Gear We Love: Four Wheel Campers

This pop-up camper is the perfect fit for weekend warriors and full-time adventure pilgrims alike.

While the basic truck-mounted camper dates back to at least the 1920s, it was Dave Rowe who designed the first lightweight pop-up camper in the early 1970s. This launched Four Wheel Campers, the best truck-mounted camper shells we have seen. With the ability to squeeze down into “low profile mode” for driving around, Four Wheel Campers (FWCs) pop up to a generous 6’6’’ of headroom, creating a mobile adventure platform with a bed, a kitchen, and many other amenities depending on which model you choose.

Four Wheel Campers work equally well for weekend warriors or full-time adventure pilgrims looking for a smarter way to pursue the #vanlife. If you do some online research comparing Sprinter vans, Airstream-style trailers, and truck-mounted Four Wheel Campers, you’ll see what we mean. Four Wheel Campers provide an extremely affordable, practical, and comfortable way to pursue the adventure lifestyle without the hassle of towing a trailer.

On April 20th the company held its annual Northern California customer rally. The rally took place at Chanslor Ranch, a 400-acre nature preserve near Bodega Bay, CA. The weekend event is a customer appreciation gathering, with Four Wheel Camper staff serving hot meals and getting to know it’s customers on a first name basis. Over 68 trucks with campers showed up, giving FWC customers a chance to view a variety of campers and trade stories with fellow campers.

The next Four Wheel Campers customer rally will be held at Ocotillo Wells, in the Anza Borrego Desert from October 19^th to 21^st. FWC will be providing camping space, most meals and off road courses. Attendance is expected to surpass 100 FWC truck-campers and 200 people.

For more information about Four Wheel Campers, and to research the many options and prices, check out fourwh.com.