# newest submissions : TruckCampers Whether you have a shell, full slide in cabover camper, or doing research r/TruckCampers is where you can discuss modifications, tips/tricks, camping locations, or ask questions about truck campers large and small. Page: Feed: --- ## [Lightest 180 Awning w/ Largest Coverage](https://www.reddit.com/r/TruckCampers/comments/1w12450/lightest_180_awning_w_largest_coverage/) _2026-08-28 · /u/essjaybmx_ Does anybody have any suggestions for a light 180 awning for use with a GFC? We've been using a reasonably light OVS 8ft x 8ft straight-pull for a few years, but we'd like a bit more coverage and the ease of use of a free-standing awning (with optional poles and tiedowns, of course). We're not looking to go 270 because we want to be able to stand on the tailgate for setup/takedown of the GFC tent.… ## [South Padre Island](https://www.reddit.com/r/TruckCampers/comments/1w10489/south_padre_island/) _2026-08-28 · /u/tradenpaint_ Anyone in this sub camp on the beach in your truck camper. Obviously the wetter sand is better for not getting stuck. I’m driving 10 hours and looking for some feedback on it’s even feasible to get on the beach in a truck camper. submitted by /u/tradenpaint \[link\] \[comments\] ## [Ironman 4x4 Awning Dimensions](https://www.reddit.com/r/TruckCampers/comments/1w0u7z7/ironman_4x4_awning_dimensions/) _2026-08-28 · /u/Calvin9819_ I’m looking at the Ironman 4x4 Delta Wing 5.6ft 180 awning, and I need to know the dimensions that’re not pictured… specifically how far out it goes from the baseplate and how long it is when deployed. I called Ironman and they were very unhelpful. I was hoping someone here might have one and could take some measurements for me? submitted by /u/Calvin9819 \[link\] \[comments\] ## [Please Help a Newbie with General Info](https://www.reddit.com/r/TruckCampers/comments/1w0rvjb/please_help_a_newbie_with_general_info/) _2026-08-28 · /u/RolanMcDolan69_ Hello all, I own a 2015 Ford F150 with a 5.5 ft box (EDIT: Payload is 1354lb). I would like to turn it into an awesome camping rig, however I have no idea how or where to start. I would like to be using this set up for days or weeks at a time. I doubt it would be months at a time. Cost is (somewhat) irrelevant. A few questions/topics that I would like to have answered are: Options - I see the… ## [Any input?](https://www.reddit.com/r/TruckCampers/comments/1w0ee58/any_input/) _2026-08-28 · /u/UniversityFit1890_ First camper 2004 tundra 84 perris valley. Super new to the game. Was in a van before. Just looking for advice submitted by /u/UniversityFit1890 \[link\] \[comments\] ## [Best of the best!!](https://www.reddit.com/r/TruckCampers/comments/1w063jt/best_of_the_best/) _2026-08-27 · /u/AnyBasket4310_ My family has had two vans, But I need a new vehicle (going for a truck/ possibly a ram diesel). What would be the best shell or camping unit? submitted by /u/AnyBasket4310 \[link\] \[comments\] ## [⚠️ 📢 🚨 help please ⚠️ 📢 🚨](https://www.reddit.com/r/TruckCampers/comments/1w04te0/help_please/) _2026-08-27 · /u/Technical-Degree9408_ So ive got this camper and its basically gutted I plan to run solar never done anything like this and would like to know what yall suggest for the bare minimum solar setup submitted by /u/Technical-Degree9408 \[link\] \[comments\] ## [Best way to vent ac hoses](https://www.reddit.com/r/TruckCampers/comments/1vzpzb0/best_way_to_vent_ac_hoses/) _2026-08-27 · /u/nolantrx_ I have the ac hoses venting to the space between the shell and the cab but there isn’t much clearance so I want to vent them to the roof to get better air flow, but don’t want to let rain get into the hose. I have looked online for rain caps but can’t find one that I would be happy with for a truck camper they are all big bulky ones for houses. Anybody have any ideas? submitted by /u/nolantrx… ## [Gap in door](https://www.reddit.com/r/TruckCampers/comments/1vzdrjp/gap_in_door/) _2026-08-26 · /u/nolantrx_ Got this used camper shell on marketplace and am building it into a fully air conditioned camper, so I have been completely insulating the inside and want to know if there’s a way I can fix this gap in the door, it’s only like this on one side the other side is fine I was probably going to put just some weather stripping in it submitted by /u/nolantrx \[link\] \[comments\] ## [CLI-first decentralized compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/30E3U3a3ZCTD) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Run and pay spare GPUs from the CLI — transcode, coinpay (DID+escrow), infernet (AI). ## [Places to park and sleep around Portland, Oregon (Milwaukee area)?](https://www.reddit.com/r/TruckCampers/comments/1vzctml/places_to_park_and_sleep_around_portland_oregon/) _2026-08-26 · /u/thewanderingidiot1_ Gonna be camping out of the truck bed for about a month around the Milwaukee area of Portland. Where are some ok places to park and sleep? Is Planet Fitness or Walmart alright if I'm not loud about it? Do y'all generally ask managers at truck stops if it's ok to sleep for the night, or do you just do it? What are your experiences in the area? submitted by /u/thewanderingidiot1 \[link\] \[comments\]