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Newby 69 GMC · 09-26-2002, 10:28 AM

How do you know if you have a custom camper?

My 69 GMC 3/4 ton lists the camper wiring package on the option list in the glove box as well as Heavy duty shocks and suspention for both front and rear.

Would it be spelled out that it is a Custom Camper or is it just a certain bunch of options?

My otion list is really dirty and very hard to read, I am going to get a list of options and dealer info and so on from GM Canada but have yet to do it. Maybe they will tell me.

Thanks

Trevor

jku72 · 09-26-2002, 11:21 AM

I am pretty sure that badges are part of any "Custom Camper" package, but, I am sure you could order some options that are also in the Custom Camper package, but not the whole package.
In short, camper wiring alone does not constitute a Custom Camper, in my opinion of course..

Newby 69 GMC · 09-26-2002, 11:26 AM

That is basically what I wanted to know. Thanks.

Trevor

**ThreeQuarter** · 09-26-2002, 12:35 PM

The Custom Camper option was actually just a nameplate. A certain group of options had to be present and you could then be eligible to have the Custom Camper badges on your fenders. Kinda like a certification or something.

mastx · 09-26-2002, 04:42 PM

I thought a custom camper had an 8.5' bed. Does this only apply to the custom camper longhorns.

Is not a custom camper also a longhorn or can it be a custom camper without being a longhorn?

Curious???

**ThreeQuarter** · 09-26-2002, 05:22 PM

Mario, the Custom Camper nameplate could be had on 127" WB pickups and 133" WB pickups. The Custom Camper nameplate required that your truck have: H.D. rear springs (leaf or coil) H.D. shocks, and a front anti-sway bar. The "Longhorn" is what makes it a 133" WB pickup.

special70gmc · 09-26-2002, 05:26 PM

the custom camper has heavy duty shocks leafs rear swaybar camper wireing hook up foe auxillery gas tank and badges.

special70gmc · 09-26-2002, 05:28 PM

o yeah turbo hydromatic trans stander whith heavy dudy cooling plus a 350

**ThreeQuarter** · 09-26-2002, 06:11 PM

special, while Custom Campers could certainly be had with all that, the only requirements are the three mentioned above. Remember, the CC nameplate doesn't actually bring any options with it; it's just a badge that tells everyone you have a camper-worthy pickup.

**note: I read the description more carefully, and it says you can have either HD rear springs or auxilary springs (or both) to get the Custom Camper nameplate.

Longhorn Man · 09-26-2002, 10:42 PM

gmcblu is 100% correct on this. Springs, shocks and sway bar would get you the Custom Camper badges on the doors.
As for Longhorn info...check out the longhorn site in my signiture.

Newby 69 GMC · 09-27-2002, 08:39 AM

Did we have custome campers in Canada?

I have looked at the options you have mentioned and I think I have them all but I'm not sure about the Aux gas tank connection.

Just wondered if it was an American Only badge.

After all my truck is badged a 920 not a C2500 or what ever it was in USA

Trevor

Longhorn Man · 09-27-2002, 10:58 AM

I think it would be a camper cruiser then in Canada.
The fuel tanks have nothing to do with the package.

09-26-2002, 10:28 AM	#1
Newby 69 GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oshawa, ON, CAN Posts: 40	Custom Camper??? How do you know if you have a custom camper? My 69 GMC 3/4 ton lists the camper wiring package on the option list in the glove box as well as Heavy duty shocks and suspention for both front and rear. Would it be spelled out that it is a Custom Camper or is it just a certain bunch of options? My otion list is really dirty and very hard to read, I am going to get a list of options and dealer info and so on from GM Canada but have yet to do it. Maybe they will tell me. Thanks Trevor __________________ Newby 69 GMC Also own 88 4X4 Toyota P/U 01 Toyota RAV 4

09-26-2002, 11:21 AM	#2
jku72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: cornville, maine Posts: 659	I am pretty sure that badges are part of any "Custom Camper" package, but, I am sure you could order some options that are also in the Custom Camper package, but not the whole package. In short, camper wiring alone does not constitute a Custom Camper, in my opinion of course.. __________________ jku Cornville, Maine 68 C10 burb 42 Willys MB 46 Dodge WF-32 1.5 ton 53 & 56 Olds' 60 Cadillac 22 Dodge Brothers

09-26-2002, 11:26 AM	#3
Newby 69 GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oshawa, ON, CAN Posts: 40	That is basically what I wanted to know. Thanks. Trevor __________________ Newby 69 GMC Also own 88 4X4 Toyota P/U 01 Toyota RAV 4

09-26-2002, 12:35 PM	#4
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,522	The Custom Camper option was actually just a nameplate. A certain group of options had to be present and you could then be eligible to have the Custom Camper badges on your fenders. Kinda like a certification or something. __________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10 Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3

09-26-2002, 04:42 PM	#5
mastx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Luling, Texas Posts: 61	I thought a custom camper had an 8.5' bed. Does this only apply to the custom camper longhorns. Is not a custom camper also a longhorn or can it be a custom camper without being a longhorn? Curious??? __________________ Mario A. Santos marioasantos@hotmail.com Luling, Texas 1970 C/20 (in slow progress) 1971 Custom Camper Longhorn

09-26-2002, 05:22 PM	#6
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,522	Mario, the Custom Camper nameplate could be had on 127" WB pickups and 133" WB pickups. The Custom Camper nameplate required that your truck have: H.D. rear springs (leaf or coil) H.D. shocks, and a front anti-sway bar. The "Longhorn" is what makes it a 133" WB pickup. __________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10 Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3

09-26-2002, 05:26 PM	#7
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	the custom camper has heavy duty shocks leafs rear swaybar camper wireing hook up foe auxillery gas tank and badges. __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

09-26-2002, 05:28 PM	#8
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	o yeah turbo hydromatic trans stander whith heavy dudy cooling plus a 350 __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

09-26-2002, 06:11 PM	#9
ThreeQuarter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texan in Iowa Posts: 2,522	special, while Custom Campers could certainly be had with all that, the only requirements are the three mentioned above. Remember, the CC nameplate doesn't actually bring any options with it; it's just a badge that tells everyone you have a camper-worthy pickup. note: I read the description more carefully, and it says you can have either HD rear springs or auxilary springs (or both) to get the Custom Camper nameplate. __________________ Ben '68 Chevy C10** Custom LWB 327/TH400 2nd owner '16 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Dblcab 4wd 5.3

09-26-2002, 10:42 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	gmcblu is 100% correct on this. Springs, shocks and sway bar would get you the Custom Camper badges on the doors. As for Longhorn info...check out the longhorn site in my signiture.

09-27-2002, 08:39 AM	#11
Newby 69 GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oshawa, ON, CAN Posts: 40	Did we have custome campers in Canada? I have looked at the options you have mentioned and I think I have them all but I'm not sure about the Aux gas tank connection. Just wondered if it was an American Only badge. After all my truck is badged a 920 not a C2500 or what ever it was in USA Trevor __________________ Newby 69 GMC Also own 88 4X4 Toyota P/U 01 Toyota RAV 4

09-27-2002, 10:58 AM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I think it would be a camper cruiser then in Canada. The fuel tanks have nothing to do with the package.



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