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Hot Weather Camping: How to Keep It Cool During Peak Summer Months
Published Date: April 23, 2025 By ShaleeNothing beats the freedom of loading up your truck camper, especially when the nice weather arrives and summertime hits. But with summer comes soaring temperatures, and staying cool becomes a top priority. Whether exploring desert landscapes in your F-150 truck camper or pitching a tent at a coastal campground, staying comfortable while camping in hot weather requires the right strategies and gear. Easy Tips for Beating The Heat Summer is prime camping season, but weather that is too hot can make it uncomfortable. Here are some easy ways to ensure you stay as comfortable as possible at your campsite: Seek Shade: Scout out campsites with tree coverage and shade. Take note of the sun’s positioning and when/where your campsite will Read More…
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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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MULE Expedition Outfitters Expands to Arizona!
Published Date: March 28, 2025 By FWC AdminWe’re beyond excited to announce the grand opening of our newest MULE Expedition Outfitters location in Prescott Valley, Arizona! For over a decade, MULE has been a trusted name in the overland and off-road community, providing expert vehicle outfitting, top-tier gear, and industry-leading brands like Four Wheel Campers, and many more. Now, we’re bringing that same expertise and adventure-ready selection to the Southwest! Why Arizona? Expanding Our Legacy From our humble beginnings in the Pacific Northwest within Washington and Oregon, we’ve spent years outfitting adventure rigs for travelers of all experience levels—from weekend adventurers to full-time travelers. As demand grew beyond the PNW, we saw an opportunity to expand our reach to a region known for its diverse landscapes, legendary Read More…
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How Two Happy Campers evolved into full-time travel with their Four Wheel Camper
Published Date: January 22, 2025 By FWC AdminKnown online as Two Happy Campers, we’re Mark & Michele, photographers and full-time nomads for the past five years. Our story starts back in 2012 when we bought our Four Wheel Camper Hawk shell. We fell hard and fast in love with our camper that year and living on the road full-time quickly became a dream that we couldn’t shake. While we didn’t waste any time chasing that dream, it took a lot of trial and error to strike the perfect balance between comfort and adventure. At the time we had the belief that there was no way we would want to try and downsize from a house to just the truck camper for full-time living. Thus began our goldilocks 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…
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Announcing the Orvis Special Edition Four Wheel Camper
Published Date: May 30, 2024 By FWC AdminFor over a year, ORVIS and Four Wheel Campers have been working together to create the ultimate pop-up truck camper for full-sized trucks, aimed at enhancing fly fishing adventures. This partnership between two renowned brands, leaders in their respective outdoor fields, brings a unique and exceptional product to the fly fishing and camping community. Both companies, known for their dedication to quality and durability, have combined their expertise in this camper. The collaboration, initiated in 2023 under the leadership of ORVIS’s Product Design and Development Director Shawn Combs and Community Leader Davis James, along with FWC’s President Dan Welty, exemplifies the peak of innovation and tradition. Mr. Welty explained that “Given the stellar Orvis reputation, with a long legacy of Read More…
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Best Places to See Wildflowers in California
Published Date: April 10, 2023 By ShaleeAfter an abnormally wet winter season, the blooms in California are popping! Spring is here, and with it comes millions of stunning wildflowers. The most popular months for spring wildflower blooms are March, April, and May. But before we give you all the best places to see wildflowers, we want to remind you that it’s our responsibility to keep these areas beautiful, clean, and ready for visitors in the years to come. When enjoying wildflower fields, leave no trace, respect viewing points, and don’t trample any flowers. Thank you for respecting these incredible landscapes! Here are the best places to see wildflowers in California in 2023: Antelope Valley Poppy Preserve If you’ve seen the classic orange poppy fields in California, Read More…
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Southern Utah Camping Guide: Best Free & Paid Camping Areas
Published Date: February 28, 2023 By ShaleeSouthern Utah Camping Guide: Best Free & Paid Camping Areas Southern Utah is one of the top destinations for camping and exploring in the United States. Once you visit, it’s easy to see why. From stunning National Parks and expansive vistas to endless options for scenic campsites, one could explore for a month or a year and not see it all. Here at Four Wheel Campers, we specialize in truck campers and road tripping, which is why we’ve brought you our Southern Utah camping guide that will go over all the best places to relax and set up camp, whether you love a maintained campground or are looking to explore off the grid. Paid Camping | Southern Utah Camping Guide Read More…