Ford launched the all-new Maverick small pickup just a couple of years ago. With its affordable price point, base hybrid powertrain and versatility, it was an easy pick to make our GP100 list upon its release. The immediate thought for many, however, was how to convert the Maverick into a camper. And that's way easier thanks to Go Fast Campers.
The Maverick isn't ideal for generic, one-size-fits-all truck add-ons. It has a 4.5-foot bed, shorter than a typical body-on-frame truck bed. However, as The Drive first spotted, Go Fast Campers are offering a version of the brand's pop-top Platform Camper that is custom-tailored for the Maverick.
The Maverick Camper is a precise fit for the 4.5-foot bed. It offers a low profile, adding just 6.5 inches to the vehicle height and only 255 pounds, well below the Maverick's 1,500-pound-plus payload. Go Fast Campers says the combination "does not appear to impair fuel economy." During our initial testing, the Maverick hybrid still averaged a fuel economy of 37 mpg while hauling a full pallet of mulch in the bed.
The Maverick Camper offers a 50 x 90-inch sleeping area. Gas struts provide easy setup and hold the pop-top in place during bad weather. The floor also offers reconfigurable panels that can reform the cabin into a bunk bed and provide room for a standing desk (or baby changing station).
Go Fast Campers says the Maverick Camper only costs $7,700, making it the market's most affordable new vehicle-to-camp option. Theoretically, you can pair the Maverick Camper with a base XL hybrid Maverick and still come out under $30,000. But even if you switch to the straight gas powertrain to get AWD and level up with the Fx4 package, you will still come out below the base price for most mid-size trucks and off-roaders (and already have a slick pop-top camper).
It has been hard to find a Maverick since the launch with production issues and heavy demand. But Ford is doing its best to keep up with demand, including opening up 2024 model-year orders back in July of this year.
Alternatives
Go Fast Campers obviously is a great option for your Ford Maverick pickup, but it's hardly the only option (as you can see in our guide to the best rooftop tents). Here are a few alternatives you can buy right now that are all great whether you drive a Maverick or not.
Best Overall Rooftop Tent: Thule Tepui Low Pro 3
Best Budget Rooftop Tent: Front Runner Roof Top Tent
Best Upgrade Rooftop Tent: Roofnest Condor 2
