s ready for spring. It’ll also let me lower the first step down a few inches to make that more manageable. Win win.

 

[TRAMPER]

How do you like Starlink? It sounds like a great option for ‘off the grid’ campers

Well my wife LOVES it. We have been leaving it running while driving and she’s been able to work from the rd with it.

This is a speed test from sitting stationary. It’s a little slower bombing down the rd but she’s able to do video calls as needed. So fast enogh. It’s definitely worth having if you want to work and be mobile. Me personally, I’d rather never even have a cell signal while traveling lol. But, happy wife, happy life.

 

[TRAMPER]

So i had been begging for this second picture to know how the Lagun table mounts, so now everyone knows! I would say literally anyone with a drill and a skill saw can mount these Lagun mounts anywhere. Since I never did get an answer we opted for ST to install them. Also opted for the second mount (right by the door) which I think I like better. Anyway the first picture shows both mounting locations and the second picture shows the “backer” and through bolts for the mount. They are both wide open and easy to access.

 

[jayPDX]

Thought I'd share my current project. 2022 F250 Tremor with the 7.3. Have a Bowen Customs flatbed, with the forward garage option. This bed option basically gives you an 8ft bed, but on the shorter wheelbase... extra overhang on the back which is annoying, but the forward garage storage is massive. Eventual plan is to have a counter top with drop in sink on sliders (for outdoor kitchen setup), with room above them to slide in a bike or two. Flatbed portion is about 80" x 80" - with storage on side and long storage drawer in rear.

Truck is stock, other than:
• dometic console fridge
• Wolf digital rear-view mirror
• 58 gal Transfer Flow tank
• cat-tranny skid plate (mostly to avoid having cat stolen)

Interior of camper still just an empty box. All I've finished so far is insulation and plywood ceiling, and got lights in it. Enough to make it useable for some camping this summer/fall... but hope to make some progress on it before next season!

the day I picked it up from Bowen with the new flatbed

Driving back to Oregon from Tulsa... camping along the way.

Summer camping trip in Washington.

Ceiling 90% done, with lights, rear fan, and power front hatch installed.

 

[TRAMPER]

Thought I'd share my current project. 2022 F250 Tremor with the 7.3. Have a Bowen Customs flatbed, with the forward garage option. This bed option basically gives you an 8ft bed, but on the shorter wheelbase... extra overhang on the back which is annoying, but the forward garage storage is massive. Eventual plan is to have a counter top with drop in sink on sliders (for outdoor kitchen setup), with room above them to slide in a bike or two. Flatbed portion is about 80" x 80" - with storage on side and long storage drawer in rear.

Truck is stock, other than:
• dometic console fridge
• Wolf digital rear-view mirror
• 58 gal Transfer Flow tank
• cat-tranny skid plate (mostly to avoid having cat stolen)

Interior of camper still just an empty box. All I've finished so far is insulation and plywood ceiling, and got lights in it. Enough to make it useable for some camping this summer/fall... but hope to make some progress on it before next season!

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the day I picked it up from Bowen with the new flatbed

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Driving back to Oregon from Tulsa... camping along the way.

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Summer camping trip in Washington.
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Ceiling 90% done, with lights, rear fan, and power front hatch installed.

WOW!!!!! That’s a great build that’s gonna get even…. Ugh, more GREAT!! Who built the camper box? Bison?

 

[Blade420Play🔪🏆]

Y'all boys be careful

 

[Mister Bevilaqua]

Thought I'd share my current project. 2022 F250 Tremor with the 7.3. Have a Bowen Customs flatbed, with the forward garage option. This bed option basically gives you an 8ft bed, but on the shorter wheelbase... extra overhang on the back which is annoying, but the forward garage storage is massive. Eventual plan is to have a counter top with drop in sink on sliders (for outdoor kitchen setup), with room above them to slide in a bike or two. Flatbed portion is about 80" x 80" - with storage on side and long storage drawer in rear.

Truck is stock, other than:
• dometic console fridge
• Wolf digital rear-view mirror
• 58 gal Transfer Flow tank
• cat-tranny skid plate (mostly to avoid having cat stolen)

Interior of camper still just an empty box. All I've finished so far is insulation and plywood ceiling, and got lights in it. Enough to make it useable for some camping this summer/fall... but hope to make some progress on it before next season!

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the day I picked it up from Bowen with the new flatbed

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Driving back to Oregon from Tulsa... camping along the way.

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Summer camping trip in Washington.
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Ceiling 90% done, with lights, rear fan, and power front hatch installed.

Congrats on the Bowen. Any issues with yours? MY buddy got his earlier this year and it has had its fair share of issues which is disappointing for a $25K bed.

 

[Chadx]

... and the second picture shows the “backer” and through bolts for the mount.

Perfect! Thanks for that. We are doing at least two plates so we have the option to use the table wherever the need dictates.

 

[jayPDX]

WOW!!!!! That’s a great build that’s gonna get even…. Ugh, more GREAT!! Who built the camper box? Bison?

Yep. built by Bison Overland - was originally supposed to be a composite build, but after multiple delays, switched to aluminum just to get the thing done. Seems to be a very solid, overly built camper - some build quality issues, but nothing I haven't been able to sort out myself so far. Still a long way to go on it, as I only ordered it as a bare shell, so interior build out is on me to do, and just trying to find time in evenings/weekends to make progress on it.

 

[jayPDX]

Congrats on the Bowen. Any issues with yours? MY buddy got his earlier this year and it has had its fair share of issues which is disappointing for a $25K bed.

So far, very happy with the Bowen - build quality is excellent, and I love the front garage option. All the doors and rear drawer operate very smoothly, and fit and finish is great! I ordered it back in 2021, when their prices were still a bit lower. Only issue I've had was with the rear LED lights going haywire, but turned out the little converter box went bad (on my drive home from Colorado). I picked up some magnetic trailer lights to make it home. Bowen configured a new converter box, mailed it to me, and I rewired it, which solved the issue.

I did end up with the hyperflash turn signal problem, and lost my blind spot sensors / rear cross traffic alert - which I was expecting, but annoying that I got multiple dash warnings I had to dismiss each time I started the truck. Would have been nice if Bowen would have taken care of those, but I got it all sorted out myself with Forscan finally.

Would still highly recommend the Bowen. I'm curious what issues your buddy has had.

 

[Mister Bevilaqua]

So far, very happy with the Bowen - build quality is excellent, and I love the front garage option. All the doors and rear drawer operate very smoothly, and fit and finish is great! I ordered it back in 2021, when their prices were still a bit lower. Only issue I've had was with the rear LED lights going haywire, but turned out the little converter box went bad (on my drive home from Colorado). I picked up some magnetic trailer lights to make it home. Bowen configured a new converter box, mailed it to me, and I rewired it, which solved the issue.

I did end up with the hyperflash turn signal problem, and lost my blind spot sensors / rear cross traffic alert - which I was expecting, but annoying that I got multiple dash warnings I had to dismiss each time I started the truck. Would have been nice if Bowen would have taken care of those, but I got it all sorted out myself with Forscan finally.

Would still highly recommend the Bowen. I'm curious what issues your buddy has had.

His doors/compartments don't align well, almost like they are warped to a degree and the seals (or lack thereof) constantly leak water. He had over 2" of water in there after a hard rain. They are going back and forth about it at the moment but their lack of accountability and unwillingness to make it right is baffling and would certainly turn me away from the brand. He makes a great looking and innovative bed but if it can't keep water out and he won't stand behind it and be willing to do whatever it takes to make it right then his ethics are trash and should be avoided.

 

[Modman]

Thought I'd share my current project. 2022 F250 Tremor with the 7.3. Have a Bowen Customs flatbed, with the forward garage option. This bed option basically gives you an 8ft bed, but on the shorter wheelbase... extra overhang on the back which is annoying, but the forward garage storage is massive. Eventual plan is to have a counter top with drop in sink on sliders (for outdoor kitchen setup), with room above them to slide in a bike or two. Flatbed portion is about 80" x 80" - with storage on side and long storage drawer in rear.

Truck is stock, other than:
• dometic console fridge
• Wolf digital rear-view mirror
• 58 gal Transfer Flow tank
• cat-tranny skid plate (mostly to avoid having cat stolen)

Interior of camper still just an empty box. All I've finished so far is insulation and plywood ceiling, and got lights in it. Enough to make it useable for some camping this summer/fall... but hope to make some progress on it before next season!

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the day I picked it up from Bowen with the new flatbed

View attachment 136249
Driving back to Oregon from Tulsa... camping along the way.

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Summer camping trip in Washington.
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Ceiling 90% done, with lights, rear fan, and power front hatch installed.

Looks great!!

 

[Modman]

Although I'm not keeping stats, subjectively this thread strikes me as one of the fastest growing in recent history! I guess truck campers are popular...

 

[GeoffH]

My retirement home. Host mammoth.

 

[overland]

Well my wife LOVES it. We have been leaving it running while driving and she’s been able to work from the rd with it.
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This is a speed test from sitting stationary. It’s a little slower bombing down the rd but she’s able to do video calls as needed. So fast enogh. It’s definitely worth having if you want to work and be mobile. Me personally, I’d rather never even have a cell signal while traveling lol. But, happy wife, happy life.

Is this is their standard dish and service? We just ordered ours this week. My wife’s firm was going to pay for it (yes!), so I was going to get the big dish; but then they had a change of heart and I got downgraded.

 

[jayPDX]

His doors/compartments don't align well, almost like they are warped to a degree and the seals (or lack thereof) constantly leak water. He had over 2" of water in there after a hard rain. They are going back and forth about it at the moment but their lack of accountability and unwillingness to make it right is baffling and would certainly turn me away from the brand. He makes a great looking and innovative bed but if it can't keep water out and he won't stand behind it and be willing to do whatever it takes to make it right then his ethics are trash and should be avoided.

yeah, haven't had any issues with that. Doors line up great, and no leaking at all, and I've had a lot of rain.

 

[TRAMPER]

Although I'm not keeping stats, subjectively this thread strikes me as one of the fastest growing in recent history! I guess truck campers are popular...

That’s cool to know! I know everyone on here has been super helpful in sharing knowledge related to the subject. Great community on this site in general. And yes. Truck campers are great!!!

 

[TRAMPER]

Is this is their standard dish and service? We just ordered ours this week. My wife’s firm was going to pay for it (yes!), so I was going to get the big dish; but then they had a change of heart and I got downgraded.

That’s the standard dish modified with a Starmount system and mounted to the roof.

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[TRAMPER]

I know I shit on RV parks a lot, tbf it’s mostly in jest, but…. Tonight is an RV park night, catching up on laundry, plugging into power, not leveling the truck!! I won’t lie, if it wasn’t for being surrounded by 5’er’s and Class A’s it wouldn’t be half bad hahaha.