What does Custom Camper mean? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cadillacart · 06-23-2009, 09:58 AM

I can't find anywhere what it means (option wise) to be a custom camper.

Do any of you know? I'm sure this will be an easy one for ya.

stllookn · 06-23-2009, 11:07 AM

I can tell you that is 1968 it meant the following according to the GM Restoration Guide:

Custom Camper Nameplate: Pickup models only; see page 2 of Recreational Vehicles section for minimum requirements.

I have been looking for this section ever since!!!!! Gotta love the General! I believe that Longhorn Man has this one memorized however and we will probably never know how he came across the information. It might have been listed in one of the Chevrolet Camper and RV sales folders.

Good luck...I will copy it down when Andy (LHM) responds this time.

stllookn · 06-23-2009, 11:17 AM

Found it in my '68 truck sales brochure: C10...Nameplate, front stabilizer, 2000 lb rear springs or 500 lb auxilliary springs, hd shocks, choice of three tires.

C20...all of the above but 3000-lb rear springs or 500-lb auxilliary springs, and many tire choices.

C30...all of the above but 3100 or 4150-lb rear springs, 7.00-16 or 7.50-18 Dual Rears, 7.00-18 Dual Rears, 8-16.5 Single or Dual Rears, 8.75-16.5, 9.50-16.5, 10-16.5.

So the nameplate was available in all three models as long as you had the HD (for that model) tires, springs, stabilizer, and shocks.

I thought at some point they also offered a different wiring harness to connect to the camper for 12v. power as well.

**special-K** · 06-23-2009, 11:36 AM

Things like camper mirrors and other things were typically ordered,but not part of the package.You could have all the stuff a Custom Camper had,just not as cool w/o the badge

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optional power was "required" in both 6s and 8s.No 250s or 307s.

69GMCLonghorn · 06-23-2009, 01:52 PM

I think they typically did NOT have the Eaton rear end, but went with a Dana with 3.73 or 3.56 gears instead of 4.10's.

prostreetC-10 · 06-23-2009, 02:03 PM

In my case it meant BIG BLOCK/TH400/POSI!!!!!!!

Longhorn Man · 06-23-2009, 04:23 PM

Says nothing about engine options, rear axles, gear ratios, none of it.
Just HD springs OR overload springs, tires, and an anti sway bar.

69GMCLonghorn · 06-23-2009, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

In my case it meant BIG BLOCK/TH400/POSI!!!!!!!

You can leave now...

69GMCLonghorn · 06-23-2009, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Says nothing about engine options, rear axles, gear ratios, none of it.
Just HD springs OR overload springs, tires, and an anti sway bar.

Question: Mine is a Longhorn, but not specifically a Camper Special. It has all the HD spring and shock options... but it didn't come with a front sway bar. Have you seen this before? Almost every 67-72 I've seen had one (but I know not all did). Just thought this was unusual.

prostreetC-10 · 06-23-2009, 06:23 PM

My senerio was pretty crazy too. My Custom Camper also came with THE CAMPER from the dealer. I have all the original paperwork. Kinda funny. They had a big ole 5 pin connector in the cab and the bed side. Tons of thick gauge wire running all through the frame and engine compartment. I'm sure that looked interesting rolling out the dealer parking lot.

cadillacart · 06-23-2009, 08:07 PM

That is very interesting. So it seems that it is a more HD option pack. I think I will definitely keep the emblem and display is proudly. I wasn't thinking of removing it anyway.

Thanks for all the info.

prostreetC-10 · 06-23-2009, 08:45 PM

mine also had a tach dash

jbarron · 06-23-2009, 09:01 PM

Both of my trucks are cheyenne specials with the camper special option. Both came with dual batteries. Wiring for the camper. Dana 60's with 4:10's. One is a big block one small. Both leaf spring rears. Dual tanks. Camper mirrors. Cargo lights. Sliding rear windows.

Longhorn Man · 06-23-2009, 11:29 PM

everytime this comes up, there's people making things confusing to members who don't quite know whats what with the trucks.
The stuff listed on the page I posted, was alll that you got with the custom camper package.
The extra battery, harness and all that other stuff, was added options, not part of the package.
Also, remember, untill 73, the camper special was a ford, and there's never been a cheyenne special.

red71c10 · 06-24-2009, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prostreetc-10

mine also had a tach dash

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red71c10 · 06-24-2009, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

everytime this comes up, there's people making things confusing to members who don't quite know whats what with the trucks.
The stuff listed on the page I posted, was alll that you got with the custom camper package.
The extra battery, harness and all that other stuff, was added options, not part of the package.
Also, remember, untill 73, the camper special was a ford, and there's never been a cheyenne special.

I've revised my signature accordingly. Thanks!

06-23-2009, 09:58 AM	#1
cadillacart 1972 C/20 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 273	What does Custom Camper mean? I can't find anywhere what it means (option wise) to be a custom camper. Do any of you know? I'm sure this will be an easy one for ya. __________________ My Gallery 1972 C/20 402 Gramp's Truck

06-23-2009, 11:07 AM	#2
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: What does Custom Camper mean? I can tell you that is 1968 it meant the following according to the GM Restoration Guide: Custom Camper Nameplate: Pickup models only; see page 2 of Recreational Vehicles section for minimum requirements. I have been looking for this section ever since!!!!! Gotta love the General! I believe that Longhorn Man has this one memorized however and we will probably never know how he came across the information. It might have been listed in one of the Chevrolet Camper and RV sales folders. Good luck...I will copy it down when Andy (LHM) responds this time. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

06-23-2009, 11:17 AM	#3
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: What does Custom Camper mean? Found it in my '68 truck sales brochure: C10...Nameplate, front stabilizer, 2000 lb rear springs or 500 lb auxilliary springs, hd shocks, choice of three tires. C20...all of the above but 3000-lb rear springs or 500-lb auxilliary springs, and many tire choices. C30...all of the above but 3100 or 4150-lb rear springs, 7.00-16 or 7.50-18 Dual Rears, 7.00-18 Dual Rears, 8-16.5 Single or Dual Rears, 8.75-16.5, 9.50-16.5, 10-16.5. So the nameplate was available in all three models as long as you had the HD (for that model) tires, springs, stabilizer, and shocks. I thought at some point they also offered a different wiring harness to connect to the camper for 12v. power as well. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 06-23-2009 at 11:21 AM.

06-23-2009, 11:36 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: What does Custom Camper mean? Things like camper mirrors and other things were typically ordered,but not part of the package.You could have all the stuff a Custom Camper had,just not as cool w/o the badge . optional power was "required" in both 6s and 8s.No 250s or 307s. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-23-2009, 01:52 PM	#5
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: What does Custom Camper mean? I think they typically did NOT have the Eaton rear end, but went with a Dana with 3.73 or 3.56 gears instead of 4.10's. Last edited by 69GMCLonghorn; 06-23-2009 at 01:56 PM.

06-23-2009, 02:03 PM	#6
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: What does Custom Camper mean? In my case it meant BIG BLOCK/TH400/POSI!!!!!!! __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

06-23-2009, 04:23 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: What does Custom Camper mean? Says nothing about engine options, rear axles, gear ratios, none of it. Just HD springs OR overload springs, tires, and an anti sway bar.

06-23-2009, 06:23 PM	#10
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: What does Custom Camper mean? My senerio was pretty crazy too. My Custom Camper also came with THE CAMPER from the dealer. I have all the original paperwork. Kinda funny. They had a big ole 5 pin connector in the cab and the bed side. Tons of thick gauge wire running all through the frame and engine compartment. I'm sure that looked interesting rolling out the dealer parking lot. __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

06-23-2009, 08:07 PM	#11
cadillacart 1972 C/20 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 273	Re: What does Custom Camper mean? That is very interesting. So it seems that it is a more HD option pack. I think I will definitely keep the emblem and display is proudly. I wasn't thinking of removing it anyway. Thanks for all the info. __________________ My Gallery 1972 C/20 402 Gramp's Truck

06-23-2009, 08:45 PM	#12
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: What does Custom Camper mean? mine also had a tach dash __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

06-23-2009, 09:01 PM	#13
jbarron Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 167	Re: What does Custom Camper mean? Both of my trucks are cheyenne specials with the camper special option. Both came with dual batteries. Wiring for the camper. Dana 60's with 4:10's. One is a big block one small. Both leaf spring rears. Dual tanks. Camper mirrors. Cargo lights. Sliding rear windows. __________________ '72 3/4 Cheyenne Super 402/TH400 Gear Vendors '72 3/4 Cheyenne Super 350/200R4 '50 1/2 Chevy 3 Window

06-23-2009, 11:29 PM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: What does Custom Camper mean? everytime this comes up, there's people making things confusing to members who don't quite know whats what with the trucks. The stuff listed on the page I posted, was alll that you got with the custom camper package. The extra battery, harness and all that other stuff, was added options, not part of the package. Also, remember, untill 73, the camper special was a ford, and there's never been a cheyenne special.



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