Are Adventurer campers any good?
By
Elaine Knight
In today’s blog post, we will answer the following question: Are Adventurer campers any good? We will discuss seven features that make Adventurers good truck campers. We will also review some of the most important amenities and floor plans of Adventurer campers.
Are Adventurer campers any good?
Adventurer campers are good and extremely innovative products, with plenty of floor plans for lots of different pick-up trucks.
Here are the reasons why you may want to get an Adventurer camper:
- Adventurer truck campers are four-season, thus very well insulated. Adventurer is actually the number one selling truck camper in all of Canada. And as you may know, Canada has a lot of extreme weather: they have beautiful weather and they have cold weather. Adventurer is the number one choice for people in that area and that says a lot about the insulating properties of these truck campers.
- Adventurer truck campers have a TCC or true composite construction. The manufacturer uses a wood frame on the non-slide models and an aluminum frame on their slide outlines.
TCC implies the use of LamiLux 4000 gel coat fiberglass and this is one of the thickest cuts of fiberglass you can get in a truck camper. On the inside wall, the manufacturer uses cell block foam insulation, which is a much thicker denser block foam. This is excellent for weather extremes, especially for hot summer nights or very cold winter evenings. Because of the way it’s designed and of TCC, Adventurer truck campers are going to have a longer lifespan.
- Adventurer campers and Quad Seem: All Adventurer campers are sealed with butyl silicone both inside and outside. Adventurer use butyl on the inside and then a silicone finish, which is a much nicer, cleaner and elegant look. Butyl silicone is a much better system than what other manufacturers are using.
- For the roof, Adventurer campers use a one-piece seamless TPO. TPO stands for thermal polyolefin. Essentially this is a rubber roof but much stronger. The Adventurer roof will not expand or contract in extreme temperatures, you will not have any leaks issues. It will also save you a lot of time in maintenance and money on repairs.
- With Adventurer campers you have a three-year structural warranty. Besides making high-quality truck campers, you can also count on LED lights, a friction hinge door on the back which is great in the windy days, and then you get to have all insulated and ducted heating tanks.
- The Adventurer campers also have very elegant features. They build their own cabinetry, use seamless countertops and tabletops.
- Also, there are plenty of floor plans to choose from with Adventurer campers. You can choose a camper designed for a short bed or long bed truck.
So to recap, Adventurer campers are good truck campers, they offer better construction, better quality, and a better product overall. We have mentioned the TPO roof, the gel coat fiber lines, the temperature control and the humidity control.
Adventurer campers floorplans & features
Now that we have established the popularity of Adventurer campers, let’s review the available floorplans & amenities for the campers made in the US and Canada.
Adventurer 910DB
The Adventurer 910DB is a long bed truck camper, with a hard side, single-slide and dry bath. Other notable features it has as a standard option are:
- LED Porch Light
- Basement Slide-Out Storage Tray, Steel w/Roller Guides
- Next Generation Happijac – Manual Jacks
- Stainless Steel Angled Tie-Down Brackets –Bolted Through TCC® Laminated Offsets
- Reverse Seal TPO Front Seam and Channeled Side Roof Seal System
- Phat Ladder
- Slide-Out Awning Topper
- Super Step Bumper – Aluminum Single Step
- Front Camper Guides – Alignment and Truck Bed Protection
- Flush Mounted Interior LED Lights w/Integrated Switches
- Flame Treated Fabric Upholstery
- Aria Premier Hardwood Cabinet Doors
- Full Extension Soft Closing Ball-Bearing Metal Drawer Slides
- Interior Magnetic Drawer Catches
- Industrial Grade Vinyl Flooring
- Black Frame Dark Tint 4 Season True Thermal Pane Windows
- Bathroom & Bedroom Skylights
- Automotive-Style Designer Accent Stitched Cushions
- Overhead cabinets, drawers, PJ Cabinet and double door wardrobe
- Super U-Dinette.
| MSRP | $34,160 |
| Dry Weight | 3,347 pounds |
| Wet Weight* | 4,484 pounds |
| Floor Length | 10’2″ |
| Overall Length | 18’1″ |
| Width | 96″ |
| Interior Height | 6’5″ |
| Exterior Height | 107″ |
| Center of Gravity | 52.5″ |
| Truck Type | Long Bed |
Adventurer 901SB
The Adventurer 901SB comes either as a short bed truck or a long short bed truck. It is a hard side, non-slide camper, and it has a wet bath. Other features:
- LED Porch Light
- Basement Slide-Out Storage Tray, Steel w/Roller Guides
- Next Generation Happijac – Manual Jacks
- Stainless Steel Angled Tie-Down Brackets –Bolted Through TCC® Laminated Offsets
- Reverse Seal TPO Front Seam and Channeled Side Roof Seal System
- Phat Ladder
- Super Step Bumper – Aluminum Single Step
- Front Camper Guides – Alignment and Truck Bed Protection
- Flush Mounted Interior LED Lights w/Integrated Switches
- Flame Treated Fabric Upholstery
- Aria Premier Hardwood Cabinet Doors
- Full Extension Soft Closing Ball-Bearing Metal Drawer Slides
- Interior Magnetic Drawer Catches
- Industrial Grade Vinyl Flooring
- Black Frame Dark Tint 4 Season True Thermal Pane Windows
- Bathroom & Bedroom Skylights
- Automotive-Style Designer Accent Stitched Cushions
- Overhead cabinets, drawers, PJ Cabinet and double door wardrobe
- Dream Dinette – Bed Conversion.
| MSRP | $29,365 |
| Dry Weight | 2,848 pounds |
| Wet Weight* | 3,868 pounds |
| Floor Length | 9’5″ |
| Overall Length | 17’0″ |
| Width | 96″ |
| Interior Height | 6’5″ |
| Exterior Height | 8’8″ |
| Center of Gravity | 37.5″ |
| Truck Type | Long or Short Bed |
Adventurer 86FB
You can have either a long or short bed truck Adventurer 86FB camper. It also comes with a hard side, non-slide and wet bath. For the same price, you will also get:
- LED Porch Light
- Basement Slide-Out Storage Tray, Steel w/Roller Guides
- Next Generation Happijac – Manual Jacks
- Stainless Steel Angled Tie-Down Brackets –Bolted Through TCC® Laminated Offsets
- Reverse Seal TPO Front Seam and Channeled Side Roof Seal System
- Phat Ladder
- Front Camper Guides – Alignment and Truck Bed Protection
- Flush Mounted Interior LED Lights w/Integrated Switches
- Flame Treated Fabric Upholstery
- Aria Premeer Hardwood Cabinet Doors
- Full Extension Soft Closing Ball-Bearing Metal Drawer Slides
- Interior Magnetic Drawer Catches
- Industrial Grade Vinyl Flooring
- Black Frame Dark Tint 4 Season True Thermal Pane Windows
- Bathroom & Bedroom Skylights
- Automotive Style Designer Accent Stitched Cushions
- Overhead cabinets, drawers, PJ Cabinet and double door wardrobe
- Dream Dinette – Bed Conversion
| MSRP | $26,355 |
| Dry Weight | 2,585 pounds |
| Wet Weight* | 3,605 pounds |
| Floor Length | 8’11” |
| Overall Length | 16’5″ |
| Width | 96″ |
| Interior Height | 6’5″ |
| Exterior Height | 8’8″ |
| Center of Gravity | 39.5″ |
| Truck Type | Long or Short Bed |
Adventurer 80RB
The Adventurer 80RB is either a short or long bed truck, with a hard side, non-slide and wet bath. The standard amenities include:
- LED Porch Light
- Next Generation Happijac – Manual Jacks
- Integrated Tie-Down/Jack Brackets –Bolted Through TCC® Laminated Offsets
- Reverse Seal TPO Front Seam and Channeled Side Roof Seal System
- Phat Ladder
- Front Camper Guides – Alignment and Truck Bed Protection
- Flush Mounted Interior LED Lights w/Integrated Switches
- Flame Treated Fabric Upholstery
- Aria Premeer Hardwood Cabinet Doors
- Full Extension Soft Closing Ball-Bearing Metal Drawer Slides
- Interior Magnetic Drawer Catches
- Marine Grade Flooring
- Black Frame Tinted Safety Glass Windows
- Bathroom Skylight
- Automotive Style Designer Accent Stitched Cushions
- Overhead cabinets, drawers and Camper Caddy
- Sofa – w/Roll Over Sleeping Area
| MSRP | $21,245 |
| Dry Weight | 1,762 pounds |
| Wet Weight* | 2,472 pounds |
| Floor Length | 8’4″ |
| Overall Length | 15’10” |
| Width | 90″ |
| Interior Height | 6’5″ |
| Exterior Height | 96″ |
| Center of Gravity | 30.5″ |
| Truck Type | Long or Short Bed |
Final thoughts
So to recap, Adventurer campers are good truck campers, they offer better construction, better quality, and a better product overall. We have mentioned the TPO roof, the gel coat fiber lines, the temperature control and the humidity control.
What do you think of Adventurer campers? Please feel free to share your thoughts and comments on the content!
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FAQ on Are Adventurer campers any good?
Are truck campers easy to remove?
The good news is that truck campers are easy to remove, once you get used to how to do it. The bad news is that if you do not reattach the truck camper properly, you risk damaging both the camper and the pick-up truck.
Are truck campers hard on trucks?
Yes, truck campers can be hard to load and unload. You must make sure you respect the towing capacity of your truck and properly load the weight of the camper.
Can you sleep in a truck camper on jacks?
Yes, you can sleep in a truck camper on jacks. Jacks will support your truck camper and will safely hold all the weight.
How long do truck campers last?
Truck campers last approximately 155,ooo miles (about 250,000 kilometers), which corresponds to approximately 25 years. Factors such as how often your camper is used, the quality of maintenance and cleaning all have an impact on the life of the vehicle in one way or another.
References
- Adventurer Truck Camper Reviews on RV Insider
- Adventurer l Truck Campers
- Review of the 2015 Adventurer 80RB Camper
