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Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is Oru located?We are located in beautiful San Marcos, California.
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How long have you been in business?We’ve been building truck campers since 2021!
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Are Oru campers made in the U.S.A?Yes, all of our campers are hand made right here in southern California.
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Do you make any other products?At this time we partner with Viato Equipment for camper interiors and accessories. Check them out at www.viatoequipment.com
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Do you offer other custom work?No, at this time we are not open for other custom projects.
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How Do I Contact Oru?For inquiries, you can contact us at: Contact Page: contact form Email: sales@orudesignsusa.com Or Phone: (619) 839-9506 If you are a current owner, and want to contact us regarding your camper, you can contact us at: Email: support@orudesignsusa.com Phone: (619) 738-0580
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How much does the camper weigh?Our Bruin camper start at about 300lbs for a midsize truck and the Tenfold starts at about 275lbs for a midsize truck. Add ons like windows and fans, as well as larger truck beds, can increase the weight.
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What color is the camper?All campers come in charcoal black. The Bruin comes in charcoal black with white pop-up hardwalls, while the Tenfold comes in charcoal black with desert tan pop-up tent walls.
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How long does it take to set up and take down?It typically takes less than a minute to set up or take down the camper. You simply walk around the truck, unlatching the four locks, and then push up on the handles at the rear. To close, you’ll just pull the top down, then relatch the four exterior locks, and you’re ready to hit the trail!
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What are the advantages of a camper shell over a roof top tent?Yes. To add media follow these steps: A camper shell really converts your truck bed into a livable space. While a roof top tent merely gives you a place to lay down, a camper shell gives you the ability to stand up, and store your belongings, in the same place you’re sleeping in is game changing. No need to get out of the truck to get ready for your adventure!
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What are the advantages of hard side walls over canvas side walls?Hard side walls can withstand harsh weather like wind, snow, and rain, much better than canvas side walls. That means you and your family stay comfortable and warm. The walls are made of aluminum composite, which is naturally water resistant, lightweight and durable. Our side walls will stand up to years of abuse, where canvas wears out over time and needs to be replaced.
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Can the camper be made to fit my truck?Yes! Oru campers can be built to fit any truck bed. The pop up tent portion is universale at about 5’ x 9’, then the base is custom built to your truck bed dimensions.
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Will it fit in my garage? What is the height of the camper when closed?The height of the camper when closed is about 8” from the top of your truck cab. If you choose the Maxxair Fan add on, it will add another 5″ of height above the roof. Whether it will fit in your garage really depends on your truck model, lift, bed rail height, etc.
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Do the campers have vertical sidewalls, or angled in sidewalls?The camper side walls are optimized to fit the queen sized bed platform. On most mid-sized trucks, this means the walls are vertical. However, on most full-sized trucks the sidewalls are slightly angled in. It’s a custom fit to each truck, and depends on the width of your truck bed.
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What is the benefit of a straight wall vs a wedge-style pop-up?Maximizing space! While wedge-style tents are low profile and offer a more traditional camping tent feel, they offer less interior space than the straight-wall style pop-up. Making it more difficult for two people to share the same space. Full pop-up sides make it easy for one person to sit up in the loft, while another is prepping for the day down below.
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How much standing room is inside?When popped up, the interior height is about 6’6”, plus or minus a couple of inches depending on the height of the bed rails
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How big is the sleeping platform? How much weight can it hold?The sleeping platform is 60” x 80”, or a queen sized bed, and can hold up to 500lbs point load.
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Does the sleeping platform slide?Yes! The sleeping platform is removable. When you want access to your truck bed, simply fold your bed and bedding up and slide the panel back giving you tons of vertical space!
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Can I leave my bed up when the camper is closed?Yes, you can leave your mattress and bedding in place when the camper is closed! Our camper is designed for ease of use, and the ability to get right in bed with little set up time is great after a long day on the trail.
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Can I stand up inside with the sleeping platform down?Yes, there is space at the end of the sleeping platform, so you can get in and out of bed, and stand up, inside the camper while the sleeping platform is down.
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Does it come with a mattress?You can order your custom camper with or without a mattress. The Adventurer and Pro packages come standard with a 4” memory foam mattress. Or, we can add one to your Weekender for an extra $330.
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How far does the camper hang over the cab?The tent portion of the camper is universale size at about 5’ x 9’. If your truck bed is 6’ long, the tent portion will hang over the cab about 3’.
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How easy is it to open the top?Very! The gas struts on the side, paired with the exterior handles, make it easy for one person to open or close the top by themselves. It only takes a few seconds to unlock the exterior latches and pop the top.
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Is the camper water tight?Though truck beds themselves are not water tight or dust proof, we try our hardest to make our campers as water and dust proof as possible.
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Are you able to put crossbars on the roof?Yes. We offer crossbars as an add on.
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How much weight can be stored on the roof?The roof is made of a polymer honeycomb, and can support up to 500lbs on a point load right in the center. Checkout this video of us testing our roof platform here.
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Why is it constructed out of aluminum and not steel bars?The strength of aluminum is comparable to that of steel, but weighs 66% less. Paired with our meticulously engineered shell design, our aluminum campers are built to be nearly indestructible while keeping the weight down to work with any truck payload.
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Does it have locks?Yes, all side doors and windows have locks that use a single key.
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How does the camper attach to the truck?The camper attaches to the truck with heavy duty mounting clamps. They clamp the base of the camper to the truck bed rails, and are easily removable. We can also mount them into the T-track (common for Tacomas).
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Is the camper removable?Yes, our campers are easily removable by taking off the mounting clamps and lifting off your bed rails.
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Can I add an awning or other accessories?Yes, we will have accessories available soon!
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Can you drive with the top popped open?No, you cannot drive with the top popped open. The top must be down, and all four exterior latches must be secured before driving.
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How much does a camper cost?Our Bruin campers start at $8,499 and our Tenfold campers start at $5,999.
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How do I pay for my camper?First, you’ll choose your package options, camper add ons, and pay your $500 nonrefundable deposit. After that, we will send you the full invoice. Once you’ve paid the invoice, we will begin working on your camper! The invoice must be paid in full before the estimated 8-12 week build time begins.
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Does Oru have dealer locations across the U.S?Not yet! We are working hard to offer more locations across the country.
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Can I sell my deposit spot to someone else?Yes, you can sell your nonrefundable deposit spot to someone else if you are no longer wanting to purchase your camper.
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Can I see one in person before I buy?Yes! You can visit our warehouse in San Marcos, California to check out our campers in person. If you’re not in California, we may be able to find a previous customer closer to your location to show you their camper.
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Does my Oru camper have a warranty?You can see our full warranty statement here: www.orudesignsusa.com/warranty
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Do you offer financing?Financing is available through our partner at www.lightstream.com
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Do I have to pay sales tax?Yes, if purchased with us in California you will need to pay California sales tax.
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Do you offer refunds?You can see our full return policy here: www.orudesignsusa.com/return-policy
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Is there an installation fee?No, your installation is included with your purchase.
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How do I get my camper?When your camper is complete, we will contact you and you can come pick it up and have it installed at our location in San Marcos, California.
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Can you ship my camper to me?Yes! We do offer shipping. Pricing will vary depending on location.
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How long will it take to get my camper?Our current lead time is estimated to be 8-12 weeks from the day your camper invoice is paid in full.
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How do I get my camper installed on my truck?Your camper will be installed by our team on site when you come to pick it up.
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How long does installation take?Installation typically takes about one hour.
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