camper shell or small trailer?

[sigpros]

I have been looking at getting a campershell for my truck but man for like another $1K I could get a 6x10 enclosed trailer. Not really sure what way to go. I like the convience of the shell but I am getting way more storage and space with the trailer. What do you guys who do more raod trip hunting than me like? And which way do you prefer?

 

[INMT]

I have a topper and a 18’ camper. 99% of the time I prefer the topper.

I built a single size (26” width) elevated bed with storage underneath so I still have access to full height storage for 1/2 my truck bed. Plenty of room for coolers and kitchen/camp gear. I have a crew cab so too little storage has never been an issue.

I set up a cook area outside. I’ll use a pop up canopy if needed for weather.

I like the mobility, better access options and gas savings of the truck only. And not to mention not pulling something in snow and high winds.

Sometimes, early season antelope hunting I’ll pull the camper. But overall I prefer camping in the truck.

 

[RealMuddyboots]

The best of all worlds for me has been slide in pop up truck camper. Low profile for driving, no toilet for more space, have stove, furnace for basic needs. Fridge is used as pantry. Can sleep 2 easily. Weather? Drop top and roll. I brought 8x10 small wall tent to use for whatever. Easy setup, great spot to change crappy clothes.

 

[LCH]

You can get a used topper for almost nothing. I got mine, practically new condition, for $150 through a government auction. Makes a great mobile camp for solo hunts.

 

[Rogerdoger]

I would do a topper between your two options. Trailers are a pane and limit where you can go. I am with realmuddyboots on the slide in pop up, that’s what I run and have a roll up tonneau cover for everyday. If you need more storage get a hitch rack.

 

[Greyman]

I have a small A-frame popup camper that I have set up for boondocking. Propane furnace, fridge, water heater, sink, and stove. It tows pretty easy up dirt roads and is more comfortable in crappy weather than a truck cap.

 

[grizzly63]

Truck camping gives you mobility. No hassles with a trailer. If hunting solo and you can hang in there, its the way to go. My tall topper cost $400 from a middleman peddling utility vehicle toppers.

 

[INMT]

I have a small A-frame popup camper that I have set up for boondocking. Propane furnace, fridge, water heater, sink, and stove. It tows pretty easy up dirt roads and is more comfortable in crappy weather than a truck cap. View attachment 359119

Those look pretty slick. The low profile for towing seems nice. Though in snow you’re still pulling something.