Overseas buyer planning · Autumn 2026
A sourcing trip should leave you with comparable quotations and a clear next step, not just a folder of camper photographs. If you are visiting Guangzhou during the Canton Fair period, use this truck camper sourcing checklist to prepare your vehicle information, examine a sample and ask for a configuration-specific proposal.
Planning a WanderWheels visit? We can discuss an off-site meeting and arrange a sample viewing in Guangzhou by appointment. Overseas buyers can also request a visit to our factory in Rongcheng, Shandong. The date, address and available sample model must be confirmed with our team before you travel. These are separate arrangements, not a Canton Fair booth announcement.
See the two appointment options or start with the buyer checklist.
Canton Fair Autumn 2026: plan around the official dates
The 140th Canton Fair has three on-site phases. The following dates are for the fair itself; they are not a promise that a WanderWheels sample is available every day.
| Phase | 2026 exhibition dates |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | October 15–19 |
| Phase 2 | October 23–27 |
| Phase 3 | October 31–November 4 |
Check the official Canton Fair website for your exhibition phase, exhibitor information and current visitor arrangements. Our Guangzhou viewing is off-site and by appointment. Do not assume a booth number, exhibition-hall location or organiser affiliation from this guide.
1. Bring a vehicle brief before comparing campers
“Will this fit my pickup?” needs more detail than the truck brand. Record the make, model, year, cab and bed configuration, bed measurements and any added vehicle equipment. Bring the vehicle-specific payload and camper-loading information you already have, and describe the number of occupants and typical travel load.
- Identify the intended use: private travel, rental fleet or dealership stock.
- List must-have sleeping, storage, cooking, water and electrical equipment.
- Separate the camper’s confirmed configured weight from occupants, accessories and travel supplies.
- Ask which mounting and vehicle checks are required for the particular installation.
For the loading list, use our truck camper payload planning guide. A calculation alone does not approve an installation; compatibility must be reviewed for the actual truck and build.
2. Compare the same kind of camping platform
A pop-up truck cap and an integrated living camper do not necessarily include the same equipment. A lower starting price can reflect a different product scope, not a like-for-like saving. Establish what the shell, sleeping arrangement, interior and utilities include before comparing two quotations.
Our pop-up truck cap versus slide-in camper guide explains the questions to ask. Review the Pop-Up 02 detail page and Pop-Up X detail page for the respective product information rather than assuming both are supplied as the same type of build.
3. Use a sample viewing to collect evidence
Inspect the sample under the supplier’s instructions and note its actual configuration. The sample you see may have different options from the unit you intend to order. Photograph or write down the differences so they can be reflected in the proposal.
- Roof and access: ask for a supervised demonstration of the opening, closing and securing process.
- Construction: examine accessible joints, finishes, seals and hardware, and ask how inaccessible details can be documented.
- Equipment: identify what is fitted, what is optional and which components have service information.
- Inspection records: ask for the relevant test method, date and results instead of relying only on a “waterproof” or “four-season” label.
- Travel configuration: clarify how the ordered unit is secured and prepared for transport.
A showroom sample is a useful starting point, not proof of every production unit’s specification or of suitability in every market. Do not handle energised systems or carry out load tests yourself during a viewing.
Every WanderWheels camper undergoes a water-ingress test before leaving the factory. For your order, ask about the test method and whether a unit-specific inspection record can be supplied. A pre-delivery check is not an independent waterproof rating or an unlimited waterproofing guarantee.
For a broader supplier review, use our truck camper manufacturer checklist. This appointment guide focuses on preparing a visit and collecting sample evidence; the manufacturer guide covers supplier evaluation before an order.
4. Ask for a quotation that can be compared
Send a single written brief to each shortlisted supplier. Ask for the exact model, option list, included and excluded equipment, currency and quotation validity. Confirm the proposed delivery terms, packaging, destination-related transport scope and the documents relevant to your order.
For a dealer or fleet discussion, also state the initial quantity, whether you need a sample first, and the destination market. Ask for the current minimum-order policy, production schedule, spare-parts support and warranty process in writing. This guide does not promise a fixed minimum order, delivery time, market certification or warranty term.
5. Choose a Guangzhou viewing or a Rongcheng factory visit
Guangzhou: off-site meeting and sample viewing
If Guangzhou fits your itinerary, request a viewing with your preferred dates and the camper model you want to discuss. We will confirm the available sample, meeting location and time individually. An appointment request is not a confirmed booking.
Use this option to review the sample configuration and discuss your truck and buying requirements. It is not a factory tour, and no Canton Fair exhibition stand is announced here.
Rongcheng, Shandong: factory visit by appointment
If you would like to discuss a factory visit, contact us before arranging travel to Rongcheng. This is a separate destination from Guangzhou. We will confirm the factory address, visit date and the areas or activities available for your appointment.
Tell us what you need to evaluate: the manufacturing workflow, a particular build, inspection documentation or an ongoing dealer programme. Do not assume every production process or sample will be available on the day.
6. Send an appointment brief the team can act on
On the contact form, write “Guangzhou sample viewing” or “Rongcheng factory visit” in the message. Include the following details. The existing form does not automatically reserve a date or select a visit type.
- Your preferred dates and number of visitors.
- The model or camping platform you want to examine.
- Your truck make, model, year and bed configuration, if known.
- Your destination market and whether the enquiry is personal, dealer or fleet-related.
- The configuration priorities or questions you want to cover.
Wait for a written confirmation of the time, place and sample availability before finalising travel. No airport pickup, accommodation, free transport or guaranteed viewing slot is included by default.
Questions buyers often ask
Are the Guangzhou appointments inside the Canton Fair?
No. The arrangements described here are off-site meetings and sample viewings. Check the organiser’s own directory for official exhibition information; this page does not announce a WanderWheels booth.
Can I choose which camper to see?
State the model you would like to examine. Our team must confirm which sample and configuration are available for the requested date.
Can the sample viewing confirm fitment for my pickup?
It can support the discussion, but it does not replace a vehicle-specific review of dimensions, loading information and mounting requirements for the ordered build.
Can I visit Rongcheng during my Guangzhou trip?
You can request a factory appointment, but Rongcheng is a separate destination. Confirm the visit and plan the onward journey independently; no travel duration or transport service is promised here.
Prepare your shortlist before you travel
Use our truck camper payload planning guide, then send your vehicle brief and preferred appointment option.
Prepared by the WanderWheels team for overseas buyers. Fair dates checked on October 13, 2026 against the organiser’s information. Meeting and factory arrangements are independent of the Canton Fair organiser and subject to individual confirmation.