The Folding Truck Camper that Fits a Tacoma | Cube Series

Is it all we've been waiting and asking for? It's a super lite-weight camper that can slide into a mid-size truck bed... and even fit in the garage on some setups. You'll need to check the Cube Series Camper out with PJ to see if it's what you and your Toyota Tacoma or larger truck have been hoping for!
Princess Craft RV website: princesscraft.com
Sale price FOR THE EXACT UNIT SHOWN IN THE VIDEO AT THE TIME OF VIDEO UPLOAD: $49,988
MSRP FOR THE EXACT UNIT SHOWN IN THE VIDEO: $50,168
Camper Specifications & Capacities
All weights and measurements are approximate and subject to change
TYPE Pop-up with solid walls (no canvas)
BASE WEIGHT 1206 lbs
WIDTH 88″
LENGTH 88″
INTERIOR HEIGHT 78″
COLLAPSED HEIGHT 52″
OPEN HEIGHT 92″
FRESH WATER 21 Gallons
GREY WATER 10 Gallons
BLACK WATER 2 1/2 Gallon cassette toilet (if equipped)
LPG CAPACITY 5 Gallons
FURNACE 18,000 BTU
WATER HEATER 1.7 Gallon (12 volts)
SEASON 4 Season
Standard Equipment & Options
CONSTRUCTION
Ultra-lite 100% Aluminum Basement Structure
All Molded fiberglass main tub, walls, and roof, (infused and vacuum bonded for stronger and lighter parts)
One Piece Fiberglass Roof
INTERIOR FEATURES
100% aluminum Cabinetry
Thermo foil Countertops
2 Burner Range/ sink with glass top
Synthetic leather upholstery
Opposing Dinette/ 75” sleeper
12-volt TV Prep
12 Volt LED Interior Lighting System
Qty 2 electrical power stations with 110 V and USB ports
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
12 Volt LED entry Light w/Interior Switch
Enclosed Service Center
Access Panels for Water Tank, Holding Tanks & electronics
16,000 BTU Forced Air Furnace
Water Heater - 1.7 Gallon (12V)
Enclosed, Heated Area for Holding Tanks
Winterization System
Exterior Shower
Electric Water Pump
Tank monitoring system
Battery monitoring system
DC To DC Charger (for charging the battery from the truck)
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Locking Ext. Storage Compartment Doors
Large Lightweight insulated Acrylic windows with pleated shades and screens
Radius Entry Door & Flush Mount Lock w/Dead Bolt
POWER SYSTEMS & SAFETY FEATURES
24 V power actuators for lifting the roof
Manual Camper Lifting Jacks
30 Amp AC/DC Battery Charger
GFI Circuit Protection
Smoke, LPG Leak & CO Detectors
Fire Extinguisher
Camper Tie Down system for in-truck bed connection
Freeze Resistant 1/2″ Color-Coded Water Lines
30 amp shore power hook up
OPTIONS AND EXTRAS
3 exterior solid colors to choose from
Exterior Multi Color options to choose from
1.7 cubic ft 110V Electric refrigerator
1.0 Cubic Ft Built-in Microwave
12V AGM Battery
Rieco Titan Manual Camper Jacks with removable jack mount system
Fold-up Glow Step Entry Stairs
5 Gallon Propane tank
2 Colors of upholstery (Black or Charcoal Grey)
2 colors of Cabinets (White, Black)
2 Countertop colors (Licorice or Symphony Alto)
22” TV
Cassette Toilet with hideaway cabinet
5000 BTU Air conditioner
500-watt military-grade solar panel w/ solar controller
360 AH Lithium Off Grid System with 2000 watt inverter/ charger, 500 watts solar and battery monitor system
Batwing style 270-degree awning
Plumb for BBQ
Keyless entry
Power Jacks with remote and removable mounting system
Entry Glow Steps & Glo Guide Hand Rail
About the video:
Presenter/Host: PJ Buerger
Videography and Editing: Clint Sandberg
Production: Caitlyn Smalley
recorded on location at Princess Craft RV in Round Rock, Texas

[@VonBluesman]

$49,988.00 plus tax no thank you

[@donkeykong516]

People ask for the works, here it is…lol

[@algorasm2565]

No kidding !!! There are places in rural upstate NY where you can get a whole 2 bedroom house with a full basement for $50K 😂

[@JackdKeeney]

Really, it's cost half as much as my house pay off!

[@rickysiebert9618]

Where’s the crapper?

[@tacticalant3841]

Prices of campers are getting way out of controll. I think i need to start building campers!

[@richeastmain4031]

This will be great when Toyota introduces the self driving Tacoma since there is no payload left for a driver or passengers.

[@sharonthehuman5954]

Lol

[@jakeviolet2195]

Not sure why it's so heavy? I have a 10 foot Aliner with more options than this camper. Even with an entire trailer chassis underneath, it only weighs 1,394 lbs.

[@warrenmoon7709]

Awesome ❤❤❤

[@ENRIQUELOPEZ-ve1hk]

I wish that when designing a light weight camper like this, companies would also take into consideration a more affordable retail price; as neat as the idea is, final cost is a big make it or break it factor for most consumers!!

[@lee1130fromtwitter]

You could get a sick off road travel trailer for 20k less than this and actually have usability

[@bradurl231]

For $50k it should be a carbon foam composite and weigh a maximum of 500 lbs. When I calculated the weight of a full cabover folding popup shell built from aluminum/foam/.125 plywood sandwich it was under 400lbs! It's absolutely ridiculous what people are willing to pay for poorly designed, cheaply made rv's. Just the weight alone would tear it apart if you took it off road!

[@RoughRide]

50k.....someone needs to put the pipe down and check into rehab! 😂😂😂😂

[@ronb6182]

Like I said before 50,000 I could spend a lot of nights at a KOA camping cabins. Even at that all the gasoline money I spend hauling this monster.73

[@taughtyouhowtodougie]

princess craft = for a princess!

[@user-qe2ug8ld8u]

Neat idea but not for 50K companies are get a little bit crazy with pricing

[@latlj1283]

I will just buy another truck and sleep on it with a dozen blanket. Lol...

[@BBBYpsi]

You could get a sleeper built onto a truck for2 1/2 times less

[@ronb6182]

Too heavy trucks get lousy fuel economy it just went out the door. I can spend lots of nights at a KOA camping cabins before I exhaust 50,000. 73

[@2hotscottpro]

What a joke of a cube lol

[@timschutte6924]

50K, fuck that. !!!!!!!!!!!!! No way. That's stupid money for that.

[@MrTmax74]

Great review and great little camper. But starting at $43,000, it’s way out of my league. But otherwise, it’s just what I’m looking for.

[@coltwinchester6124]

I have a 1997 Sunlite pop up camper. It has roof AC, 19,000 BTU furnance, 3 way refrigerator, 3 burner stove, outside shower, inside toilet. Queen size bed, with dinette that becomes a bed. 300 watts of solar, with 2 batteries and a 2,000 watt inverter on 2 batteries. Total weight, 1700 lbs. Total cost- $3,650.

[@steve_anderson]

Yep...same with me. I'm thinking of moving to Zimbabwe, where things are more in line with my budget. If it weren't for those dang lions. 🙂

[@Romo69]

Yeah it’s 40k over priced.

[@USMC6976]

Yep. There is a reason they don't mention the price at the beginning. Great idea, but their pricing is off the charts.

[@cw9282]

$40k+ and you can't even shower.

[@richardkoch8752]

For $45,000 I can find something else. Most Tundras only have a 1,400-1,700 payload!

[@smallnuts2]

It's way over priced. For that much money you can get a bigger camper. Aliner did something like this years ago. Had a triangle roof. As for price again I'd rather get the travel lite cent for $20k

[@Hipporider]

Well spoken review. Thanks for no annoying background music that so many KZbin channels insist on using while listening to a narrator.

[@billramsey7455]

This little camper is amazing. Basic but you can do what you need where you want.

[@michaelgehrke8272]

This is one of the most innovative campers I've seen in a long time. I like it overall.

[@dejorgensen10]

For a base price of $43k I could buy a beater truck and another popup camper top. That overhangs the cab, with a 1/4 of the weight.

[@joegy9944]

PJ does the finest RV presentations of anyone! She is the Star the others have attempted to copy but CANNOT! I hope she is paid well!

[@artsteadman2230]

Just because haters will always hate there's buyers out there that are willing to pay the for perveived quality & advantages others can't grasp - or afford. It's s basic supply, demand, accessibility & affordability

[@judil3294]

That's pretty close to what we paid for our 4 bed home on 8 acres. Yup, it doesn't move but ...

[@jonmccormick8683]

Keep working on getting the weight down (and price) to about 1/2 of of what the costs are now and you will start getting buyers. -There are alot of positives about this design. I am a Ford Lightning guy. =The vehicle has all the electric power already. But need the solar top and keeping the weight low.

[@paula.jackson5463]

PJ, this is the Gear!

[@RicG.]

This camper really pushes the weight limit for the highest payload capacity Toyota Tacoma. In fact, you could hardly carry anything other than the camper completely empty, i.e., little to no water, gear etc.

[@sharonthehuman5954]

Yep they could have really cut the weight down if they made them with aluminum and composite materials like the Travel Lites.

[@sad754yt]

Exactly..they advertise it for a Tacoma and no way is gonna work. Way over payload.

[@jonkobler1637]

Two people = another 400 pounds.

[@jakeviolet2195]

Fully optioned, it might even be pushing it on a half ton. Especially if you get the 4-door 4x4, which is the most popular configuration.

[@Wobu27]

I have a 2015 Toyota Tacoma with the full payload package and towing package. Theres no way i could carry this full of gear and essentials. I have a Kimbo and absolutely love it.

[@FieldsOfGold149]

Nice

[@shawnwood9383]

Great cover of the cube aeries

[@rumah7775]

Love this, the build is perfect

[@BorderlineWanderings]

BASE WEIGHT 1206 lbs - this is kind of alarming to me in that most people i talk to don't realize that their Tacoma is only rated to carry 1000lbs on the vehicle itself. I agree with other commenters that this thing would need to weigh 500# or so for it to be practical for the general Tacoma owner.

[@midnightrambler3583]

Looks like this video was done in Texas where there’s been triple digit heat all summer. However, P.J. never breaks a sweat!

[@PrincessCraft]

It's so very Texas outside our shop right now. H.O.T.

[@EagleArrow]

Cool, it is like an A frame set up.

[@tahoebum]

Imagine the wind is blowing 30+mph and it's snowing and you need to set it up.

[@JEG6919]

I applaud the effort. Might be onto something

[@jonathanodell8854]

This fits a niche that i have seen a definite need for i hope they sell these successfully with right marketing it absolutely should. Nice job cheers .

[@ekoms108]

Damn though this costs more than the Tacoma itself

[@KarileeT]

It’s nice but unfortunately too heavy. My Ranger payload capacity is only 1460. I wouldn’t be able to carry a single other thing except maybe myself!

[@RicG.]

It's also too heavy for a Tacoma, even though the title claims it works with a Tacoma. You put that thing on a Tacoma with some water, gear, etc. and it would ruin the truck.

[@scottv.4140]

@@RicG. They only said it will fit in a Tacoma, they didn't say you could actually go anywhere with it in the bed.

[@rustlesee]

At 1200 lbs, doesn’t leave a lot of weight in that Tacoma for anything.. like food and people.

[@parlimentjenkinsiii6658]

Looks like what a cop would use as a mobile interrogation room.

[@insanemadmanroom2299]

49g hell no

[@craigdarby9533]

Fully optioned, exceeds weight limit for all Takoma models.

[@haze1123]

Best RV reviews on KZbin!!! I love this camper. Awesome design.

[@mountainadventures7346]

I own a FWC Hawk. While I like that it’s hard sided. The bed overhang doubles the size of the camper. This doesn’t have one. Also the lift struts on the front? Are gonna get wrecked in the woods. Lots of branches hanging down. Need a way to protect them. The upside to a hard sided camper is that in grizzly country it’s a requirement to camp. But this camper is just too small and I am not a fan of constantly making my bed into my dining room table.

[@BBBYpsi]

It looks nice & really nice little design. But I would be afraid of it getting blown over in wind if not attached to the truck. What would be a anchor to keep it from getting blown over?

[@ronniewilliams3691]

I would Love it, with all the options! Especially if Gas Prices would come down!

[@timschutte6924]

I've been looking for a hard side truck bed camper shell. Nice. Depending on costs.

[@daviddun1389]

I like the toilet cover, could be a good surface for kitchen prep. They need to rework the pricing to get to around $35K for it to make sense for the above avg rich joe

[@donaldwilson2548]

Yeah, very nice. Add a cab over to it and reduce the price by $15,000.00. Otherwise, I'll build a frame out of aluminum framing studs, wall, and roof. I'll be able to stow it in a bag and assemble it when I reach my destination. I will disassemble it when I leave. The roof material will be marine grade Sunbrella or any other material similar to the aforementioned material. It's just another project to save lots of money. Good luck with the sales.

[@Auto33333]

Awesome

[@nlabanok]

A lovely design and build but the mega weight considering it's going into a Taco + cost = a hard no. But, I really like the modular drop in cot mounted above the main bed.

[@modelmanjohn]

"You're ready to go." Literally.

[@michaelkennedy6415]

Great design allocating in a tiny space. Did I miss the feature that houses the servant’s quarters though?

[@edwizard62]

PJ is so beautiful❤

[@davidleadford6511]

Nice, but it almost exceeds the payload capacity of my mid size. Need to put this thing on a diet and lose some weight.

[@seangao3091]

Starting price is $43,509. I would prefer to build one myself. To be honest, it's not that difficult to DIY a truck camper yourself. Lots of videos available.

[@JoeBIgLotto]

❤❤ Beautiful product . Hope they have permanent attachment option to the truck .plus can they put a Doggie door so you can drive away in emergency if there is a Bear outside 😂

[@edvidal3118]

Wow! And I was thinking that on the high end, this little camper would cost around 30k fully loaded. To see other comments that say starting price is 43k blows me away. How do they justify that ridiculous high price? I’ve seen bigger pull trailers with more features for half the price. Im sure there will be a few suckers that will be willing to pay that high price though.

[@mdutchy2582]

I can imagine other campers faces when it’s folded down and you tell them you are fixing to go in there, cook, eat and go to bed.

[@freezinweasle1]

$50K? It's nice but not 50K nice.

[@freezinweasle1]

And there is no way my 2022 Taco would be able to handle this safely. Nice presentation but they are being far from truthful when they talk about Taco payload. This is a salesperson. No different than a car salesperson.

[@gaemlinsidoharthi]

Nice idea. Decor could be updated by the owner, I guess. When is it going to be?

[@JasonShaneMason]

Great video as always PJ! Can't wait to see the trailer when they roll that out. Will you carry the trailer at Princess Craft when they start manufacturing them?

[@PrincessCraft]

We’ll be all ears if they offer us the opportunity!

[@user-yy1hl1st3k]

The last two used truck campers l purchased cost $1,800 first folder and $1,800 second non folder. Both fully functional and with bathrooms! $42,000+ for this? Get real! And the didn't weigh ammunition more than this. 😂

[@jackedhorse]

That thing probably has more drafts than the NFL!

[@blueyonder1233]

Dual-pain windows!

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings pj thanks for the presentation it's your regular visitor from southern Ontario Canada and I have a question will this fit into a utility trailer ?

[@PrincessCraft]

Depending on the trailer, it might be possible. It isn't something we'd take on in our service department, and we wouldn't recommend doing that, but it isn't too far fetched to assume that someone might give the idea a go once they own it and have their own time to get creative.

[@trex860]

If it’s loaded on to anything smaller than a full ton pickup, “Just Sue Me” should be painted on the back of that thing.

[@kululv]

When are they coming out with the trailer version, they announced?

[@desklamp1175]

Yes, it has several options. I'll opt not to pay that much for a folding box.

[@jamespeace2648]

Just what everyone wants. A crapper in the kitchen.

[@pierredaigneault5615]

I bet you would rather take a dump in a bucket next to the outside spray hose?

[@smallnuts2]

I like the design but needs bigger bed. Thats for one person unless two people sleep on there side. If laying on back they will be shoulder to shoulder. Also, $50k ? Thats crazy. Maybe $15k-$20k Aliner did something like this years ago. Had a triangle 🔺️ roof.

[@BBBYpsi]

Unfortunately the price of materials & Labor have sky rocketed. I deliver travel trailers for a living & since 2021 the prices have more than tripled. A 20 foot travel trailer that used to be $15K is now over $50K

[@JoshalynnLove]

A joke.. Even if it was 25k it wouldn't be worth it 😂 good one guys

[@gaemlinsidoharthi]

I wonder if they could design a fold out bathroom, even if it’s just an “outhouse”.

[@stainless1175able]

For that price you could buy another expensive pickup. Buy a van if you want to spend that much.

[@MageSkeleton]

would had loved if there was a shower inside, but the fact there's a shower thing outside at all is impressive.

[@pierredaigneault5615]

this is made for a Ford 4x4 dualy 1 ton with Godzilla engine pulling a 1500 pounds fishing boat. No REAL nature lover would shower before getting back home after at least a week ! Outside shower is for cleaning the fish and/or dog ! LOL

[@stevespawn1]

I paid 39k for a 44 foot 2013 Dutchman voltage toy hauler- full body paint. Used of course.

[@chadbaire6837]

It seemed like the music wasn't sure what it wanted to do. It was way too loud and then gone. Also would it be possible to get a flashlight to show some of the darker areas. There have been a few campers recently where you have shown just a shadow.

[@toneseeker4968]

Now that's what the Hell i'm talking about! Is there one for an F150?

[@davidvoorhees9957]

You could buy a brand new truck for that price or a very nice pull behind with 3 times the room.

[@stevekrewson9502]

Wow, 49k...I wonder if there is anyone stupid enough to buy this thing at that price? I love camping in all forms, precisely why I watched this vid. But the price on this is beyond stupid. Holy crap! I'm writing this from my bed in a 40 foot camper that cost me 50k

[@jwiereng]

Could you get this bare bones - just the shell, with doors / windows. ?

[@stuarthobart6844]

I’ll take a shell

[@BVDsGoneFishing]

I spit out my coffee when I heard the price!

[@jwebbw]

But what does it look like on a truck bed in the down position ?

[@rideoc6026]

1200 lbs is beyond 1/4 ton truck limits.

[@cappyjpadgett]

Funny how most tiny lil slide in truck campers cost more than 35+’ fifth wheels

[@imurcookie2]

Tacoma has a 1100 payload.. doesn't work

[@greenexpanse]

The Google machine and the Truck Camper Adventure website offer payload numbers that differ from what you’ve provided.

[@artof1self]

For 43k to 48k I would prefer to by a starter off-road enclosed tear drop trailer and still have the ability to drop off at a camp site and use my truck anytime with the bed available. It’s a nice option but not for me. Thanks for sharing.

[@soespino]

Hola, como la puedo adquirir en Chile

[@Dave-sw2dm]

Fully optioned it is pushing the payload of my full size Nissan Titan. Cool design though.

[@rickm5853]

1200 lbs is more than the rated payload on a Tacoma and on my 2019 Tundra its only 1300 lbs

[@scottfergusson8411]

How water proof is it??

[@georgeleigh3552]

You add it too your house for a third bedroom lol!

[@wmason1961]

I might give $4900 for this. $49,000 no way. Not even close.

[@Poppy_love59]

Seems like a good idea until you realize they have almost zero storage. There was a company many years ago that marketed something similar, but the reason no one bought them was that there was no storage. You lose any such storage from those fold up walls !

[@violentdawg]

That and this is above tacoma capacity without driver/passengers much less luggage, then add in the $50K price tag... Everything about this could be 10x better with a $50K price tag.

[@simon359]

Weight is going to be a major problem. My Tacoma has a limit of 950 pounds for a Trd. Add a couple more people and your way over the 1200 pounds! This would be dangerous on a Tacoma. Get in any accidents and your insurance company will deny your claim!

[@youarehere1251]

Light weight means better gas mileage, so in the long run saving on fuel usage.

[@axemanfishing2703]

Amazing that they keep saying how light weight this is when it is already pushing the limit of my F150 half ton let alone a Tacoma, and that is dry weight with nothing in it. I find it curious how they get away will selling points like this that go against the manufactures suggested weight limitations without being held liable if something goes wrong. All about profit and not safety. No way this safely goes into a Tacoma without significant upgrades to springs and shocks, and those things are not recommended by the manufacturer.

[@sg1friz]

Ha, the price of an entry-level truck 😅😅😅😂😂these folks got expensive habits!

[@bernarddroege7022]

No windows to the rear? Sounds like a security issue.

[@JohnDoe-1000xt]

great design...$50,000 ....spendy

[@amarnof]

How much does it cost?

[@ritas6972]

This is a beautiful camper. It is pricey but most well made truck campers are expensive so this is not surprising. I would if it would hold up for light off-roading? It seems like it can sleep 3, this is great.

[@CaptZenPetabyte]

Shame, as its not on the website yet and you dont sell outside of the USA as this would be perfect

[@spiritualinsight]

What temperature can this handle?

[@MrTmax74]

That depends what your temperature is as you’re sweating trying to make the payment

[@McRocket]

How about a folding Washington that fits into a Tacoma? ☮

[@jameswbarry9576]

I see it has cables on the outside like a cable driven slide out not good

[@davidelo5843]

Your presentation is great but i don't like this empty box for a camper ! In my opinion its the worst design I have ever seen ! The fiberglass walls hold nothing ! but to each it's their own opinion !

[@droolbunnyxo9565]

True, but you could affix hanging hooks & shelf brackets that hold mesh bags, baskets & shelves, which store on the floor during travel mode. Custom storage stuff. Although doing this might affect resale or trade-in value, true.

[@eleathialongcope1741]

How about a Maverick?

[@SpineShank7]

It's crazy what people charge for campers.

[@rerunplaya532]

AC?

[@TexasScout]

Is there an option for air conditioning? If not that’s a hard no for me

[@PrincessCraft]

It has an A/C on it. It’s shown in the outside portion of the tour.

[@TexasScout]

@@PrincessCraft Sorry , I like it, was at work and couldn’t watch it yet.