Let’s take a ride down memory lane—back to the childhood adventures that made truck camping a part of who we are. What are your earliest childhood memories of truck camping? Take us back in time…
For many of us, our love of truck camping started long before we ever got behind the wheel. It began in the backseat of a pickup, riding shotgun with our parents or grandparents, or tucked into a sleeping bag in the cabover bed, staring up at the ceiling while the wind whispered outside.
Maybe your earliest memories include helping Dad crank down the jacks, roasting marshmallows by the fire, or waking up to the sound of rain on the camper roof. Maybe you didn’t know it at the time, but those childhood moments—whether full of fun, chaos, or quiet wonder—were the seeds that grew into a lifelong passion for the truck camping lifestyle.
At Truck Camper Magazine, we want to revisit those early, unforgettable experiences—the ones that shaped your love for the road, the outdoors, and life in a truck camper.
What are your earliest childhood memories of truck camping?
Were you part of a truck camping family growing up? Do you remember your first trip, your favorite camping meals, or the adventures (and misadventures) that came with life on the road as a kid?
We’d love to hear your story. The funnier, sweeter, or more unexpected, the better. Bonus points for vintage photos—those priceless snapshots from a time when campers were simpler, and you were small enough to fit in the overhead bunk with your siblings (or the dog).
We’ll be sharing a selection of stories in an upcoming feature in Truck Camper Magazine.
Let’s take a ride down memory lane—back to the childhood adventures that made truck camping a part of who we are.
