It wasn’t the Dodge that got me to stop my walk and shoot; it was that slide-in camper. It’s old; like from the 1950s. And it’s in very good condition still.
It’s that diamond “quilting” that really got my attention. When was the last time you saw that?
Good looking combination, and the Dodge is more than capable of hauling it’s rig anywhere. The camper looks to be more from the 60’s / early 70’s, but notice the absence of clearance lights on the front and rear.
Under seven feet wide, no clearance lamps required. I agree with ’60’s vintage.
Unless I’m mistaken, clearance lights are required at 80″ width, not 84″. SRW full-size trucks usually being within 1/2″ of that limit, this camper is definitely wider than 80″.
You are right, 80″. I just measured mine and it overhangs the sides of the truck bed at least as much as the one pictured, which has to also be within the limit.
Thanks Nikita!.
I had one of those Rams, an ’86. Good truck, a little outdated at the time but solidly built. Interesting the truck in the picture has factory ‘SE’ wheel covers on the right, aftermarket on the left. Guess you can’t see both sides at the same time, right? Interesting combination of truck and camper.
That was my Dad’s rule on Hubcaps!
“Capri Campers” still use that diamond quilting….they’re very compelling.
While not nearly that old, my 1994 slide in, originally mounted on a 1994 F-150, has stayed with me as I traded pickups, currently on a 2000 Chevy K2500.
That quilting reminds me of a 1950s diner.
I’d like to see the inside of one of those slide-in campers. What are they like? Looks like this one is tall enough for an average sized man to stand in. Guess there’s a sofa/bed and a bunk above the truck cab. Is there a stove and sink also? Guess no toilet.
This one is too narrow to have a shower bath and full dinette, but there is full stand up height. This one may be anything from an empty shell, to one with a full kitchen. Mine has small fridge, two burner stove, single basin sink, 12 gal fresh water tank, 20lb propane tank, furnace, closet, fold out couch with a toilet underneath. There are also 12vdc and 120vac electrical systems.
Here is the 2020 model, but my 1994 is essentially the same, just different colors and finishes.
Agreed. I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen diamond quilting on metal. That brings me to something I’ve thought of for many years. I have never seen a vehicle with textured external bodywork. It doesn’t seem (I have zilch knowledge on metal stamping) like it would be difficult to stamp subtle omnidirectional geometric patterns. Now I have to dive down the Google rabbit hole and try to find some.