2027 Forest River Real-Lite SS-1608

2027 Forest River Real-Lite SS-1608 Soft-Side Truck Camper for Sale

Low-profile travel. 1,892-lb. actual dry weight. Onboard RV toilet.

If you want the freedom of a truck camper without the height, weight, and wind resistance of a traditional hard-side camper, this 2027 Forest River Real-Lite SS-1608 Soft-Side Truck Camper deserves a close look.

This new camper is in stock at Prosser’s Premium RV Outlet in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, stock NP21365. Forest River designed the SS-1608 for a 1/2-ton pickup with a 6'6" bed and overhang, making it an appealing choice for campers who want a lighter, more compact setup without giving up important RV comforts.

Why Choose a Soft-Side Truck Camper?

The biggest advantage of the Real-Lite SS-1608 is its fold-down soft-sided upper section.

When the roof is lowered for travel, the camper presents a much smaller frontal area than a traditional full-height hard-side truck camper. That means:

• Less wind resistance
• Lower overall travel height
• Potentially better fuel economy
• Less side area for crosswinds to push against
• Easier clearance under trees, carports, and other low obstacles
• A more compact profile for highway travel and storage

Actual fuel economy will vary with the truck, speed, terrain, weather, and load, but the lower profile of a soft-sided camper can reduce aerodynamic drag compared with a tall hard-side truck camper.

Once you arrive at camp, the electric roof lift raises the camper, giving you approximately 7 feet of interior standing height.

Lightweight Without Giving Up an RV Toilet

One of the most appealing things about this SS-1608 is that the actual dry weight shown on the MSO is just 1,892 pounds.

That gives you a very lightweight truck-camper package while still retaining an onboard RV toilet and holding tanks.

That is an important distinction in the soft-side truck camper market. Many very light pop-up truck campers eliminate bathroom facilities to save weight. The SS-1608 lets you keep the low-profile, lighter-weight advantages of a soft-side design while still having the convenience and privacy of a real RV toilet.

For buyers who want a compact camper but do not want to rely entirely on campground restrooms, that can make a major difference.

SS-1608 Dimensions and Weight

• Actual Dry Weight: 1,892 lbs. per MSO
• Exterior Width: 86" / 7'2"
• Exterior Height with Roof Lowered: 6'0"
• Floor Length: 8'6"
• Wheel-Well Width: 46.5"
• Center of Gravity: 35"
• Interior Height with Roof Raised: approximately 7'0"
• Truck Application: 1/2-ton pickup with 6'6" bed and overhang

The actual unit-specific MSO weight of 1,892 lbs. should be used for stock NP21365 rather than the generic published model weight.

Tank and Utility Capacities

• Fresh Water: 15 gallons
• Gray Water: approximately 5 gallons
• Black Water: approximately 6 gallons
• LP Capacity: 20 lb.

Comfortable Sleeping and Living Space

The SS-1608 gives you a surprisingly usable interior for a camper with such a compact travel profile.

Features include:

• 60" x 80" cab-over bed
• 36" x 62" dinette bed
• Raised interior height of approximately 7 feet

That makes the camper suitable for weekend getaways, hunting and fishing trips, state and national forest camping, and longer road trips where you want a self-contained setup without towing a trailer.

Built for Off-Grid Camping

The Real-Lite SS-1608 also comes well equipped for campers who like to get away from hookups.

Factory-published equipment includes:

• Two 200-watt solar panels
• 100Ah lithium battery
• 20,000-BTU furnace
• 3.3-cu.-ft. 12V refrigerator
• Electric roof lift
• Roof-lift remote
• MaxxAir vent
• Bluetooth charge controller
• LED interior lighting
• Aluminum-framed construction
• High-density block-foam insulation
• High-gloss fiberglass exterior
• Pre-wiring for air conditioning
• Pre-wiring for electric camper jacks

Take the Camper and Still Tow Your Toys

Because the camper rides in the bed of the truck instead of behind it, your receiver hitch can remain available for another trailer when the truck, camper, hitch, and combined weights are all properly rated.

That makes a truck camper a great option for travelers who want to bring along:

• A boat
• ATV or UTV trailer
• Utility trailer
• Kayaks and outdoor equipment
• Other recreational gear

You get your camping accommodations in the truck bed while preserving much of the versatility that makes a pickup useful in the first place.

See the 2027 Real-Lite SS-1608 at Prosser RV

This 2027 Forest River Real-Lite SS-1608 Soft-Side Truck Camper is currently in stock at Prosser’s Premium RV Outlet in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, stock NP21365.

If you are comparing a traditional hard-side truck camper with a lighter pop-up design, the SS-1608 offers an attractive combination of 1,892-lb. actual dry weight, reduced wind resistance, a lower travel profile, off-grid capability, and an onboard RV toilet.

Contact Prosser RV for current availability, installed options, truck-fitment guidance, or to schedule a walk-through.