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2024 Palomino Backpack SS-1240
by Palomino
Full Specifications
General Info
| Manufacturer | Palomino |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Year | 2024 |
| Category | Truck Camper |
| Subcategory | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Length | 8.5 ft |
| Width | 7.5 ft |
| Height | 6 ft |
| Dry Weight | 3,500 lbs |
| GVWR | 6,300 lbs |
| Hitch Weight | — |
| Cargo Capacity | 2,800 lbs |
Engine & Chassis
| Fuel Type | N/A |
| Engine | — |
| Chassis | — |
| Horsepower | — |
| Fuel Capacity | — |
Living & Off-Grid
| Sleeping Capacity | 3 |
| Slide-Outs | 1 |
| Awning Length | 9 ft |
| A/C | 15,000 BTU |
| Furnace | 16,000 BTU |
| Fridge | 12 cu ft residential |
| Fresh Water | 33 gal |
| Gray Water | 14 gal |
| Black Water | 17 gal |
| Solar | 150 W |
| Battery | 100 Ah |
| Inverter | 1,500 W |
About the 2024 Palomino Backpack SS-1240
The 2024 2024 Palomino Backpack SS-1240 from Palomino is a truck camper that transforms your pickup bed into a fully self-contained living space. For truck owners who want to go anywhere their four-wheel drive can take them, this is the ultimate camping companion.
At 8.5 feet long, 7.5-foot width and with a height of 6.0 feet, the 2024 Palomino Backpack SS-1240 weighs in at 3,500 pounds before loading, with a GVWR of 6,300 lbs, giving you roughly 2,800 lbs of payload room. The floorplan features one slide-out that dramatically expand the living area when parked.
The 2024 Palomino Backpack SS-1240 accommodates up to 3 sleepers, making it a solid choice for small families or couples who enjoy bringing friends along. The layout balances sleeping capacity with livable daytime space, so you never feel like you are living in a bedroom.
For extended stays away from hookups, the 2024 Palomino Backpack SS-1240 comes equipped with 33 gallons of fresh water capacity, 14 gallons of gray water holding, a 17-gallon black water tank. Electrical independence comes via 150 watts of factory-installed solar, 100 amp-hours of battery storage, a 1500-watt inverter for household AC power. A 15,000 BTU air conditioner keeps things cool in summer heat, while a 16,000 BTU furnace ensures warmth during cold nights. A 12 cu ft residential refrigerator keeps provisions fresh on the road and at camp. A 9.0-foot awning extends your living space outdoors, providing shade and shelter.
At 3,500 pounds dry, the 2024 Palomino Backpack SS-1240 requires a capable tow vehicle. Make sure your tow vehicle is rated for the 6,300-lb GVWR when fully loaded with gear and water.
The 2024 Palomino Backpack SS-1240 carries an MSRP of $76,000, positioning it squarely in the mid-range of the Truck Camper market where competition is fierce and buyers expect solid value. Overlanders, hunters, fishermen, and backcountry explorers will find the 2024 Palomino Backpack SS-1240 is the kind of rig that goes where the adventure is, not where the campground is.
For 2024, the 2024 Palomino Backpack SS-1240 continues to demonstrate why Palomino remains a respected name in the RV industry. It delivers a compelling combination of comfort, capability, and craftsmanship that holds up under real-world scrutiny.
Go where traditional RVs cannot — the 2024 Palomino Backpack SS-1240 truck camper adds complete living quarters to your pickup truck.
Despite its compact footprint, the 2024 Palomino Backpack SS-1240 sleeps 3 and includes a kitchen with 12 cu ft residential refrigerator, two-burner stove, and sink. The dry bath features a cassette toilet and outdoor shower prep. At 3,500 lbs dry, it pairs well with three-quarter and one-ton pickups.
Optional 150-watt solar panels and a 100 Ah battery bank extend dry camping capabilities. At $76,000, the 2024 Palomino Backpack SS-1240 is an affordable way to explore without limitations.