Camper Types
Wedge Camper
A low-profile truck camper with an aerodynamic shape that angles from a taller rear wall down toward the cab. Wedge campers split the difference between shells and full pop-ups — they offer more headroom and built-in features than a shell, but with less wind resistance and weight than a traditional cabover pop-up. Most weigh 1,000-1,800 lbs and work well on half-ton and mid-size trucks.
Related Terms
Shell / Canopy Camper
A lightweight topper or cap that covers the truck bed, creating an enclosed sleeping and storage space.
Pop-Up Truck Camper
A truck camper with a collapsible roof section — either soft-sided (canvas/fabric) or hard-sided (fiberglass/aluminum panels).
Half-Ton Truck
The 1500-series pickup truck class — Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado 1500, Ram 1500, Toyota Tundra, Nissan Titan.