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I feel that there are two types of truly cool four-wheel drives out there. The first category encompasses all of the dream vehicles: EarthRoamers, Unimogs, restored Defenders, Land Cruisers, and portal axle G-Wagens. The sort of things we all secretly long for, but realistically could never afford. The second category, which happens to be my favorite, is the down-to-earth, well-used, real-world, four-wheel drives that simply get the job done. Each one is packed with character, and whether from international adventures or just countless weekends on the trail, have dents, scratches, and unique modifications that capture our imaginations like no brand-new car ever could. That’s why today we’re taking a fresh look at a rig that never fails to make us Read More…

There has always been something about old trucks with bed campers that captures my imagination. Maybe it’s the Texan in me or my childhood readings of Travels with Charley, but every time I see one, I long to leave the world behind in pursuit of an endless horizon. How could I not, though? A pickup with a camper is about as Americana as it gets. They are our nation’s 70 Series: affordable workhorses equipped to haul lumber to the yard or a family to the mountains with equal ease. In my opinion, there are few better options for exploring North America, which is why we’re going to take a closer look at one of the coolest overland truck camper builds around, Read More…

What is a Baja Runner? Designed to be a rolling showcase of the brands Mule Expedition Outfitters offers and the work the company performs, the Baja Runner started life as a Hemi-powered Ram 2500 Tradesman and was outfitted with a Norweld tray bed, Four Wheel Campers Hawk pop-up camper, AEV suspension, bumpers, and wheels, 40-inch Yokohama tires, and a whole bunch of overlanding friendly kit. No one thought it was a good idea for us to take the Mule Expedition Outfitters’ Baja Runner down Lippincott Mine Trail in Death Valley, which is exactly what motivated us to do it. We are getting ahead of ourselves though. First, a little more on the Mule Expedition Outfitters’ Baja Runner. Your first thought might be Read More…

Woodland, California-based Four Wheel Campers, the leading manufacturer of lightweight, aluminum pop-up truck campers, is complementing its extensive pop-up truck camper lineup with a yet-to-be-named (“Project M” is the placeholder name) truck camper product that uniquely blurs the truck camper/roof-top tent space. The designed weight of this new truck topper is only 400 pounds for a mid-size truck with a 5-foot bed. “We are really excited about the release of this camper,” said Robert Vogl, Owner and CEO of Four Wheel Campers. “We’ve been working on it for about a year. This camper looks like a standard Four Wheel Camper yet allows the owner to use the truck bed for work or to load it up with toys and gear. What Read More…

Living in a van has never been so popular. Every day vandwellers of all ages are hitting the road and trying their hand at alternative living, finding the best van life travel spots all over the globe and documenting their travels on their Van Life Instagram accounts. But for some people, living the van life just isn’t enough. They want to go further than any vanlifer has gone before, living off the grid in remote places and cruising around in off road trucks that would make your grandmother faint! If the sound of an off grid adventure in a monster camper gets your pulse racing, then this Off Road Mercedes will make you feel like all of your Christmases have come at once! You might well have come across the Mercedes Unimog before while travelling through the internet, Read More…

Four Wheel Campers launches a new product concept that challenges the very definition of pop-up truck campers and fuses the advantages of truck toppers and roof-top tents.  Does it demount?  Does it make sense?  Let’s find out. Above: 2020 Four Wheel Camper Project M.  All photos supplied by Four Wheel Campers. Picture in your mind a traditional pop-up truck camper.  Remove the camper’s floor, lower side walls and interior cabinetry.  Keep the upper side walls, pop-up roof, windows and cabover sleeping area. Inside the unit, with your feet on the metal of your truck’s bed, you are standing straight with 6’6” of interior height.  Around you are four large windows in the pop-up’s soft wall.  In front of you is Read More…

The Four Wheel Campers Project M is the latest lightweight pop-top truck camper to hit the market. It is so new it doesn’t even have an official name yet. It will be the most barebones truck camper ever offered by Four Wheel Campers. Lightweight pop-top truck campers like Project M fill the void between the traditional truck topper and a full-featured, RV-style, slide-in truck camper. Four Wheel Campers is probably one of the best-known pop-top slide-in truck camper companies out there. Its full-featured rugged campers have traveled the globe since the company’s founding in 1972. The concept behind Project M is to blur the lines between truck topper, rooftop tent, and full-featured slide-in truck camper. From the outside, Project M mostly looks Read More…

There are two types of people in this world: those who love camping and the rest of the world who’d much rather book a room in a hotel. The aspects of camping — the constant fresh air, views and being immersed in nature coupled with a refreshing disconnect from social media or work emails — aren’t enough for some to overlook the whole sleeping on the ground thing. And, being immersed in nature also means you’re at the mercy of it too. Some days it’ll rain and, depending on where you pitch your tent, nighttime temperatures can get dangerously cold. For those who prefer a warm bed, four solid walls and climate control, there’s is a middle ground you might Read More…

Choosing to pursue alternative living by living in a van is a big step; it means breaking away from the crowd and doing something unconventional. But, living off the grid in a tiny home can bring so much freedom and joy, if done right. Van life costs are lower than the price of living in a house; there are fewer bills to pay which means you have more money to enjoy life and to go on adventures, whether that means more travelling in a van or staying static while chasing your dream job. But to be happy living in your off grid home you need to choose the right compact camper for you. So today, we’re going to look at what it’s like living in a Four Wheel Camper.  With so many different vans Read More…

*This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure and privacy policy for more information (This post is sponsored by Four Wheel Campers) If you’re looking for a hardy rig for your off-road adventures, you might want to check out Four Wheel Campers’ latest lightweight truck camper. This camper, dubbed “Project M” until it gets a real name, is a unique blend between a pop-up truck camper and a rooftop tent.  Ringing in at just 425-500 pounds before accessories, this is the most lightweight truck camper out there. It’s meant for the outdoor enthusiast who wants to explore those bumpy dirt roads and find true peace and solitude in nature. This pop-up truck camper keeps the truck bed open and free for extra equipment and gear. Read More…