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2025 Palomino Backpack SS-1251
by Palomino
Full Specifications
General Info
| Manufacturer | Palomino |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Year | 2025 |
| Category | Truck Camper |
| Subcategory | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Length | 10 ft |
| Width | 7.5 ft |
| Height | 8 ft |
| Dry Weight | 3,400 lbs |
| GVWR | 8,000 lbs |
| Hitch Weight | — |
| Cargo Capacity | 4,600 lbs |
Engine & Chassis
| Fuel Type | N/A |
| Engine | — |
| Chassis | — |
| Horsepower | — |
| Fuel Capacity | — |
Living & Off-Grid
| Sleeping Capacity | 3 |
| Slide-Outs | 1 |
| Awning Length | 5 ft |
| A/C | 15,000 BTU |
| Furnace | 16,000 BTU |
| Fridge | 3-way absorption |
| Fresh Water | 14 gal |
| Gray Water | 26 gal |
| Black Water | 6 gal |
| Solar | 200 W |
| Battery | 50 Ah |
| Inverter | 2,000 W |
About the 2025 Palomino Backpack SS-1251
Palomino builds the 2025 2025 Palomino Backpack SS-1251 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.
At 10.0 feet long, 7.5 feet wide and standing 8.0 feet tall, the 2025 Palomino Backpack SS-1251 weighs in at 3,400 pounds before loading, and a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,000 pounds, offering 4,600 pounds for gear and supplies. With one slide-out, the interior opens up considerably at camp, creating a spacious feel.
The 2025 Palomino Backpack SS-1251 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 2025 Palomino Backpack SS-1251 comes equipped with a generous 14-gallon fresh water supply, 26 gallons of gray water holding, a 6-gallon black water tank. On the power front, you get 200-watt solar charging capability, 50 amp-hours of battery storage, a 2000-watt inverter for household AC power. A 15,000 BTU air conditioner keeps things cool in summer heat, and 16,000 BTU of furnace output tackles chilly evenings. A 3-way absorption refrigerator keeps provisions fresh on the road and at camp. A 5.0-foot awning extends your living space outdoors, providing shade and shelter.
Towing the 3,400-pound 2025 Palomino Backpack SS-1251 demands adequate tow capacity from your truck. The fully loaded GVWR of 8,000 lbs is the number to match against your tow vehicle's rating.
The 2025 Palomino Backpack SS-1251 carries an MSRP of $54,000, 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 2025 Palomino Backpack SS-1251 is the kind of rig that goes where the adventure is, not where the campground is.
All things considered, the 2025 Palomino Backpack SS-1251 from Palomino packs a strong feature set into a well-designed package. It deserves careful consideration alongside any competitor in the Truck Camper space, and a thorough walk-through will likely confirm its appeal.
The 2025 Palomino Backpack SS-1251 is a truck camper that turns your pickup into a fully self-contained RV, ready for any adventure.
Despite its compact footprint, the 2025 Palomino Backpack SS-1251 sleeps 3 and includes a kitchen with 3-way absorption refrigerator, two-burner stove, and sink. The dry bath features a cassette toilet and outdoor shower prep. At 3,400 lbs dry, it pairs well with three-quarter and one-ton pickups.
Optional 200-watt solar panels and a 50 Ah battery bank extend dry camping capabilities. At $54,000, the 2025 Palomino Backpack SS-1251 is an affordable way to explore without limitations.