Best Truck Camping Accessories

Updated on Jun 25, 2025

As the weather begins to heat up and trees return to their vibrant green hues, it's time to dust off the camping gear tucked away in your garage for a season of outdoor relaxation. Whether lounging on the shore or warming up by the fire in your favorite woods, camping trips are one of the most cathartic and rewarding ways to break up the monotony of everyday life until you realize there's a hole in your tent or the cooler you've had since college is leaking. 

Before you embark on your first camping trip of the season, consider retiring your dated camping gear. Why shop elsewhere when you can find the top tents, coolers, towing equipment, and more right here on RealTruck? We offer all the leading brands, styles, and products to transform your camping experience, ensuring a quick setup, unmatched comfort, and maximum relaxation.

Best Camping Accessories for Trucks

Unsure which items best suit your needs? Our experts have done all the heavy lifting for you. So sit back, kick your feet up, and check out our comprehensive camping guide, which outlines all the essentials for revamping your camping setup.

Top Storage Solutions

Unless you're a minimalist, you likely have an extensive camp setup chock-full of gear, tools, gadgets, first-aid supplies, and more. However, digging through disorganized storage bins gets old quickly. Instead of spending your valuable relaxation time searching through your gear tub, invest in high-quality storage solutions to keep your camping equipment organized and easily accessible. 

Husky Liners Gearbox Under Seat Truck Storage

Person using equipment inside a vehicle with storage containers and tools.

The Husky Liners® Gearbox® Under Seat Storage System isn't just a camping accessory but a year-round storage solution that optimizes your pickup's interior. This durable, thermoplastic elastomer gearbox is tough and resilient, resisting cracks, breakage, and warping. 

Each storage bin is custom-molded to your pickup's interior, ensuring a flawless fit, finish, and effortless installation. With integrated dividers and an anti-skid surface, you can organize your gear by type, use, or importance, ensuring every item has its place and is easily accessible. 

Features:

  • Vehicle-specific under-seat storage

  • Precision-formed to fit below or behind your factory seat

  • High-density polyethylene and thermoplastic elastomer construction

  • Durable yet flexible

  • Impact and chemical-resistant

  • Anti-skid surface to minimize cargo shifting

  • Includes removable dividers for better organization, depending on the model

  • Sleek, factory-inspired appearance

  • Black textured finish

Image of a safe inside a car's center console.


Unfortunately, locked doors and zipped-up tents won't stop an opportunistic thief from rifling through your gear. Instead of leaving your valuables in plain sight, invest in the premium theft protection of the Tuffy Security Console Safe. 

This rugged, hidden safe installs into your pickup's center console, featuring a vehicle-specific fit that drops directly into place. 16-gauge steel walls and lid prevent thieves from gaining easy access, while a rugged pry-guard locking system prevents keyless entry. Next time you're away from the campsite, toss your valuables, like cellphones, wallets, and portable power banks, into the Tuffy Security Console Safe and enjoy stress-free relaxation. 

Features: 

  • Constructed out of 16-gauge steel

  • Lid support feature that keeps lid open while in use

  • Textured powder-coat finish

  • Pry-guard locking system

  • Standard key and 3-digit combo options available

  • ⅛-inch-thick welded steel components

  • Easy no-drill installation


While conventional bed rack cross bar systems are nice for their minimalistic designs and rapid removals, routine campers may prefer a more substantial, heavy-duty solution. The RealTruck GoRack® is one such solution, featuring robust steel and extruded aluminum construction for exceptional strength and durability. 

With your roof tent, awning, and other accessories mounted on top, this product leaves your truck's bed free for loads of cargo, gearboxes, and other storage accessories. Additionally, the GoRack features integrated T-slots and Molle panels to make accessory mounting a breeze. The GoRack offers provisions to secure any accessory, from bikes to jerry fuel cans.  

Features: 

  • Mid-height bed rack

  • Provides versatile above-the-bed cargo-carrying capability

  • Compatible with bikes, kayaks, camping equipment, etc.

  • T-slot-compatible extruded side rails

  • Integrated MOLLE side panels accept Roto-style fuel packs, traction boards, off-road jacks, tools, etc.

  • Adjustable heavy-duty steel cross bars

  • 1,000 lbs. static / 600 lbs. dynamic weight rating

  • Versatile mounting via T-slots or stake pockets

Top Tents and Awnings

Besides you, your family, and your friends, the heart of your campsite is a tent or awning to keep you shaded and sheltered. From protecting you and your gear from a stray rain cloud to instilling a sense of security while you sleep, tents and awnings are essential for any campsite. 

RealTruck GoTent

Why camp on rough, uneven ground when you can pitch a tent in your pickup's bed? The RealTruck GoTent® is the ideal rooftop sleeping solution, attaching to practically any crossbar rack system with the included universal mounts. 

Whether piloting a heavy-duty full-size or compact mid-size truck, the GoTent's lightweight design is easily manageable. With its lightweight aluminum hardshell, this tent is ideal for use on virtually any roof rack at only 169 pounds. 

With the GoTent, setup is a breeze. Once you arrive at your campsite, open the hardshell to reveal the waterproof Oxford fabric tent. The integrated telescoping ladder makes entering the tent easy, while the synthetic fiber floor ensures maximum rigidity and support. 

Features:

  • Rugged stainless-steel frame with lightweight aluminum hardshell

  • Weighs just 169 lbs. and measures 7-ft. x 4.3-ft. x 5.25-ft. tall in the open position

  • Waterproof Oxford fabric tent body is fully waterproof

  • Synthetic fiber floorboard adds structural strength

  • Supports a 2-inch-thick high-density foam mattress

  • Windows include zippered mesh screens

  • Integrated storage pockets on the inside

  • Stainless steel hinges and gas-charged struts allow easy setup

  • Integrated telescoping ladder makes tent entry a breeze

  • T-slot rails on the tent's exterior accommodate a variety of overlanding accessories

  • Includes universal mounting brackets for installation onto any cross bars

Red Jeep Wrangler with a rooftop tent and an attached canopy for shade.


Keep the sun off your campsite with the RealTruck Overland Awning—the perfect complement for RealTruck's additional overland accessories, like the GoRack and GoTent. 

The RealTruck Overland Awning is engineered to last the long haul. It features a heavy-duty construction consisting of telescoping aluminum support poles, stainless steel hardware, and high-quality ripstop polyester fabric. Installation is a breeze with the integrated T-slot channel mounting hardware, which attaches to T-slot-compatible roof and bed racks. 

At 6.5 ft. x 8.2 ft., this awning is the ideal size for covering a small table set or a few chairs in excessively sunny or inclement weather. Especially for the routine overlander, consider outfitting your rig with the RealTruck Overland Awning. 

Features:  

  • Complements the RealTruck GoRack and GoTent series of overlanding components

  • Conventional pull-out style awning 

  • Utilizes universal T-slot channel mounting for maximum stability and quick, easy setup

  • High-quality ripstop polyester construction is trail tough and fully water-repellent

  • Awning dimensions: 6.5-ft. x 8.2-ft. 

  • Features telescoping aluminum support posts, stainless steel hardware, and pole tie-down ropes/stakes

  • Posts include a stake for soft ground and a rubber foot for hard ground

Top Coolers

A high-quality cooler is a necessity for every camp setup. It keeps foods and beverages cool and preserved for a weekend or longer.

Engel HD30 32 Quart Cooler Tote

Engel waterproof dry bag with shoulder straps and handle, for outdoor use.

While every campsite needs a large, hard-sided cooler for food, water, and beverages, bringing a portable cooler for activities like hikes or trips to the river is key. Queue the Engel HD30 32 Quart Cooler Tote. This premium portable cooler/tote can carry up to 35 pounds of ice and 48 12 oz cans, providing plenty of refreshments for the whole group. The Engel HD30 features integrated handles and a shoulder strap, allowing you to shift your grip for maximum comfort.   

Features: 

  • Interior dimensions: 18-in.  x 7.5-in. x 13-in.

  • External dimensions: 20-in. x 10-in. x 16-in.

  • Weight: 5-¼ lbs.

  • Water-resistant front pocket

  • Capacity: 35 lbs. of ice

  • Holds up to 48 12oz cans

  • Carry via tote handles or single-strap

Man placing a water bottle in a portable cooler on a truck bed outdoors.


Consider upgrading to the Dometic CFX3 45 powered cooler for lengthy trips when a traditional cooler won't cut it. Featuring a 67-can capacity, TFT LCD control panel, and sturdy ExoFrame construction, the Dometic CFX3 is the ultimate in high-end outdoor cooling. 

Choose between AC, DC, and DC solar power options to ensure that you'll have power no matter where you are. Peak efficiency is provided by a high-end VMSO3 compressor and active gasket technology, which reduces power consumption. For extended outdoor stays, there's no better solution for keeping your food cool than the Dometic CFX3 45. 

 Features: 

  • High-gloss TFT LCD user interface

  • Heavy-duty yet lightweight ExoFrame construction

  • Sturdy aluminum handles for easy transport

  • Flexible power options by AC, DC, and DC solar power

  • Three-stage dynamic battery protection prevents draining vehicle battery

  • Active gasket technology has a seal to retain cool air to reduce power consumption

  • Power is maximized by VMSO3 compressor cooling technology

  • This single-zone cooler can hold up to 67 cans

  • Dimensions: 27.32-in. D x 18.74-in. H x 15.67-in. W

Top Towing Accessories

Not everyone desires to spend the weekend in a tent. Some prefer the finer things in life, like a 35-foot trailer with dual slides, a full bathroom, and a kitchen. Don't worry—we haven't forgotten about you. Check out our top towing accessories to significantly improve your truck's towing performance. 

Timbren Suspension Enhancement Systems

Two black, hexagonal-shaped containers labeled "TIMBREN."

Timbren Suspension Enhancement Systems are a worthwhile investment, especially if you're an avid hauler. These maintenance-free air springs function similarly to your truck's factory bump stops—however, they're far taller and engage earlier in the suspension cycle. 

Instead of the rough impacts experienced when your truck bottoms out on the factory bump stops, Timbrens offer a compliant yet stable ride thanks to their patented Aeon rubber construction. In addition to improving ride quality, Timbrens improve stability and reduce suspension sag, making for a far more controlled and comfortable ride with a heavy load in the bed or trailer on the hitch. 

Features: 

  • Aeon rubber construction

  • Improves ride and handling

  • Helps eliminate sag and trailer sway

  • Improving uneven load handling

  • Keeps vehicle level while hauling

  • Vehicle-specific design for easy installation

  • Maintenance-free

Disassembled boat or motorcycle audio system parts laid out flat.


Whether hauling a sizable tow-behind or a 5th-wheel trailer, the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Airbag Kit is the ultimate airbag system for your pickup. This heavy-duty airbag kit includes everything necessary to install Air Lift's premium airbags onto your pickup, including all air lines, fittings, bracketry, hardware, and more. While this kit doesn't include a tank or compressor, you can easily adjust the bag's pressure with the included Schrader valve.

This system offers up to 5,000 pounds of load-leveling capacity, eliminating rear-end sag with a heavy trailer on the hitch. The bags also improve stability, reducing body roll and sway. 

Features: 

  • Fits 1/2, 3/4, and 1-ton trucks and vans with leaf springs

  • 5,000 lbs. of load-leveling capacity

  • Features an internal jounce bouncer

  • Available with stainless steel or plastic air lines

  • Includes roll plates, mounting brackets, and hardware

  • Easy installation

Heavy-duty adjustable trailer hitch with a black ball mount and silver body, featuring multiple holes for height adjustments and a "GEN-Y" logo.


While load leveling is essential, towing begins with a high-quality hitch receiver and ball mount. Especially in a lifted application, the GEN-Y Drop Hitch is tough to beat. This rugged steel hitch offers exceptional strength and durability, withstanding loads between 10,000 and 32,000 pounds. And with a premium epoxy powder coat finish, rust and corrosion don't stand a chance. 

The GEN-Y Drop Hitch is fully adjustable, allowing users to adjust the hitch ball to their desired height. With five to 22.5-inch drops available and compatibility with two to three-inch receivers, the GEN-Y Drop Hitch is compatible with nearly any application. All GEN-Y Drop Hitches are tested to meet or exceed SAE-J684 weight testing requirements, ensuring maximum strength and safety. 

Features: 

  • Hitch drops from 5 to 22.5 in.

  • Towing capacity from 10,000 to 32,000 lbs.

  • High-quality steel construction

  • Epoxy powder-coat finish

  • One-pin easy adjustment

  • Exceeds SAE-J684 weight testing requirements

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