About r/TruckCampers
Whether you have a shell, full slide in cabover camper, or doing research r/TruckCampers is where you can discuss modifications, tips/tricks, camping locations, or ask questions about truck campers large and small.
The community at a glance
r/TruckCampers is a Subreddit for Travelers and Van Lifers with roughly 96K members. It uses a forum format for communication.
Roughly 23K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Camper, Truck, and Build. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention truck camper.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2025: 23K members
- 2026: 11K members
Past year (monthly)
- Jul: 2K members
- Aug: 2K members
- Sep: 2K members
- Oct: 2K members
- Nov: 2K members
- Dec: 2K members
- Jan: 1K members
- Feb: 2K members
- Mar: 2K members
- Apr: 2K members
- May: 2K members
- Jun: 2K members
Themes
- Solution Requests5 posts in the past month
- Cooling recommendations?
- Looking to buy new outdoor pair of chairs + table. Any recommendations?
- I built a truck camper comparison tool to help find campers that actually fit your truck — looking for feedback
#15Solution RequestsCooling recommendations? · Looking to buy new outdoor pair of chairs + table. Any recommendations? · I built a truck camper comparison tool to help find campers that actually fit your truck — looking for feedback - Advice Requests3 posts in the past month
- Just getting started any advice ?
- Should I use house wrap before the cedar siding? How should I install insulation?
- Need advice on where to go from here?
#23Advice RequestsJust getting started any advice ? · Should I use house wrap before the cedar siding? How should I install insulation? · Need advice on where to go from here? - Pain & Anger3 posts in the past month
- Was about to order from Nogi Campers - did some due diligence and now I’m hesitant
- I wish i had just jumped in sooner!
- Is it crazy to ditch solar entirely? thinking about just a 320ah battery for 1 week trips
#33Pain & AngerWas about to order from Nogi Campers - did some due diligence and now I’m hesitant · I wish i had just jumped in sooner! · Is it crazy to ditch solar entirely? thinking about just a 320ah battery for 1 week trips - Ideas2 posts in the past month
- If you can dream it you can build it
- Ideas for a functional, lightweight setup for two in a 6ft FX4 Ranger build?
#42IdeasIf you can dream it you can build it · Ideas for a functional, lightweight setup for two in a 6ft FX4 Ranger build?
Topics
- Camper156 posts in the past month
- Aluminum Camper Build
- The reason we get a truck camper
- Forgot to post interior pics of my 1985 c10 with at 60s camper shell I just finished rebuilding
#1156CamperAluminum Camper Build · The reason we get a truck camper · Forgot to post interior pics of my 1985 c10 with at 60s camper shell I just finished rebuilding - Truck148 posts in the past month
- 4 years later: My custom F-550 overland truck build is finally [off] road ready... The highs and lows of a composite truck camper build.
- The reason we get a truck camper
- My home built truck camper
#2148Truck4 years later: My custom F-550 overland truck build is finally [off] road ready... The highs and lows of a composite truck camper build. · The reason we get a truck camper · My home built truck camper - Build33 posts in the past month
- 4 years later: My custom F-550 overland truck build is finally [off] road ready... The highs and lows of a composite truck camper build.
- Build Complete
- Forgot to post interior pics of my 1985 c10 with at 60s camper shell I just finished rebuilding
#333Build4 years later: My custom F-550 overland truck build is finally [off] road ready... The highs and lows of a composite truck camper build. · Build Complete · Forgot to post interior pics of my 1985 c10 with at 60s camper shell I just finished rebuilding - Bed24 posts in the past month
- PVC Bed and Water Tank Combo
- My Bug Out Bed
- 6’2 sleeping in a 6 foot bed?
#424BedPVC Bed and Water Tank Combo · My Bug Out Bed · 6’2 sleeping in a 6 foot bed? - Diy24 posts in the past month
- Cool DIY truck camper getting zero respect?
#524DiyCool DIY truck camper getting zero respect?
Product recommendations
- truck camper8 posts in the past month
- Best Truck Camper options for towing boat simultaneously?
- Best truck camper setup of all time
- Best truck and cap combo for camping
#18truck camperBest Truck Camper options for towing boat simultaneously? · Best truck camper setup of all time · Best truck and cap combo for camping
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/TruckCampers for?
- Best for Travelers and Van Lifers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/TruckCampers free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does r/TruckCampers have?
- Roughly 96K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/TruckCampers on?
- r/TruckCampers runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
- What topics does r/TruckCampers cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/TruckCampers is organized under Travelers, Van Lifers.
- How do I join r/TruckCampers?
- You can join r/TruckCampers by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Travel communities like?
- Communities for travelers planning trips, sharing itineraries, and swapping tips on everything from budget backpacking to luxury travel. You will find subreddits for specific regions and travel styles, Discord servers for nomads and expats, and Facebook groups for niches like solo female travel and budget flights. Active communities for both trip planning and general inspiration.
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