This $199,000 Ford F-350 Camper Makes A Sprinter Look Soft
For years, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has been the default choice for Americans dreaming about life off the beaten path. From luxury van conversions to rugged overlanding builds, it has become the unofficial king of the adventure-van world. But Colorado-based Supertramp Campers thinks there is another way to reach that remote campsite, and it starts with a Ford F-350.
The company's Paragon is built on Ford's long-bed F-350 platform and aims to combine the capability of an expedition truck with the comforts people expect from a modern motorhome. And no, this Supertramp has nothing to do with the legendary British rock band. Still, the only thing missing here seems to be a cassette player loaded with Breakfast in America.
Unlike the Compact Camper Opens Like an Accordion that we recently covered, the Paragon doesn't rely on expandable walls or clever folding mechanisms to create more living space. Instead, it starts with a purpose-built composite camper shell and a heavy-duty pickup chassis designed to venture far beyond paved campgrounds.
Inside, the Paragon offers a surprising amount of comfort. Standard equipment includes a north-south Super Queen bed, a convertible rear dinette, a full wet bath, a two-burner induction cooktop, a 130-liter refrigerator, and enough standing room for most adults thanks to its seven-foot interior height. The camper also carries 40 gallons of fresh water and up to 20 gallons of gray water, making it a legitimate option for extended off-grid adventures.
One of the most interesting features is the internal garage, which can accommodate two full-size XL mountain bikes. Better yet, it should have no trouble swallowing modern electric mountain bikes, keeping them protected from both weather and thieves while you're exploring on foot.
Power comes from a substantial electrical system that can be configured with up to 1,080Ah of lithium batteries, supported by solar panels, DC-to-DC charging, shore power, and a 3,000-watt inverter. In other words, this thing is designed to spend serious time away from civilization.
The base model comes with Ford's 7.3-liter gasoline V8, but most buyers will probably gravitate toward the optional 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel. Supertramp charges nearly $15,000 extra for the engine, yet 500 horsepower and 1,200 lb-ft of torque make a compelling case when there's a fully equipped camper riding in the bed, plus a trailer attached behind.
We'd also be tempted to spend a little extra on the Extended or Crew Cab configurations. When you're already investing nearly $200,000 in a rolling base camp, a bit more cabin space starts to make a lot of sense.
Camp chefs can prepare meals on the induction cooktop, though some outdoor enthusiasts may still want to pack a Folding Camping Oven for longer off-grid stays.
Of course, once you've settled into camp, a quick trip to the store still means moving either a very large truck or one of those mountain bikes stored in the garage. Then again, Sprinter owners face exactly the same problem, so we'll call this one a draw. For buyers who think adventure vans have become a little too common but don't quite need a full-blown expedition truck, the Paragon may occupy a very sweet spot.
This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Jun 11, 2026, where it first appeared in the Gear section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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This story was originally published June 11, 2026 at 2:27 PM.