Sometimes, the stories that accompany a listing for a vehicle are more intriguing than the cars themselves. In the case of this 1979 Dodge B300 camper van, the seller alludes to the fact that he’s an airline pilot and used the van as a “crash pad” before driving it from California to Oklahoma. The stories this van could tell! Regardless, it’s in decent shape overall and just needs some updates and equipment upgrades inside to make it even better. Find it here on craigslist for $9,000 or best offer.

Thanks to Barn Finds reader PRA4SNW for the tip. When you fly, it’s inevitable you hear about pilots and flight attendants who have to maintain a certain number of rest hours before stepping back onto the plane. The importance of this is obvious, but sometimes, the accommodations leave a lot to be desired – I’ve seen some fairly awful hotels near the local airport used as places of refuge by airline staff, and this van looks way more pleasant than those budget-minded establishments. The interior of this Dodge is in good shape overall with some awesome features, including plenty of storage, a sink, and a non-functioning refrigerator.

The listing does not include photos of the pop-top area, but I can only assume that’s where you sleep – unless this table folds away and the bench pulls out. If it’s anything like a VW Westfalia, the canvas on the pop-up tent section can become fairly tattered, so you’d want to get a clear understanding of what you’re working with up top before assuming this Dodge is sleep-ready. Of course, when the seller says “crash pad,” perhaps he just means this was a mobile party rig for off-duty airline staff?

Regardless, the paint job and decals are awesome, and even if the pop-top needs some work, it’s worth messing with to make this Dodge even more useful – and potentially valuable at the same time. Replace the refrigerator, get the A/C working, and upgrade the stereo and you’ll be in fine shape to use this truck for both long- and short-distance trips. The asking price seems fair, and leaves some budget for future improvements – maybe you can even park it near the airport and make a few bucks as a mobile VRBO rental?