For some of us – camping in the winter is the best of both worlds! You get to go camping and enjoy the great outdoors, which is even more beautiful with snow on the ground. You also don’t have to deal with the large number of people that camp during the busy summer months. In the winter, you’re pretty much guaranteed to get into an RV park or campground as long as the roads haven’t been closed.

But with the positive aspects of winter camping, there is a potential issue of needing extra power while you’re boondocking. It’s colder so you’ll want a generator to run the heat most of the time and that doesn’t include your daily activities such as cooking and other amenities. Luckily, we have some solutions for you that will help make your winter camping even better!


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1.) Lock and Load – Generator Tray
The Lock and Load is designed to prevent costly generators, camping gear, welders, tool boxes and more from theft. It also protects you from unwanted exhaust fumes and stains from storing the generator inside your truck camper when not in use. The Lock and Load tray gives you the ability to lock, store and run your generator or motorized equipment simultaneously. That means you can permanently store your generator on the tray and stay nice and warm and cozy even in the winter!


The Lock and Load can be installed on a front or rear hitch receiver

Features of the Lock and Load include:

• Protect costly generators, camping gear, welders, tool boxes, plasma cutters and more from theft
• Allows you to lock, store and run your generator and other motorized equipment simultaneously
• Avoid exhaust fumes and stains by permanently storing your generator while on the road or off the grid
• No more heavy lifting – your generator stays on the tray even while running
• Features a safety visual sight indicator to prevent risk of damage while driving (Part #A7752)
• License plate relocation holes to attach license plate (Part #A7752)
• Mounts easily into front and rear receiver hitches
• Fits most common generators
• High security tamper proof puck lock included
• Cargo tray dimensions: 27 13/16 L" x 23 1/2"W x 23” H

2.) HiddenPower – Under Vehicle Battery Mount
If you’re wanting to use the generator for heat, then you’ll need something extra to charge your phone and small electronics. You don’t want to chance running down your truck battery, especially in the winter and snow! So, what does that mean? You need an extra battery to save your vehicle from constantly running, depleting power and gas.


The Hidden Power installs to your truck frame and doesn't affect clearance!

That’s where the HiddenPower comes in and becomes the new superhero for your truck. Adding an extra battery that is tied to your truck’s electrical charging system will keep the battery charged and ready for use with little to no maintenance. This mount is no-drill and installs quickly. Having an extra battery mounted will not only save you time with hassling to pull out batteries and connect them, it will allow you to camp without draining the vehicle’s battery. All you need is the battery mount and the HiddenPower Wiring Harness to establish connection.

Features of the HiddenPower include:

• Add additional batteries under your truck bed
• Securely clamps to truck frame
• Hidden when in use
• No loss of ground clearance
• Works with group 24 to 31 batteries
• Becomes an extension of your RV batteries and recharges via your RV solar panels, generator, converter etc.
• No-drill / easy install
• Attaches and detaches quickly for battery service

With the Lock and Load generator tray and the HiddenPower battery mount, you are covered for all the winter truck camping your heart desires! No running out of power and no getting cold during the night. As an added bonus – you can get 10% OFF each of them as well as more Torklift storage and security products. How, do you ask? Visit our participating Certified Dealers until the end of December as a part of our storage and security sale to receive your discount! To find a participating dealer near you, visit our Where to Buy page or contact us directly at 800-246-8132 with questions.