The MoonLander Truck Camper by RADICA is an affordable and innovative truck shell built for camping that starts at just $5,500. It’s a hybrid between a traditional truck topper and a camper, giving truck owners an accessible entry point into overlanding and expedition life.
The unique design extends on both sides, allowing you to sleep sideways over the truck bed. This means approximately 80″ of sleeping length in a mid-size truck, and up to 87″ in a full-size truck.
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Extended Sides Allow Sideways Sleeping
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Hard Shell Design with No Canvas or Zippers
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Unlike many campers and rooftop tents, the MoonLander features a hard shell with no canvas or zippers to fiddle with. This simple yet effective design keeps you protected from the elements while ensuring a quieter and warmer interior.
Reinforced Aluminum Construction
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Lightweight Design Drives Like a Topper
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The MoonLander is one of the lightest truck bed campers on the market. Weighing just 225 lbs without the windows or bed frame, it adds minimal impact on gas mileage. The lofted bed panels can be easily removed, turning your MoonLander into cargo space when needed.
Roof Supports 2-3 People for Sunset Viewing
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Interior with Lofted Bed Platform
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Highly Customizable Platform
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The structural aluminum framing lets you mount virtually anything to create your personalized camping setup. The MoonLander serves as an open canvas for DIY builds.
Expedition-Ready Build Quality
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Multiple Window and Door Options
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Video Tour: The Fast Lane Truck Gets a MoonLander
Design Details
- Manufacturer: RADICA Products
- Product: MoonLander Truck Camper Shell
- Type: Hybrid topper/camper with extended sides
- Weight: 225 lbs (without windows or bed frame)
- Sleeping Length: ~80″ (mid-size truck), up to 87″ (full-size truck)
- Sleeping Orientation: Sideways across truck bed
- Construction: Reinforced aluminum framing, 1/16″ aluminum skins
- Sealing: Marine-grade sealants
- Shell Type: Hard shell (no canvas or zippers)
- Roof Capacity: Supports 2-3 people
- Bed Panels: Removable for cargo use
- Starting Price: $5,500 (mid-size), $5,900 (full-size), $6,900 (long)
- Installation: RADICA shop in Denver, Colorado
Available Customization Options
- Windows: stationary, sliding, porthole, or Arctic Tern
- Upgradeable queen-size lofted bed frame
- Single swing-out barn door
- Propane tank mount
- Brake light bar with sequential turn signals
- Solar package
- Tailgate lock
- Camper jacks
- THULE roof rack tracks
- Integrated LED lighting package
- Slim side pods for narrower profile
Lessons from This Build
- Sideways Sleeping Solves Short Beds: By extending the shell’s sides, the MoonLander creates sleeping space that exceeds the truck bed length—a clever solution for mid-size trucks
- Weight Matters for Daily Driving: At 225 lbs, the MoonLander drives like a regular topper with minimal fuel economy impact, unlike heavier slide-in campers
- Hard Shells Beat Soft Tops: No canvas or zippers means no leaks, no wear points, better insulation, and faster setup compared to rooftop tents
- Modular Design Enables Dual Use: Removable bed panels let you use your truck for cargo during the week and camping on weekends
- Aluminum Framing Creates DIY Potential: Structural framing throughout the shell lets you mount gear, shelving, and accessories anywhere—inside or outside
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Yes, please! While my 4×8 square drop is great for Solo trips, this will make it so much easier, and it will act as his sleeping space when we both travel so I don’t steal the covers, lol.
Good thinking! I’m really loving the MoonLander as an option for anyone who’s got a truck. They’re so cool! And pretty affordable! Wouldn’t mind picking up a used Nissan Frontier 4×4 and pairing it with one of these 🙂