The “World’s Smallest Truck Camper” Is a Simple, Cute Tiny Home on Wheels

Larry improved this vehicle’s off-road capabilities by equipping it with a Calmini suspension kit, which lifted it by 3 inches (7.6 centimeters). He also installed slide rails on the side and a Calmini front bumper with a 4,500-lb. (2,041 lb.) winch. Due to its off-road upgrades, this rig can definitely go where many others can’t. It might not be the most comfortable solution, but it will get you where you want to go.

Let’s move on to the camper box. Larry built it from scratch using 2×2 lumber and plywood on the outside. As he shared, plywood is not the ideal exterior solution for a camper box, as it can rot. Larry applied about eight coats of paint and a couple of coats of urethane to minimize this risk.

The camper box is quite simple, both inside and out. It has two windows, one on each side, a cab-over part above the driver’s cabin, various lights on all sides, and a Maxxair fan with a cover on the roof. The entrance is a small door at the rear, which has its own window. Larry built it himself, but in hindsight, he said he should’ve gone for an off-the-shelf RV door.

The box is wired to the Geo Tracker’s trailer plug. But how is it attached to the vehicle? Quite simply – Larry installed turnbuckles on the vehicle and the box: two in the front and one at the rear.

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As I mentioned earlier, this project isn’t yet completed. When you pop open the rear door, you’ll discover a tiny interior with a raw wooden look. Larry hasn’t yet applied any finish to the living space.

The rear door holds a fold-down table that will serve as the rig’s kitchen. It has a cutting board and four screws that can be tightened to prevent rattling from the cutting board. The fold-down table offers little space, but it’s enough for you to place a portable camping stove and a plate.

Even though the interior isn’t finished yet, Larry has already installed some features he plans on using. For instance, he added an Iceco dual-zone 12 V refrigerator. How about power? Well, Larry uses a Vtoman portable power station to power the fridge, interior lights, and Maxxair fan, which can be charged via 400 W foldable solar panels.

Larry didn’t calculate the exact weight of the camper box and everything inside it. However, he estimates it at about 300 to 400 lb. (136 to 191 kg), saying it’s light enough for people to lift it.

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“Where does Larry sleep?” you might be wondering. Well, clearly not in the cab-over area – although it looks quite cozy, the space is too tight for an adult to fit. Instead, that space is reserved for Larry’s two dogs. They even have a long window in the front of the cab-over area, allowing them (or Larry) to enjoy the surrounding views.

Larry devised a simple solution to create a sleeping spot. He removed the passenger’s seat and created a large panel to cover the space where the seat was attached. All he has to do is place a mattress on top, and he has enough space to lie down flat. Moreover, since the panel is cut at an angle, Larry has room to operate the transfer case and parking brake, and there’s still some space left under the panel for storage.

All in all, Larry created a cute tiny home on wheels that might just be the smallest truck camper out there. I don’t see anybody traveling full-time in this, but I see it as an excellent weekend rig, especially if you plan on going deep off the beaten path to a cool yet secluded spot.