Author: Shalee
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How to Choose the Right Four Wheel Camper for Your Truck
Published Date: April 14, 2025 By ShaleeBuilding out your dream truck camper is a lifelong investment, and taking the time to research all available options for your truck is one we cannot recommend enough. By the time your install day arrives, it should be everything you imagined and more, ready to hit the road immediately for your next adventure. We’re here to make sure that happens! Deciding which pop-up truck camper matches your truck & style, start by asking yourself some vital questions: What kind of truck do you have? What kind of terrain do you need to navigate? What are your top 5 must-haves in your truck camper? What is the most important feature of your truck camper? Weight? Build? Customizations? In this guide, we’ll Read More…
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Midwest Road Trip Guide
Published Date: April 7, 2025 By ShaleeThe Midwest is the perfect place for a spring, summer, or fall road trip. It has gorgeous lakes, beautiful campsites, and endless hidden gems for exploring. Overlooked and underappreciated, this area of the United States has so much to offer. If a road trip through the Midwest is on your itinerary, get excited! We’ve curated a road trip guide to take you to all the best parts of the region, from the waterfalls of Ohio to the shores of Lake Superior. Midwest Road Trip Guide Ohio Ohio is often considered a ‘drive through state’ but if that’s all you see, you’re missing out! There are plenty of fun and adventurous things to do while making your way north on your Read More…
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Boondocking Basics: How to Camp on Public Land
Published Date: March 25, 2025 By ShaleeOne of the best parts about having a Four Wheel Camper is the ability to camp in remote regions, far from maintained campgrounds and RV parks. Our campers are built for those magical, off-the-grid adventures where you must rely on your own equipment & expertise. Many times, these adventures include camping on public lands, such as national forests, national recreation areas, or BLM land. The term ‘boondocking’ is also referred to as ‘dispersed camping,’ which is a term given to camping on public lands outside of designated campsites. Boondocking campsites have no facilities such as water hookups, electricity, bathrooms, showers, fire rings, or picnic tables. This means that one must be fully self-sufficient when camping on these lands and, most Read More…
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Four Wheel Campers vs. Sprinter Vans
Published Date: March 11, 2025 By ShaleeTruck campers and Sprinter vans are two of the most popular choices for road travelers—both similar in purpose yet vastly different in design. The common thread? A passion for adventure, exploring new places, and embracing life on the road. If you’re trying to decide between a Four Wheel Camper and a Sprinter van, you’re not alone. It’s a significant investment, and each option has pros and cons depending on your travel style. At Four Wheel Campers, we’re all about truck campers, but our goal is to help you make the best choice for your needs. Here’s a breakdown of the key differences between the two. Four Wheel Campers | The Benefits of Truck Campers More & more adventurers are choosing Read More…
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9 Road Trip Hacks That Will Change the Way You Travel
Published Date: February 20, 2025 By ShaleeThere is truly no better feeling than hitting the road, with nothing but stunning landscapes and days filled with exploration and beauty lying ahead. To make your trip easier, whether going for one week or six months, you’ll want to add these road trip hacks to your trip: Road Trip Hacks That Will Change the Way You Travel 1. Download Maps for Offline Use Not every road trip destination has reliable cell service. Before you hit the road, download maps for offline use, this ensures you can still navigate even when you’re off the grid. You can download small areas (a national forest) or large areas (an entire state), but the larger your download area, the longer the download takes Read More…
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Build The Ultimate Truck Camper For Your Tundra
Published Date: February 12, 2025 By ShaleeMaximize versatility without sacrificing comfort. Sleep soundly after a day of adventure, all without adding unnecessary weight. Our pop-up truck campers are specifically engineered for full-size trucks like the Toyota Tundra, delivering the perfect balance of capability, durability, and lightweight design. At Four Wheel Campers, we know Tundra owners expect a rig that can handle the toughest trails and the longest journeys. That’s why we offer custom-fit camper options tailored to your truck, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. Already envisioning your ideal setup? Let’s make it happen. Here’s everything you need to know to turn your Toyota Tundra into the ultimate adventure rig. Why Choose a Tundra Truck Camper? Toyota Tundras are built to handle rugged terrain, heavy loads, Read More…
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Which National Parks Are Dog-Friendly?
Published Date: January 18, 2025 By ShaleeDogs love to make themselves at home in our pop up truck campers, and hitting the road with your furry best friend is often a dream come true. But traveling with dogs comes with some added limitations in National Parks, which are highly protected due to their fragile environment and wildlife. Each park has its own regulations designed to protect the environment, wildlife, and visitors. This can make it a little confusing when deciding what is and isn’t allowed for you and your furry friends. If traveling with your dog AND visiting national parks, here is everything you need to know about rules for pets in many of the major national parks around the United States: General Rules for Dogs Read More…
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The Ultimate F-150 Truck Camper
Published Date: December 21, 2024 By ShaleeFinding that perfect truck camper rig is one of the most satisfying feelings. Most Four Wheel Camper owners come to us and tell us they did months, sometimes years, of research before deciding what camper to buy. We love that. Research is key to making the right decision for your truck camper build. We always recommend asking yourself these questions before deciding on which F-150 truck camper is best for you: What are your priorities when traveling? For example, if you love those hard-to-find secluded campsites high in the mountains or tucked away in a national forest, a Four Wheel Camper is a perfect fit for your F-150 truck camper! One of the big differences between our campers and other Read More…
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Festive Feasts: Easy Holiday Recipes to Make on the Road
Published Date: December 16, 2024 By ShaleeSpending the holidays on the road is a certain kind of magic. Sure, it likely won’t look like a traditional holiday celebration, but that’s party of what makes it special! If you find yourself on the road for holidays this year and looking for a little culinary inspiration, we’ve curated a list of some of our favorite holiday recipes that are easy to throw together on the road, whether tent camping or spending the day in your truck camper. Minimal ingredients, maximum flavor, and simple cooking methods make these dishes perfect for your next adventure! Easy Holiday Recipes to Make on the Road 1. No-Bake Dessert: Festive Reindeer Bites Add a touch of whimsy to your holiday adventures with these Read More…
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How to Camp With Cats
Published Date: December 9, 2024 By ShaleePhotos by Shalee Wanders It’s pretty common to see friendly dogs happily running around camp, wagging their tails and swimming in lakes. Cats, on the other hand, are not so common. Camping with cats often garners confused and intrigued looks, along with a lot of questions. As a Four Wheel Camper owner who packs her rig with three cats for nearly every adventure, I’m here to say that cats make great camping companions! Sure, they are a little more delicate than dogs, but training a cat to camp is easier than many people initially believe. Here are my biggest tips if you’re interested in bringing your furry feline along on adventures: Biggest Tips for Camping With Cats: 1. Consistency is Read More…
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The Best Toyota Tacoma Lightweight Truck Camper
Published Date: November 5, 2024 By ShaleeWe service nearly every type of truck with a custom pop up camper option, from the ultra-lightweight Project M to the expedition-ready flatbed model. One of our most popular truck & camper combinations are Toyota Tacomas with our slide-in 5ft & 6ft bed truck camper models. Lightweight Truck Camper Options for Toyota Tacomas Mid-size trucks are the perfect size for many of our Four Wheel Camper models. There are different models and options available based on your truck bed size. The Swift: The 5ft truck camper option is our Swift camper model. It’s the ideal short-bed solution for those with mid-size trucks looking for a lightweight truck camper that provides both comfort and versatility. Swift Specs: The Fleet: The 6ft Read More…
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Two-Week California Road Trip Itinerary
Published Date: October 29, 2024 By ShaleeCalifornia is a top road trip destination for obvious reasons, and it’s the perfect place to take your Four Wheel Camper, especially if you are getting it installed right here in Woodland, CA! Whether you are looking for the ultimate trip to kick off your new rig or a seasoned traveler looking for the next big adventure, here is our ultimate two-week itinerary through the Golden State. Two-Week California Road Trip Itinerary Day 1-2: San Francisco If you’ve never visited San Francisco before, it’s worth a day or two to explore some of its famous landmarks like Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf, or the Golden Gate Bridge. If the city isn’t your thing, head north to Bodega Dunes or go hiking through Read More…