CampOut: Four Wheel Campers’ Modular Slide-In Truck Camper Series

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Every now and then something really exciting hits the Overlanding world and TAP is truly stoked to introduce CampOut from Four Wheel Campers, a modular pop-up truck camper series designed to adapt to any adventure. Below we give you a comprehensive first look at the all new truck camper series.

CampOut’s thoughtfully designed modular system lets users add or remove modules anytime, at purchase or down the road. Built for versatility, these durable yet lightweight modules offer easy DIY or dealer-assisted installation, making it easy to tailor CampOut to any outdoor lifestyle.

Designed with the understanding that travel needs change, CampOut adapts for different activities, destinations, and seasons of life. This innovative new series delivers flexibility for adventurers who demand more from their gear. “With the CampOut series, we’re giving outdoor enthusiasts the freedom to create a camper that grows with them, combining modular innovation with adaptability for any journey,” said Larry Baab, CEO and board member of Four Wheel Campers.

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“Build Your Way” Modular System

CampOut introduces the “Build Your Way” philosophy, empowering camping enthusiasts to take control over their camper’s layout and features. Whether you prefer a fully equipped camper with all available modules or an open floorplan, CampOut is designed to meet every exploration style.

Customize CampOut with Versatile Modules:

Power Module (Standard): Located in the rear passenger cabinet, it features a lithium battery with smart monitor, power ports (USB/12v/120v), DC to DC charging with solar controller, and shore power. Optional upgrades include a second lithium battery, a 2000W inverter, and up to 500W of roof-mounted solar panels.

Utility Module (Standard): Features a rear driver-side cabinet with interior storage and lockable exterior storage. Optional upgrades include a propane system with a Truma furnace, a propane stove with quick-connect options, or an induction stove (requires inverter).

Water Module (Optional): Includes a built-in sink, 12V pump with faucet, three 11L freshwater jugs, and one 11L gray water jug. Alternative options include a tall storage module or a lower platform with an optional seat cushion.

Fridge Module (Optional): Comes with a removable Dometic CFX chest refrigerator and lockable platform storage. Non-fridge options include the lockable platform with or without a seat cushion.

Seating Module (Optional): Designed based on truck bed length. 5 ft. beds feature bench-style seating, while 6 ft. and 8 ft. beds include a front dinette layout. All seating modules come with lower storage, seat cushions, and a Lagun swivel table.

Each module is built with modern bamboo countertops, slotted aluminum extrusions, polypropylene honeycomb panels, and HDPE doors with compression latches. With its adaptable design, CampOut evolves with you, making it the perfect companion for both seasoned travelers and first-time campers alike.

Four Wheel Campers offers three convenient ways to order and install modular components:

At the initial purchase: Opt for a complete setup from the start.
Flat-packed for DIY installation: Order modules later, shipped directly to your door for easy self-assembly.
Through local dealers: Work with your nearest Four Wheel Campers dealer for ordering and professional installation assistance.

Versatile Exterior Features and Truck Compatibility

CampOut doesn’t stop at a sleek interior; it takes the Four Wheel Campers slide-in platform to new heights with exterior features that bring function and convenience to the forefront. The following standard features make the CampOut’s exterior just as functional as its interior:

Six vertical rows of L-track and two molle panels: Offer endless possibilities, letting users creatively secure gear, organize essentials, and customize their exterior setup.
DC port for Starlink Mini: Allows energy efficient off-grid connectivity.
Exterior power panel: With 120V, USB, and USB-C outlets.
Exterior downlights: for improved nighttime visibility.

Designed to fit nearly every truck on the market, CampOut is compatible with mid-size trucks with 5 ft. and 6 ft. beds as well as full-size trucks with 5 ft., 6ft., and 8ft. beds. With starting weights ranging from 860 lbs for mid-size 5ft. models to 1,030 lbs for full-size 8ft. models, CampOut delivers lightweight performance without compromising durability or functionality.

Explore, Experience, and Build Your Own CampOut

Ready to customize your own CampOut? Use the online builder tool to design and price your perfect setup today. Pricing starts at $25,995 for 5 ft. and 6 ft. truck models and $26,995 for 8 ft. truck models.

CampOut is now available to view and order at any Four Wheel Campers dealer across North America. Explore the dealer map to find a location near you and connect with a local expert.

Mark your calendars for April 5th, when Four Wheel Campers will host an International Open House at Headquarters and dealer locations. This special event invites outdoor enthusiasts to see the CampOut up close, meet their local camper experts, and connect with the Four Wheel Campers community. Be sure to visit the FWC events calendar for a full list of expos, open houses, and gatherings where you can see a CampOut model in person throughout 2025.

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23Zero’s Peregrine Pro 270 Degree Awning

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23Zero’s Peregrine Pro 270 Degree Awning – Trail Tested

The summer sun sets behind the high peaks of the Idaho mountains, which signifies the end to another stunningly beautiful day in the backcountry of the Potato State. I found a lovely place to camp along a crystal-clear mountain stream with a firepit and tall, natural, green grasses. I popped my rooftop tent open and unzipped my 23Zero Peregrine Pro Awning. Why would I need to deploy an awning with night quickly approaching? Ahhh, the lights of course!

The Peregrine Pro Awning is the latest awning offered by 23Zero, an overland equipment company based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Yes, awnings are nothing new to the overlanding market. For many overlanders, it’s a must-have purchase for their vehicle. Awnings offer sun protection and shield from the rain and snow. So, what makes the Peregrine Pro Awning unique?

The Peregrine Pro Awning is specifically designed with the vehicle in mind. The awning is constructed with either five or six swinging arms that support the awning’s fabric. The vehicle’s rear door style, determines whether one should select a five or six arm awning. My Land Cruiser 200 has a hatchback style rear door, so the five-arm awning is ideal. The six-arm awning is made for barn style rear doors or overlanding setups without a door at all. This attention to detail might sound minor; but when I opened my rear hatch and the fifth arm paralleled my hatch rather than lay across and against it–it all made sense. Attention to detail!

What other features does this awning offer to the overlander? The awning is made of 23Zero’s Light Suppression Technology fabric which blocks sunlight from penetrating the seamless awning and allows for cooler conditions underneath the awning. The awning’s hardware is constructed of lightweight aluminum colored in black and assembled with stainless steel hardware.

The 270-degree awning opens effortlessly. Lights are permanently mounted underneath the swinging arms of the awning; and with a quick plug in to my small, portable power block, voila, the lights shone brightly and the ground illuminated.

One observation I made was the wiring from the lights just kind of hung there and seemed to get caught in my vehicle’s door. Later, I reached out to Justin Dowey, 23Zero’s owner, and he informed little, fabric loops hold the wires. Sure enough, my mistake. Attention to detail!

The awning also has walls that can be attached in case one wanted to create a major interior space. With over 20 feet of coverage, the awning is a wonderful place to spend some time enjoying the outdoors. Other features of the awning include heavy duty, fabric loops for tie downs during windy conditions. Thoughtful, smaller, fabric loops allow for water to easily run off during rainy conditions. Even though the awning is freestanding, within the awning’s arms, three poles are neatly stored to deploy when extra support is needed.

An awning is definitely not an essential overlanding item. With that said, during a rainstorm or escaping the hot sun, an awning is ideal and invites the adventurer to savor the outdoors. The Peregrine Pro Awning is an example of high-quality overlanding gear purposely constructed. Attention to detail makes this awning a worthy consideration.

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Featured Writer: Mike Holland
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Timberleaf Trailers

Andy Palmer

Timberleaf Trailers is a premier builder of unique teardrop camping trailers based out of Grand Junction, Colorado. At the base of the Rocky Mountains and Uncompahgre Plateau, their trailers inspire the adventurous lifestyle that we all aspire to. Whether your adventures are sneaking in quick weekend getaways to your favorite camping destination to escape the hustle and bustle of city life or extended multi-day or even multi-week overland journeys through the American Southwest, Timberleaf Trailers offers a comprehensive product line that is equipped to handle any road that lies ahead.

With trailers starting below $10,000, the lineup from Timberleaf offers accommodations for budgets of all kinds without sacrificing the premium quality they have become widely known for. For the more minimalist campers among us, looking to add a level of comfort and convenience to our setups, the Kestrel or Pika shines as extremely nimble and compact camping trailers, bringing a comfort-forward camping trailer for rugged travel, yet maintaining exceptional craftsmanship in their woodworking and impeccably thought-out features and details. The Kestrel brings forth an excellent alternative to a rooftop tent method of travel, providing not only supremely comfortable sleeping accommodations, but lower center of gravity, and the ability to establish base camp while heading off to run trails with your rig, unladen from the weight of camping equipment and top-heavy rooftop tent loads.

Their Pika, slightly larger than the Kestrel, brings with it expanded storage and cooking facilities, while maintaining the nimble stature and comfort of the Kestrel. Based around the same chassis size, the Pika and Kestrel share a unique 54-inch wide sleeping space, slightly larger than the decades-old small teardrop standard of 48-inches, the additional width brings with it a significant improvement in sleeping comfort for 1-2 adults and your furry companions.

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Their flagship model, the Classic, highlights a fully insulated cabin, queen-sized mattress, and fully outfitted galley kitchen in the rear of the trailer. The Classic is truly their deluxe model with built-in cabinetry showcasing their expertise in crafting fine woodworking, simultaneously providing ample cargo space without inhibiting the room to move around in bed. With generous natural light available through their 4 venting windows, roof fan, and massive skylight, claustrophobia concerns need not apply within the confines of Timberleaf’s beautifully crafted trailers.

A real highlight on every one of their trailers is that they include two doors with built-in venting windows, two side windows, a roof fan or vent and skylight (model dependent), lithium-based power systems, and plentiful options to satisfy our most enthusiastic gear-headed desires.

Every one of their trailers includes your choice of over a dozen exterior colors, countertop colors, and one of three robust suspension and tire packages to truly make your trailer the perfect road trip or overland companion.

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Exploring Sedona Off-Road in a Jeep Gladiator

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How did we end up Jeeping in Sedona? We purchased our Jeep Gladiator in 2022; however, we were busy exploring what the ocean has to offer throughout the Sea of Cortez leaving the Gladiator a stock vehicle. We are planning many off-road adventures for 2025 now that we are back on land, so the Gladiator has been undergoing a massive overhaul (those details are a whole other story). Now that most of the new gear is installed (I mean it never really ends), it is time to hit some trails and put the new and improved Gladiator to the test. Disclaimer, this being the first camping trip with this specific vehicle towing our camper on the trail, the plan is to keep it relatively tame. An Expo was advertised for Scottsdale, and we had the time available, viola, off we go to make a long weekend out of it.

The Expo’s focus turned out to be geared towards the side-by-side crowd, great event just wrong audience. Although the Mr. was disappointed, it allowed us to venture off and we ended up visiting a local shop nearby in Phoenix called River Outdoors. While we were there, we met one of the owners, Jeff, and engaged in helpful conversation about all things off road. Turns out we didn’t need the Expo after all, we just needed this amazing shop! The better part of the day was spent at the shop purchasing and installing a new 95L Roam Rugged Case and the Roam Shower Room. Not only did we get great customer service, but we also received some amazing trail recommendations! As is usually the case with off road adventures, we had a change of plans, corrected course and headed 2 hours north in search of one of Jeff’s favorite trails in Sedona.

Sedona, Arizona is about 1 hour south of Flagstaff and adjacent to the Coconino National Forest. The landscape and geography of the immediate area reminds me of Moab, Utah; stunning views of the red rocks, changing landscape and eye-catching hillsides with layers of contrasting rock and colors that make you stop and pause to take in the sights. Make sure you give yourself time to really appreciate the beauty the area has to offer, the backdrop to your trip changes with every curve of the road or change in elevation.

We selected Schnebly Hill Trail in Sedona to start off our adventure. We selected this trail for three reasons. One, Jeff from River Outdoors recommended it and, in our experience, personal recommendations almost always turn out to be better. Two, the trail is one listed on the Jeep Badge of Honor App. We just recently discovered the Jeep Badge of Honor app and were eager to try it out and earn our 1st badge! As luck would have it, Schnebly Hill is rated a 3 in the Jeep app (which is perfect for breaking in new gear) Third, we wanted a place to camp and from what we could surmise there was the ability to do so just pass the Vista at the top of the trail. The trail seemed to check all of our boxes, so we drove to the trail head.

Using On X Offroad app we easily navigated to the trail head. We just recently started using this trail app and have enjoyed it thus far, but we have a lot to learn about its features. We started the trail at the lower elevation working our way up and had a nice area to pull over to the side to air down. There are local jeep tours that take the trail, and the general area is popular with outdoor enthusiasts so there was a decent amount of jeeps and people on the trail system for a Sunday, but I wouldn’t say it was crowded.

The start of the trail is on a fairly wide, windy, red dirt road. At this vantage point you are able to enjoy sweeping views of the massive rock structures sprinkled with green shrubs and plants making you feel rather small in their presence. Although an easy portion of the trail, gradually rising in elevation, it was probably the longest portion to complete since we were slowing down, sometimes to a stop, to take in the view. Around each corner it seemed to open up a new angle or perspective on the landscape, everyone better than the last.

Next thing you know, you have climbed almost 1,000 feet in elevation, the trail becomes rockier with some more challenging and narrow portions littered throughout. There are a few areas next to the edge and these changes in road conditions made the trail interesting and fun for both driver and passenger. Due to the use of the trail, it is fairly obvious by the worn markings the best line to take. Good news is, we were never at risk of getting stuck and there are plenty of areas wide enough to pull to the side so opposing traffic could safely pass when necessary.

At the top of the trail, Schnebly Hill Vista has a turn out so you can stop, relax and take in the views. If you happen to be at the Vista later in the day, the lighting before and during sunset is spectacular and is worth the extra time. This can either be your turn around point and head back to civilization or you can continue, and the trail will lead you to Hwy 17 and the asphalt can lead you back into Sedona. Either way you won’t be disappointed. We elected to camp and then let the trail led us to Hwy 17 the next morning so we could get back on the road.

Although, we have much more to explore in Sedona and look forward to returning, our next trip is Big Bear. We will keep you posted on what crazy adventure we find there, or you can check out our YouTube channel or our Instagram

Story by Jaime Miller, Pics by Jim Miller

The Winnebago Revel Series

Andy Palmer

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The Winnebago Revel Series: Built to Go Harder, Stay Comfortably

If you’re the type who sees a dirt road and thinks let’s send it, the Winnebago Revel Series is your ticket to unlimited freedom. These rigs are built to crush boundaries, keep you powered up, and make every mile count. Whether you’re rolling with the feature-packed new Revel or the more streamlined Revel Sport, this series proves you don’t have to choose between rugged performance and creature comforts.

The New Revel: The Ultimate Backcountry Camper Van

The refreshed Winnebago Revel is built for those who want it all—next-level off-grid independence, off-road performance, and the comfort to stay out longer.

Built on the proven Mercedes-Benz Sprinter AWD chassis with a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine, the new Revel is ready to take on whatever the wilderness throws at you. The custom roof rack makes hauling gear easier than ever and now includes dual 10-inch off-road light bars to light up the trails ahead. Improved insulation and the Timberline 2.0 diesel hydronic heating system ensure you stay warm and comfortable in any season.

At the heart of this rig is the Winnebago Power Max system, a cutting-edge energy solution designed to keep you powered up no matter where the road takes you. With up to 16.8 kWh of lithium-ion battery capacity, dual alternator rapid charging, and integrated solar panels, Power Max delivers up to 7 days of off-grid energy. A couple of hours of driving gets you back to full power, so you can stay longer, explore further, and run everything you need without worry.

Inside, the Revel blends backcountry comfort with modern utility. The power lift bed transforms the rear into a versatile gear garage, while the wet bath doubles as extra storage. The fully equipped galley lets you whip up hot meals even when you’re miles from civilization, and the new compression latches on the cabinets keep everything secure when the terrain gets rough.

The New Revel Sport: Lean and Mean

Want all the off-road muscle and rugged design at a slightly lower price point? Meet the Revel Sport—a streamlined version of the Revel that still packs a serious punch. It delivers the same AWD capability and rugged design but includes the standard Winnebago Power system with a 5 kWh EcoFlow battery for energy independence.

The standout here is the new 44C floorplan, featuring the new side-facing sofa. This layout ditches the traditional forward-facing bench seat to create a wide-open, flexible hangout space.

Stretch out, kick back, or stash your gear in the surrounding storage—there’s more room to move, relax, and take in the view. It’s like having your own personal lounge after a day of hitting the trails.

Choose Your Adventure Rig

Whether you go all-in with the feature-packed Revel or take the streamlined route with the Revel Sport, the Revel Series is ready for wherever you want to go. So, pack your gear, hit the gas, and don’t look back.