Getting ready for fall camping - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**dave6672** · 09-25-2020, 09:37 PM

Just got our 1962 Nomad camper pit of storage and am cleaning it up for fall camping. We usually go in the spring and fall (and maybe summer) but didn't go this spring because most campgrounds had their bathrooms closed and our camper doesn't have one. I was fine with it, but my wife and daughter....... not so much. We are looking forward to this fall's trip.

**Boog** · 09-26-2020, 06:36 AM

Man I love the real wood in those old trailers. Early 60's ?

72c20customcamper · 09-26-2020, 10:17 AM

Nice looking rig. Love the old ones , have a 70s Shasta that's now just a hunting camp . Everything works but the frame needs work to be road worthy again. It has that all in one bath. Take a shower with the sink and toilet. At least everything gets a rinse

1976gmc20 · 09-26-2020, 11:00 AM

We've got a 1970 Roadrunner with a similar layout. It's not so nice, though. The hail storm really beat it up a few years ago. I'm trying to decide whether to fix it up for the road again or just move it over to the 20 acres we're buying next door and build a roof over it for guest camping.

I'm not really so keen on pulling a camper trailer anymore. These days I prefer a single unit to go boondocking in rough places. The Roadrunner was my logging camp for years and worked great for that.

fun in dirt · 09-28-2020, 12:14 PM

Nice lil trailer! We just sold a 30' toy hauler & something simple like this is what I wouldn't mind having next round.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-30-2020, 11:38 AM

Simple and vintage. This 56 Dalton was brought to my attention last night. $9500 asking. No bathroom, I never used the toilets in my old trailers anyhow, there are other ways

No stove, I have a camp stove. Has a bed, and dining set, I'll take that all day. Color is less than desirable, that's what paint is for.

Course it would never be as cool as your set-up. It would be pulled by 5.7 Tundra like it's not even there. Thing only weighs 1100.

**special-K** · 09-30-2020, 08:30 PM

I hope you have a great time. You are so fortunate to have such a nice camper. I really miss my slide-in and '71 Custom Camper I had... my family had. many great memories. When I let it go I had a replacement in mind thast didn't work out. Now I have my eyes on this travel trailer... $1,000

**dave6672** · 10-01-2020, 10:08 AM

That looks like a pretty solid camper, Tim. Price is definitely reasonable based on what it looks like on the outside.

We're heading out Sunday and staying several nights at Lake Nolin near Mammoth Cave National Park. We're going horseback riding Sunday, then hiking, biking, caving, kayaking, etc., etc.

Another pic of truck and camper.

**dave6672** · 10-01-2020, 10:09 AM

Here's the pic!

**special-K** · 10-01-2020, 10:35 AM

Nice combo for sure. I bet you get a lot of attention at the campgrounds... and everywhere else. I enjoyed Mammoth Cave when I went there many moons ago on my way back east from when I lived in AZ. It was raining and I loved it! Green and lush in October. There's a hidden river (part subterranean) also, right? Yeah, that camper was kept under a carport, so that really helped. I like the size. About as big as I'd want and still can be easily towed with anything I have. I think it's 14'. Not as cool as yours, though. I think it's a '74.

Have a great time!

1976gmc20 · 10-01-2020, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Nice combo for sure. I bet you get a lot of attention at the campgrounds... and everywhere else. I enjoyed Mammoth Cave when I went there many moons ago on my way back east from when I lived in AZ. It was raining and I loved it! Green and lush in October. There's a hidden river (part subterranean) also, right? Yeah, that camper was kept under a carport, so that really helped. I like the size. About as big as I'd want and still can be easily towed with anything I have. I think it's 14'. Not as cool as yours, though. I think it's a '74.

Have a great time!

That yellow Prowler looks about 19'-22'

Tom · 10-01-2020, 01:45 PM

That's glamping. Still nice.

jweb · 10-01-2020, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I hope you have a great time. You are so fortunate to have such a nice camper. I really miss my slide-in and '71 Custom Camper I had... my family had. many great memories. When I let it go I had a replacement in mind thast didn't work out. Now I have my eyes on this travel trailer... $1,000

That's the same size as our 1974 Prowler 19' and weighs about 3000lbs. The only difference is the location of the door. Our Prowler had the same paint when we got it, looks much different now.

That's a great price if it's solid.

**dave6672** · 10-11-2020, 09:19 PM

We got back a few days ago and the trip was great. Here's a few pics of some of our activities.

**dave6672** · 10-11-2020, 09:26 PM

Here's a few more of our camper. It was restored by the previous owner who rescued it from a field. I've always loved the ones with the completely wood interiors. The Nomad campers are pretty uncommon although I believe they were made at the same factory as Shasta's which I tend to see more of. I think the magazine rack is cool with the cutout of the "N" in the same script that is used for the Nomad nameplate.

**dave6672** · 10-11-2020, 09:29 PM

Random shots I took in the surrounding area.

**special-K** · 10-11-2020, 11:18 PM

Great pictures and great time, too, I bet. I love that camper of yours. That GMC looks like it was once a very nice camper as well. The water damage is making itself obvious.

Richard2112 · 10-12-2020, 06:09 AM

Looks like you guys really had a good time. Great pictures.

So do the camper owners own trucks or the truck owners own campers?

09-25-2020, 09:37 PM	#1
dave6672 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carrollton, KY Posts: 1,170	Getting ready for fall camping Just got our 1962 Nomad camper pit of storage and am cleaning it up for fall camping. We usually go in the spring and fall (and maybe summer) but didn't go this spring because most campgrounds had their bathrooms closed and our camper doesn't have one. I was fine with it, but my wife and daughter....... not so much. We are looking forward to this fall's trip. Attached Images __________________ Dave R. 1972 K20 1972 C20 Highlander 1957 Chevy 210 Delray 1967 C10

09-26-2020, 06:36 AM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: Getting ready for fall camping Man I love the real wood in those old trailers. Early 60's ? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

09-26-2020, 10:17 AM	#3
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,141	Re: Getting ready for fall camping Nice looking rig. Love the old ones , have a 70s Shasta that's now just a hunting camp . Everything works but the frame needs work to be road worthy again. It has that all in one bath. Take a shower with the sink and toilet. At least everything gets a rinse __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

09-26-2020, 11:00 AM	#4
1976gmc20 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montana Posts: 3,696	Re: Getting ready for fall camping We've got a 1970 Roadrunner with a similar layout. It's not so nice, though. The hail storm really beat it up a few years ago. I'm trying to decide whether to fix it up for the road again or just move it over to the 20 acres we're buying next door and build a roof over it for guest camping. I'm not really so keen on pulling a camper trailer anymore. These days I prefer a single unit to go boondocking in rough places. The Roadrunner was my logging camp for years and worked great for that. __________________ Current/past Chevy/GMC trucks: 1958 Chevy C-60; 1965 GMC C-50; 1965 Chevy C-10; 1971 Chevy K-10; 1973 Chevy K-20; 1976 GMC C-20; 1977 Chevy C-10 Suburban; 1980 Chevy K-10; 1989 Chevy K1500; 1991 GMC V1500 Suburban; 2016 Chevy K2500 HD Other vehicles: 1988 Jeep XJ; 2011 Toyota 4Runner

09-28-2020, 12:14 PM	#5
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,118	Re: Getting ready for fall camping Nice lil trailer! We just sold a 30' toy hauler & something simple like this is what I wouldn't mind having next round. __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" '06 3500 Duramax ...tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

09-30-2020, 11:38 AM	#6
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,118	Re: Getting ready for fall camping Simple and vintage. This 56 Dalton was brought to my attention last night. $9500 asking. No bathroom, I never used the toilets in my old trailers anyhow, there are other ways No stove, I have a camp stove. Has a bed, and dining set, I'll take that all day. Color is less than desirable, that's what paint is for. Course it would never be as cool as your set-up. It would be pulled by 5.7 Tundra like it's not even there. Thing only weighs 1100. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

09-30-2020, 08:30 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Getting ready for fall camping I hope you have a great time. You are so fortunate to have such a nice camper. I really miss my slide-in and '71 Custom Camper I had... my family had. many great memories. When I let it go I had a replacement in mind thast didn't work out. Now I have my eyes on this travel trailer... $1,000 Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-01-2020, 10:08 AM	#8
dave6672 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carrollton, KY Posts: 1,170	Re: Getting ready for fall camping That looks like a pretty solid camper, Tim. Price is definitely reasonable based on what it looks like on the outside. We're heading out Sunday and staying several nights at Lake Nolin near Mammoth Cave National Park. We're going horseback riding Sunday, then hiking, biking, caving, kayaking, etc., etc. Another pic of truck and camper. __________________ Dave R. 1972 K20 1972 C20 Highlander 1957 Chevy 210 Delray 1967 C10

10-01-2020, 10:09 AM	#9
dave6672 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carrollton, KY Posts: 1,170	Re: Getting ready for fall camping Here's the pic! Attached Images __________________ Dave R. 1972 K20 1972 C20 Highlander 1957 Chevy 210 Delray 1967 C10

10-01-2020, 10:35 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Getting ready for fall camping Nice combo for sure. I bet you get a lot of attention at the campgrounds... and everywhere else. I enjoyed Mammoth Cave when I went there many moons ago on my way back east from when I lived in AZ. It was raining and I loved it! Green and lush in October. There's a hidden river (part subterranean) also, right? Yeah, that camper was kept under a carport, so that really helped. I like the size. About as big as I'd want and still can be easily towed with anything I have. I think it's 14'. Not as cool as yours, though. I think it's a '74. Have a great time! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-01-2020, 01:45 PM	#12
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,692	Re: Getting ready for fall camping That's glamping. Still nice. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

10-11-2020, 09:19 PM	#14
dave6672 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carrollton, KY Posts: 1,170	Re: Getting ready for fall camping We got back a few days ago and the trip was great. Here's a few pics of some of our activities. Attached Images __________________ Dave R. 1972 K20 1972 C20 Highlander 1957 Chevy 210 Delray 1967 C10

10-11-2020, 09:26 PM	#15
dave6672 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carrollton, KY Posts: 1,170	Re: Getting ready for fall camping Here's a few more of our camper. It was restored by the previous owner who rescued it from a field. I've always loved the ones with the completely wood interiors. The Nomad campers are pretty uncommon although I believe they were made at the same factory as Shasta's which I tend to see more of. I think the magazine rack is cool with the cutout of the "N" in the same script that is used for the Nomad nameplate. Attached Images __________________ Dave R. 1972 K20 1972 C20 Highlander 1957 Chevy 210 Delray 1967 C10

10-11-2020, 09:29 PM	#16
dave6672 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carrollton, KY Posts: 1,170	Re: Getting ready for fall camping Random shots I took in the surrounding area. Attached Images __________________ Dave R. 1972 K20 1972 C20 Highlander 1957 Chevy 210 Delray 1967 C10

10-11-2020, 11:18 PM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Getting ready for fall camping Great pictures and great time, too, I bet. I love that camper of yours. That GMC looks like it was once a very nice camper as well. The water damage is making itself obvious. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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10-12-2020, 06:09 AM	#18
Richard2112 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: South East Ohio Posts: 644	Re: Getting ready for fall camping Looks like you guys really had a good time. Great pictures. So do the camper owners own trucks or the truck owners own campers?

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