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 but all of our campers are designed to be lightweight and streamlined.
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.
How long does it take to set up and take down?
01 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.
02 To close, you’ll just pull the top down, then relatch the four exterior locks, and you’re ready to hit the trail!
What are the advantages of a camper shell over a roof top tent?
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!
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.
Can the camper be made to fit my truck?
Yes! Oru campers are custom built to fit your specific truck bed.
Will it fit in my garage? What is the height of the camper when closed?
The height of the camper when closed is about 34-36" above your bed rails. 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.
Do the campers have vertical sidewalls, or angled in sidewalls?
The camper side walls are optimized to fit the queen or king 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.
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.
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.
How big is the sleeping platform? How much weight can it hold?
The standard sleeping platform is 60” x 80”, or a queen-sized be and can hold up to 500lbs point load. Bruin xl fits a queen-sized sleep platform and offers the option for a king-sized platform as well as an optional queen or twin XL platform in the base.
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!
Can I leave my bedding up when the camper is closed?
Yes, this is the beauty of the Oru camper. 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.
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.
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 additional cost.
How far does the camper hang over the cab?
The tent portion of the camper is 5’ x 9’. Therefore, if your truck bed is 6’ long, the tent portion will hang over the cab about 3’.
How easy is it to open the top?
Extremely easy! 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.
Is the camper water tight?
Though truck beds themselves are not water tight or dust proof, we design our campers to be as water and dust proof as possible. Our slide-in campers offer even further improved water and dust-proofing.
Are you able to put crossbars on the roof?
Yes. We offer crossbars as one of our popular add ons. Just select it during the customization process.
How much weight can be stored on the roof?
While the roof is made of a polymer honeycomb, the roof is not designed to hold weight as it can interfere with the seal. We recommend roof racks if you’d like to store items on the roof.
Are Oru campers made in the U.S.A.?
Yes, all of our campers are hand made right here in southern California.
Can you help customize my camper interior?
Yes! We partner with Viato Equipment for fully customized camper interiors and accessories. Check them out at www.viatoequipment.com.
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 Toyota Tacomas).
Is the camper removable?
Yes, our campers are easily removable by taking off the mounting clamps and lifting off your bed rails.
Can I add an awning or other accessories?
Yes! We have many quality accessories you can add to your camper. Just select them during the customization process.
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.
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.
Does it have locks?
Yes, all side doors and windows have locks that use a single key.
Does Oru Designs do electrical work?
All electrical components are professionally installed mechanically. However, all powering and wire management is arranged by the end user.
How do I get my camper?
We will keep you updated on your camper's progress. When your camper is complete, we will contact you and you can come pick it up and have it installed at our location in Vista, California or at one of our other locations.
Can you ship my camper to me?
Yes! We can ship your camper anywhere you need. Pricing will vary depending on your location.
How long will it take to get my camper?
Our current lead time is estimated to be 6-8 weeks from the day your camper invoice is paid in full.
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.
How long does installation take?
Installation typically takes about one hour.
Does Oru Designs do electrical work?
All electrical components are professionally installed mechanically. However, all powering and wire management is arranged by the end user.
Is there an installation fee?
No, installation is included with your camper purchase.
What is your return policy?
You can see our full return policy here: www.orudesignsusa.com/return-policy
Do I have to pay sales tax?
Yes, if purchased with us in California you will need to pay California sales tax.
Do you offer financing?
Very good financing options are available through our partners at Affirm.
Does my Oru camper have a warranty?
Absolutely. We stand by our products. You can see our full warranty statement here: www.orudesignsusa.com/warranty
Can I see an Oru camper in person before I buy?
Yes! You can visit our warehouse in Vista, 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.
Does Oru have dealer locations across the U.S?
Yes! Find the most convenient location for you on our contact page!