Modern camper on classic 1 ton chassis ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70shtbx · 12-11-2014, 03:58 PM

Have a '70 c30 w.Franklin motorhome about 9 years ago. been looking at more modern motorhomes as I near reirement. Like the classics, have a '71 c10, but would like the more amenities of a more modern camper. Toying w/the thought of removing the Franklin and having a newer camper/cab over installed. Have not been able to find any pics. Would be nice to have the, on the road capability to fix most anything that could happen w/ the classic engine/truck design but have the modern amenities that a newer camper could afford.

Doesn't seem like it would be that hard, even if I couldn't use the pass thru and had to go w/a box design, I think it would be cool.

Thoughts.

yuccales · 12-11-2014, 08:01 PM

That rig looks good as is! How 'bout putting modern stuff in the old camper?

70shtbx · 12-11-2014, 08:09 PM

Thanks yuccales, that's a possibility, still looking at options. She has a fair amount of dry rot and water damage though, but possibly fixable if I chose to go that route but a mix of the old and new would be cool.

71swb4x4 · 12-11-2014, 08:11 PM

There are a lot of people who build custom trailers. I would ask one of them if they can build you a camper to set onto your frame. Ice house builders, cargo trailer builders, restaurant trailer builders; they should all be able to help.

70shtbx · 12-11-2014, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

There are a lot of people who build custom trailers. I would ask one of them if they can build you a camper to set onto your frame. Ice house builders, cargo trailer builders, restaurant trailer builders; they should all be able to help.

Will do but I have to think that maybe I could buy a used camper , remove the axles, modify it a bit and put it on the frame, I may be all wet but we will see.

rambler · 12-11-2014, 08:31 PM

I like your ideas... old iron with some modern conveniences.. would take some planning to make it look right...

70shtbx · 12-11-2014, 08:33 PM

Well w/the help of this forum I think I could do it.

cleanfreak · 12-12-2014, 11:20 PM

Been following the same thoughts also. How about removing the franklin , build a flat bed with outside doors like a service box , put a modern 10-12ft slide in (with a tip out maybe?)in it. If done nicely , you could make it all look like one unit. I've only seen one done like this , looked real good , guy used it to haul an of road race truck. You could still leave the camper removable so the truck could go inside a normal height garage for service.

12-11-2014, 03:58 PM	#1
70shtbx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: wi. Posts: 12	Modern camper on classic 1 ton chassis ? Have a '70 c30 w.Franklin motorhome about 9 years ago. been looking at more modern motorhomes as I near reirement. Like the classics, have a '71 c10, but would like the more amenities of a more modern camper. Toying w/the thought of removing the Franklin and having a newer camper/cab over installed. Have not been able to find any pics. Would be nice to have the, on the road capability to fix most anything that could happen w/ the classic engine/truck design but have the modern amenities that a newer camper could afford. Doesn't seem like it would be that hard, even if I couldn't use the pass thru and had to go w/a box design, I think it would be cool. Thoughts. Attached Images

12-11-2014, 08:01 PM	#2
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,743	Re: Modern camper on classic 1 ton chassis ? That rig looks good as is! How 'bout putting modern stuff in the old camper?

12-11-2014, 08:09 PM	#3
70shtbx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: wi. Posts: 12	Re: Modern camper on classic 1 ton chassis ? Thanks yuccales, that's a possibility, still looking at options. She has a fair amount of dry rot and water damage though, but possibly fixable if I chose to go that route but a mix of the old and new would be cool.

12-11-2014, 08:11 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Modern camper on classic 1 ton chassis ? There are a lot of people who build custom trailers. I would ask one of them if they can build you a camper to set onto your frame. Ice house builders, cargo trailer builders, restaurant trailer builders; they should all be able to help. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

12-11-2014, 08:31 PM	#6
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: Modern camper on classic 1 ton chassis ? I like your ideas... old iron with some modern conveniences.. would take some planning to make it look right... __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

12-11-2014, 08:33 PM	#7
70shtbx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: wi. Posts: 12	Re: Modern camper on classic 1 ton chassis ? Well w/the help of this forum I think I could do it.

12-12-2014, 11:20 PM	#8
cleanfreak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: port robinson ontario canada Posts: 400	Re: Modern camper on classic 1 ton chassis ? Been following the same thoughts also. How about removing the franklin , build a flat bed with outside doors like a service box , put a modern 10-12ft slide in (with a tip out maybe?)in it. If done nicely , you could make it all look like one unit. I've only seen one done like this , looked real good , guy used it to haul an of road race truck. You could still leave the camper removable so the truck could go inside a normal height garage for service.



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