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2025 Palomino Backpack HS-800
by Palomino
Full Specifications
General Info
| Manufacturer | Palomino |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Year | 2025 |
| Category | Truck Camper |
| Subcategory | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Length | 6.5 ft |
| Width | 7.5 ft |
| Height | 6.5 ft |
| Dry Weight | 2,200 lbs |
| GVWR | 4,800 lbs |
| Hitch Weight | — |
| Cargo Capacity | 2,600 lbs |
Engine & Chassis
| Fuel Type | N/A |
| Engine | — |
| Chassis | — |
| Horsepower | — |
| Fuel Capacity | — |
Living & Off-Grid
| Sleeping Capacity | 3 |
| Slide-Outs | 0 |
| Awning Length | 6 ft |
| A/C | 13,500 BTU |
| Furnace | 16,000 BTU |
| Fridge | Single-door compressor |
| Fresh Water | 21 gal |
| Gray Water | 15 gal |
| Black Water | 25 gal |
| Solar | — |
| Battery | 100 Ah |
| Inverter | 1,500 W |
About the 2025 Palomino Backpack HS-800
Palomino builds the 2025 2025 Palomino Backpack HS-800 for overlanders and outdoor enthusiasts who refuse to be limited by pavement. This truck camper follows your truck down dirt roads, forest trails, and remote fishing spots that other RVs can only dream about.
With an overall length of 6.5 feet, 7.5-foot width and 6.5 feet in height, the 2025 Palomino Backpack HS-800 tips the scales at 2,200 pounds dry weight, with a GVWR of 4,800 lbs, giving you roughly 2,600 lbs of payload room.
Sleeping up to 3 people, this model works well for small families or traveling duos who appreciate extra guest capacity. Convertible dinettes or sofa beds provide flexibility between day and night configurations without sacrificing comfort.
Off-grid capability is well supported thanks to a generous 21-gallon fresh water supply, 15 gallons of gray water holding, a 25-gallon black water tank. Electrical independence comes via 100 amp-hours of battery storage, a 1500-watt inverter for household AC power. 13,500 BTU of air conditioning handles warm-weather comfort, and 16,000 BTU of furnace output tackles chilly evenings. The kitchen features a Single-door compressor refrigerator for keeping provisions cold. A 6.0-foot awning extends your living space outdoors, providing shade and shelter.
Towing the 2,200-pound 2025 Palomino Backpack HS-800 demands adequate tow capacity from your truck. When loaded to capacity at 4,800 lbs GVWR, proper weight distribution becomes essential for safe towing.
At $17,000, the 2025 Palomino Backpack HS-800 delivers a lot of RV for the money, making it appealing for budget-conscious buyers who still want quality and functionality. Overlanders, hunters, fishermen, and backcountry explorers will find the 2025 Palomino Backpack HS-800 is the kind of rig that goes where the adventure is, not where the campground is.
Whether you are planning weekend getaways or extended road trips, the 2025 2025 Palomino Backpack HS-800 from Palomino provides a well-rounded package that deserves a spot on your shortlist. Take the time to walk through one at your nearest dealer and see how it fits your travel vision.
The 2025 Palomino Backpack HS-800 maximizes the truck camper concept with clever storage solutions and a surprisingly comfortable living space.
Despite its compact footprint, the 2025 Palomino Backpack HS-800 sleeps 3 and includes a kitchen with Single-door compressor refrigerator, two-burner stove, and sink. The dry bath features a cassette toilet and outdoor shower prep. At 2,200 lbs dry, it pairs well with three-quarter and one-ton pickups.
Optional 0-watt solar panels and a 100 Ah battery bank extend dry camping capabilities. At $17,000, the 2025 Palomino Backpack HS-800 is an affordable way to explore without limitations.