Post-War America bristled with optimism, and the Interstate Highway system begun in the Eisenhower years expanded the appeal of trailer camping. Before the war, pulling a trailer long distances largely appealed to folks either fleeing their criminal past or… more»
Campers
Jan 6, 2020 • Exclusives • 19 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1966 Dodge W200 With Camper
Every winter I wonder why I don’t live in California or North Carolina, which is where this 1966 Dodge W200 pickup and camper have lived. This truck has had a better life than I have, not that I’m bitter…. more»
Oct 31, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
7K Mile 1970 GMC 2500 Alaskan Camper Survivor!
This 1970 GMC 2500 camper is quite a stunning survivor. The seller would like a hefty sum of $29,977 to buy this truck now. There is no ability to make an offer. While this truck is located in Newport… more»
Sep 4, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Grandma’s Van: 1983 Ford Econoline XL
It’s indisputable that “vanning” culture is making a comeback these days – it’s even got a trendy hashtag (#vanlife) to go along with its revival. Unfortunately, while the commodification of an automotive niche often leads to rising prices on… more»
Aug 13, 2019 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Westy Alternative: 1975 Volkswagen Riviera Camper
When it comes to Volkswagen’s beloved Type 2 Bus, most people are familiar with the Westfalia camper vans, a conversion commissioned by VW itself. However, other coachbuilders made camper conversions for the Type 2, such as this 1975 Volkswagen… more»
Jul 27, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Offroad Camper: 1979 Toyota Chinook 4×4
Every time I see a vehicle like this 1979 Toyota Chinook 4×4 camper I think of a million ways that I could and probably should use something like this. This one can be found here on eBay in Port… more»
Jul 25, 2019 • Classifieds • 25 Comments
READER AD: 1969 Kamp King Koach Van-A-Home
Reader Mark M has decided to list his Kamp King Koach for sale and thought a fellow Barn Finds Reader might appreciate this truly unique camper. He describes it as having wild styling, unusual features, and is exceptionally rare…. more»
May 25, 2019 • For Sale • 52 Comments
19K Mile 1982 Airstream… Funeral Coach???
I pride myself on being a pretty knowledgeable automobile enthusiast. A jack-of-all-trades, master of a few kind of person. But I’ll have to admit, this one made me scratch my head a little bit. You are looking at a… more»
May 25, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Only One In The US? 1979 Fiat 238 Camper
We don’t want to overload anyone with unusual vintage campers, but this 1978 Fiat 238 with ARCA camper was too good to pass up. This rare-in-the-U.S. rig can be found here on eBay in Oceanside, New York with a… more»
May 24, 2019 • For Sale • 34 Comments
1970s Rectrans Discoverer 25 Motorhome Trio
We don’t usually think of motorhomes as being fast or aerodynamic, especially with all of the flat-front models cruising the freeways. These three 1971 and 1972 Rectrans Discoverer 25 motorhomes were maybe the muscle motorhomes of their day. They… more»
May 21, 2019 • Classifieds • 29 Comments
READER AD: 1971 Superior Motor Coach
We’ve featured some really cool and interesting survivors over the years, but this has to be a first! This Superior Motor Coach has seen 61k miles but spent much of the past 47 years in the original owner’s garage…. more»
May 17, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Mississippi Motorhome: 1974 FMC 2900R
We just saw a big boat, or yacht, depending on how a person refers to a 36-foot watercraft with two engines and one that they could easily live in. This 1974 FMC 2900R motorhome is another vehicle made for… more»
May 11, 2019 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Kozy Traveler Kar Kamper! 1959 Edsel Ranger
We have seen quite a few car-camper-combos here at Barn Finds in the last few years but I’m trying to think of another one like this 1959 Edsel Ranger with a Kozy Traveler Kar Kamper on the back of… more»
May 7, 2019 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Caddy Camper: 1958 Cadillac Superior House Car
One of my favorite things about writing for Barn Finds is receiving tips about vehicles like this 1958 Cadillac Superior House Car that is available here on eBay. Despite just a few photos and a sentence or two of… more»
May 7, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
4×4 Camper: 1978 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet
We have seen a few of these rugged camping rigs over the last few years here and every time I see one, I wonder why Dodge or Ford didn’t make one. This is a 1978 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet and… more»
May 3, 2019 • Classifieds • 64 Comments
READER AD: The First 1970 Camelot Cruiser!
Some of my all-time favorite features here on Barn Finds have been on oddball RVs like this rare 1970 Camelot Cruiser. Reader Larry B is offering this one, which has seen just 34k miles, two previous owners, and is… more»
