Runaway Roses

We recently took our new-to-us F-350 flatbed and Lance 1172 for a trial run to Sweetwater Campground on Lake Allatoona in GA for a Memorial Day weekend getaway. Check out our latest video to see how our flatbed truck camper setup handled a very wet but fun weekend!

Our First Camping Trip with the F350 Flatbed and Lance 1172 | Rainy Memorial Day Adventure After a few weeks of getting our new-to-us F-350 flatbed set up for...

A lot of you surely saw this coming, we've now gotten our Lance 1172 set up on our Ford F350 Cab Chassis flatbed truck. It's an awesome setup and we're looking forward to some fun truck camper adventures.

Todd got it set up and put the truck camper on, and the ride feels near perfect. We haven't taken it on a long trip yet, but we definitely will very soon.

Truck Camper on Flatbed Setup Complete / FastGun Size & Cut / First Drive Impressions In this episode we load our truck camper and finished our setup so we can hit the road. We have some difficulty loading our Lance 1172 onto our flatbed beca...

Last week we attended a Bigfoot camper gathering in Elizabethtown, KY. We had such a great time meeting new friends and seeing some of our longtime friends. It was a busy few days of visiting historic places, eating good food and just getting in some relaxation. We look forward to another meetup with this group sometime soon. If you’re a Bigfoot camper owner, you should join the Bigfoot RV Clan group. They have plans to have yearly get togethers and it’s a great group to hang with. Taylor even got a new stuffed possum from Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park.

Thinking about upgrading from a traditional pickup bed to a flatbed truck camper setup? In this video, we talk about the steps we take to replace our 2021 Ram 3500 pickup with a 2023 Ford F350 Cab Chassis and begin the process of building our custom truck camper hauling setup for our Lance 1172 (again). 😂

Flatbed to Truck Camper Setup / How We Did It Thinking about upgrading from a traditional pickup bed to a flatbed truck camper setup? In this video, we talk about the steps we take to replace our 2021 Ra...

🛻🔧 **What Tools Do We Actually Carry in Our Truck while hauling our Truck Camper? (No Secrets!)** 🔧

Ever wonder what tools are *really* worth bringing along on a truck camping trip? In this video, we’re giving you a completely honest, no-BS look at everything we carry in our **Ram 3500 dually +Lance 1172 setup**.

👇 Let us know in the comments:
What’s one tool you never travel without?

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Runaway Roses 22 likes, 1 comment. "What's In The TRUCK / Tools We Travel With"

This is the third episode of viewers rigs and our reactions where we look at your (our viewers) rigs. A huge thank-you to everyone who submitted photos and videos—we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your setups with us. It’s always so inspiring to see how creative the truck camper community is, from cool storage solutions to clever off-grid upgrades. Every rig tells the owner's story and seeing how you’ve personalized your truck campers is one of the best parts of what we do.

What really stands out is the incredible variety of truck camper setups out there. Different trucks, different campers, different travel styles—but they're all built around the same idea: freedom. Truck camping is a nimble, go-anywhere way to explore, whether you’re chasing remote trails, quiet camp spots, incredible scenery or weekend getaways. It’s easy to see why more and more people are joining the —and these videos continue to be great reminders of what makes this community so special.

We hope you enjoyed the video!

If you're interested in having your truck camper rig featured in an upcoming "Viewer's Rigs" video, send no more than 5 photos to [email protected]. If possible, please include an interior photo.

Thanks to these viewers who watch our channel and who submitted photos of their rigs to use in this video:
1. PancakeBill's 2002 Fleetwood Angler 9D on his 2007 Chevy 2500HD gasser
2. Bob's one-of-a-kind camper that he built from scratch on his 2017 RAM 3500
3. Brian and Dee's 2006 Citation Supreme 9.9 Truck Camper and 2008 Citation Supreme 33ft fifth wheel on a 2010 Dodge Ram dually
4. Darren's Northern Lite 10-2 on a newer RAM dually
5. Eric and Peg's 2021 Northern Lite 10-2 on a 2025 Ford F550 84" Cab Chassis modified with Liquid Spring Suspension with TruEarth leveling
6. Greg and Kelly's 2023 Palomino 2902 on a 2019 RAM 3500
7. Hank and Debbie's 2013 Lance 825 on a 2006 Ford F250 4x4
8. Jerry and Dianna's 2023 Palomino HS2912 and 2007 Montana fifth wheel on a 2019 Ford F350 6.7 Diesel
9. Kevin's Wolf Creek Roam Camper on a Red fourth gen RAM
10. Mike's 2006 Arctic Fox 811 on a 2017 Ford F350
11. Pierre and Johanne's 2013 Palomino Maverick 1000 on a 2005 Ford F350 4x4
12. Rob and Debbie's 2021 Northern Lite 8-11 LE on a 2022 RAM 3500 Laramie diesel
13. Tom and Dina's 2018 Cirrus 920 on a 2018 Ford F350
14. Wade and Tracy's 2012 Arctic Fox 865 Silver Fox Edition and 2012 Arctic Fox 29-5 Silver Fox Edition fifth wheel on a 2019 Ford F350 gasser
15. Lance and Flo's Wheelin’ with the Wendes 2023 Host Mammoth 11.6 on a 2022 RAM 5500 Tradesman with a full Kelderman air suspension
16. Zach's 2014 Lance 950S on a 2023 RAM 3500

We hope you enjoyed the video!

Viewers Rigs Reaction 3 / Lance, Cirrus, Northern Lite, Citation, Host & Others This is the third episode of viewers rigs and our reactions where we look at your (our viewers) rigs. A huge thank-you to everyone who submitted photos and v...

In this video, Carla takes the lead and tackles a much-needed power converter swap on our new Lance 1172 truck camper 🔋

After dealing with the constant, annoying chirping from the old unit on our last camping trip, we knew it was time for a change, and this time, Carla steps up and gets it done!

Along the way, we also share a couple of other upgrades and tweaks we’ve been working on:
✔️ A brand new step setup that makes getting in and out of the camper easier than ever
✔️ Todd removes the bulky rooftop satellite, giving us more clearance and making it simpler to load and unload the camper from the truck

This one’s all about improving comfort, fixing frustrations, and making our truck camper setup better for life on the road.

If you’re into truck camping, DIY camper projects, and real-world upgrades, you’re in the right place.

👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow along as we keep dialing in our rig!

We hope you enjoyed the video!



https://youtu.be/m_rIgz19HUo

Previous RV Lithium Converter Upgrade Video that Todd did - https://youtu.be/n6VoBJRciQQ

PRODUCTS IN THIS VIDEO
►Progressive Dynamics Replacement Converter: https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Progressive-Dynamics/PD4045CSV.html?etam=a0012

►Lippert Solid Stance RV Step Support Kit
https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Lippert/LC96BJ.html?etam=a0012

Runaway Roses 340 likes, 68 comments. "Our Truck Camper Wouldn’t Stop Chirping… So We Fixed It (Lance 1172 Upgrade) + RAM Truck Bed Issues"

In this video we go through the steps on how we added RecPro double steps to our Lance 1172 Truck Camper. It was challenging to find steps that fit, then to make them work on our camper, but after a couple of trys, these seem to have worked out perfectly.

We hope you enjoyed the video!



PRODUCTS IN THIS VIDEO
►RecPro RV Steps 20" Double Step in Black
https://recpro.com/rv-steps-20-double-step-in-black/?referral=RUNAWAYROSES

RV Steps Install on Truck Camper / Not So Easy
https://youtu.be/G8Zzhn5ntLA

RV Steps Install on Lance 1172 Truck Camper / Not So Easy In this video we go through the steps on how we added RecPro double steps to our 2013 Lance 1172 Truck Camper. It was challenging to find steps that fit, th...

A couple weeks ago we headed out on a relaxing truck camper trip … but things didn’t exactly go as planned. 😬 Our water heater decided to take a break and we had to figure things out on the fly, while still trying to enjoy our camping trip.

And, although there was a chance for rain, it actually turned out to be perfect weather to sit back and enjoy a cozy campfire 🔥 But that’s not even the biggest part of this video…

👉 We’ve got BIG news … we reveal our NEW to us camper!

From troubleshooting camper issues to making the most of it, this trip had a little bit of ups and downs, and a major change you don’t want to miss.

👇 Let us know in the comments:
Would you be interested in attending a truck camper rally in the South, specifically in GA?

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👍 Like the video
💬 Comment your favorite part
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We hope you enjoyed the video!

BIG Reveal 👀 / Camping in our New Broken Truck Camper We headed out on a relaxing truck camper trip… but things didn’t exactly go as planned. 😬 Our water heater decided to take a break and we had to figure thi...

Can I fix our chalky camper finish without paying hundreds of dollars paying someone to do it for me?

Our truck camper looked tired and dull and honestly, it didn’t look like it had ever been polished. The fiberglass had noticeable oxidation, and it was time to see if I could bring the shine back.

In this video, I walk you through the same product and polishing method I’ve used for years on multiple RVs and boats. It’s not complicated, but it does take some effort. The good news? Doing it yourself can save you hundreds, even thousands — compared to paying a professional detailer.

This is a quick rundown of:

✨ How I remove oxidation from fiberglass
✨ The compound and tools I use
✨ The polishing process step-by-step
✨ What kind of results you can expect
✨ Why I prefer this method for long-term shine

If you’re a DIY RV owner who wants to restore your camper’s finish and protect your investment, this video is for you. The same process works great on motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, truck campers, and even boats.

There’s nothing better than stepping back and seeing your RV looking glossy and refreshed again.

We hope you enjoyed the video!



PRODUCT IN THIS VIDEO
►Meguiar’s Marine/RV One Step Compound, M6732 - https://amzn.to/467pzam

►Amazon Basics Microfiber Cleaning Cloths - https://amzn.to/4kz8MD3

RV & Fiberglass Polish | Bring the SHINE Back ✨



https://youtu.be/jbxZ-h5T-YA

RV & Fiberglass Polish | Bring the SHINE Back ✨ Can I fix my faded camper without paying hundreds of dollars paying someone to do it for me?Our truck camper looked tired and dull and honestly, it didn’t lo...