Tusca Outdoors HitchHiker Tour and My Plan

In this video, I show a detailed walk around of the HitchHiker, and discuss my plans for the unit in the future. It will be a great addition to my Ford F250, and all the year round travel I do.

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[holecaver]

Talked to these guys at TAC-GA yesterday and they are working on a slide in truck camper. Possibly later this year. I’m holding out for it.

[HUJUism]

Love the idea. Hope it really does well.

[crisdavid]

this is awesome! I wanted a camper that didnt go past the cab, well built drop in and can use, plus the price is a major selling point for me

[curtiswhite]

Best customer service experience I’ve ever had. I sent an email and one of the owners Josh almost immediately got up with me in the hour. I asked him about a more customized camper that fits between the wheel wells of my full size truck. Josh worked with me to develop a solo version with a 4x8 footprint. This will keep the center of gravity below the wheel wells. He did the CAD drawings within the week and sent me out an invoice. I paid for it and should have it in about a month. Totally custom to match my roof line of the truck. I will post videos when I pick it up. I can’t say enough good things about this company to do em justice.

[louhawk]

Add another foot and a half horizontal and vertical its a winner for me..

[kennethkilpatrick]

I towed trailers for Bennett back in '98 for 7 months. I wish this had been available then. Spent too many nights in motels when it was hot.

[curtiswhite]

Picking my Hitchhiker up Monday morning. I can’t wait I’ll have pics and video soon.

[ralphcantrell]

Where I live heat is the problem most of the year. I want to see one with a cheap, 5000 BTU window A/C unit that will run on a Predator 2000 generator.

[Flatland_Heresy]

great concept. I'm thinking on the same lines as you are. thanks

[clarencerswann]

Coming up on the 8-week mark since I ordered mine during the launch promo. Hope to be getting the email that it's ready to pickup in the next couple weeks. How long is the bed in your 6.7? I have an OBS F350 7.3 with a full sized bed, though it's also a single cab, so I needed to mount a tool box behind the cab in the bed to store so of the things I like to have on hand (e.g. recovery gear and tire steps) that just is too much to store in the limited space behind the seats. The box is 21" wide, so in order to strap this to the bed, I'll need to have the tailgate down, though the Hitchiker will not the exceed the the tailgate itself, only that in needs goes about 8" past the bed interior. I also plan to build a frame for it to sit over the wheelwells as you described, and may also mount it to the top rails of my utility trailer, though it's a small one (4'x6') - and they recommend a 6'x8' ... so jury is still out, not sure how the plate-mounting system they have for it works just yet. I think I would prefer keeping it on the utility trailer for camping, it's nice to just drop it at base camp and not have to pack up if you needed to leave for any reason. Though I like the modular/flexibility of it for usage options.

I also have considered AC and those EcoFlow systems for the warmer months, though if it is as well insulated, then I may be able to get by with the ice-water recirculating blower systems I DIY'd. Won't be dry AC air, but it won't be hot either. I also have a Mr. Buddy heater that I've used for tent camping, but again - if this is as well insulated as they say, I wonder if I will even need it. Cold weather testing will confirm that. Eiter way - I'm subscribed and will be following your use with this. As for now, the only thing I am adding to it is a DIY solar system, X2 100w array, 1000w inverter, and 12v 100Ah LiFePo4 battery.

[kennethkilpatrick]

I'd like to see a 7' long solo model that would fit within the wheel wells of a Ford Maverick with the tailgate down. A little bit of an overhang, but would also work with midrange trucks with a 6' bed and tailgate down. The Decked system with an 8' bed would be great with the bigger Hitchhiker but really want the economy of a hybrid. Depending on what they come out with might still do a Corolla hybrid towing the utility trailer.

[jessegross]

Are they planning on making one you can stand up in

[riverrat]

I’m definitely interested. I have a full size GMC with a 8ft bed. Just what I’m looking for. What’s the dimensions? Will it fit between the wheel wells? Or do you build a platform? How do you secure one to the bed. I’m willing to buy some of the Decked drawer systems for my truck if I knew how they are secured to the truck. I wish they built a bigger unit that set over the wheel wells in a 8ft bed, plus I wish it was taller. I’m going to try and call the company and see if they build custom units.

[mickeyphillips]

I’ve seen ads for these things where 2 guys pick it up and carry it. How does it secure to a truck so it doesn’t get stolen by 2 guys when you’re not in your vehicle?

[Doc]

It’d be great if y’all could make them available to install solar panels on the roof to power up a heater and small fridge.
Our daytime temperatures hover between 15-25 and zero degrees F at night

[EduardoJimenez-rknw]

Great for hunters, homeless, campers, a second home 🤣 ? ANYBOBY !!! Will be a very popular item !

[deanobrovo]

I've e-mailed them asking for information about dimensions and still haven't heard back. Have you experienced this? What's customer service like for buyers? I really like this product. I have a 4 cylinder crossover that can pull 2000 lbs. and I'm thinking about a flatbed 5x8 cargo trailer with this camper bolted on.

[leonardrogersjr]

Make sure to do a new video once you gotten everything set up.

[fzulwld]

Single mattress with a zero gravity chair and a TV. Home away from home. Use an air inflation mattress. Or get bean bags

[diaperdood]

I wish it was 6 feet tall so u can walk around it.