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Quality, value, and innovation are the core values that have been a part of the Gulf Stream Coach way of doing business since it was founded in Nappanee, Indiana, by Jim Shea and his sons.   

Today Gulf Stream Coach is the industry's leading family-owned, family-operated RV manufacturer, encompasses 22 brands with over 140 different models — all brought to you by the most dedicated and experienced team of associates in the industry. 

The family links run deep at Gulf Stream, among the skilled craftspeople who build the product, through the family-based management, on to family-based RV dealerships across the United States and Canada, and finally, to the families who buy and enjoy Gulf Stream Coach products.  In today's world where huge corporations work to satisfy stockholders and financiers, the people at Gulf Stream Coach are dedicated to make the families of owners, dealers, and employees happy and proud.  

As the company has grown, Gulf Stream Coach has provided travel trailers, toy haulers, and motor homes that cover a broad range of prices, specifications, and applications, listed below.

Gulf Stream Coach currently offers these Laminated Travel Trailer Brands:

Envision, geo, gulf breeze, matrix, northern express, streamlite, vintage cruiser, and vista cruiser.

Featuring laminated, vacuum-bonded fiberglass walls and welded aluminum skeleton frames, for the ideal combination of strength and lightweight.

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Conquest, innsbruck, kingsport, and trailmaster.

Using residential-style studs, spun fiberglass insulation, and aluminum siding for time-honored durability and economy, in lengths from 20 ft. to 41 ft., our Main Line trailers are for dedicated RVers who know what they want and recognize quality.

Conventionally constructed Lightweight Trailers include these brands:

Ameri-lite, capri, conquest lite, innsbruck lite, kingsport lite.

Ideal for first-timers, value-oriented, and casual campers, combining economical pricing with rugged yet light-weight go-anywhere construction.

Products also include these Motor Homes:

Conquest class c, bt cruiser.

Giving growing families and traveling couples a ticket to cross-country adventure, comfort, and luxury

Gulf Stream Coach also offers the GSX brand of Toy Haulers for transporting off-road vehicles

The perfect way to get your wheeled toys out to the tracks and trails of the back country, where you can play hard and come home dirty.

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Gulf Stream Capri Travel Trailer Review: 4 Retro Designs

Wherever you go, do it in style when you take home one of these 2019 Gulf Stream Capri travel trailers for sale at Long View RV Superstores.  These retro-styled campers have all the features you need for modern camping in a vintage package.  Check out these four incredible floorplans for family fun in this Gulf Stream Capri travel trailer review.

Retro Bunks

Fit a crew of up to seven in this adorable travel trailer that features teal accents, a custom Capri bedspread, and vinyl flooring throughout.  The vintage charm of this travel trailer does not take away from its quality features and amenities.  You’ll find a set of double bunks in the rear that can easily sleep two adults each.  The bathroom allows for a hot shower before you hit the sack, and the front Murphy bed folds up to give you a larger living area during the day.

Modern Kitchen with Vintage Flare

Another unit with a Murphy bed design for the front of the trailer is this Gulf Stream Capri 218MB travel trailer.   Climb inside, and you’ll find an adorable kitchen that’s fit for any 1950s home. The modern amenities of the dual sink with a high-rise faucet and three-burner stove make cooking up a delicious breakfast a breeze.  This trailer easily sleeps three and offers ample storage space throughout.

Quaint Bunkhouse

Another bunkhouse model, the Capri 199DD travel trailer, comes with two single bunks tucked into the rear corner of the trailer.  The bunks are topped with teddy-bear mattresses that will give the kids a great night’s sleep wherever you go.  You can keep cool in the summer heat, thanks to the roof-mounted AC unit, and enjoy a hot shower before bed.

 Rear Kitchen

Make the most of your time at the campground by choosing a design like this Gulf Stream Capri 199RK from Long View RV Superstores .  This travel trailer floorplan features a rear kitchen, which maximized your living space.  The sofa and dinette are excellent options for the kids to sleep on at night, while you can enjoy the comfort of the queen master bed.  The rear bathroom means you’ll never have to worry about late-night treks to the bathhouse again!

Take your future vacations in style when you bring home a Gulf Stream Capri travel trailer .  Contact us today for more information.

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Nate:   Hi, folks. This is Nate with RVing Planet.

Mark:   And Mark with campgroundviews.com .

Nate:   And we are here to show you the new Capri by Gulf Stream .

Greg:   Hello. My name is Greg Danielson. I’m actually the rep for the mountain time region for Gulf Stream Coach.

Nate:  Greg, so we’re looking at this Capri here. Describe to me how this brand is unique.

Greg:   Basically we’re taking the platform of a proven unit called the mirror light as a brand that we carry at Gulf Stream, and taking that platform, redesign it with that retro feel by using proven floor plans and platform, and just kind of spicing it up with the retro look and feel.

Nate:   So people like the Capri is very focused on the retro look and people like those looks. Is the inside retro as well?

Greg:   Absolutely. So not only did we do the exterior to kind of fit that retro feel, we also redesigned the interior. So it’s kind of a retro package. So not only you’re getting some upgrades on the outside, you’re also getting some upgrades in the inside. So the vinyl has a little bit more of that throwback look in addition to some of the valances and whatnot inside.

Nate:   Okay, and if you could describe me because there’s so many RVs and not every RV is for everybody, who would most benefit from this?

Greg:   I think that as far as the retro look a lot of the baby boomers, but some of the Millennials they kind of like that throwback look. And right now in the RV industry those are two big segments that we’re trying to capitalize on.

Nate:   So for the other companies that are … because there’s other ones that are trying to make retro, how is this one different than those?

Greg:   Well, at Gulf Stream with our Mara Lite we’re really kind of price conscious on those particular floor plans, and so we’re also trying to make sure that the Capri not only has that retro look but it’s going to be a little bit more affordable.

Nate:  I know you love the Capri. I love Capri. What are your top three favorite features?

Greg:   Absolutely. Well, what’s nice about the Capri, again, we do that retro package. So some upgrades for example you’re going to see some of this exterior metal look here. In addition upgraded aluminum wheels. And then inside you’re going to have kind of that sea green interior on the valances, the bedspread, and then also the countertop. It’s a little funky, it’s got that retro look. And I really like. It’s kind of got some boomerang graphics on it.

Nate:   And guys if you want to check out the Capri by Gulf Stream you can head on over to rvingplanet.com.

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2023 Capri Camper Announcements

Capri Campers launches two big options across its camper line and announces in-house CNC cabinetry, camper maintenance access panels, and a nationwide dealer network. Capri Campers is on the move in 2023!

Since coming under new ownership in 2015, Capri Campers has established themselves as high-value and low-weight champions. In that same time period, the marketplace has become increasingly full of campers bursting at the seams with ballooning features, options, weight and cost.

As a magazine, we have celebrated Capri’s high-value and low-weight products, and given them well-deserved kudos in a number of reviews. Then we contact them mid-year every year and attempt to tempt them off their precarious position.

“Hey, fellas! What are you doing for 2023? New camper? New model year updates? New features and options? It’s that time of year! What’s up for 2023?”

We say it a bit nicer than that, but you get the idea. We make a habit of poking every industry leader starting about mid-summer about what they’re planning for the following model year. We are, after all, a magazine about truck campers. We want to announce new truck campers and model year updates. And make it snappy!

Thankfully, the team at Capri knows their mission. They also understand how easy it can be to lose their high-value and low-weight position. Add a few new features here, make your camper a bit larger there, offer a couple more options and – poof – it’s gone. We have seen many truck camper manufacturers fall into this trap. It’s so tempting. Customers will literally ask you to do it.

All of this is why we’re excited to see Capri Campers continue to hold the line for 2023 and focus on improving the quality and serviceability of their models. Yes, there are two new options, but the really compelling news is the addition of CNC technology at the factory and maintenance access doors on the campers. Oh, how we wish our personal camper had maintenance access doors. So much time could have been saved.

To get the full story on Capri’s 2023 updates, we talked to Pete and Tyson D’Acosta, President and Vice President of Capri Campers .

Before we talk about your 2023 announcements, tell us how it’s going with your new location. How has it impacted manufacturing?

Pete: We were extremely lucky with the timing of our new building acquisition. It allowed us to expand to meet the increasing demand. It also allowed us to stock more parts and materials to keep our operation ahead of the curve. The additional space has been a big help as we work through unpredictable supply chain issues.

Above: The new 8,400 square foot Capri Camper building

Nearly every phone call with suppliers over the past two years has been a challenge. Far too often suppliers have been out of inventory or back ordered. When they do have inventory in stock, we order more inventory than usual to keep our operation moving forward.

With the new building, we’ve been able to maintain two to three times more inventory, including air conditioners, jacks and back doors for example. Keeping our signature quilted aluminum in stock might have been our biggest challenge, pushing us to the edge a couple of times. Now we have several tons of it on hand and we’re in much better shape. Without the new facility to store the parts and materials, that would not have been possible.

Above: Quilted aluminum inventory in the new building

Tyson: Our facility has streamlined our operation. For example, keeping the wood shop in a separate building keeps the camper installs a lot cleaner. We have a shop manager in both facilities. Everyone communicates well.

With the shortages are you still facing price increases?

Pete: Yes. There have been consistent price increases every time we place an order. It’s nothing like we’ve experienced before. At the same time, freight and shipping costs have been rising at rapid paces as well. It’s frustrating because even after fuel prices came down, freight costs have not followed.

The most troubling thing is how these challenges have been exasperated by a lack of communication from suppliers. Many of the suppliers have had turnover impacting every facet of their business. Some won’t answer their phones and others simply don’t have answers because they are new to their own company system. It’s been maddening. Fortunately, we’re a small and tenacious company. Despite the constant supply challenges, we have worked hard to make sure our customers get their custom campers on time when they were promised.

One of the advantages of a small, family-owned business is that we’ve been able to adapt in ways larger companies could not. We don’t need to have a board meeting to make changes or react quickly to changing market conditions. If something needs to happen to help us move forward, we make that decision quickly and move on.

The Lone Star model debuted in March of 2022 with a focus on making nearly every feature and option modular. How has the Lone Star performed so far?

Tyson: It’s doing well. The main challenge with the Lone Star model is that it’s not well known yet. That said, we just had a customer drive down from Calgary to pick one up. He was excited about the ski closet feature. We are continuing to improve the Lone Star. For customers here in Texas, we added an air conditioner option.

Above: For 2023, an air conditioner is available on the Capri Lone Star

Have there been any rolling changes to the Capri Camper materials, manufacturing process, or appliances over the course of 2022?

Tyson: With the new shop we’ve made some significant changes to how we manufacture campers. Before the new shop, every camper was built from the ground up by teams of two. With two different shops, we changed how we approached manufacturing.

Now we have the guys specializing in certain areas. Two guys install all the plumbing, two guys install all the electrical, and two guys install the aluminum skin. Not only does this approach improve the quality of the work being done, but it allows us to standardize our manufacturing processes. Before, each team did things a little differently. It’s a big difference.

Pete: It also adds a level of accountability throughout our manufacturing process. We know exactly who is responsible for what. It also makes it easier to identify and improve certain processes if they become issues. Our two-man teams did an amazing job, but specialization has allowed us to further improve our quality and quality control.

Tyson: It’s also improved how we hire and train new employees. Before it was much harder to bring someone onboard who had to learn how to build a camper from the ground up. Now they can train with a specialized team and learn that specific job. We also added a wood-cutting CNC machine to further improve our efficiency and quality.

Above: The new CNC machine at Capri Campers

CNC machines have had an enormous impact throughout the camper industry. What are you using the CNC machine for?

Tyson: We’ve been using a CNC to make our cabinets for about a year. We used to build our cabinets all by hand. Our cabinet maker did a fantastic job, but the quality and precision of CNC has taken our cabinets to the next level. We have one team member whose job is managing the CNC machine.

Pete: CNC machines can run 24/7 and they don’t quit or complain about being overworked. That said, CNC machines are not always the answer to everything. And the cost of a CNC machine isn’t always justified. It’s another tool to improve our quality and efficiency. We think about new ways to utilize CNC technology all the time.

Above: CNC cut cabinetry in a 2023 Capri Camper

Tyson: Another important change we’ve implemented this year is adding access panels throughout our campers. We now have an access panel on the back of the shower where the fittings are located. When we previously had an issue in this area we had to cut into the wall. Now there’s an access panel for easy maintenance and repairs.

Under our sink used to be a spider web of plumbing and electrical. Now there’s an open space with secured power boxes, breakers and fuses. It’s another huge improvement that most people might not notice.

More than anything, we’re focusing on the user experience. If things go wrong in a Capri Camper, we want everything to be easy to access and repair.

That is huge. We’ve had our fair share of system malfunctions in our camper and easy access, maintenance and repair can be the difference between continuing a planned trip, or not.

For 2023, Capri is offering a Renogy 200-watt solar panel set-up with two 100-watt panels and a Renogy Voyager 20-amp PWM waterproof solar charge controller. Did you offer an installed solar panel option before this announcement?

Tyson: Actually, no. This is the first time we’ve offered solar panels installed at the factory. For the last two years, our campers came pre-wired for solar via a back wall solar port. The customer could add solar and outfit their camper as they wanted.

Above: The new 200-watt Renogy solar panel package

People are starting to go off-grid more, without access to electricity. Today, solar is leading the way for RVs. It was only a matter of time for us to offer solar as an option.

Why did you choose the Renogy 200-watt solar panels?

Tyson: We like the flat and flexible Renogy solar panels because we don’t like drilling holes in the roof. We have been using 175-watt Renogy panels for the Lone Star. They offered the best option to avoid drilling holes in the roof.

Above: The new 200-watt solar package includes a Renogy Voyager solar controller

Is the Renogy Voyager compatible with AGM and lithium batteries?

Tyson: Yes. The Renogy Voyager accepts flooded, AGM, and lithium batteries. A GoalZero portable lithium power station has a built-in charge controller so you can go right from the solar panels to the battery, which I love. With all these battery choices, customers can choose what’s best for them.

Will the 200-watt solar panel option be available on every Capri Camper? Even the shortest Cowboy for mini-trucks?

Tyson: Yes. The panels are in an L-shaped array on the Cowboy’s roof. One is north-south, one is east-west. And the Lone Star comes with the 175-watt panel standard.

What is the cost of the 200-watt solar panel option?

Tyson: It’s $1,295 for the two panels, charge controller, and installation.

Above: The new thermal pane window option installed in a Capri Camper

For 2023, Capri is offering thermal pane windows on any Capri Camper. Have thermal pane windows ever been available on a Capri Camper?

Tyson: This is the first time thermal windows have been available across the full line of Capri Campers. We previously offered thermal pane windows on the Lone Star. The Lone Star is designed to be an off-road, off-grid, four-season ready camper.

With the experience we gained with the Lone Star model and its thermal pane window option, we decided to make thermal pane windows available for all Capri models.

Pete: For the record, we have not had Capri Camper owners complain about our standard camper windows. We even have testimonials from Capri customers using their campers at 20 below zero. We help owners navigate the issues of single-pane windows and condensation if that materializes. I don’t want Capri owners to think they need thermal pane windows unnecessarily. They’re an option, but far from a necessity.

Our camper doesn’t have thermal pane windows and we haven’t missed them. Then again, we don’t camp in extreme cold very often. How much weight do the thermal pane windows add to a unit?

Tyson: Above the weight of single-pane windows, they add about 35 pounds to a unit.

What is the cost of the thermal pane window option?

Tyson: For the Retreat, it’s $995. For the Cowboy, it’s $595.

The other big Capri Camper news is the announcement of six Capri Camper dealerships across the United States. Tell us about this development.

Pete: Capri has expanded to six dealerships across the country and conversations with additional dealers are in progress now. Our goal is to provide our growing customer base with better access to the Capri experience. We get calls every day from all over the country from folks wanting to see one of our campers in person. Until recently, we’ve been unable to accommodate that request.

Almost all our custom orders are from people who purchase their camper sight unseen. In most cases, they drive to our Texas location to pick up their camper. In almost nine years now, no one has ever left here unhappy. But that process is not for everybody, and we understand that. In the months ahead, we hope to have about a dozen locations across the country that will have inventory and the ability to take a custom Capri Camper order.

Tyson and I are working hard to streamline the ordering process so our dealer network can guide customers through the selection of colors and options. Once ordered, the campers will be built here in Texas and delivered to the customer’s local dealer.

Even though customers can order directly from our factory today, the prices through dealers would be the same. The big difference in “out-the-door” prices are transportation costs, installation costs and sales tax. But convenience is a very big factor to most folks, along with the ability to actually walk inside an existing camper.

We believe the exposure that our dealer network will give us and the added convenience to the customer of regional dealer locations will result in a better overall experience. For a current list of our Capri Camper dealers, check out our website at capricamper.com/dealers . All of our dealers have inventory on the ground and can assist with the purchase of a custom Capri.

A nationwide dealer network is obviously a huge change for Capri Campers, but I need to ask you a more serious question. On April 14th, Tyson accepted our triple-dog dare to go truck camping. Time is running out for the November deadline. So what’s the plan?

Tyson: It’s been incredibly hot here in Texas all summer. I’ve been waiting for the fall for my camping trip. I am taking out the Lone Star demo unit and it has no air conditioner, so I wanted to wait until it cooled off here a bit.

Is there anything else you want folks to know about your new 2023 options, or Capri Campers moving into the new year?

Tyson: We’ve learned over the years how to perfect our simple little campers and make things easier and more effective. Simple is what we live by here. We make sure that when we wire and plumb, we have access doors to everything. We are constantly testing things and making sure we have the right vendors to give our customers the best product possible.

On our website’s Build Your Own system , you can see all the current standard features and options for our campers. If you have any questions, we’re here to help.

For more information on Capri Campers, visit the Capri Camper Buyers Guide and their website at capricamper.com . Click here to order a free Capri brochure .

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Guide to Capri Camper

If you have been looking for a truck camper that will probably be more affordable than the rest of the campers you’ve seen so far, then you came to the right place. In this article, we will talk about Capri Campers. Since 1969, Capri Camper has already been manufacturing pickup truck campers in Texas. Having two primary lines, Cowboy and Retreat, the firm that specializes in custom-built campers for vehicles of all kinds.

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Even though the firm’s catalog includes two distinct lines, there are actually many more alternatives. Rather than offering customers particular options, the company prides itself on creating unique units for every customer. They’ve additionally put out a fantastic web-based framework for customisation.

Although some RV companies define customization as the ability to choose between two distinct wood panels or patterns, the company we will talk about offers, not just that. Capri Camper is extremely accommodating when it comes to providing options to customers. External colors, internal wood choices, audio systems, climate control systems, bathrooms (or the lack thereof), windows, and other factors are all considered.

Capri also provides a variety of camper sizes, ranging from those made for 5’5″ pickup beds to all of those intended for 8′ beds and one-ton trucks. However, a pickup camper for a half-ton light-duty full-size pickup or even a mid-size pickup is available. So that’ll be our focus here.

Capri Camper has indeed been established since 1969, but Pete and Tyson D’Acosta bought it in 2014. The D’Acostas are very pleased with what they’ve accomplished. While they encourage people to contact them by phone, the RV market is so crazy these days with everyone scurrying that I was unable to speak with them. But I adore family-owned RV businesses, and this is one of them.

Capri Retreat

Capri Campers is housed in an 8,400 square foot structure in Bluff Dale, Texas. The corporate headquarters is in the front of the building, while the production floor takes up the rest of the space.

With such MSRP of $16,495, this 2022 Capri Retreat is indeed a hard-side, non-slide, shower-only, long bed truck camper.

Camper Retreat is very much ideal for camping and outdoor activities. But it is not only the camper as a whole, it’s also the vehicle. The GMC Sierra 4×4 with the Alison 6-speed transmission and haul/tow kit is a powerhouse. And a very pleasant one nonetheless. The camper is well balanced on the vehicle. It’s larger than that of the bed at 7 feet, but this doesn’t extend past the bumper. The truck’s length is 18.5 feet, making it easy to navigate two tracks and curving roadways. The width of the camper is ideal since it eliminates the need for enlarged side-view mirrors on the car. The camper and vehicle are both around 9 feet 6 inches tall, which is similar to a Sprinter.

Capri Retreat Long Bed

Specifications:

• Dry Weight: 1,170-1,740 pounds
• Wet Weight*: 2,039-2,609 pounds
• Floor Length: 8’5″
• Overall Length: 13’5″
• Width: 7’0″
• Interior Height: 6’4″
• Exterior Height: 82″
• Center of Gravity: 24″
• Truck Type: Long Bed

Capacities:

• Fresh: 30 gallons
• Water Heater: 4 gallons
• Propane Tanks: 20 pounds
• Batteries: One Battery

Capri Retreat Short Bed

• Dry Weigh: t1,100-1,650 pounds
• Wet Weight*: 1,969-2,519 pounds
• Floor Length: 7’0″
• Overall Length: 12’0″
• Center of Gravity: 25.5″
• Truck Type: Short Bed

Capri Retreat Super-Short Bed

• Dry Weight1,050-1,590 pounds
• Wet Weight*: 1,919-2,459 pounds
• Floor Length: 6’0″
• Overall Length: 10’10”
• Center of Gravity: 22.5″
• Truck Type: Super-Short Bed

Capri Cowboy

With just an MSRP of $10,995, this same 2022 Capri Cowboy is a hard-side, non-slide, long bed truck camper.

Rodeo cowboys and those who travel a lot, tow trailers, and require a basic, low-maintenance place to sleep love the Cowboy, a classic, non-cabover, wood-framed, aluminum-skinned camper. They range in price from empty shells to completely furnished micro-mansions (excluding a bathroom). There are two-bed versions, and the company could probably construct a three-bed configuration if that’s what you require.

All Capri RVs are designed to fit full-size pickup trucks with long and short beds, as well as Tacoma trucks. The Cowboy’s internal height is 5 feet, but if you specifically ask, Capri will construct them higher. The typical exterior width is 84 inches, which allows almost any stock truck mirror to be used. The bare unit’s estimated weight is under 750 pounds, making it ideal for half-ton vehicles.

Capri Cowboy Long Bed

• Dry Weight: 800-1,300 pounds
• Wet Weight*: 1,365-1,865 pounds
• Overall Length: 8’5″
• Interior Height: 5’0″
• Exterior Height: 65″
• Center of Gravity: 38″ (Base model)
• Fresh: Optional 16 gallons
• Water Heater: Optional 4 gallons
• Propane Tanks: Optional 20-pound tank

Capri Cowboy Short Bed

• Dry Weight 740-1,240 pounds
• Wet Weight*: 1,305-1,805 pounds
• Overall Length: 7’0″
• Center of Gravity: 35″ (Base model)

Capri Cowboy Super-Short Bed

• Dry Weight: 700 pounds
• Wet Weight*: 1,265 pounds
• Overall Length: 6’0″
• Center of Gravity: 30″ (Base model)

Capri Cowboy Mini-Trucks

• Dry Weight: 675 pounds
• Wet Weight*: 1,240 pounds
• Width: 6’7″
• Truck Type: Mini-Trucks

Truck Camper Dry and Wet Weights

The makers have supplied dry weights for the base of truck campers. Keep mindful that each company’s base dry weights incorporate or exclude different standards and choices, and very few truck campers depart the factory without extra features. For your vehicle and camper matching estimates, remember to include the weight of any options.

To compute truck camper wet weights, the Truck Camper Magazine Buyers Guide employs a standardized calculation. The calculation adds the entire fresh water weight, full hot water heater weight, full propane tank weight, battery weight, and 500 pounds for goods to the manufacturer’s base dry weight.

Construction

The Capri campers are made of wood and have an aluminum shell. The campers have a diamond-plate aluminum skin, which gives them a vintage appeal. Depending on your particular style, that’s kind of cool.

Whereas many new pickup campers are just as expensive as, if not even more expensive than, travel trailers, this is not the case here. Capri’s standard “Cowboy” pickup camper costs $9,995. Considering that the pickup cap or camper cover on my own truck cost about $5,000, this sounds like a great deal.

Capri Truck Campers’ Options Available

Before you can get too thrilled about that pricing, keep in mind that it is for a very basic camper. You’ll need a bed, a Fantastic fan, and some basic lighting and wiring to get started. Sure, you can still choose from a variety of exterior colors, internal woods, and other options. The bed is also a 48″ X 80″ surface with a hefty foam mattress, according to the firm.

In case you have a mid-size truck, the organization may also outfit you. The mattress, on the other hand, is four inches smaller. At the very least, you could get a camper. Air conditioning, a 12-volt refrigerator, microwave, sink and faucet, additional beds, and much more are all available in the camper.

The Capri Camper webpage is fantastic, with loads of photos and a program that allows you to design your personal camper. This means you’ll be able to examine the financial impact of your decisions. It’s really not even all that horrible.

For instance, someone outfitted a camper with a stove, refrigerator, air conditioning, toilet, sink, and heater for $5,134. As a result, the camper’s overall cost is around $15,000. Even so, it’s still less than the majority of travel trailers. Plus, the truck can still tow, so if you’ve had a boat or anything else, you can still transport it. However, as usual, be aware of your freight carrying capacities and avoid overloading your vehicle.

Another excellent feature is that the interior can be finished in pine. This resembles a log cabin, or indeed any cabin in the forest for that matter. This is great for those who would like that kind of appearance to set a great ambience for their own comfortability and relaxation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What does custom camper mean.

Capri Camper has two truck camper versions, one with a cab-over (Retreat) and one without (Cowboy).

If they say “custom camper,” they imply that can choose whatever upgrade and/or option from their list, as well as your interiors, colors and stripes, and the materials and colors of your cushions and shades. We’ll hand-build the campervan from the ground up, just the way you want it, with the parts they provide.

Their “basic model” camper comes fully assembled and ready to use, it features everything electricity, lights, batteries, 12v electric fan, cabinets, and mattress. Then you basically tell them what you want in and on the camper, and they will construct it according to your specifications. It’s similar to ordering pizza as the Capri Camper said themselves, start with the crust (choose a model), then tell them what elements you want, and they’ll make it according to your specifications.

Yes, they can reorganize floor plans to make pieces fit, as well as add or remove cupboards, storage, and countertops, but they will not change the outside appearance of our campers.

To really be clear, the company is not promising to construct a one-of-a-kind custom truck camper quality planned up to fit your truck or flat-bed. So, if you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind camper, they won’t be able to assist you.

For the 2019 Capri Camper, all of the basic equipment has been replaced.

• A system with its own battery
• A new electrical power center was built.
• 30-amp power outlet on camper’s back wall (used to be a conventional 15/20 amp 3-prong outlet).
• “Escape window” in the passenger wall
• Exceptional Fan (motorized vent fan in the ceiling)
• Logo commemorating the 50th anniversary

Can Capri Camper install solar panels?

Yes, and No, the Capri Camper does not do all the work for solar panel installations but they can assist you in doing so. They can make your new Capri Camper get the “solar ready” quality by wiring an external solar socket straight to the battery compartment, allowing you to quickly attach your solar control box. Solar panels come in a variety of sizes and shapes, and many of our clients prefer portable solar panels to roof-mounted panels. The Capri Camper roof WILL accommodate solar panels, but they like to leave rooftop panel assembly to you. It’s simple to install the external outlet and make the camper “solar ready,” just let them know before the building begins. This way even if the company doesn’t setup the solar panels, they can still be easily installed by the owners.

How can I winterize my Capri Camper?

If your camper does have a water tank and/or a hot water heater, and you’re getting ready for the cold this winter, here are some steps for winterizing it.

Using RV Anti-freeze to Winterize Your Camper:

• Turn on your sink faucet and/or shower to remove water from your water tank. It’s fine if there’s still a trace of water.
• Don’t forget to turn on and drain your hot water heater.
• Using such a funnel and the water tank fill on the side of the camper, add an additional a gallon or more of RV anti-freeze.
• Switch on the water heater for a few seconds, and switch on the hot water faucets in both the sink and the shower until pink antifreeze pours through, then turn off the faucets. Using cold water, repeat the process.
• Make sure that all of the faucets are turned off. Inspect the system for any leakage.
• To avoid water from freezing wherever in your equipment, antifreeze should flow through every one of your water lines, your water heater, pump, and water tank.

Capri Campers experts tend to blow out the water line when winterizing campers for shipment to ensure there is no water in the line to freeze.

Blowing out the water pipes to winterize your camper:

• You’ll need an air compressor and a “blow-out” plug attachment (available at Home Depot for $4-5).
• Switch on the sink and/or shower to empty all of the water from the water tank. Also, drain the hot water heater.
• Turn all of the taps to “on” and connect the blow-out plug to the city water fill on the camper’s exterior (it attaches like a garden hose).
• Turn on the air conditioner and let it blow out any excess liquid in the pipes. It should take roughly a minute, and you’ll know when the lines are clear of any lingering water once you hear it.

Do Campri Campers have toilets?

Built-in toilets and cassette toilets are not available in Capri Campers. A self-contained portable toilet with a 2-gallon fresh water flushing tank and a 5-gallon holding tank is available for $145. This toilet may be easily placed on the shower floor or moved to almost any location.

Conclusion: Are Capri Campers any Good?

The Capri Cowboy is a well-built, incredibly comfortable hard-sided tent option. The Cowboy is not really the perfect rig for individuals who are used to larger units, those who reside in and visit outside, claustrophobes, and even those who wish to try truck camping without making a massive upfront investment. However, for those upgrading from dirt-bagging underneath a pickup chassis or tent camping, for enthusiastic couples and families who primarily want to climb rocks, kayak, or bike, the Cowboy would keep you dry and allow you to carry your kit with the least amount of fuss and care. Of obviously, cowboys who make a living on the rodeo circuit or simply need a place to crash when out fixing the fence will appreciate it.

Next, as a model, the Capri Retreat is a cost-effective camper aimed at half-ton vehicles. That implies it won’t have all of the amenities and storage space are seen in campers with larger prices and weights. This is truly a lightweight camper made specifically for those who need it. The workmanship and general build quality of the Capri Campers and the Capri brand, in particular, can amaze a lot of people. The Capri Retreat could be just what you’re seeking if you want a well-built, old-school truck camper with the option of adding some amazing comfort and convenience options.

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About Capri Camper

Hands down, the finest, hand-built truck campers on the market today and home to america’s #1 selling rodeo camper for the past 54 years.

Capri Camper began operations in 1969 in a small warehouse in Burleson, Texas. In 2003 a brand-new manufacturing facility was built in Bluff Dale, Texas (between Stephenville & Granbury) where the Company resides today.

In February of 2014, Capri was purchased by native Texans, Pete & Tyson D’Acosta, who now work full time at the Bluff Dale, Texas facility. New ownership introduced an exciting new level of enthusiasm and a passion for building the finest, custom hand-made campers in America. From day one, the quality and beauty of the campers improved significantly while preserving the nostalgic, vintage look that has made Capri a truck camper icon.

Whether you rodeo, hunt, fish or simply enjoy the great outdoors, Capri Campers fill a unique niche, offering a simple, lightweight, well-constructed, low-cost solution to truck camping.

Our campers are special because they are different.  In fact, the whole experience is different.  We take it personal, from the first phone call to the day of delivery.

We believe there is something special about an American made, custom built, hand-made truck camper. No assembly line, no big corporate office.  What we offer is a 55-year legacy of building one of the most popular truck campers ever.

Here’s why:

• Custom, hand-built from the ground-up, in Texas since 1969
• Best truck camper value on the market today
• Solid, wood frame construction, fully insulated, wrapped in anodized aluminum, including one-piece aluminum roof
• Unique, vintage look unlike any truck camper on the market
• One of the lightest, well-constructed truck campers on the market
• Cab-over and non-cab-over models available in 5.5 & 6.5 short bed and 8’ long bed versions for standard size pickups
• Brand new version made specifically for 6’ mid-size trucks (Tacoma)
• Ordering is easy, wait time is typically 6-8 weeks (or less)
• Capri Campers allow plenty of room for bumper pull trailers, toy haulers, boats or anything you want to tow behind your pickup
• The choice of more World Champion Rodeo Cowboys (men & women) than all the competition combined.
• Used Capri Campers are extremely hard to find on the used market. There are always more lookers and buyers than there are sellers. That keeps resale prices higher.  Higher resale values help to protect your original investment.

Give us a call, we’re here 8-5 Monday – Friday.  Tyson or Pete will answer every call and every question.  We would be thrilled to begin construction of your new custom camper in the days ahead and have you join our growing family of satisfied Capri Camper owners!

Be sure to read what our customers are saying about their new Capri Camper and look through the photographs of our new interiors and exteriors.  The 2024 models are beautiful, well-built and still the very best truck camper value on the market!

What are you waiting for? Call us today, we can prepare a custom estimate based on the features you want and of course, we’re here to answer all of your questions.

Built By Hand,

From the ground up for over 54 years.