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About Truck Camper Journeys
Learn more about Truck Camper Journeys and what you’ll find on the website.
Truck Camper Journeys is a travel website documenting our adventures across North America in a truck camper. We share destination guides, travel stories, campground experiences, hiking adventures, and practical tips to help inspire others to Travel Beyond the Horizon.
Truck Camper Journeys is created by Ian, a lifelong truck camper and outdoor enthusiast. After a 41-year career in commercial banking, retirement provided the opportunity to return to truck camping and share the places, experiences, and lessons learned along the way.
To learn more about our story, visit our Who We Are page.
Truck Camper Journeys was created to inspire curiosity and encourage others to explore the hidden beauty, rich history, and natural wonders of North America. We believe some of the best adventures are found by taking the scenic route and discovering places beyond the well-traveled path.
We enjoy exploring North America’s national parks, scenic byways, historic routes, waterfalls, lighthouses, bridges, and other destinations that make North America special.
We publish new destination articles, travel stories, and videos as new adventures unfold, usually on Saturday. You can also subscribe to our newsletter or visit the What’s New! page to stay up to date with the latest additions.
Truck Camper Travel
Learn more about truck camping and how we travel throughout North America.
A truck camper is a demountable recreational vehicle designed to fit snugly into the bed or flatbed tray of a pickup truck. They enable access to rugged, off-road terrain and remote “boondocking” spots that larger RVs cannot reach.
The most compelling reason is the ability to reach remote boondocking sites that are inaccessible to trailers or motorhomes.
We enjoy a combination of both. Depending on the destination, we may stay in campgrounds with full amenities or camp in more remote locations where self-contained camping is permitted. Every trip is different, and we choose the option that best complements the experience we’re looking for.
Our travels focus on the natural beauty, history, and scenic places that make North America unique. We especially enjoy exploring national parks, scenic byways, historic routes, waterfalls, lighthouses, and bridges.
Some journeys are carefully planned months in advance, while others begin with a simple curiosity about a place we’ve never visited. We enjoy discovering destinations through history, scenic routes, recommendations from fellow travelers, and the unexpected places found along the way.
The Rig
Learn about the truck camper and equipment that make our journeys possible.
A 2026 Ram 5500 Big Horn 4×4 Single Cab Flatbed with a 6.4L HEMI® V8 engine and a 2026 Journey Custom Truck Camper. The detailed specifications are on The Rig page.
A truck camper offers the freedom to travel both highways and back roads while keeping everything we need in one compact, self-contained unit. It provides a balance of mobility, comfort, and convenience that fits the way we enjoy exploring.
Yes. We enjoy sharing the truck, camper, equipment, and modifications we use during our travels. Visit The Rig page for details about our current setup and the gear that travels with us.
Like many truck camper owners, we’ve made changes to better suit the way we travel. As our setup evolves, we update The Rig page with the modifications and improvements we’ve found most useful.
Our gear varies depending on the journey, but generally includes camping equipment, hiking gear, photography equipment, navigation tools, and other essentials that help us travel safely and comfortably. We highlight many of these items throughout the website and on The Rig page.
The goal is two weeks. While our truck camper is equipped to support extended travel away from hookups, the duration depends on factors such as water use, weather, and electrical consumption.
Exploring the Website
Learn how Truck Camper Journeys is organized and discover the many ways to explore North America with us.
You can browse destinations by selecting a country, then a state or province, from the Explore menu. Each destination page includes articles, photographs, videos, and related places to help you plan your own adventure.
Every travel video is available on our YouTube channel and embedded in its related destination article. That way, you can watch the video while reading about the places we visited.
There are several ways to explore Truck Camper Journeys. You can browse by journey, destination, state or province, category, or point of interest. Whether you’re looking for a specific location or simply searching for inspiration, we hope you’ll discover somewhere new to explore.
Yes. Many destinations can be explored through categories, tags, and related content. Whether you’re interested in waterfalls, covered bridges, lighthouses, scenic byways, or national parks, there are several ways to discover places that match your interests.
Visit the What’s New! page to see the latest additions to the website, including new destinations, videos, and announcements. You can also subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates delivered directly to your inbox.
Membership & Community
Learn about our membership options and discover how you can connect with fellow travelers through the Truck Camper Journeys community.
No. Most articles, destination pages, and videos are available for everyone to enjoy without creating an account.
Community Members can comment on articles, participate in community discussions, create a member profile, and receive our monthly newsletter. It’s a great way to connect with fellow travelers while staying informed about the latest adventures.
Community membership is free and provides access to the community features of the website.
Supporting Members receive additional benefits, including early access to selected articles and videos, along with invitations to live Q&A sessions.
Trailblazer Members enjoy all Supporting Member benefits plus exclusive behind-the-scenes updates and Campfire Chats.
You can compare all membership benefits on our Join the Journey page.
Visit our Join the Journey page and choose the membership level that’s right for you. Creating a Community membership is free, while Supporting and Trailblazer memberships are available through monthly or annual subscriptions.
Yes. We collect only the information needed to manage your account and provide membership services. We do not sell your personal information. For complete details, please review our Privacy Policy.
Yes. You can change or cancel your membership at any time through your Member Hub. If you cancel, your membership benefits continue until the end of your current billing period.
Newsletter & Updates
Learn how to stay informed about the latest journeys, destination guides, videos, and website updates from Truck Camper Journeys.
Members are automatically subscribed to receive the Truck Camper Journeys monthly newsletter. If you’re not a member, sign up here for a one-year subscription.
Our newsletter is typically sent once each month. Occasionally, we may send an additional email to announce significant website updates or special events, but we respect your inbox and avoid unnecessary emails.
Our newsletter highlights the latest journeys, destination articles, videos, and website updates. We may also share travel tips, upcoming adventures, and other news from Truck Camper Journeys.
Absolutely. Every newsletter includes an unsubscribe link, allowing you to stop receiving emails whenever you choose.
Videos & YouTube Channel
Learn how our videos and website work together to help you experience each journey.
Our videos are available on our YouTube channel and are also embedded on their related destination pages throughout the website. Watching on the website allows you to enjoy the video alongside photographs, travel stories, maps, and additional information about each destination.
Yes. Most of our YouTube videos are embedded directly into the related destination pages, allowing you to watch them without leaving Truck Camper Journeys.
Yes. Videos embedded on Truck Camper Journeys are played directly from YouTube. Watching them on our website still counts as a YouTube view, and you can use YouTube features such as liking the video, commenting, subscribing to our channel, and turning on notifications.
Our website provides the complete journey. Along with each video, you’ll find destination guides, photographs, travel stories, maps, related places to explore, and additional resources that aren’t always included in the video itself.
Visit our YouTube channel and click Subscribe to receive notifications whenever new videos are published. You can also enable notifications by selecting the notification bell on YouTube.
Using Our Content
Learn how you may share or use content from Truck Camper Journeys and where to find additional information.
Our photographs are protected by copyright and may not be copied, reproduced, or distributed without permission unless otherwise stated. If you’re interested in using one of our photographs, please contact us to discuss your request.
Yes. You’re welcome to share links to articles and destination pages on social media, by email, or through other websites. Sharing links helps others discover Truck Camper Journeys while ensuring they always have access to the most up-to-date content.
Absolutely. You’re welcome to link to our website, destination pages, or travel articles. We appreciate your help in sharing our journeys with others. See our Terms of Service for details
Reasonable quotations with proper attribution and a link back to the original article are generally welcome. Reproducing entire articles or substantial portions of our content without permission is not permitted.
No. Unless you have received our written permission, our articles, photographs, videos, and other original content may not be used for commercial purposes.
Questions & Feedback
Questions or feedback? We’d love to hear from you.
The easiest way to reach us is through our Contact page. Whether you have a question, suggestion, or simply want to say hello, we’d be happy to hear from you.
Absolutely! We always enjoy hearing about places that have inspired fellow travelers. While we can’t promise we’ll visit every suggestion, we appreciate recommendations for destinations, scenic routes, parks, waterfalls, lighthouses, bridges, and other places you enjoyed.
Yes. Travel information changes over time, and we appreciate visitors who help us keep our content accurate. Although we strive for accuracy, mistakes can happen. If you notice incorrect information, a broken link, or any other issue, please let us know via our Contact page so we can review and correct it as needed.
We welcome your feedback. Whether you have ideas for improving the website, suggestions for new features, or comments about your experience, we’d love to hear from you.
We make every effort to respond to inquiries as promptly as reasonably possible. Because we’re often traveling, response times may occasionally be longer, but every message is read and appreciated.