Hiatus Camper winter camping is all about comfort, warmth, and confidence when conditions get tough. As a four-season truck camper, Hiatus is built for real-world cold weather—offering the insulation, heating, and durability you need to explore year-round.

From insulated composite walls to reliable heating and power systems, here’s what makes our pop-up truck camper excellent for all season use.

Hiatus Camper Insulation System: Built for Warmth and Quiet

The insulation in a Hiatus is rated R6, which measures how well it resists heat transfer. A higher R-value means better temperature control — essential for retaining warmth during freezing nights.

Each camper is built with composite sandwich panels featuring fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) inside and out with a closed-cell foam core. That means insulation from top to bottom, standard on every model. Unlike canvas pop-tops that lose heat quickly, Hiatus walls keep warm air in and cold air out — no seasonal prep required.

Mold and Condensation Resistance

Because our panels are waterproof and mold-resistant, you’ll never deal with mildew from trapped moisture.
The closed-cell foam core and FRP layers prevent water absorption and minimize interior condensation, even when temperatures swing from day to night.

Soundproofing and Year-Round Comfort

Insulation also quiets the world around you.

The folding rigid panels block road noise and wind flapping, so you can rest easy at a pullout or resort lot. In summer, that same insulation helps keep the heat out, creating genuine four-season comfort in a Hiatus Camper.

Rigid Pop Top: Strong, Simple, and Built for the Cold

Ease of use meets winter durability.

The Hiatus hard-sided pop top opens or closes in about 15 seconds — quick enough to set up camp before your coffee cools. Gas struts handle the heavy lifting while the rigid panels seal tight against snow, wind, and rain.

When closed, your camper doubles as a rugged canopy topper.
For roof storage, Hiatus partners with Yakima, offering crossbars rated up to 500 lbs static weight.

Planning to add solar panels or a rooftop box?
We’ll fine-tune your struts for the permanent extra load or set you up with a seasonal swap-out system — higher-pressure struts for your winter roof box, standard ones for summer.

Heating, Ventilation, and Power for Cold-Weather Comfort

Propane Heat

Our Wave 3 catalytic heater (included in the propane package) offers both low and high settings for efficient warmth.
Low keeps things comfortable above freezing; turn it to high once you hit those below-freezing nights.

If you camp regularly in extreme cold, a forced-air system provides even more control — we can recommend trusted installers. Already have a forced-air heater? You can opt to add a passthrough port to run the heater hose through the side from an external heater.

Safety and Ventilation

The Wave 3 is designed for enclosed spaces, and our propane package includes a safety kit with a fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, and LP gas detector.

Always keep a window cracked when heating — ventilation maintains safe oxygen levels and reduces condensation.

Electric Heat Options

Prefer plug-in comfort at campgrounds?
Add our 120V passthrough port to power a small space heater from an exterior outlet — no open doors or tangled cords required. Many owners pair propane and electric systems for flexible heating on and off the grid.

Forced-Air Systems

For full-time winter explorers, forced-air heat systems (diesel or propane) provide greater temperature control while venting moisture outside.

Hiatus doesn’t install them in-house, but we work with local installers who do.

Power for Winter Adventures

The Goal Zero Yeti 1500x powers your lights, fan, fridge, and devices — and charges automatically from your truck via the Car Link Integration Kit while you drive.

Add a solar briefcase panel to extend your off-grid setup.

Cold weather can affect battery efficiency, but the Yeti keeps systems running smoothly for multi-day trips.

All of this makes winter conditions in a Hiatus Camper quiet and comfortable — no matter how low the temperature drops.

Built for Winter. Tested in It.

From the mountains of the PNW to high-desert cold snaps, a Hiatus Camper’s ability to perform in winter camping proves just how durable and comfortable these campers really are.

With R6 insulation, waterproof composite walls, reliable heating, and smart ventilation, you’ll be equipped for whatever the elements throw at you.

Whether you’re parked in snow at 9,000 feet or driving through summer storms, you can count on your Hiatus Camper to keep going as long as you do. It’s built to handle every season with confidence and comfort.

Ready to experience winter camping in a Hiatus Camper for yourself?

Start your build today or explore Hiatus Camper longevity to see why our campers are built to last.

Want to speak with a human or see a camper in person? Book a call with Sarah, our Hiatus Build Specialist!