2024 Ultimate Camper Survey - Hard Side Thank you for completing Truck Camper Magazine's 2024 Ultimate Hard Side Truck Camper Survey and helping to shape the future of hard side truck campers! Question Title * 1. What weight (fully wet and loaded) would you prefer for your next hard side truck camper purchase? Under 1,500-pounds 1,500 to 2,000-pounds 2,000 to 2,500-pounds 2,500 to 3,000-pounds 3,000 to 3,500-pounds 3,500 to 4,000-pounds 4,000 to 4,500-pounds 4,500 to 5,000-pounds 5,000 to 5,500-pounds 5,500 to 6,000-pounds More than 6,000-pounds No preference Question Title * 2. What floor length would you prefer for your next hard side truck camper purchase? Short bed: 5-feet or shorter Short bed: 5 to 6-feet Short bed: 6 to 7-feet Short bed: 7 to 8-feet Short bed: 8-feet or longer Long bed: 8 to 9-feet Long bed: 9 to 10-feet Long bed: 10 to 11-feet Long bed: 11-feet or longer No preference Question Title * 3. Would you prefer a camper designed for a pick-up bed or a flatbed for your next hard side truck camper purchase? Pick-up bed Flatbed No preference Question Title * 4. Would you prefer a cabover or non-cabover model for your next hard side truck camper purchase? Cabover model Non-cabover model No preference Question Title * 5. What truck size would you prefer to match with your next hard side truck camper purchase? Mid-size truck: Tacoma, Gladiator, Ranger, Colorado, etc. Full-size half-ton truck: F-150 or 1500-series Full-size three-quarter ton truck: F-250 or 2500-series Full-size one-ton truck with single rear wheels: F-350 or 3500-series Full-size one-ton truck with dual rear wheels: F-350 or 3500-series Larger truck: F-450/F-550, 4500/5500-series, etc. No preference Question Title * 6. Would you prefer a rear-entry door or side-entry door for your next hard side truck camper purchase? Rear-entry door Side-entry door No preference Question Title * 7. Would you prefer a basement model or non-basement model for your next hard side truck camper purchase? Basement model: wheel well height Basement model: truck rail height Non-basement model No preference Question Title * 8. Would you prefer a non-slide, single-slide, double-slide, or triple-slide floor plan for your next hard side truck camper purchase? Non-slide Single-slide Double-slide Triple-slide No preference Question Title * 9. What frame material would you prefer for the next hard side truck camper that you purchase? Wood frame Aluminum frame Wood-stuffed aluminum frame Molded fiberglass shell Frameless composite panel No preference Question Title * 10. What siding material would you prefer for next hard side truck camper you purchase? Aluminum siding Fiberglass filon siding Molded fiberglass shell Composite panel No preference Question Title * 11. What size fresh water tank would you prefer for the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Under 10-gallons 10 to 20-gallons 20 to 30-gallons 30 to 40-gallons 40 to 50-gallons 50-gallons or more None - I prefer portable fresh tank solutions. No preference Question Title * 12. What size grey water tank would you prefer for the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Under 10-gallons 10 to 20-gallons 20 to 30-gallons 30 to 40-gallons 40 to 50-gallons 50-gallons or more None - I prefer portable grey water tank solutions. No preference Question Title * 13. What size black tank would you prefer for the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Under 10-gallons 10 to 20-gallons 20 to 30-gallons 30 to 40-gallons 40 to 50-gallons 50-gallons or more None - I prefer a cassette toilet. None - I prefer a composting toilet. None - I do not want a toilet system or black holding tank. No preference Question Title * 14. What propane tank capacity would you prefer for the next hard side truck camper you purchase? One 10-pound tank Two 10-pound tanks One 20-pound tank Two 20-pound tanks One 30-pound tank Two 30-pound tanks None. I do not want propane tanks. No preference Question Title * 15. What battery holding capacity would you prefer for the next hard side truck camper you purchase? For this question, the standard battery size is a Group 27 battery. One battery Two batteries More than two batteries None - I prefer a portable power station(s). None - I do not want a battery or battery system. No preference Question Title * 16. Would you prefer permanently fixed camper jacks, or field-removable camper jacks for your next hard side truck camper purchase? Permanently fixed camper jacks Field-removable camper jacks None - I do not want camper jacks No preference Question Title * 17. What type of camper jack system would you prefer for the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Tri-pod camper jacks Mechanical camper jacks Wired electric camper jacks Wireless remote electric camper jacks None - I do not want camper jacks No preference Question Title * 18. What type of rear entry step system would you prefer for the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Please skip this question if you want a side entry camper. Scissor steps Bumper steps Truck tailgate steps Set of portable steps, stairs or a stool No steps No preference Question Title * 19. Would you prefer an extended rear bumper, or a standard rear bumper for your next hard side truck camper purchase? Extended rear bumper Extended rear bumper with storage Standard bumper No bumper No preference Question Title * 20. Would you prefer a permanently attached shore power cord or a detachable shore power cord for the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Permanently attached shore power cord Detachable shore power cord No power cord - I prefer using the truck battery and/or portable power station(s). No preference Question Title * 21. What exterior amenities would you prefer for the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Please check all of the amenities that you would prefer. Exterior LED lighting Ladder for roof access Roof rack Outside shower Sewer hose compartment Entry assist handle Cable television connection Exterior propane connection Black tank flush Slide-out topper awning(s) Side awning Rear awning Stereo speakers Recovery gear (shovel, Maxtrax boards, etc.) Other (please specify) Question Title * 22. What material would you prefer for the kitchen counters in the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Traditional laminate counter top Molded fiberglass countertop Thermal-formed one-piece MDF countertop Solid surface countertops Bamboo countertops Epoxy-poured MDF countertops No preference Question Title * 23. What style of sink would you prefer for the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Single bowl round Single bowl rectangular Double bowl rectangular: equal size bowls Double bowl rectangular: one bowl larger than the other None. I do not want a sink. No preference Question Title * 24. What material would you prefer for the sink in the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Stainless steel Molded fiberglass Porcelain Plastic None. I do not want a sink. No preference Question Title * 25. Would you prefer a propane cooktop with oven, or a propane cooktop without oven for your next hard side truck camper purchase? Built-in propane cooktop with oven Built-in propane cooktop Portable propane cooktop Built-in induction cooktop Portable induction cooktop None - I do not want a cooktop or oven. No preference Question Title * 26. What type of refrigerator would you prefer for the next hard side camper you purchase? Built-in 2-way: 110-volt and propane Built-in 3-way: 110-volt, propane and 12-volt Built-in 12-volt: high-efficiency compressor Portable (cooler-style) 12-volt: high-efficiency compressor Ice box None - I do not want a refrigerator No preference Question Title * 27. Would you prefer a microwave, convection microwave/oven, or no microwave for your next hard side truck camper purchase? Microwave Convection microwave/oven None - I do not want a microwave. No preference Question Title * 28. What other kitchen amenities would you prefer for the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Please check all of the amenities that you would prefer. Spice rack Knife block Sink cover and cutting board Overhead fan 110-volt outlet USB outlet 12-volt outlet Slide-out pantry None of the above Other (please specify) Question Title * 29. Would you prefer an air conditioner in the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Yes - Rooftop 110-volt model Yes - Rooftop 12-volt model Yes - Side-mounted 110-volt window-unit Yes - Portable 12-volt (Zero Breeze) No - I do not want an air conditioner No preference Question Title * 30. What type of heating system would you prefer in the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Click all that apply. Built-in forced air propane furnace (example: Suburban or Dometic) Built-in forced air propane or electric furnace (example: Truma Combi Eco and VarioHeat) Built-in hydronic heating system (example: Alde Compact 3020) Built-in diesel heater (example: Autotem Air 2D) Built-in catalytic heater (example: Olympian Wave 3) Portable propane heat (example: Mr. Buddy heater) Portable electric heat (example: ceramic heater) None. I do not want a heater. No preference Question Title * 31. Would you prefer a propane water heater, diesel water heater, combination propane and electric water heater, or hydronic water and heating system in the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Propane water heater Diesel water heater Combination propane and electric water heater Hydronic water and heating system None - I do not want a water heater. No preference Question Title * 32. What type of dinette would you prefer for the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Straight sofa with rectangular table Face-to-face full-booth dinette with rectangular table Two-person small face-to-face dinette with small table Free standing table and chairs U-shaped dinette with round or rectangular table None. I do not want a dinette. No preference Question Title * 33. What style of dinette table leg would you prefer for the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Standard one post table leg Standard two post table leg Wall latch and pull-down table post system Lagun movable and removable table leg system Dream dinette post-less table leg system Removable stand alone table None. I do not want a dinette table. No preference Question Title * 34. What material would you prefer for the dinette table in the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Traditional laminate table Thermal-formed one-piece MDF table Molded fiberglass table Solid surface table Bamboo table Epoxy-poured MDF table None. I do not want a dinette table. No preference Question Title * 35. If given the choice, would you prefer a sofa or dual seating for the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Dual seats - no recline Dual seats - with recline Sofa - no recline Sofa - with recline I do not want dual seats or a sofa. No preference. Question Title * 36. Would you prefer a separate enclosed bathroom with a toilet, or an open bathroom space (no walls), with a built-in or portable toilet in your next hard side truck camper purchase? Separate enclosed bathroom with toilet Open bathroom space (no walls) in the main camper area, with a built-in or portable toilet I do not want an enclosed bathroom or a bathroom space No preference Question Title * 37. What features do you want in the bathroom for your next hard side truck camper purchase? Toilet only Shower only Toilet and shower Toilet, shower, and sink None - I do not want a bathroom. No preference Question Title * 38. Where would you prefer a mid-bath or rear-bath in the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Rear-bath Mid-bath None. I do not want an enclosed bathroom. No preference Question Title * 39. Would you prefer a dry bath or a wet bath in the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Dry-bath: Separate shower stall and toilet area Wet-bath: Combined shower stall and toilet area None - I prefer an open bathroom space in the main camper area None - I do not want a bathroom No preference Question Title * 40. What type of toilet system would you prefer in the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Flush toilet and black tank Cassette toilet Composting toilet Wrappon toilet Porta-potty None - I do not want a toilet. No preference Question Title * 41. Would you prefer a sink in the bathroom of the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Yes No None. I do not want a bathroom. No preference Question Title * 42. What other bathroom amenities would you prefer for the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Please check all of the amenities that you would prefer. Medicine cabinet Counter space Fan Window Dome skylight Water proof storage Toilet paper holder Towel rack(s) None - I do not want a bathroom No preference Other (please specify) Question Title * 43. What type of bed mattress would you prefer for your next hard side truck camper purchase? Innerspring mattress Foam mattress Air mattress No mattress. I will supply my own. No preference Question Title * 44. What size mattress would you prefer in the cabover of your next hard side truck camper purchase? One twin mattress Two twin mattresses One Full-size mattress One Queen-size mattress One King-size mattress One California King-size mattress No preference Question Title * 45. What sleeping arrangement would you prefer in your next hard side truck camper purchase? North-South sleeping arrangement East-West sleeping arrangement East-West that pulls out into a North-South sleeping arrangement No preference Question Title * 46. Would you prefer a Fantastic Fan, ceiling vent, Heki skylight, or a traditional escape hatch above the overcab bedroom for your next hard side truck camper purchase? Fantastic Fan Ceiling vent Heki skylight Traditional escape hatch None. Just give me a ceiling. No preference Question Title * 47. Do you want a television included with your next hard side truck camper purchase? Yes - Television in cabover bedroom Yes - Television in kitchen-dinette area Yes - Television in both the cabover and the kitchen-dinette area Yes - Television that swings to face either the cabover or the kitchen-dinette area No - I do not want a television in my camper. No preference Question Title * 48. Do you want a Audio-Video system (built-in or portable) in your next hard side truck camper purchase? Yes - A built-in Audio-Video system Yes - A portable Audio-Video system No - I do not want an Audio-Video system No preference Question Title * 49. Do you want a DVD or Bluray player in your next truck camper? Yes - DVD player only Yes - Combination Bluray and DVD player No - I do not want a DVD or Bluray player No preference Question Title * 50. Would you prefer under bed storage in the overcab bedroom for the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Yes No No preference Question Title * 51. What electrical outlet types would you prefer for your next hard side truck camper purchase? Click all that apply. Dinette Area - 110-volt outlets Dinette Area - 12-volt outlets Dinette Area - USB outlets Kitchen - 110-volt outlets Kitchen - 12-volt outlets Kitchen - USB outlets Bathroom - 110-volt outlets Bathroom - 12-volt outlets Bathroom - USB outlets Cabover - 110-volt outlets Cabover - 12-volt outlets Cabover - USB outlets No outlets - I prefer a portable power station(s) No outlets No preference Question Title * 52. Would you prefer windows on both the driver's side and passenger's side of the overcab bedroom in your next hard side truck camper purchase? Yes - Windows on both sides. No - Window on one side, wardrobe and cabinetry on the other. No - No windows in the overcab bedroom No preference Question Title * 53. Would you prefer a front window/windshield in the overcab bedroom in the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Yes - I want a front window/windshield in the overcab. No - I do not want a front window/windshield in the overcab. No preference Question Title * 54. What material would you prefer on the floor of your next hard side truck camper purchase? Aluminum Linoleum Faux wood vinyl Composite panel No preference Other (please specify) Question Title * 55. What material would you prefer on the ceiling of your next hard side truck camper purchase? Soft surface - fabric Hard surface - plastic No preference Question Title * 56. In general, what color scheme would you prefer in the next hard side truck camper you purchase? This includes cushion and valance fabrics, counter tops, cabinetry wood, flooring, and other interior colors. Light colors Medium colors Dark colors Monotone - White, grey and black No preference Question Title * 57. Would you prefer insulated thermal pane or non-insulated single pane windows in your next hard-side truck camper purchase? Insulated thermal pane windows Non-insulated single pane windows No preference Question Title * 58. Would you prefer glass or acrylic windows in your next hard side truck camper purchase? Glass windows Acrylic windows No preference Question Title * 59. Would you prefer frameless windows or framed windows for your next hard side truck camper purchase? Frameless windows Framed windows No preference Question Title * 60. Would you prefer glass slide, glass crank-out, or acrylic push-out windows for your next hard side truck camper purchase? Glass slide windows Glass crank-out windows Acrylic push-out windows No preference Question Title * 61. What type of batteries would you prefer for your next hard side truck camper purchase? Lead-acid (flooded / wet cell) Gel (sealed lead-acid) AGM (absorbent glass mat) Lithium-Ion Portable power station(s) I do not want any batteries or a portable power system. No preference Question Title * 62. What of the following power sources (in addition to batteries) would you prefer for the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Click all that apply. Built-in propane generator Portable propane or gas generator Fixed roof-top solar panel(s) Portable solar panel(s) None of the above No preference Other (please specify) Question Title * 63. How many watts of solar panels would you like for the next hard side truck camper you purchase? 100-watts of solar - or less 100 to 150-watts of solar 150 to 200-watts of solar 200 to 300-watts of solar More than 300-watts of solar None - I do not want solar No preference Question Title * 64. Would you prefer a push-out tent room or rooftop tent room for your next hard side truck camper purchase? Push-out tent room Rooftop tent room None - I do not want a push-out or rooftop tent room No preference Question Title * 65. Would you prefer a front nose cap, or no front nose cap for your next hard side truck camper purchase? Front nose cap No front nose cap No preference Question Title * 66. Are you interested in an all-electric (no propane or diesel fuel) hard side truck camper? Yes No No preference Question Title * 67. Is there anything that you would like to add to your next hard side truck camper purchase that was not asked about in the above survey? Done