Great Baja proven Callen camper that was made to fit 8' bed. $2000
If you haven't heard about Callen campers, these were all custom made campers, constructed to withstand the beating that the dirt roads of Baja dish out. Old man Callen retired and handed his business off to his son, and in a story that's as old as the hills, Jr. wasn't quite the man that pops evidently was- the business declined into nothing.
I've seen on Craigslist that the old man is now building his campers one at a time - bespoke if you will. This same camper would cost over $4000 to get made today and you'd be on a long waiting list to get it.
Callens are special in that they possess a welded steel frame. The campers are insulated, water tight, warm and comfy on those cold Baja nights out at the 7 Sisters. The interior of the campers was left open so that motorcycles could be rolled in or surfboards stashed. I've lightly modified mine to sleep two on a platform bed that allows a huge amount of storage underneath.
I have an ARB awning off the back that I will include with the camper and I will also include the bed platform that I've made inside the camper that folds up to provide a small table to sit at when the wind or bugs drive you crazy.
The walk on top rack is made of expanded metal decking welded to a steel frame - it's all galvanized and is accessed by a powdercoated ladder on the side of the camper. We would frequently hang out up there drinking coffee and checking the surf. At this time I've got a RTT up there that will not be included in the sale.
Inside the camper there is a small cab-over section that is usefull for storage and for getting surfboards up to 11' long inside the camper. The interior height of the camper is about 5'6" or so - I'm 5'9" and I can't stand straight up inside of it - but it's just enough for me to stand inside to put on or change out of a wetsuit back there.
This camper is in good, not perfect condition - I took care of it, but I really used the thing and you will see scratches and dimples on parts of the camper. The camper is structurally sound.
All windows function, the two side windows have screens in perfect condition. The back door works, with two locks (one is a deadbolt) that work perfectly. The screen on the back door does have a small tear in it that I have covered with tape.
I will be taking this camper down to Baja for three weeks in December/January - it will be ready for sale by mid-January. If you are interested please contact me john@paddlesurf.net
I just ordered a FWC flatbed model camper or I would be keeping this camper - it's a simple, strong, offroad ready camper with lots of storage - I will actually miss it when it's gone.
The price for the camper, ARB awning, roof top walk-on deck and folding bed platform is $2000. Here are some photos of the camper in action:
If you haven't heard about Callen campers, these were all custom made campers, constructed to withstand the beating that the dirt roads of Baja dish out. Old man Callen retired and handed his business off to his son, and in a story that's as old as the hills, Jr. wasn't quite the man that pops evidently was- the business declined into nothing.
I've seen on Craigslist that the old man is now building his campers one at a time - bespoke if you will. This same camper would cost over $4000 to get made today and you'd be on a long waiting list to get it.
Callens are special in that they possess a welded steel frame. The campers are insulated, water tight, warm and comfy on those cold Baja nights out at the 7 Sisters. The interior of the campers was left open so that motorcycles could be rolled in or surfboards stashed. I've lightly modified mine to sleep two on a platform bed that allows a huge amount of storage underneath.
I have an ARB awning off the back that I will include with the camper and I will also include the bed platform that I've made inside the camper that folds up to provide a small table to sit at when the wind or bugs drive you crazy.
The walk on top rack is made of expanded metal decking welded to a steel frame - it's all galvanized and is accessed by a powdercoated ladder on the side of the camper. We would frequently hang out up there drinking coffee and checking the surf. At this time I've got a RTT up there that will not be included in the sale.
Inside the camper there is a small cab-over section that is usefull for storage and for getting surfboards up to 11' long inside the camper. The interior height of the camper is about 5'6" or so - I'm 5'9" and I can't stand straight up inside of it - but it's just enough for me to stand inside to put on or change out of a wetsuit back there.
This camper is in good, not perfect condition - I took care of it, but I really used the thing and you will see scratches and dimples on parts of the camper. The camper is structurally sound.
All windows function, the two side windows have screens in perfect condition. The back door works, with two locks (one is a deadbolt) that work perfectly. The screen on the back door does have a small tear in it that I have covered with tape.
I will be taking this camper down to Baja for three weeks in December/January - it will be ready for sale by mid-January. If you are interested please contact me john@paddlesurf.net
I just ordered a FWC flatbed model camper or I would be keeping this camper - it's a simple, strong, offroad ready camper with lots of storage - I will actually miss it when it's gone.
The price for the camper, ARB awning, roof top walk-on deck and folding bed platform is $2000. Here are some photos of the camper in action:
