Used Truck Camper RVs - Truck Campers For Sale - RV Trader (2024)

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Do truck campers hold their value? ›

Lance Campers Models

Lance Campers currently has nine truck campers on the market. We've put together four of the most popular models. All of these campers hold their re-sale value remarkably well.

For example, a truck camper for a 6.5-foot bed (the average size of a truck bed) should not exceed 8 feet in length and should stay within a weight range of 1,300 to 3,200 pounds if the payload capacity for the vehicle is half a ton.

In the United States and Canada, truck campers are also known as truck bed campers, slide-in campers, pickup campers, and cabover campers. Europeans call them demountable campers. In Australia, they are commonly known as tray campers.

Expensive materials such as aluminum and fiberglass are used by RV manufacturers to ensure truck campers are lightweight but strong. Additionally, many include stainless steel features and are insulated using top-of-the-line insulations. These pricey materials add up quickly, forcing the retail price up as well.

Truck campers have weight limitations based on the truck's payload capacity. This restricts the size and amenities the camper can have, potentially limiting the comfort and features available compared to larger RVs.

In 2022 RV Dealers committed to selling more RVs than there was a demand for. RV Dealers now have an excess supply of RVs and have lowered prices to stimulate sales.

Investing in a truck bed camper can save you money in the long run. Here are some of the reasons: Low maintenance: Aside from periodic oil changes, engine tune-ups, and tire changes for your truck, you won't have to spend a fortune to keep your camper well-maintained.

Especially if you'll be traveling through areas that do not have many rest stops or spending time in remote areas without bathroom facilities. But do regular truck bed campers have bathrooms? The simple answer is yes. There are many truck bed campers that come with either a wet bath, dry bath, or outside shower.

Choosing to go with a truck camper means you will be much more limited in terms of space than you would with a motorhome or larger travel trailer. Although truck campers tend to be more popular for couples and solo travelers, you can easily find models that can sleep anywhere from four to six people.

While RV living can be more affordable than traditional home ownership due to lower space and utility usage, owning an RV also comes with its own set of expenses, such as maintenance and repair costs, campsite fees, fuel costs, and insurance.

Is it a good investment to buy a camper? ›

While this may sound harsh, the depreciation rates of an RV aren't that much different from those of cars. You can expect the average car to depreciate 20% within the first year and around 40% after five years. That means an RV can hold its value better than a personal use car five years later.

Campers are not very aerodynamic and they also increase the height profile of your truck. This top-heavy situation can cause an uncomfortable ride that feels unstable and unsafe. You might find it difficult to drive at higher speeds due to the feeling of top-heavy swaying.

A quick overview of how RVs depreciate by type; class A RVs have an average depreciation of 36% after 5 years, class B (trailers and fifth wheels) RVs have an average depreciation of 37% after 5 years, while class c RVs have an average depreciation of 38% after 5 years.

After three years of ownership, your RV is likely to be worth approximately 30% less than when you purchased it. After ten years of ownership, your Class A RV will depreciate to less than half of what you paid for it.