truck camper
If you find yourself trying to create more quality time with the family, you just might find yourself dreaming about and eventually in the market to purchase some type of RV.
truck camper
Perhaps you have already reduced your decision making process to the point of deciding between a motorhome, towable travel trailer, or truck camper – here are some very practical, brass-tack considerations.
If value is not your primary concern, and many luxuries of your home life are critical in your decision making process, you will have several makes and models of motorhomes or travel trailers to choose from.
We recommend a late model pre-owned motorhome or travel trailer as your best long term investment. You will still have many of the luxuries from home, but let someone else take the big depreciation hit during the first one to three years of ownership.
If you are a value oriented shopper looking for the low acquisition cost and efficient operating costs, than we believe you should give strong consideration to a truck camper or sometimes referred to as a truck camper shell.
During the last five years, truck camper manufacturers have made significant progress in features and strategic use of space. The two primary needs that will be addressed with this decision are luxury and value.
Truck Campers have much less acquisition cost than a comparable motorhome or travel trailer. Truck campers range in price depending on the size, equipment and quality of construction. Because there’s no chassis or vehicle to purchase as with motorized RV’s and towable RV’s, the initial acquisition cost of truck campers and truck camper shells are far less than a motorhome.
Many truck campers have the same equipment you would find in a moderately priced motorhome. And unless you are grossly overweight, you should feel just as content with a far less expensive contained truck camper as a motorized RV because the only major difference is the amount of space.
Truck campers offer much lower cost of ownership. Insurance costs vary widely from state to state. However, in every case, truck camper insurance is far less than a motorized product and somewhat less than a travel trailer. With the pickup truck already insured, in most cases a rider is all that’s needed to cover the value of the truck camper shell. Because the camper is considered cargo rather than a vehicle, most states don’t require an annual license for a slide-in camper. This can be a significant savings over the life of the camper.
Let’s not forget fuel cost savings. A truck camper gets better gas mileage than a larger, heavier motorhome, and newer trucks will get much better fuel economy when used for transportation without the camper.