What You Need to Start Camping with Your Toyota Truck

Jun 25, 2021

Every great Fourth of July consists of camping, barbeque, fireworks, and you guessed it－Toyota trucks! When you’re loading up your family and all of your camping supplies, you’ll definitely want a spacious pick-up truck on your side that is both comfortable and powerful for the off-road, off-grid adventure that awaits. At Toyota of New Bern, we’ve got an excellent selection of new Toyota trucks perfect for camping, like the Toyota Tundra and Toyota Tacoma. These trucks were designed for the rugged and unpredictable, so buckle up and drive with confidence with your family this Fourth of July! Now, if you’re planning on camping with your Toyota Tundra or Tacoma, you may be wondering what should I bring? Have no fear, below we have listed in depth the basics and essentials needed for your camping trip!

The Basic Necessities For Camping with your Toyota Truck

Now, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty! Like any camping trip, camping with your Toyota truck will require some basic necessities. First, you will need to decide which sleeping arrangements you prefer. The most common sleeping arrangements are traditional tents that you set up beside your truck, truck bed tents that you pop up inside the bed of your truck, and rooftop tents that are installed on top of a roof rack on top of your truck! Keep in mind that rooftop tents will require a ladder to climb inside, and are considered a little riskier than truck bed tents or pitched tents. Next, you will need to consider storage and where you will keep your dry goods, toiletries, clothes, cooking supplies, etc. One common option is a plastic storage bin, which is cheap and easy to store. Another important factor to remember is your water source! Though some campgrounds do provide water hookups, most campgrounds will require you to bring your own water. You’ll also want to remember to bring a cooler to keep your drinking water chilled! Lastly, you will want to remember to pack everything you need to cook and eat, which include－a camp stove or grill, cooking utensils, disposable cutlery and dishes, and of course the food you will be cooking!

Optional Accessories to Optimize Your Camping Experience

Let’s say you’re considering a camping trip that is longer in duration than just the weekend, and you want to bring as many items as possible to make your camping experience the ultimate stress-free and relaxing trip. You may want to head over to our parts center, which sells genuine Toyota accessories where you can find bed extenders, roof racks, bed lighting kits, all-weather mats, and much more! Some other items to consider including in your trip are generators, power inverters, chairs/hammocks, bicycles, and canopies to keep you covered in the event of any weather. You may also want to include a tea kettle or Moka pot for some early morning coffee or tea and foldable tables for dining on. Stop by our parts department at Toyota of New Bern to grab your truck camping gear!

Where to Camp in Your Toyota Truck in New Bern

Lastly, let’s cover where you can take your new Toyota truck camping in New Bern! The three most popular camping locations are New Bern KOA Holiday, Fishers Landing Campground, and Flanners Beach Campground. All three of these lovely locations are located right along the Neuse River, which gives you tons of activities to choose from including kayaking, fishing, paddle boats, and more! With all these amazing activities available, what are you waiting for? Load up your new Toyota truck and hit the road!