2027 Forest River Real-Lite SS-1608, 2027 Forest River Real-Lite SS-1608 Soft-Side Truck Camper for Sale Low-profile travel. 1,892-lb. actual dry weight. Onboard RV toilet.
If you want the freedom of a truck camper without the height, weight, and wind resistance of a traditional hard-side camper, this 2027 Forest River Real-Lite SS-1608 Soft-Side Truck Camper deserves a close look.
This new camper is in stock at Prosser s Premium RV Outlet in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, stock NP21365. Forest River designed the SS-1608 for a 1/2-ton pickup with a 6'6" bed and overhang, making it an appealing choice for campers who want a lighter, more compact setup without giving up important RV comforts. Why Choose a Soft-Side Truck Camper? The biggest advantage of the Real-Lite SS-1608 is its fold-down soft-sided upper section.
When the roof is lowered for travel, the camper presents a much smaller frontal area than a traditional full-height hard-side truck camper. That means:
Less wind resistance
Lower overall travel height
Potentially better fuel economy
Less side area for crosswinds to push against
Easier clearance under trees, carports, and other low obstacles
A more compact profile for highway travel and storage
Actual fuel economy will vary with the truck, speed, terrain, weather, and load, but the lower profile of a soft-sided camper can reduce aerodynamic drag compared with a tall hard-side truck camper.
Once you arrive at camp, the electric roof lift raises the camper, giving you approximately 7 feet of interior standing height. Lightweight Without Giving Up an RV Toilet One of the most appealing things about this SS-1608 is that the actual dry weight shown on the MSO is just 1,892 pounds.
That gives you a very lightweight truck-camper package while still retaining an onboard RV toilet and holding tanks.
That is an important distinction in the soft-side truck camper market. Many very light pop-up truck campers eliminate bathroom facilities to save weight. The SS-1608 lets you keep the low-profile, lighter-weight advan