This Tacoma camper van is up for sale.
The builder combines an older truck with an even more old RV shell to make an impressive off-road camping vehicle. This video shows the creation. The vehicle is available for purchase at a price of $35,000.
The 1973 agreement between Toyota and Chinook RV Company to build the Toyota-Chinook Mini-Motorhome was made based on Toyota’s pickup. There’s a lot of history here The vehicle was immediately available from Toyota dealers. These vehicles proved so popular that Chinook made gradual improvements to them. The business created this clip in 1978 by introducing an expanded version.
This pickup is a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. The wheelbase was extended by eight inches. A heavy-duty Old Man Emu rear suspension with an extra leaf and airbags was also installed. Rear disc brakes are now available at the rear. He also replaced the exterior lighting with LEDs, and installed an ARB metal front bumper.
There is a place in the back where the spare wheel can be stored. It appears that there is enough space to sit down and take in the beauty of nature after a long day on the road.
It’s the interior that really makes things stand out. Red cedar paneling is used on the ceiling and walls. A composite floor is available in a wood pattern that matches the rest of the design.
The refrigerator pull-out and sink have a 30-gallon freshwater storage tank. Under one of the benches, you will find the batteries that power all the electric equipment.
The benches on each wall can be folded out to make a bed when it’s time for sleep. He doesn’t want to block natural light from the interior so no curtains are installed. Instead, velcro strips are used to outline the windows. Vinyl panels can be adhered to them with custom-cut vinyl panels.