Truck campers and camper vans are currently the two most popular categories of RVing in the United States. RVIA’s sales numbers are up 23% year-over-year in camper van sales and truck camper vehicles are enjoying a 16% increase, making up his two 2022 sales declines across the industry. indicating that it is his RV segment. California’s Enduro Camper is looking to capitalize on its popularity with a pop-top truck camper that competes with the off-road adventure camper van market. The SuperTourer camper uses an ultra-lightweight composite construction to let the base truck’s true rugged, off-road-savvy nature shine through, serving as a cozy shelter when the dust is cleared.
We first stumbled upon the Enduro last year when we were busy building and testing an impressive composite pickup camping topper that was much lighter and more compact than our Supertourer. We saved the company information for possible future stories. After all, the old and simple topper was primarily a chassis-mounted Supertourer test mule, and the enduro was a fiberglass sandwich It helped me adjust the structure.
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Rugged Sprinter and Transit camper vans have become the face of great American off-road travel and gear-laden backcountry adventures, but the idea is that high-roof, all-wheel-drive unibody vans are the perfect platform for off-roading. is not accepted by everyone. – Road Expedition. Enduro believes that its lightweight construction, combined with his truck-specific 4WD off-road capabilities in his primary pickup, will ultimately allow campers to excel where adventure vans stumble. . And we’re working to keep camper and buyer-supplied base truck prices in the lower tiers of the off-road camper van ballpark—$100,000 or even thousands less than full-blown expedition trucks.
Enduro believes composite sandwich panels are the best way to create a durable, lightweight, and well-insulated off-road camper module. Glue the thin fiberglass sheet to the structural foam core using a 2,000 PSI 2-part epoxy. The resulting foam core panels are joined with a high strength adhesive to construct a load bearing camper shell. Aluminum extrusions around the edges add structural integrity and protect the bonded edges, while carbon fiber structural skins reinforce the alcove areas.
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Enduro touts the Super Tourer’s strength-to-weight as superior to more common aluminum or molded fiberglass constructions, and its camper is built to withstand a lifetime of full off-road use and abuse. By placing an internal aluminum frame inside an epoxy-bonded GFRP sandwich and adding a layer of marine-grade fiberglass underneath the top skin, the vibrations associated with such use, Reinforces camper floors against flexing and impact.
At its initial 600 pounds (272 kg), the empty SuperTourer shell is lighter than many slide-in pickup bed campers and technically light enough for a medium truck. Enduro estimates a fully-equipped Supertourer at 1,000-1,400 pounds (454-635 kg) for him depending on specific options, and that compatibility becomes even more vague as buyers start stuffing interiors with furniture and equipment. will be These weights are before removing the weight of the removed bed, but even after taking into account other equipment and passengers, it can easily overload a medium-duty truck.
Therefore, Enduro is currently focused solely on the full-size pickup market, with the SuperTourer available in three truck options with 6.5-foot (198 cm) beds: Toyota Tundra from 2022 and Ford F from 2015. -150/250). /350, and 2019+ Ram 2500/3500. The camper can be attached directly to the truck frame or flatbed using insulating bushings. The camper is 162 inches (411 cm) from the front of the alcove to the back wall and the main body takes up 101 inches (257 cm) of his length.
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Enduro offers a range of options, from an empty US$32,975 shell to a fully loaded US$85,000 off-grid camper form. The basic four-season shell comes with a spacious 80 x 68 inch (203 x 173 cm) alcove sleeping platform, allowing the Endurance to offer a premium mattress. The available kitchen extends the length of the back wall and features an induction cooker, a sink fed by a 98 liter water tank and a 130 liter isotherm refrigerator. A flexible Lagun table pairs with a sofa bench just below the alcove to create space for dining, gaming and laptop work. Available electrical options include lithium power up to 600 Ah, 2,000 W inverter, 230 W solar charging system and Redarc power management system.
Other available features include several air and water heater options, outdoor showers, awnings, LED lighting, integrated backup cams, and dry flush or composting toilets. Onboard storage options include full-width exterior pass-through cabinets, exterior storage boxes, rear MOLLE mounting panels, and Rotopax canister mounts.
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Enduro hopes the SuperTourer will appeal to buyers considering the likes of the Winnebago Revel and Jayco Terrain. $85,000 for a fully equipped camper, $65,000 for a pick-up truck with the right options, and some with very good off-road campers for around $150,000. What the full camper lacks in terms of space and amenities (particularly an indoor wet bathroom), it promises to make up for in rugged and versatile trail capabilities that let you explore deeper than the van can travel.
Enduro plans to eventually offer turnkey trucks, but for now, buyers source their own trucks and bring them to the company’s San Luis Obispo, Calif., facility for camper outfitting.
Source: Enduro Camper
