If you’re in the market for a truck camper, you may be faced with the conundrum of deciding between a pop-up or hard-sided model. Each comes with pros and cons. Pop-ups boast reduced wind drag, offer a lower profile, and can fit into shipping containers. Meanwhile, hard-sided campers provide ample protection against wind, lack cumbersome roof lifting mechanisms, and can be better insulated. The V1 XP Camper potentially offers the best of both worlds; it is both a hard-shell and a pop-up camper with a proven track record of international overland travel.
The owners of this 2007 Dodge Ram Laramie and V1 XP Camper spent three and a half years traveling much of the US, Canada, and Mexico and have made numerous upgrades to the platform. Equipped with a queen-size bed, Webasto diesel appliances, and a dinette with a large window allowing plenty of sunlight inside, it’s easy to imagine living in such a comfortable space.
From the Seller:
“Your search for the perfect rig to explore from Alaska to Argentina or Baja to Newfoundland is over. This setup was built specifically for this type of traveling, and now it can be yours. It lacks nothing other than a driver and is ready to take off and begin adventuring today. No, I won’t break up and sell the Dodge and the XP Camper separately, but you’re certainly welcome to buy it and do so yourself.”
2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie with V1 XP Camper
The 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 is a Quad Cab 4×4 long bed with a Laramie trim package, 5.9-liter Cummins turbo-diesel engine, 6-speed manual transmission, 325 horsepower, and 610 pound-feet of torque. This build includes an ARB 50-quart fridge/freezer, Cobra C75WXST handheld CB radio, Garmin Dash Cam 45, SnapSafe locking security vault, and under-seat Tuffy Security Products lockbox lid.
Distinguishing Features
Homey touches include a Froli European spring mattress, vinyl marine teak and ebony floor, a Webasto Dual Top diesel water/air heater, and a supplemental 2-inch memory foam mattress pad.
Additional distinguishing features include:
- Thirty-three-liter diesel tank for the Webasto cooktop
- Victron SmartSolar BMV-712 battery monitor
- Custom-made magnetic closing main door screen
- Bullfinch outdoor shower
- Three 160-watt solar panels with a 30-amp GoPower controller
This 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 with a V1 XP Camper is listed for $164,000 and is currently located in Gardnerville, Nevada. Check out the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
Our No Compromise Clause: We carefully screen all contributors to ensure they are independent and impartial. We never have and never will accept advertorial, and we do not allow advertising to influence our product or destination reviews.
