The Small Truck Campers Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Live from Capri Campers headquarters in Bluffdale, Texas! In this episode, I talk to Pete and Tyson D'Acosta, the father and son team who are running Capri Campers.  I talk to Pete about the history of Capri, their ties to rodeo, and how they were able to get some campers on the set of Yellowstone!  I then talk to Tyson and how he has helped streamlined Capri's offering...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I talk with Chef Adam Glick, known for his "Adventure Chef lifestyle" and his new book 'Live Free and Eat Well.' Adam discusses his global upbringing, culinary journey, and career on yachts. He shares captivating stories of traveling and near death experiences highlighting the importance of preparation in nomadic life. Our convo also delves into...

Send us Fan Mail Join me in this exciting episode as I chat with Matthew and Stacey of Toyota World Runners. Discover their incredible journey through South America via the Pan American Highway in their custom-built Chinook camper. Learn about the challenges they faced, their unique experiences, and get insights into the build and travel life. From their beginnings on Vancouver Island to touching...

Send us Fan Mail Join me in episode 21 of the Small Truck Campers podcast as I chat with Josh Martin, the visionary behind 'The Cream Puff' camper. Discover Josh's journey from shaping surfboards to creating an innovative, lightweight truck camper. Recorded live from the Six Pack Campers Mobile Podcast Studio, this episode dives deep into Josh's design inspirations, building pr...

Send us Fan Mail Join me in this exciting episode as I chat with Erin and Tyler, the innovative founders of @HiatusCampers, a game-changing truck camper company.  Discover their inspiring journey from humble beginnings, camping in the back of a Tacoma with just a camper shell, to the revolutionary idea sparked by a rained out climbing trip: creating a hard-sided pop-up camper.  Hear about their fi...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of the Small Truck Campers Podcast features an in-depth conversation with Channing Cash, also known as Wheel Channing, who shares her motivational journey from a life-changing incident at age three to embracing the outdoors as an adventurous spirit with a passion for exploration. Channing's story takes us from her early days in Laos, through a harrowing escape to...

Send us Fan Mail Tune Outdoor has produced what Outdoor Magazine claims is the best lightweight truck camper that they have tested.  The images of their M1 camper are stunning, with vast window panels and a futuristic and open design.  In this episode,  I enjoy some morning coffee with Sean, the President and CEO of Tune Outdoor.  We talk about his vast background, his travels, companies he has wo...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 17 of the Small Truck Campers Podcast!  In this episode, I catch up with Travis and Linsay who are on month 15 of their journey to the tip of South America in their Tacoma and Four Wheel Camper.  Taking their time, they have found the "hidden gems" in every country visited, have a proven plan for border crossings, and experienced the thrill of volcano...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 16!  I sit down with Insurance Guru and Small Truck Camper enthusiast David Hampton to talk all things insurance!  There is a lot of confusion surrounding Small Truck Campers and insurance policies, how to get coverage, etc, and we dive deep into these questions.  We also talk bout Baja insurance, and how to get coverage for upgrades you make to your truck and c...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 15!  My guest today is Rebekah Waters, a Certified Nursing Assistant who uses her custom small truck camper to travel from job to job while chasing powder and outdoor adventure.  We dive into what drove Rebekah to pursue this life,  her struggles with anxiety and alcohol abuse, and how she now uses these lessons learned to help others.  So- grab your favorite ca...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I take a trip out to Four Wheel Campers HQ in Woodland, CA, and sit down with Stan Kennedy, an employee of over 20 years and often referred to as the "Historian".  We discuss all things campers, including changes he has seen while working in the industry, I find out what happened to Six Pac Campers, and we dive into what makes Four Wheel Campers such a s...

Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone!  Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Small Truck Campers podcast!  In this episode, we reflect on 2023, talk about some plans for 2024, and make some exciting announcements regarding the community!  Then, I am joined by Chris Clemens and we discuss his upbringing, quitting his job at 26 to hike the Appalachian  Trail, living in a Honda Element, Traveling...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 12 of the Small Truck Campers Podcast!  In this episode, we sit down with Micah from @OverlandUnderbudget and talk to him about his background, his inspiration, and how his epic rig all came to be!  He has an interesting background and it was amazing to hear how his ethos of "just go for it" has paid off.  This is a conversation that you don't wan...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 11 of the Small Truck Campers Show!  In this episode, we quickly dive into a conversation with Luke, the founder of @RadicaProducts, known for their "Moonlander" aluminum camper.  Luke has a lot of insight into how the company was formed, their design philosphy, and what sets them apart, so grab your favorite campfire beverage, and let's hit the r...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 10 of the show!  In this episode we go over some funny comments from a reel I posted then get serious and sit down with Dakota, the creator of @Little. Rig, a small truck camper in the back of a 1989 Toyota Pickup.  We discuss her upbringing, life on the road, the build process, and future plans!  So sit down, grab your favorite campfire beverage, and let's...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 9 of the Small Truck Campers podcast! I share some exciting news about new merch we will release soon, and then I dive into different options to heat your camper this winter!  For our Camper Creator spotlight, we sit down and chat to Drew from @BisonOverland to discuss how the company started, where its going, construction materials, and changes to the industry....

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 8 of the Small Truck Campers podcast!  In the first half, I share my thoughts on Northern Lite's revival of the 610 model and share an embarrassing story of damaging my mint camper.  Then,  I get to sit down with the founder and creator of Wasatch Overland out of Salt Lake City, Utah, which specializes in importing Tuffport products for all rigs, including...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we catch up with Amy and Martin who are living, working, and traveling out of their truck camper "El Truckito" as they travel all through South America.  They share some awesome stories, tips, and methods for living on the road out of a Small Truck Camper! To follow their adventure, check out their Instagram here ! For Small Truck Campers content, be sur...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back!  Thanks for your patience, and I'm excited to have you all back!  In this episode, I discuss what has been happening the past 4 months, and share with you some exciting announcements about the Instagram, the podcast, and the website.  In the second part of the episode, I have Gabe Erivez, the founder and operator of Agave Expeditions, on as a guest.  Gabe talks...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 5!  In this episode, we welcome Jonathan Yentch for a lengthy conversation about all things Small Truck Campers.  Jonathan has been running a successful YouTube channel for a long time but transitioned to doing YouTube full-time a few years ago.   He focuses on camping, cooking, and his channel really captures the more candid and less glamourous moments of what...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down and have a conversation with Kenneth Tjay, a Small Truck Camper enthusiast who also runs a media company and has spent the better part of the last 4 years traveling around Bali, Thailand, Mexico, and the US.  We talk about not waiting for the perfect moment, traveling during a pandemic, and piecing together working and traveling to allow you to make th...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 3!  In this episode, we dive into what it takes to start Small Truck Campering- from tires, to tie downs, and how to navigate a search engine using key words.  If you are new to campers then this is the place to start!  In the second half, we talk to Phil from Kit Campers, who talks us through his design, his #DIwhynot approach for camper plans and how you can m...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I discuss some things to consider when looking for a camper and what realistic prices are given the current market.  In the second half I sit down with Kristian Bolster, one of the founders of Bogui Campers, to talk about their design, their approach to an affordable camper, and the joys of a simple shell build out.  Enjoy! Bogui Campers is offering our listeners...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Small Truck Campers Podcast!  In this episode, we have an introduction by the founder of @SmallTruckCampers who gives us an insight into how the account was started, what the goals are, and how the future looks.  Then we have the pleasure of  Tyler from @aToyotaCalledAmeila on the show to talk about his journey with his Toyota and what the future has in store!   Sup...