Category: Flatbed Campers

Flatbed truck campers have quickly become one of the most sought-after setups for serious overlanders and off-grid travelers…and for good reason. Compared to traditional slide-in truck campers, flatbeds offer more storage, better space efficiency, and a highly functional layout that’s built for life on the road. Here at Four Wheel Campers, our flatbed truck models represent the most refined and capable rigs in our lineup, combining lightweight durability and a more spacious, utility-driven design.   That said, every setup comes with its own set of tradeoffs. If you’re considering making the jump, here’s everything you need to know about flatbed truck campers, including the pros, cons, and who they’re truly best suited for. What Is a Flatbed Truck Camper? A flatbed Read More…

When you add a pop-up truck camper to your rig, you’re not just upgrading your weekends. You’re changing how your truck performs. Four Wheel Campers are intentionally designed to be lightweight and durable, but even the most thoughtfully engineered camper adds weight, changes your center of gravity, and alters how your truck handles on pavement and off.  The key to a confident, capable setup isn’t just the camper itself. Tires and suspension are two of the most common upgrades FWC owners make to their rigs when adding a truck camper. Here’s everything you need to know:  Choosing the Right Tires for a Loaded Rig Tires are one of the most overlooked upgrades for camper setups and one of the most Read More…

More Features. More Function. More Freedom. Woodland, CA – May 14, 2025 – At Four Wheel Campers, we’ve spent over five decades helping people go farther with purpose-built, durable campers designed for real adventure. Today, we’re proud to introduce Hawk+, our most capable flatbed camper yet—and the first in our lineup to offer full self-containment. Built for extended travel on or off the grid, Hawk+ delivers more power, more water, and more usable space than any previous model. Designed for heavy-duty trucks with a 7-foot flatbed tray, Hawk+ redefines what’s possible in a pop-up truck camper – giving you everything you need to stay out longer and camp more comfortably. What Makes Hawk+ Different? More Power Stay off-grid longer with Read More…

Finding 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…

If you ask us, the toughest part about buying a Four Wheel Camper isn’t deciding that you will buy one; it’s deciding precisely what to add to it! After all, we know our ‘accessories’ list is quite extensive.  Over time, we’ve garnered responses from our Four Wheel Camper community about what add-ons they appreciate the most and what ones they say are a must when building our your custom truck camper.  1. Thermal Pack If you will ever camp in temperatures below 45 degrees or hotter than 85 degrees, our thermal pack is one of our most popular camping add-ons. In the past few months, we’ve announced our newest and most upgraded thermal pack, a quilted 3-layer thermal pack for Read More…

More people than ever are choosing to live full-time on the road, whether it’s a gap year from college or a retirement plan. Choosing this lifestyle is free, full of opportunities, and embracing every adventure life throws us. It’s been a little over a decade since ‘vanlife’ and ‘living on the road’ resurfaced in popularity, and now we are seeing another shift in this lifestyle. Many who have been full-time for numerous years are trading in their vehicles. Vanlifers are selling their vans and upgrading to rigs with more accessibility and versatility. We’re unsure what this new lifestyle is called since ‘vanlife’ no longer quite fits – riglife, maybe? Either way, we love the transition! Why Vanlifers are Switching to Read More…