He loves it, she hates it: this 1971 Ford Country Sedan station wagon/Tote Motel camper combo is for sale – apparently in the name of family peace. It is listed on eBay with an asking price of $13,500 or best offer after changing hands just two months ago here for $8050; we’ll leave it to you to decide whether this is an attempted flip or really a sale intended to promote peace. The new owner can enjoy a few days’ worth of winter camping on the drive home from Golden, Colorado.

Underhood is a 400 cu. in. V8, good for about 260 hp. A three-speed automatic drives the rear wheels; braking is supplied by discs up front and drums in the rear. The seller notes a rebuilt carburetor and tune-up. It’s said to run and shift well. The previous listing indicates the tires are mismatched, but that the radiator is new. Though the engine bay is ratty, I appreciate that the factory air cleaner assembly is still in place, and other components appear to be original. The underside is scaly with surface rust, but the muffler looks new.

The interior could use a good cleaning. The carpets and other surfaces are worn. Cloth upholstery covers the front bench seat; the rear seats and door panels are vinyl. The camper has a pass-through into the station wagon cargo area. Power steering and a nonworking air conditioner round out the creature-comfort features.

The star of this show is the 400 lb fiberglass ToteMotel camper. ToteMotels were made in the 1960s by Fiberglass Fabricators, Inc. The roomy unit is six feet wide and 14′ long, with headroom inside at about 6’2″. This one is equipped with an ice box, sink, bed, and a two-burner cooktop. No word regarding whether any of these items work. The previous sale description notes that the 10-gallon water tank was removed. The interior of the camper is cracked in several places, and the trim is corroded. Lightweight though it may be, the wagon’s springs look like they’re screaming for mercy.

Surviving ToteMotels are few and far between. Here’s one sitting on a Studebaker Wagonaire; this unit was for sale years ago without an accompanying vehicle; here are another few examples. Not everyone’s garage will have the space for this bit of Americana, but where there’s a will, there’s a way! Are you tempted to bring this vintage pair home?