As part of the C/K Series, the Chevrolet C20 began production in 1960. It was a ¾-ton pickup, while the C10 was the ½-ton variant. A prior owner decided to add a camper to the pickup, and chose one built by Cayo RV Corp. sometime between 1970 and 1974. The seller describes this combo as a project only because some maintenance stuff will be needed before your first weekend or week-long camping trip. Located with a dealer in Traverse City, Michigan, this cool getaway ride is available here on eBay for $17,900 OBO.
Let’s start with the truck. This 1970 C20 is a “Custom” edition, which implies a higher level of trim. It’s equipped with 2-wheel drive, a 350 cubic inch V8, and a 4-speed manual transmission. We’re told it runs and drives okay, but has an exhaust leak and weeping valve cover gaskets, neither of which should require much work or dollars to remedy. The aqua paint was redone at some point and looks good with a touch of surface rust here and there. The interior is devoid of amenities, though a 1970s-style CB radio lives under the dash (breaker, breaker!).
We’re told the camper is a Cayo C11, which was only built across five years in the 1970s. It seems to be in original, unmodified condition, with many of the benefits of staying at home, such as a bed, stove, refrigerator, and toilet facilities. No tests have been done to determine if any of that stuff doesn’t work as it should. The owner started to polish the camper’s chrome body, but only got one section finished, which is obvious in the photos.
Pickup campers were Cayo’s specialty, though we understand that an RV was available, too. For reasons unknown, Cayo wound down the camper operations in 1974, though some custom examples are said to have popped up in subsequent years. This C20/C11 combination looks like a good way of getting into the self-contained camping scene without having to break the bank. Congrats to Jack M. for another stellar tip!
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