Cabover
The section of a truck camper that extends forward over the truck's cab, creating an elevated sleeping area. The cabover is a defining feature of most slide-in truck campers — it adds a queen or full-size bed without consuming floor space. Cabover size and shape directly affect aerodynamics, overall height (important for bridges and garage clearance), and how much weight sits forward of the rear axle.
Related Terms
The portion of a truck camper that extends forward over the truck cab, typically housing the primary sleeping area (bed).
The most common type of truck bed camper — a self-contained unit that slides into the truck bed and is secured with tie-downs or turnbuckles.
A truck camper with fixed, rigid walls that don't collapse for travel.
A truck camper with a collapsible roof section — either soft-sided (canvas/fabric) or hard-sided (fiberglass/aluminum panels).