Casual Turtle Campers was founded on the belief that wood is good, small can be comfortable, and that there is still room for simplicity in this increasingly complex world. 

Casual Turtle?

When John Steinbeck traveled across the country in 1960, he did it in a truck camper, in part, of his own design.  In his book about his voyage, Travels With Charlie, he wrote, “I had to go alone and I had to be self-contained, a kind of casual turtle carrying his house on his back…. I wanted a little house built like the cabin of a small boat.”  At Casual Turtle Campers, we take this to heart – with plenty of oiled wood and a distinctly nautical feel on the interior.

Simple

Casual Turtle Campers differ from conventional truck campers in their simplicity.  By omitting many of the complicated, heavy, and often unnecessary features of traditional campers, we end up with a very cozy, airy feel – especially for a small space.  With limited headroom, entering a Casual Turtle Camper encourages one to sit or lie down and relax – which adds to its comfortable feeling.  While not for everyone, our campers do appeal to those who not only can, but prefer to do with fewer amenities.