Camper vans have at all times had a distinct segment. They provide a lot of the options of a bigger RV in a sensible measurement you possibly can park wherever. The kind of camper conversions varies extensively, from homebuilt autos to custom-builds like this Dodge Ram Van.
Listed on the market on the public sale website Automobiles & Bids, the 1996 Dodge Ram Van B3500 is an extended-length van transformed right into a pop-top camper. Sportsmobile, an organization specializing in van conversions for over 60 years, accomplished the work. In contrast to many third-generation Ram vans produced from 1993 to 2003, this one is rust-free. It spent most of its life in Texas and solely gathered 47,000 miles.
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With the pop-top, it is just like a Volkswagen California Camper, solely bigger. It features a couch that converts right into a mattress, a loft, and a kitchenette with a sink, range, and fridge. There are many cupboards for storage, a water heater, and a bathroom.
Just like the Chevrolet Blazer Chalet Camper we noticed earlier, it is very a lot of its time interval. The hue of the inside occupies the center floor, someplace between hunter and mint inexperienced. It is offset by the white cupboards and counter tops and gray carpet. Just like the van’s exterior, it is remarkably clear, displaying hardly any indicators of use. Some folks might get all judgy on the colour scheme, however others will discover it depraved cool.
Energy comes from a trusty 5.9-liter V8 producing 230 horsepower and 330 pound-feet of torque linked to a four-speed computerized transmission. First constructed within the early Seventies, the 5.9-liter motor was utilized in varied guises for over 30 years. It was primarily based on Chrysler’s LA motor, which began life within the early Nineteen Sixties. Though the engine’s energy ranking is low by trendy requirements, it is satisfactory for the B3500.
As for the Ram van itself, it was produced from 1970 to 2003 in a variety of physique configurations. The third-generation B3500 is 231 inches lengthy with a wheelbase that stretches virtually 128 inches. Earlier than it was discontinued, the body-on-frame configuration was a well-liked platform for the conversion van and motorhome industries. Just lately, it has seen a resurgence, turning into sought-after by individuals who need to construct a camper utilizing a full-size, extended-length platform as a place to begin.
