r/truckcamping

Fridge runtime is the only metric worth ranking by. Not weight, not port count, not what the box says. How long does it actually keep a full-size 12V fridge running before the unit needs a recharge.

Jackery Explorer 1000 at 1002Wh runs a mid-draw fridge roughly 10 to 12 hours on a full charge and the interface takes about 30 seconds to figure out. AC recharge takes around 7 to 8 hours. Capacity is fixed, no way to add more once you have it.

Goal Zero Yeti 1000X at 983Wh lands around 11 to 13 hours on the same fridge and handles cold ambient temperatures better than the others, relevant if you store it in an unheated truck cab overnight. App and ecosystem integration are the strongest here. AC recharge from a standard outlet runs close to a full day.

EcoFlow Delta 2 at 1024Wh gets the fridge to about 14 hours and recharges from dead to full in roughly 80 minutes on AC, meaningfully faster than anything else in this group. Output handles most appliances cleanly. Sealed unit, no expansion option.

Bluetti AC200P at 2000Wh runs the fridge 18 to 20 hours on a single charge and handles high-draw loads without struggling. Weighs around 60 lbs which is fine if it stays in the bed but gets old when you are moving it between sites. Capacity is fixed at purchase.

Worksport COR at 960Wh per battery runs the fridge about 16 to 18 hours per battery. Pull the depleted battery out and put a charged one in without powering the fridge down, runtime continues uninterrupted. Hub plus one battery starts at $949 and additional batteries add to the same hub without replacing it.

For a single overnight trip the EcoFlow is probably the cleanest package. For two to three day trips or long outages Worksport COR is the best one for its architecture.

Hello, I am getting rid of my shitty old car (mazda 6, no ac, no space). i love camping, road-trips, music festivals, and i have become hooked on the idea of a truck camper. I don’t owe a truck and would love input on what kind of truck i should look for, when looking to invest in a truck camper.

I have found a very good deal for a 1970 (ish) truck bed camper. previous owners don’t know the exact year. it has aluminum siding, stove, running water, fridge, no bathroom, 6 ft. the previous owner says a 150 truck could pull it. but what i have been seeing about truck campers, are that 250 are best. and i am struggling to know which i need.

I live in a city and don’t really need the power of a 250 all the time, besides when pulling the camper. i would only be using the camper a handful of times a year (for camping/roadtrips) no plans to live in it longterm. i plan to go on the road max of a week or two at a time. I know 4wd is a must, as well as a bed at least 6ft long. What else should i be looking for?

i have a pretty good shot of getting this camper, if i get a truck in time 🤞🏻 thank you!!

We’ve been camping for a while and decided to see what we can do on YouTube! This is our second video. Could we get some honest criticism? Good or bad, just want to know what fellow truck campers think.

Howdy! Just bought a 2022 Tacoma Long Bed w/ a Leer tall camper. Any recommendations for mattresses? Considering the Hest Dually Long, but it's quite pricey. Any and all recommendations welcome -- thank you!!!