Stepping up into the camper, it felt cozy and modern with a triple-layer curtain with eight windows and a 360-panoramic view. The newly updated EarthCruiser Terranova made its first show appearance at Overland Expo West. If seeing isn’t quite believing, Rossmönster Overland offers vehicle rentals, so you can take the Lagom Series topper out for a spin before committing.īase $14,000 | Base Plus $17,000 | Expedition Package $4,000 | EarthCruiser Terranova Base Plus includes all of these amenities plus dimmable LED dome lighting, a MaxxAir fan, Yeti 1500 Goal Zero power system, and up to 200 watts of solar. Standard features include the hard-sided folding wall system, front and rear window panes, upholstered wall panels, a full-size mattress, window covers, and secured and locking latches at all access points. Three trim packages are available: Base, Base Plus, and the Expedition Package. They also have other models in the works. The Lagom Series is compatible with 2016 and newer Toyota Tacomas with a 5- or 6.5-foot bed, 2015 to 2020 Ford F-150 trucks, and 2019 or newer Jeep Gladiators. “Offering a product that is lighter and more affordable than anything in our current lineup opens the door to a whole new realm of possibility and allows us to bring adventure to a much more broad subset of people.” “We are thrilled about the launch of the Lagom and its ability to serve an entirely different consumer, said Luke Farny, owner and co-founder of Rossmönster Overland. Constructed with hard-sided aluminum and a folding wall system, Rossmönster states that the camper is four-season capable with easy access to the sides of the truck bed and upholstered wall panels.įollowing the launch of The Baja, their high-end truck camper built on a three-quarter-ton chassis (and larger), the company decided to innovate a product for those looking for a smaller, lightweight camper at a lower price point. Inspired by the Swedish word lagom, which means “just the right amount,” Rossmönster Overland designed their latest offering, the Lagom Series topper, which I had a chance to look at during its debut at Expo West. Scout is also working on new standard features for 2023, including improved lounge seating in the Kenai camper, integration of a thermal barrier along internal seams of aluminum extrusions in all models, and advanced performance composite resulting in reduced weight and improved insulation values and exterior finish. These options are also compatible with older Scout models, and the company’s dealers and service centers will be able to satisfy parts purchases, compatibility, and installation starting this fall. Buyers can choose from several optional upgrades for their Olympic, Yoho, or Kenai models, including an external diesel heater, roof rack, bed extensions, vapor barrier beneath the mattress, front windows, and bilateral rail runners. Scout has some interesting new additions for 2023 pre-order customers. Pricing starts at $52,000 | Scout Campers Supertramp also offers a generous list of optional upgrades, including an interior shower. With quality camper materials and only a handful of flatbed camper conversions on the market, I predict this one will be a strong contender.Ĭreature comforts include a 65-liter Isotherm fridge, 5-gallon greywater tank, 24-gallon freshwater tank, a hidden portable cassette toilet, 300 watts of solar, a Truma Combi on-demand hot water heater and furnace, and a heated floor for the water tank. The FX truck camper is estimated at 1,463 pounds and is ideal for a 6.5-foot flatbed. Managing Partner Arnold Baker and President Mark Cymbaluk have refined this model by incorporating additional storage space (including under-bed storage) and a wet bath. A riff off OEV’s Camp-X, the FX has a similar layout and specifications but is offered on a flatbed platform. Overland Explorer Vehicles Camp-FXįeatured in the AT Overland booth, Overland Explorer Vehicles’ (OEV) Camp-FX made its debut at Expo West atop Mario Donovan’s burly Ram 3500 Cab Chassis. Here’s a round-up of the debutants presented during this year’s who’s who of overlanding. While many vendors offered repeat performances from last year’s event (understandably-it was eight months ago), a few were new (or new to me). Truck campers are no exception, and this year’s Expo attendees perused over two dozen models, including flatbed, chassis-mounted options, slide-in campers, and truck toppers. There’s no alternative to quality time spent examining the construction of a rooftop tent, recovery kit, or the latest overland accessories in person. Overland Expo West provides prospective customers with the opportunity to get up close and personal with mythical big-ticket items they’ve only seen online.
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