Slide in Truck Campers - The Great Way to introduce the RV

Slide in truck campers are a great way to get an introduction to the RV life style. They are surprisingly comfortable, relatively easy to tow, even easier to store, and affordable. In fact, several outlets, including SCATT Recreation will rent you a camper so you can try it out on for a week end.

A slide in truck campers are probably the least flashy of any RV, in fact, you could say they are down right humble. That is not to say that they are by any means “low-tech”. In fact, it is pretty amazing the way so much room and convenience can fit into such a small space.

Any RV choice is going to be filled with trade-offs and compromises, but for a certain segment, the slide in truck camper meets some pretty unique needs. As we mentioned before, the trailer is usually small and light enough that there is a huge variety of vehicles that can tow them. They are not hard for inexperience drivers to maneuver, but if there is any trouble back it into the camp spot the pop up is usually light enough to adjust by pushing.

Another trade off is the set up time. With most “hard side” RVs, set up is just a matter of parking and leveling. There are a few extra steps with the pop-up, but it is still simpler than most “ground tents”, and when you are done you won't have to sleep on the ground.

Once the unit is leveled and the jacks are holding it stable, raising the roof is usually a matter cranking it up. One the roof is up the support bars for the “wings” are inserted, and there may be inside supports for the tent over the bunks. After that there may be a few little things to set up depending upon the make and model of the trailer, but they will be obvious and explained when you pick up the rental.

One of the best aspects of this truck camper is that they lend themselves to dry camping, or boon docking, almost as well as a slide-in pickup camper. They are not perfect boon docking rigs, but they are a lot handier than bigger outfits like a motor home or a full sized travel trailer. The slide in truck camper generally comes with a light duty suspension and small wheels, so they will not great for off-roading, but they will go many places. When you set up camp, your tow vehicle is ready to take you on smaller adventures or to that secret fishing hole. Visit original Scatt Recreation Website to get more info.