2024 Ultimate Camper Survey - Pop-Up Thank you for completing Truck Camper Magazine's 2024 Ultimate Pop-Up Truck Camper Survey and helping to shape the future of pop-up truck campers! Question Title * 1. What weight (fully wet and loaded) would you prefer for your next pop-up truck camper purchase? Under 1,000-pounds 1,000 to 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 More than 3,500-pounds No preference Question Title * 2. What floor length would you prefer for your next pop-up truck camper purchase? Short bed: Under 5-feet 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-feet or longer No preference Question Title * 3. Would you prefer a cabover or non-cabover model for your next pop-up truck camper purchase? Cabover model Non-cabover model No preference Question Title * 4. What truck size would you prefer to match with your next pop-up 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. Question Title * 5. Would you prefer a rear-entry door or side-entry door for your next pop-up truck camper purchase? Rear-entry door Side-entry door Question Title * 6. Would you prefer a basement model or non-basement model for your next pop-up truck camper purchase? Basement model Non-basement model No preference Question Title * 7. Would you prefer a camper designed for a pick-up bed or a flatbed for your next pop-up truck camper purchase? Pick-up bed Flatbed No preference Question Title * 8. Would you prefer a soft-wall pop-up or a hard-wall pop-up for your next pop-up truck camper purchase? Soft-wall pop-up Hard-wall pop-up No preference Question Title * 9. What type of pop-up mechanism would you prefer for your next pop-up truck camper purchase? Mechanical pop-up mechanism Mechanical pop-up mechanism with gas strut assist Electric pop-up mechanism Hydraulic pop-up mechanism No preference Question Title * 10. Would you prefer a push-out tent room for your next pop-up truck camper purchase? Yes No No preference Question Title * 11. What frame material would you prefer for the next pop-up truck camper that you purchase? Wood frame Aluminum frame Molded fiberglass shell Frameless composite wall construction No preference Question Title * 12. What siding material would you prefer for next pop-up truck camper you purchase? Aluminum siding Fiberglass filon siding Molded fiberglass shell Frameless composite wall construction No preference Question Title * 13. What size fresh water tank would you prefer for the next pop-up truck camper you purchase? Under 10-gallons 10 to 20-gallons 20 to 30-gallons 30 to 40-gallons 40-gallons or more None - I prefer portable fresh tank solutions. No preference Question Title * 14. What size grey water tank would you prefer for the next pop-up truck camper you purchase? Under 10-gallons 10 to 20-gallons 20 to 30-gallons 30-gallons or more None - I prefer portable grey water tank solutions. No preference Question Title * 15. What size black tank would you prefer for the next pop-up truck camper you purchase? Under 10-gallons 10 to 20-gallons 20 to 30-gallons 30-gallons or more None - I prefer a cassette toilet. None - I prefer a composting toilet. None - I prefer a porta-potti. None - I do not want a toilet system or black holding tank. No preference Question Title * 16. What propane tank capacity would you prefer for the next pop-up 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 * 17. What battery holding capacity would you prefer for the next pop-up 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. No preference Question Title * 18. Would you prefer permanently fixed corner jacks, or field-removable corner jacks for your next pop-up truck camper purchase? Permanently fixed corner jacks Field-removable corner jacks None - I do not want corner jacks Question Title * 19. What type of camper jack system would you prefer for the next pop-up truck camper you purchase? Tri-pod camper jacks Mechanical camper jacks Wired electric camper jacks Wireless remote electric camper jacks No jacks No preference Question Title * 20. What type of entry step system would you prefer for the next pop-up truck camper you purchase? Scissor steps Bumper steps Truck tailgate steps Set of portable steps, stairs or a stool No steps No preference Question Title * 21. Would you prefer an extended rear bumper, or a standard rear bumper for your next pop-up truck camper purchase? Extended rear platform bumper Extended rear platform bumper with storage Standard bumper No bumper No preference Question Title * 22. Would you prefer a permanently attached shore power cord or a detachable shore power cord for the next pop-up 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 * 23. What exterior amenities would you prefer for the next pop-up 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 Side awning Rear awning Recovery gear (shovel, Maxtrax boards, etc.) Other (please specify) Question Title * 24. What material would you prefer for the kitchen counters in the next pop-up 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 * 25. What style of sink would you prefer for the next pop-up 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 * 26. What material would you prefer for the sink in the next pop-up truck camper you purchase? Stainless steel Molded fiberglass Porcelain Plastic None. I do not want a sink. No preference Question Title * 27. Would you prefer a propane cook top with oven, or a propane cook top without oven for your next pop-up 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 * 28. What type of refrigerator would you prefer for the next pop-up 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 * 29. Would you prefer a microwave, convection microwave, or no microwave for your next pop-up truck camper purchase? Microwave Convection microwave None. I do not want a microwave. No preference Question Title * 30. What other kitchen amenities would you prefer for the next pop-up 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 * 31. Would you prefer an air conditioner in the next pop-up 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 * 32. What type of heating system would you prefer in the next pop-up 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 heater (example: Mr. Buddy heater) Portable electric heater (example: ceramic heater) None. I do not want a heater. No preference Other (please specify) Question Title * 33. Would you prefer a propane water heater, a combination propane and electric water heater, or a hydronic heater and water system in the next pop-up truck camper you purchase? Propane water heater Diesel water heater Combination propane and electric water heater Hydronic heater and water system None - I do not want a water heater. No preference Question Title * 34. What type of dinette would you prefer for the next pop-up truck camper you purchase? Straight sofa with rectangular table Two-person small face-to-face dinette with small table U-shaped dinette with rectangular table None. I do not want a dinette. No preference Question Title * 35. What style of dinette table leg would you prefer for the next pop-up truck camper you purchase? Standard one post table leg Standard two post table leg Lagun movable and removable table leg system Dream Dinette post-less system Removable stand alone table None - I do not want a dinette table. No preference Question Title * 36. What material would you prefer for the dinette table in the next pop-up 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 * 37. Would you prefer a separate enclosed bathroom with a toilet, or an open bathroom space in your next pop-up truck camper purchase? Separate enclosed bathroom with toilet: half-wall with curtain Separate enclosed bathroom with toilet: half-wall with fold-up hard-walls Open bathroom space with toilet: a place 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 * 38. What features do you want in the bathroom for your next pop-up 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 * 39. What type of toilet system would you prefer in the next pop-up 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 * 40. What other bathroom amenities would you prefer for the next pop-up 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 * 41. What type of bed mattress would you prefer for your next pop-up truck camper purchase? Innerspring mattress Foam mattress Air mattress No mattress. I will supply my own. No preference Question Title * 42. What size mattress would you prefer in the cabover of your next pop-up 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 * 43. What sleeping arrangement would you prefer in your next pop-up 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 * 44. Would you prefer a Fantastic Fan, ceiling vent, Heki skylight, or a traditional escape hatch above the overcab bedroom for your next pop-up truck camper purchase? Fantastic Fan Ceiling vent Heki skylight Traditional escape hatch None. Just give me a ceiling. No preference Question Title * 45. Do you want a television included with your next pop-up truck camper purchase? Yes No No preference Question Title * 46. Do you want an Audio-Video system (built-in or portable) in your next pop-up truck camper purchase? Yes - Built-in Audio-Video system Yes - Portable Audio-Video system No - I do not want an Audio-Video system No preference Question Title * 47. Do you want a DVD or Bluray player included with 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 * 48. What electrical outlet types would you prefer for your next pop-up 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 * 49. Would you prefer under bed storage in the overcab bedroom for the next pop-up truck camper you purchase? Yes No No preference Question Title * 50. What material would you prefer on the floor of your next pop-up truck camper purchase? Aluminum Linoleum Faux wood vinyl Composite panel No preference Question Title * 51. What material would you prefer on the ceiling of your next pop-up truck camper purchase? Soft surface - fabric Hard surface - plastic or composite No preference Question Title * 52. In general, what color scheme would you prefer in the next pop-up 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 * 53. Would you prefer insulated thermal pane or non-insulated single pane windows in your next pop-up truck camper purchase? Insulated thermal pane windows Non-insulated single pane windows No preference Question Title * 54. Would you prefer glass or acrylic windows in your next pop-up truck camper purchase? Glass windows Acrylic windows No preference Question Title * 55. Would you prefer glass slide, glass crank-out, or acrylic push-out windows for your next pop-up truck camper purchase? Glass slide windows Glass crank-out windows Acrylic push-out windows No preference Question Title * 56. What type of batteries would you prefer for your next pop-up 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 * 57. Which of the following power sources (in addition to batteries and/or portable power stations) would you prefer for the next pop-up 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 Other (please specify) Question Title * 58. How many watts of solar would you like for the next pop-up 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 * 59. Would you prefer a front nose cap, or no front nose cap for your next pop-up truck camper purchase? Front nose cap No front nose cap No preference Question Title * 60. Are you interested in an all-electric (no propane or diesel fuel) pop-up truck camper? Yes No No preference Question Title * 61. Is there anything that you would like to add to your next pop-up truck camper purchase that was not asked about in the above survey? Done