Living Full-time in a Truck Camper

Living Full-time in a Truck Camper | Pros and Cons

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Жыл бұрын

If you’re thinking about life on the road, learning the pros and cons of specific rigs before you leap is super helpful! In this video, Wendy shares the pros and cons of living full-time in her Host Truck Camper. I invited Wendy to share because she’s tried several styles of rigs and absolutely loves the combination of features and benefits specific to a truck camper - and it’s not something most women have, but maybe more should consider.
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@davidbreen4353 2 ай бұрын

i have to say, the Host truck camper is not your typical truck camper. The Host is spectacular! it is a studio apt. on wheels. other truck campers are great, without ALL that room and privacy, and cost. cool video, i am envious for her and her camper.

@stanbyme7874 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely thorough & clear. What a fabulous life. Thank you!

@alaska-bornfloridaman Жыл бұрын

I have a similar set-up as Wendy. Ot was very smart of her to go with the larger inverter, battery bank and solar array. Of course, it's always nice to have more room, but the truck camper's versatility can't be beat. Smart woman.

@gregroland914 Жыл бұрын

Super smart approach to nomad living. I’m sold.

@wendyhoffman3985 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Joni. Appreciate the share of life in truck camper. 🎉

@TheGalavan Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

@JHA6100 Жыл бұрын

Nice interview with Wendy. Like Wendy, we are on our second rig and I am contemplating changing to a Host truck camper. When I started to look I was drawn to the truck camper but I felt they were too tight for our desires. Recently I discovered the Host Mammoth and think this may bring me back to my initial camper desire. I like the idea of not having to tow, but to have the camper and as Wendy stated, it isn’t that much work to unload & load, leaving one to be able to use the truck as wanted. 👏

@source5729 6 ай бұрын

Yep, explored so many options, & honestly, this is my best choice. But probably a slide out, dry-bath camper that has better rated insulation. So happy to find women doing what I want to do! As far as safety, well, I’ll just have to have what I need to seriously protect myself.

@user-qv1ql5dp9v Жыл бұрын

Loving your videos. Your cooking videos, scenery, and travel. You are So calm and also informative and entertaining. Wishing you were able to get to the state of Maine for some amazing coastal, mountain and lake scenery. Summer and fall are the very best.

@Nomadic.A Жыл бұрын

I considered a truck camper, but went van, cause the biggest con for me was the inability to go from the cab to the back without getting out of the vehicle.

@daytime8153 8 ай бұрын

Nice interview with Wendy. But the truck camper she has does require a dually. You have a dry weight of over 4000 lbs. As far as a cargo capacity stand point. I doubt very much if you could even find a single rear wheel vehicle. With something even close to that kind of payload capacity. Other than that. Nice truck. And beautiful camper.

@elbee1290 Жыл бұрын

Very concise - thank you! One thing I wish was addressed was whether there was a way to get through from the inside of the camper to the truck without having to exit. This is a major safety concern I have with truck campers, the ability to just jump in the driver's seat and pull away if need be, without getting out of the camper. Did your guest interviewee happen to mention her take on this? Thanks Joni!

@TheGalavan Жыл бұрын

This hasn't been an issue for her.

@user-po3ev7is5w 5 ай бұрын

Wendy is awesome

@jamesderr1344 5 ай бұрын

Hopefully Wendy named her camper Jack, since its nimble and quick.

@Zorazora1234 Жыл бұрын

Would to l love to know why she didn’t like the Sprinter …

@Zorazora1234 Жыл бұрын

Thank you I’m been considering a truck: camper set up … Would love to how she gets the camper back on the truck .. the process My biggest concern is not being able to crawl upfront if I feel the need to leave in a flash

@davidbreen4353 2 ай бұрын

that can be fixed if you expand a window in the camper, and back window in the truck, it's best if you are slim and able to crawl through.