--- title: "FAQ" url: "https://northern-lite.com/truck-camper-faq/" type: "page" published: "2019-03-23T17:16:16+00:00" modified: "2025-08-23T00:50:29+00:00" author: "admin" --- ![](https://northern-lite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Camper-Exterior-Features-2023.webp) # Frequently Asked Questions Below are a number of questions that we receive on a regular basis regarding Northern Lite truck campers. If you have any questions not answered below, please feel free to contact us directly [here](https://northern-lite.com/contact/). ** ** Do you sell truck campers with a slide? No. Northern Lite only builds hard side campers. The reason for this is that slides on campers result in leaks, loss of heat, and add weight. Every Northern Lite camper is built for 4-season use and slides would compromise this rating. ** ** What is the insulation rating of your truck campers? All Northern Lite truck campers have an R value of R7. As well, we double insulate beneath the cabover for extra comfort. Our 4-season truck campers are tested down to -20c with water on board… but without water you can use them  in much colder temperatures. ** ** What size of truck do I need? When buying your new Northern Lite truck camper it’s critical that you have the right size of truck. Northern Lite 8-11 and 9-6 truck campers need a minimum of a 3/4 Ton pickup such as a Ford F-250, Dodge Ram 2500, or a Chevy Silverado 2500 and GMC Sierra 2500. If you purchase a Northern Lite 10-2 you will need to have a one-ton pickup such as a Ford F-350, Dodge Ram 3500, Chevy  Silverado 3500, and GMC Sierra 3500. Regardless of the truck you use, always check the payload capacity. ** ** Do you sell directly to consumers? Northern Lite only sells our truck campers through our dealers located across Norther America. To find a dealer near you please visit our [dealer page](https://northern-lite.com/find-a-dealer/). ** ** What size is the main bed in a Northern Lite Camper? All of our Northern Lite truck campers come with a super comfortable full size queen bed measuring 60×80″. ** ** Where are your campers built? All Northern Lite campers are built in our factory located at Kelowna, BC. ** ** How long have Northern Lite campers been around? Northern Lite has been building 4-season truck campers for over 30-years! ** ** Do your campers come with a warranty? Yes! Every Northern Lite camper comes with an industry leading 6-year structural warranty. ** ** What’s the difference between a Wet Bath and a Dry Bath? A Wet Bath combines the toilet, sink and shower into one combined space. Though still located in the same room, a dry bath separates the shower from toilet using a divider and a molded fiberglass lip on the floor. ** ** How do I select the right size of camper for my truck? Every model of truck has it’s own dimensions and payload capacity. In order to help you fir your truck to the perfect Northern Lite camper, we have put together the [following guide](https://northern-lite.com/elementor-2972/). ** ** What do you recommend for tie downs? We recommend Torklift tie downs with Fastgun turnbuckles ** ** What do you put in the bed of the camper? Our recommendation is 1″ plywood with a 3/8″ soft rubber mat on top of it. Ford makes a great mat. The plywood thickness may vary depending on the make and year of your truck. Do not use horse stall mats. These will void your warranty. ** ** Do you build both long box and short box campers? Yes we build campers for both long box and short box campers. Our 10-2 and 9-6 are built for trucks with 8′ long beds and our 8-11 models are built for short beds in the 6′ range. ** ** Can you tow a trailer when you have a Northern Lite camper on your truck? Yes! One of the many benefits of owning a Northern Lite truck camper is the ability to tow a trailer while your camper is on the truck. Take your tow hauler, boat, quads et with you wherever your adventure happens to be. ** ** Does your dinette turn into a bed? Yes, the dinette in all of our campers turns into a bed. ** ** What size of hitch extension do I need? If you plan to tow a trailer, you will need a hitch extension. For 10-2 models you will typically need a 42″ extension for a trailer. 9-6 and 8-11 models will need a 38″ extension for a trailer. The above measurements do not include the ball hitch. We recommend Torklift extensions. You will need to measure your trailer’s specific required length. ** ** How much weight can your boat rack carry? The Northern Lite boat rack is able to carry 150 lbs, or 75 lbs per crossbar. ** ** What are the Battery Box Dimensions? 8-11ex and 10-2: 25.5″ Long X 8″ Wide X 13″ High (2 X Group 27 Batteries) 9-6: 22″ Long X 8″ Wide X 13″ High (2 X Group 24 Batteries) # Truck Camper Dimensions [!\[\](https://northern-lite.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/10-2-Front-Dim.webp)](https://northern-lite.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/10-2-Front-Dim.webp)[!\[\](https://northern-lite.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/10-2-Left-Dim.webp)](https://northern-lite.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/10-2-Left-Dim.webp)[!\[\](https://northern-lite.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/9-6-Front-Dim.webp)](https://northern-lite.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/9-6-Front-Dim.webp)[!\[\](https://northern-lite.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/9-6-Left-Dim.webp)](https://northern-lite.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/9-6-Left-Dim.webp)[!\[\](https://northern-lite.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/8-11-Front-Dim.webp)](https://northern-lite.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/8-11-Front-Dim.webp)[!\[\](https://northern-lite.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/8-11-Left-Dim.webp)](https://northern-lite.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/8-11-Left-Dim.webp) ![](https://northern-lite.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/8-11-LE-Mountains-BG.webp)