We built a hard-side camper on a Land Rover Defender frame six years ago. The vehicle was crafted to take on the harshest conditions and completed a journey across Europe to Turkey, then down the West Coast of Africa before touring Southern Africa for a year. The panels which we sourced to build the camper were supplied by Total Composites and proved to be well-insulated and tough enough to take on the harshest environments. Led by Andreas Schwall, Total Composites has provided the materials used to construct over 450 expedition trucks globally.
Total Composites offers its campers in two distinctive styles: slide-in and flatbed. These campers can be acquired as fully built, turnkey setups from partner companies or as empty shells, providing customers with the flexibility to customize their campers according to their unique specifications. The ability for the end user to construct their own interior guarantees not only a perfect fit for purpose but also a significant reduction in costs. Weighing in at an impressively light starting point of only 580 pounds, these campers are designed to integrate with almost any regular pickup truck, making them a versatile choice.
Total Composites claims its unparalleled insulation design sets them apart from its competitors. Camper condensation often presents a challenge, but Total Composites’ technology eliminates condensation by preventing thermal transfer, ensuring a dry and comfortable environment regardless of external temperatures.
Putting their money where their mouth is, Total Composites recently joined forces with Arctic Trucks to create a vehicle destined for a journey through the Canadian Arctic to the magnetic North Pole. Overcoming bone-chilling temperatures below -38°C and navigating treacherous off-road terrain, the Total Composites camper successfully completed the journey, proving its insulation and durability in the harshest of conditions. Inspired by this success, the vehicle will soon embark on a voyage to Antarctica.
Now Jeep Gladiator, Toyota Tacoma, and Chevy Colorado owners can order custom-designed shells from Total Composites, who offer two options: a 5-foot variant that fits snugly inside the tailgate and a more spacious 7-foot variant that requires the tailgate to be lowered. The campers boast features such as complete composite construction with 2-inch foam core panels and an entry door equipped with the innovative Wildlands door from Tern Overland, which also offers a selection of 12 different window sizes (windows and skylights are not included in the initial construction but can be installed on location).
The Lynx 5-foot camper shell for the Jeep Gladiator and Toyota Tacoma starts at $17,200, while the Wolverine 8-foot Flatbed Camper Shell starts at $27,500.
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