plans for a popup truck bed camper

[theMec]

This is a great read and full of ideas for those thinking of building or making modifications to a camper.

If you've been figuring that the cost of a truck plus a camper is a bit steep, or you're already a pickup-truck owner but the budget won't stretch to a camper, here's a collapsible plywood unit you can build yourself.

Just follow the blueprint on the following pages. Opened up, this camper has over six feet of head room, lots of living space, and sleeping places for four. Closed, and lowered for minimum wind resistance, it's easy to drive, yet has enough head room to seat passengers while traveling.

Link here:
http://www.vintageprojects.com/misc/pop-up-camper-shell.html

 

[Prybry]

This is similar to a camper I just purchased used...

That works similar to the Bethany "Pickupper" camper I found on Craigs list...
Top goes up and sides fold out... only thing different is that the sides on mine fold out to be double beds on each side and the "galley" is across the front. I see there is another one listed on MN Craigs list again.
I attached the brochures from the '70s for more info. on "my latest project" posting.

I'm in the middle of updating the galley systems right now... new power, water and 12v refer. also planning space for a microwave/grill and new porti-potty. Also adding a outside shower system.

It is suprisingly spacious when the top and sides are extended. Seems roomier than a typical pickup camper. Mostly due to the beds on either side leaving a 4 X 6 foot open floor.

I bought it for the low weight and low wind resistance you mention.

I also saw a set of similar plans on ebay...

 

[big sky trapper]

stay tuned for a build of mine along similar lines...Except Im using an old popup tent trailer for the foundation... will have the base mounted by this coming monday.