Truckman

Truckman, the UK’s leading manufacturer and distributor of pick-up truck and 4x4 accessories, has revealed its most popular accessories among staycationers ahead of the 2022 camping and caravanning season.

As a result of the pandemic, which has led to more British people holidaying in the UK, Truckman has seen a growth in popularity of a collection of practical vehicle accessories, which is continuing into this year.

The top 5 accessories are:

• Towbars
• Bike racks
• DECKED storage drawers & roof boxes
• Hardtops
• Bedrugs

The most in demand accessory has been Truckman’s range of towbars as holiday makers get ready to hook up their caravans and trailers for their holiday travels. The Truckman towbars are available for all pick-up truck models with many coming with a dedicated vehicle manufacturer-specific wiring kit and a 7-pin connection to connect essential electric to road lights.

With many holiday makers swapping four wheels for two once they arrive at their holiday destination, Truckman has also seen a growth in demand for its range of secure and easily accessible bike racks and carriers.

Its extensive range, which are manufactured by Thule, are available in a variety of styles including roof-mounted, hitch-mounted, boot-mounted and tow bar mounted. Truckman also offers child bike seats so the whole family can enjoy two-wheeled adventures.

The unpredictable UK weather means that staycationers will need plenty of storage, such as the ever-popular Thule roof box, to store clothes and equipment so that they are fully prepared no matter what the weather. Roof boxes offer welcome extra storage for campers and caravaners, whilst being aerodynamic in design to minimise impact of fuel efficiency.

For pick-up owners, Truckman has seen increased orders for accessories such as DECKED, a secure drawer system that fits in the truck-bed and is being used to store items such as canoe paddles and walking poles, while larger items, such as suitcases can still be stored on top on DECKED’s flat storage space.

Keeping equipment dry and secure is also important with Truckman’s range of hardtop canopies proving to be popular with UK holidaymakers. Fitted over the truck bed, hardtops blend seamlessly into the style of the pick-up truck while adding to the security and practicality of the vehicle.

For dog owners taking their four-legged family members on their UK holidays, a number of the hardtops feature sliding-side windows to efficiently ventilate the truck bed.

Also, in demand from dog-owning staycationers are Truckman’s Bedrugs, which line the truck bed and offer a non-slip surface which prevents cargo and pets from moving during journeys while also being waterproof and stain resistant.

Richard Langman, Managing Director at Truckman said “We saw a huge increase in enquiries and orders for accessories from staycationers post-lockdown and we are already seeing signs that it will continue in 2022. With less people travelling abroad, us Brits are rediscovering the many amazing locations the UK has to offer and enjoying them with the freedom that only a camping or caravanning holiday can offer.”

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Photo captions:

1) The Truckman S-Series Solid Lifestyle Hardtop

2) The Truckman Tow Bar fitted to a Nissan NP300

3) The Thule Freeride 532 cycle carrier

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Media Contacts:

Truckman: Jamie Collis: 01325 363 436

Notes to Editors:

For over 35-years, Truckman has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading specialist suppliers of 4x4 hardtops and accessories.

In addition to their own range of canopies, tonneau covers and bed liners, Truckman also supplies a large range of pick-up truck, van and car accessories from top manufacturers.

Truckman operates in the UK and across Europe stocking products that meet stringent quality requirements.

For more information, please visit: http://www.truckman.co.uk.