Most truck campers ask owners to give up bed space, cold-weather comfort, or easy setup, but Hiatus Campers tries to keep all three. Tyler and Aaron built a lightweight hard-sided pop-up that goes up in under 15 seconds and still keeps the truck useful. That balance shapes the whole design. The camper is built for rough roads, four-season travel, and custom layouts that match how each truck gets used.
They give us a tour and demo in the video at the end of this post.
A folding wall system built for quick setup
Hiatus Campers uses a proprietary composite folding wall system. One person can raise the camper by pushing up on the rear handles, then letting the gas struts lift and unfold the walls. After that, the person steps inside and locks the walls upright.
• Push up on the rear handles.
• Let the gas struts raise the walls.
• Step inside and secure them in place.
The setup is fast, but the bigger point is the wall construction. The hard-sided walls are insulated, waterproof, and light, and the lower frame is insulated too. That gives the camper more weather protection than soft-wall pop-ups.
Made for bad weather and back roads
Hiatus says the camper is built for four-season use, so the focus is not only on summer weekends. The insulation and hard sides are meant to hold up when the weather turns rough.
The truck-based layout also keeps four-wheel-drive access in play. Tyler and Aaron say that the advantage has taken them to camp spots a van could miss. Their prototype traveled across North America, and they put it through hard use to test durability.
Space inside, utility outside
The camper mounts to the truck bed rails, which helps preserve the truck’s basic job. Even with the camper on, there is still access to the bed area. That makes the design more practical for people who haul gear, bikes, or work items.
Inside, all models get a slide-out bed platform that extends over the cab. Pulled out, the bed is just under full-size. Pushed back, it opens the cabin and leaves more than 6 feet of standing room. Even with the bed extended, there is still room to cook or hang out.
Custom interiors that can change with the truck
Hiatus also offers custom interior build-outs. One example in the camper tour is a bench seat with storage underneath. The company can also add propane, including an externally mounted tank that feeds into the camper.
Other options focus on access and flexibility. A swing-up side door makes it easier to reach stored gear. For truck owners who still use the bed often, Hiatus can build furniture that folds away or removes quickly. The team also says it can adapt the camper to fit any truck and welcomes custom ideas.
A smart take on the truck camper
The strongest part of the Hiatus design is the balance. It stays light, pops up fast, and keeps the truck useful. Many campers manage one or two of those jobs. This one is built to handle all three.
For drivers who want a hard-sided shelter without giving up back-road reach, Hiatus Campers makes a clear case. The camper feels built around real use, not showroom looks. Base models start at $17,000 to $19,500 (depending on size).
Learn more about Hiatus Campers here.
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