My new tiny camper

[2bits]

OK it's not a teardrop or tiny trailer but I started on teardrops and I still have and use my tiny trailer so "I'm in the club" and just wanted to share my newest camper a 1978 Dodge van!

It's all original, bed in the back, ice box, self contained water tank and sink, I am ready for camping! I bought this because I have always loved these vans and I wanted to do a little more rural camping where it might be difficult to pull any size trailer. I bought a truck camper initially and it will be good for longer trips but it still tall and bulky. I hesitated on a "tiny motor home" because that means vehicle maintenance. I registered it as an antique so there is no inspection and registration is cheap and isn't every year, plus it's a two fer by being my weekend hot rod as well as a weekend camper. I will be doing some more customization to it to make it more "camperish" too.

Introducing the: "Slot Machine" (i.e. it has slot mag wheels)

[bam1028]

Thats pretty darn sweet! I really like camper vans. Any mods planned?

[2bits]

The inspiration for my '68 Scotty tiny trailer came from these '70s vans where they separated the bed with a partial wall, so I plan to do something similar with the van but with a different shape or style. I am tossing around ideas now! Here's my Tiny Trailer!

[GPW]

Good Luck !!! We did a lot of van conversions and camping in the old days (late 70’s ) Vans work great , you can leave them outside , they don’t leak and they don’t Rot out in one season ...

[bam1028]

Well i look forward to seeing the progress. You may inspire me to find one myself

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[aggie79]

Thomas,

That is awesome! I had already moved on from the roost, but still remember my father's 1977 Ford conversion van. My parents and younger brothers took many trips in the van.

Take care,
Tom

[jstrubberg]

Lock up your daughters!

[Greg Barrick]

HaHa. Reminds me of the 60's! Good times. Like "Skibbys Pie Wagon." One of the 1st. Used a 1950 sedan delivery.
Actually, used commercial vans are CHEAP, private, can be used for hauling bikes and for camping. Pretty "stealth". they make a lot of sense.

[Ned B]

It "needs" an 'if this van's a rockin' don't come knockin!' Bumper sticker! Congrats it looks to be well cared for!