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Explorer II

May 10, 2013

Ever See One of These?

Craigslist AD Description:
1972 born free slide in truck camper with dodgen tag axle...this is a very unique camper as it has an axle system that ties to the truck and supports about 6 feet of the camper behind the truck...Has a queen size cab over sleeping area and 2 single beds that double as couches in the dining area. The camper has a full fiberglass shower unit complete with toilet and lavatory sink. The refrigerator originally ran on electric or gas, however i believe it needs a freon charge as the compressor doesnt appear to be coming on. Has a full propane range and oven and double basin kitchen sink, with lots of cabinets and 2 storage closets. in total it is 18 and a half feet long. The axle on the camper does have brakes and 13 inch tires has a roof air unit as well as a gas furnace, i do not know if the furnace works or not i am not a big fan of gas in campers so i justused a little electric heater that does the job perfect. It is ready for 30amp RV service has a place to store an extra marine battery for on board electricity without a hook up. The bad...the ceiling has been removed it was just some paper like material with a little insulation backing I use it as is, the roof also needs sealed the vents in the roof leaked terribly however the interior walls and floor are in great shapeall the damaged material has been removed and was isolated to the ceiling. This would be a great 1st camper for someone who has time to finish it, i use it with a tarp over it and will let the tarp go with it as well, but i will have to keep my bungee cords lol IT WILL NOT FIT ON A DUALLY PICK UP VERY EASILLY I tried, it is best fitted on a 3/4 ton truck with 8 foot bed.

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69_Avion
Explorer
May 12, 2013
Does the tag axle have the ability to turn slightly? If not, it will scuff real bad.
Michigan_Rod
Explorer
May 11, 2013
Saw one of these covered up in a campground in Homer, AK
Handbasket
Explorer
May 11, 2013
I saw one passing by on the main road here two blocks from home, about 4 years ago. It was on a similar-vintage long-bed Ford pickup. Both looked like they'd maybe been restored a few years earlier. Very cool rig!

Jim, "Mo' coffee!"
Artum_Snowbird
Explorer
May 11, 2013
Jfet wrote:
does it come with the hippy chick and the baby lion?

Yes it does, but the hippy chick is now 62 years young and now supporting her 5 kids and 12 grandchildren that never left home.

The lioness had many kittens, and they had many kittens...etc. The neighbourhood if full of barking dogs and screaming cats everywhere.

But the price is right!
Jfet
Explorer
May 10, 2013
does it come with the hippy chick and the baby lion?
Led_67
Explorer
May 10, 2013
I seen one of these on youtube and thought that was cool and it actually was being driven away from the place it was bought from. Sure would be neat to have one
Reddog1
Explorer II
May 10, 2013
Definitely an interesting TC. Very dark paneling inside. I saw one a few years back.
JoeChiOhki
Explorer II
May 10, 2013
If I had found one in good shape back when I was camper hunting, I'd never have needed the dually rear end I put on my truck :p.
mowermech
Explorer
May 10, 2013
"Ever See One of These?"

Yep, there used to be a couple of them in the Kalispell area in Northwestern Montana in the early 1970s.
They were interesting.
bobndot
Explorer II
May 10, 2013
I remember the tag axle B/Free from the 70's .
I found a pic of a homemade one. Either that or a travel trailer crashed into the back of a truck camper. :S