The technique of driving with a demountable camper.
Your off-road camper is ready to face the next challenges. Unlimited areas, undiscovered corners of the world, sandy beaches, steep mountain slopes with sharp bends and muddy forest roads await you. Do you feel this adrenaline already, the heart is starting to beat harder, are you excited and can not wait to pack your pickup camper, get behind the wheel and press the gas pedal? Slow down! If this is your first ride with a mobile capsule, you need to learn a few rules. It will not be a long driving lesson, but it will certainly improve your safety on the road.
This is one of its greatest advantages. Truck camper is not a typical caravanning car, he does not put restrictions, he does not deprive you of the joy of driving in more demanding areas which add a strong injection of emotions. The mobile capsule is mounted on a pickup truck 4×4 SUV with a non-defeated engine. For him, nothing is impossible, and the additional burden does not deprive him of off-road character. You will park your pickup camper everywhere, you will drive everywhere and you will see whatever you want. Traveling with mobile capsule is much easier than with a regular camper because of its relatively low weight, dainty silhouette and ergonomic, streamlined shapes. In addition, the capsule is carried by a real wild boar, which will face the most extreme conditions.
Pickup camper will go anywhere with you, but it does not mean that it will be the same ride as in ordinary passenger car. You will certainly feel the differences, even though driving both vehicles is not much different. Each driver should deal with it well on the first trip.
Fits perfectly? We’re going on a trip!
The mobile capsule must be mounted on the car in good way. Attach two pairs of mounting screws in a spacing of approx. 110 and 120 cm, fasten the mounting belts well, and fasten the back of the capsule firmly to the rear mounting brackets. Before you go on the route, do a test drive to check all 4 attachment points of the capsule. Close windows and door to avoid additional air resistance. Otherwise, the car will go slower and use more fuel.
A well-mounted mobile capsule does not change its position during travel, it is crucial to the safety of you, your passengers and other road users. Therefore, it is always better to check the attachment points several times and not to leave the test drive at the last minute.
Driving ute camper
Are you sitting comfortably? Is your pulse speeding up? Go! Driving a pickup camper looks like driving a car. However, your pickup has an extra load, which weighs a minimum of 350 kg, and usually a lot more. It is not a big challenge for him, but you will feel a change in driving. Your loaded pickup will behave differently on the road. It will accelerate more slowly and its braking distance will be longer. It’s harder for him to make sudden maneuvers, so try to avoid them. Drive a pickup camper smoothly and confidently. You can not use the cabin mirror, you only can observe the surroundings behind through the side mirrors. Set them up very precisely, they will definitely be in a different position than when you drive your pickup without a capsule.
When you drive to an open space, there can be more windy. This is felt by the drivers of passenger cars, you will feel it also sitting behind the wheel of a pickup camper. Pay attention to the side winds, stronger gusts can slightly “swing” the vehicle. Therefore, adjust the driving speed to weather conditions. Do not forget about the road signs. If there is a speed limit of 60 km / h, slow down. This sign stands here for a reason.
Pickup camper trips do not need to be carefully planned, spontaneous trips are his specialty. However, developing a strategy and driving tactics is a good idea. Good preparation for the road will allow you to reach your destination safely, reduce fuel consumption and extend the life of the vehicle’s elements.
It’s almost everything…
Driving a pickup with a mobile capsule is easy and pleasant, no additional permissions required, just a B category driving license. You can overcome each route, drive into a narrow street, pass under the bridge and climb to a large hill. Surprises, however, happen. During the drive, for example, the attachment of the camper may loosen. Do not forget to bring a set of tools with you – a screwdriver, pliers and spare parts can come in handy.
The driving lesson with a truck camper is finished. We hope that it was not as boring as some maths lesson in elementary school. Time for a practical exam. We are sure you will pass it!
Have a safe trip!
Do you have any questions? Write to us and our team of specialists will answer your questions.
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