Pickup-bed campers normally force buyers to choose between a compact topper, a rooftop tent or a more substantial living module. Wild Land’s PickupMate Trunk tries to combine elements of all three in one remote-controlled system.
During everyday driving, it sits over the bed as a relatively low rectangular box. At camp, an electrically powered cross-scissor mechanism shifts the structure rearward and unfolds it forward above the cab, creating a two-level shelter with a sleeping area upstairs and a flexible living space below.
The unusual arrangement preserves most of the pickup bed for gear and avoids the permanently tall profile of a conventional slide-in camper. It is still a serious payload, however, so matching it to the truck involves more than checking whether the bed looks large enough.
A camper that unfolds in several directions
The PickupMate Trunk uses independently controlled upper and lower lifting structures. Users can operate it using a remote control, a mobile app or controls built into the unit. Wild Land says the integrated 86.4-Wh battery supports approximately six complete setup cycles before recharging.
As it opens, the camper moves slightly toward the rear and lines up with the lowered tailgate. Fabric walls then enclose the bed and tailgate area to form the first floor. Above it, the upper section extends dramatically over the cab to create the sleeping platform.
The two levels do not always need to be used in the same way. The lower section can be opened independently for sitting, organizing equipment or sheltering inside the truck bed. Opening the upper floor panel connects the spaces and provides as much as 2.45 m (96.5 in) of total headroom, according to Wild Land.
An extra-long bed and panoramic upper cabin
The upper level of the small model measures 300 × 145 × 117 cm (118 × 57 × 46 in). Its floor and mattress therefore stretch almost 10 ft from front to back—far longer than a typical pickup bed—and Wild Land rates the overall camper for two to three people.
Eleven windows surround the expanded structure, bringing in light, views and ventilation. The forward fabric can also be rolled back to expose part of the over-cab platform as an elevated observation deck. Access between the levels is provided through opening floor panels rather than a permanently open central void.
This is more than an unpowered tent shell. LED lighting, touch controls and a four-speaker 4.0 audio system are integrated into the two floors. Wild Land specifies an output of up to 86 dB for the sound system. Optional additions include a 270-degree side awning, roof rack, foldable handrail ladder and a side-mounted privacy enclosure for showering or changing.
Compact for its size—but not lightweight
Closed, the small PickupMate Trunk measures 169 × 148 × 63 cm (67 × 58 × 25 in). It does not project over the cab in transit, and its 25-in height keeps it closer to cab height than many full slide-in campers.
The complete small unit nevertheless weighs 208 kg (459 lb). A larger version is listed at 220 kg (485 lb), with a wider upper floor and a closed width of 183 cm (72 in), although the current US product selector only shows the small model.
Wild Land describes the mounting process as no-drill and removable, but this is not a universal drop-on accessory. The US listing currently provides configurations for the Ford Ranger, fourth-generation Toyota Tacoma and Jeep Gladiator, and buyers must submit detailed cargo-box and mounting measurements. The company says standard factory pickup beds are required; tray backs, flat trays, service bodies and other aftermarket bed conversions are not compatible.
Most importantly, owners need to calculate their truck’s remaining payload after accounting for passengers, accessories, camping equipment and the camper itself. A 459-lb topper can consume a meaningful part of a midsize pickup’s rating before anyone or anything else is loaded.
Designed as a base camp rather than a furnished RV
The PickupMate’s main attraction is the amount of sheltered space it unfolds from a relatively compact travel package. The pickup bed remains useful for luggage and storage, while the upper platform provides a dedicated sleeping area that does not have to be cleared every night.
It is not presented as a fully furnished slide-in RV. There is no built-in galley, bathroom or large house battery. Owners would still need to add their preferred cooking, refrigeration, water and off-grid power equipment.
Pricing and availability
Wild Land’s US store currently lists the small PickupMate Trunk at $9,099. Availability, compatible mounting hardware and delivery timing should be confirmed for the buyer’s exact truck and location before ordering.
The US store ships oversized products by freight, with curbside delivery and a signature required. Wild Land’s general warranty policy provides two years of coverage for rooftop tents and the Wingman line; prospective PickupMate buyers should confirm in writing that the same term applies to the Trunk and its electric mechanisms.
For pickup owners who want far more room than a conventional topper without committing to a permanently furnished slide-in camper, the PickupMate Trunk is an inventive compromise. Its greatest trick is not merely opening automatically—it is turning the unused space above the cab and tailgate into a surprisingly large two-story camp.
Sources: Wild Land, Wild Land US
