2018 Ultimate Camper Survey - Hard Side Thank you for completing Truck Camper Magazine's 2018 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 flat bed for your next hard side truck camper purchase? Pick-up bed Flat bed No preference Question Title * 4. 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 * 5. 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 * 6. 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 * 7. What frame material would you prefer for the next hard side truck camper that you purchase? Wood frame Aluminum frame Composite frame Wood-stuffed aluminum frame Molded fiberglass shell No preference Question Title * 8. What siding material would you prefer for next hard side truck camper you purchase? Aluminum siding Fiberglass filon siding Molded fiberglass shell No preference Question Title * 9. 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 do not want a fresh water holding tank. No preference Question Title * 10. 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 do not want a grey water holding tank. No preference Question Title * 11. 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 do not want a black water holding tank. No preference Question Title * 12. 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 don’t want propane tanks. No preference Question Title * 13. What battery holding capacity would you prefer for the next hard side truck camper you purchase? One battery Two batteries More than two batteries None. I do not want a battery. No preference Question Title * 14. 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 Hydraulic camper jacks Wired electric camper jacks Wireless remote electric camper jacks No jacks No preference Question Title * 15. 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 No steps No preference Question Title * 16. Would you prefer an extended rear storage bumper, or a standard rear bumper for your next hard side truck camper purchase? Extended rear storage bumper Standard bumper No bumper No preference Question Title * 17. 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 preference Question Title * 18. 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 Other (please specify) Question Title * 19. What material would you prefer for the kitchen counters in the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Traditional laminate counter top Molded fiberglass counter top Solid surface counter top No preference Question Title * 20. 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 * 21. 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 * 22. Would you prefer a propane range top with oven, or a propane range top without oven for your next hard side truck camper purchase? Propane range top with oven Just a propane top None. I do not want a range top or oven. No preference Question Title * 23. What type of refrigerator would you prefer for the next hard side camper you purchase? Two-way: shore power and propane Three way: shore power, propane, and 12-volt 12-volt only: high-efficiency compressor Ice box None. I do not want a refrigerator. No preference Question Title * 24. Would you prefer a microwave, convection microwave, or no microwave for your next hard side truck camper purchase? Microwave Convection microwave None. I do not want a microwave. No preference Question Title * 25. 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 Other (please specify) Question Title * 26. Would you prefer an air conditioner in the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Yes No No preference Question Title * 27. Would you prefer ducted heat or non-ducted heat in the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Ducted heat Non-ducted heat None. I do not want a heater. No preference Question Title * 28. Would you prefer a propane hot water heater, combination propane and electric hot water heater, or hydronic hot water and heating system in the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Propane hot water heater Combination propane and electric hot water heater Hydronic hot water and heating system None. I do not want a hot water heater. No preference Question Title * 29. 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 * 30. 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 Swing out movable 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 * 31. What material would you prefer for the dinette table in the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Traditional laminate table Molded fiberglass table None. I do not want a table. No preference Question Title * 32. Where would you prefer the bathroom be located in the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Rear-bath Mid-bath None. I do not want a bathroom. No preference Question Title * 33. What type of bathroom would you prefer in the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Dry-bath: Separate shower stall Wet-bath: Combined shower stall and bathroom None. I do not want a bathroom. No preference Question Title * 34. What type of toilet system would you prefer in the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Flush toilet and black tank Cassette toilet Porta-potti None. I do not want a toilet. No preference Question Title * 35. 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 * 36. 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) Other (please specify) Question Title * 37. 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 * 38. What sleeping arrangement would you prefer in your next hard side truck camper purchase? North-south sleeping arrangement East-west sleeping arrangement No preference Question Title * 39. 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 * 40. Do you want a HDTV in your next hard side truck camper purchase? HDTV in cabover bedroom HDTV in kitchen-dinette area HDTV in both the cabover and the kitchen-dinette area HDTV that swings to face either the cabover or the kitchen-dinette area I do not want a television in my camper. No preference Question Title * 41. Do you want an Audio-Video system with AM/FM radio, CD player, DVD player, and auxillary inputs in your next hard side truck camper purchase? Yes No No preference Question Title * 42. Do you want a DVD or Bluray player in your next truck camper? DVD player only Combination Bluray and DVD player I do not want a DVD or Bluray player No preference Question Title * 43. 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 No preference Question Title * 44. 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 preference Question Title * 45. Would you prefer under bed storage in the cabover bedroom for the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Yes No No preference Question Title * 46. 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 * 47. What material would you prefer on the floor of your next hard side truck camper purchase? Aluminum Linoleum Faux wood vinyl Removable wall-to-wall Carpet Carpet runner on linoleum Carpet runner on faux wood vinyl No preference Other (please specify) Question Title * 48. 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 * 49. 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 No preference Question Title * 50. 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 * 51. Would you prefer glass or acrylic windows in your next hard side truck camper purchase? Glass windows Acrylic windows No preference Question Title * 52. Would you prefer frameless windows or framed windows for your next hard side truck camper purchase? Frameless windows Framed windows No preference Question Title * 53. Would you prefer slide windows or crank-out windows for your next hard side truck camper purchase? Slide windows Crank-out windows No preference Question Title * 54. What of the following power sources would you prefer for the next hard side truck camper you purchase? Click all that apply. Built-in propane generator Portable gas generator Solar panel system Wind generator system Fuel cell system Other (please specify) Question Title * 55. If given the choice, would you prefer a sofa or dual recliner seating for next hard side truck camper you purchase? Two person sofa Dual recliner seating I do not want a sofa or recliner seating. No preference. Question Title * 56. 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 * 57. 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