By Cheri Sicard
If you are looking for a simple, lightweight, no-frills kind of truck camper that won’t break the bank, you might want to check out this video from Josh the RV Nerd. In it, he shows us two Soaring Eagle ADLAR truck campers, the 6.5 and the 6.5XL.
These truck campers are a rare find
Josh says these truck campers are a rare find in that they can actually safely fit on most half-ton pickups. Also, for a low-priced truck camper, these are well-made with an all-aluminum frame. That’s right—no wood, no rot, no rust!
These are basic—in other words, a step up from a tent. Therefore, don’t expect a lot of fancy amenities, although rooftop solar is available as an option.
The smaller version is not a full RV
The smaller of the two ADLAR truck campers really offers little beyond a place to sleep, a dinette, and some storage. As I said, this is more comfort than a tent, but really not a full RV.
The XL model offers more, including:
- Two separate sleeping areas
- A porta-potty
- A microwave oven
Soaring Eagle ADLAR truck camper 6.5 Specs
- Empty weight: 850 lbs.
- Loaded weight: 1,415 lbs.
- Floor length: 74”
- Overall length: 97”
- Body width: 84”
- Interior height: 64”
- Exterior height: 69”
- Center of gravity: 35”
- MSRP: $15,300 (July 2023)
Soaring Eagle ADLAR truck camper 6.5XL Specs
- Empty weight: 1,200 lbs.
- Loaded weight: 1,700 lbs.
- Floor length: 74”
- Overall length: 126”
- Body width: 84”
- Interior height: 76”
- Exterior height: 83”
- Center of gravity: 33”
- MSRP: $19,500 (July 2023)
Learn more about the Soaring Eagle ADLAR truck campers here.
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For a single guy heading out to the desert to go prospecting or metal detecting, this is it. Or a ham operator wanting to do POTA activations out of the weather. Bare bones but way better than a tent.
Thank you, Cheri! Looks like an affordable truck camper option. Have a great weekend and safe travels!