
Pop-up truck camper with interior wet bath for 3/4-ton and larger trucks (50in wheel well spacing). Cassette toilet, Truma Combi Eco, exterior shower, 2-burner stove, 20gal fresh + 11gal gray, N/S queen bed + pull-out dinette bed (75x36), 190W solar.
The Bundutec Free is a hard-side pop-up truck camper from Bundutec USA weighing 1,790 lbs. It combines the low-profile driving benefits of a pop-up with hard-wall construction for better insulation and weather protection than soft-side models. Sleeps 3.
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3/4-ton truck owners who want pop-up weight savings with hard-wall durability, 3-season camping with better weather resistance than soft-side pop-ups, Overlanders who want a low travel profile but solid shelter, Campers who want built-in cooking facilities at pop-up weight.
Hard walls provide significantly better insulation, soundproofing, and durability compared to canvas-sided pop-ups. At 1,790 lbs, it's much lighter than a fixed-wall hardside while giving you real walls. Built-in furnace makes cold-weather camping practical. 2-burner kitchen with sink for real meal prep. Bundutec USA builds in Raymond, IA.
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The Bundutec Free has a dry weight of 1,790 lbs (2,057 lbs wet/loaded). You'll need at least a 3/4-ton truck with a long bed. Always check your truck's payload rating on the driver's door sticker — manufacturer payload ratings vary significantly by trim and options.
Setup takes a few minutes — you need to raise the roof. With practice, most owners get faster. The low travel profile is the tradeoff — much better fuel economy and garage clearance while driving.
The Bundutec Free comes with a 2-burner cooktop, sink, and refrigerator. It's a capable kitchen for preparing full meals on the road.
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Still requires setup time to raise the roof — not instant like a fixed-wall camper. At 1,790 lbs, it's heavier than soft-side pop-ups and may limit payload on lighter trucks. Hard-side pop-ups tend to cost more than their soft-side counterparts for similar floor space.
The Bundutec Free weighs 1,790 lbs dry. This is a moderate weight that most properly-rated trucks can handle, though you should check your specific truck's payload capacity.
The Bundutec Free features construction. Bundutec USA is a domestic manufacturer based in Raymond, IA.
The Bundutec Free comes with a capable kitchen setup. With a multi-burner cooktop, fridge, and sink, you can prepare real meals without relying on campground facilities.
The Bundutec Free includes a wet bath with cassette toilet with shower. The wet bath combines toilet and shower in one space — efficient but everything gets wet when you shower.
The Bundutec Free's electrical system includes 190W of solar with lithium batteries for efficient off-grid capability. Adequate for basic needs, though heavy electrical users may want to upgrade.
The Bundutec Free handles 3-season camping well. The built-in furnace handles cold nights, though there's no A/C for extreme heat.
As a pop-up, the Bundutec Free requires raising the roof before camping. The tradeoff is a much lower travel profile for better fuel economy, less wind resistance, and garage parking.
The Bundutec Free carries 20 gallons of fresh water and 11 gallons of gray water capacity. Adequate for a few days of careful use, but frequent boondockers may want more.
Yes, the Bundutec Free includes a wet bath with cassette toilet with shower. It's a wet bath, so the toilet and shower share the same space. Efficient, but everything gets wet when you shower. There's also an exterior shower for rinsing off after outdoor activities.
The Bundutec Free comes with 190W of solar and lithium batteries, plus 20 gallons of fresh water. You can comfortably boondock for a few days. For extended off-grid stays, some owners add more solar or battery capacity.