When you see a camper or motorhome conversion on the road, it’s easy to toss it aside as just another aftermarket conversion. But real companies stood behind these compact campers, and some survived surprisingly long in the niche market they served. In the case of this 1967 Dodge A110 motorhome, it was built by the Lazy Daze company, which only recently ceased operations. This clean survivor-grade camper is listed here on craigslist for $17,000.
Thanks to Barn Finds reader Tony Primo for the find. The Dodge has under 50,000 original miles and appears to remain in highly original condition. The appliances, curtains, paneling, and flooring are all straight out of the 1960s, and that’s not a bad thing when shopping for a vintage R/V. It’s like stepping back in time, and it’s clear the previous caretakers of this camper were not treating it like a homeless shelter. The seller mentions that the original furnishings work as intended, including an upper pullout double bunk and a lower bed that changes into a table and seats.
The Dodge is powered by a 318 V8 and hooked up to a 3-speed automatic. This is a terrific combination for both its reliability and ease of finding spare parts. The 318’s power rating fluctuated over the years, but I believe this would have around 210 b.h.p. and over 300 lb.-ft. of torque, but a Mopar expert may need to confirm. Either way, it’s got more than enough torque to haul this mini-camper around, and the limited photos of the engine bay appear to show a compartment that’s generally tidy.
Speaking of tidy, the whole camper appears to be well-kept with no major cosmetic flaws visible on the outside and a roof line that doesn’t show any signs of caving in or otherwise allowing water to enter the cabin. The Lazy Daze company began producing campers in 1966, and made it all the way until 2022 before ceasing operations. It’s one of the very few Class C companies to receive a 5 star rating from the RV Consumer Group, and while I can’t claim to know the significance of that standing, it’s likely commendable all the same.
This shouldn’t be on the market very long-a smart RV collector or serious prepper will buy it. This one is not unusual in its condition for an owner that followed the owners manual instructions as they were well built from the get-go. These rigs through all their years were an icon of what RV craftsmanship SHOULD be. They are not like the sloppy, cobbled-together assembly line junk the overwhelmingly vast majority of RV manufacturing, especially those now owned by the few but overall controlling conglomerate(s?) that continue to slap them together these days. All you need do to find out which one to buy or stay away from is befriend a “lot rat” at one of the dealerships that does the intake repair etc.
Lazy Daze was respected because it was family owned since its inception in 1956 when 2 HS shop teachers saw the potential for something like this and built it-Americana at its best example.
Good find, Jeff. For someone looking for the 2 lane highway, casual family camping trip with old school craftsmanship at its best this one should be a serious contender.