22 Comments on “Anyone Recognize this Camper / Canopy?”

1. Dave February 3, 2015 at 6:43 am

   I have a piece of literature for that topper.
   Can’t get to it right now, though.
2. Bob Lane February 3, 2015 at 8:22 am

   I saw one of this style camper on a willys jeep pickup in a bone yard in Moundhouse, Nevada, a the name platen the camper said it was made in Reno, Nevada. I can’t remember the name of the company its been a while back, but will try to get back to the yard and fine out.
3. Randy February 3, 2015 at 10:31 am

   There used to be a place in Reno that made campers like that, as Bob mentioned…..I can’t remember the name of the place but I could show you where it used to be…
4. Randy February 3, 2015 at 11:19 am

   I’m thinking it may be a Caravan Camper shell…they have been built in Reno since the 50’s…….
5. Lew February 3, 2015 at 11:38 am

   Those windows were commonly used on trailers and campers of that vintage. Look at the trailer behind in the B&W. The construction is pretty simple and would not be difficult to duplicate. Finding a large window for the rear looks the most challenging.
6. npd811 February 3, 2015 at 2:13 pm

   If the Reno connection fails, There is a guy named Gordon White who owns the webpage http://www.truckcampermagazine.com who is quite knowledgeable about all things related to truck campers.
   For what it may be worth to you.
7. deilers Post authorFebruary 3, 2015 at 2:25 pm

   npd811: good idea! I’ll email him.
8. Joseph February 3, 2015 at 6:43 pm

   Looks to be an Alaskan camper.
9. scramboleer February 3, 2015 at 9:57 pm

   I sent Caravan Campers this link and got this very kind response:

   “Hello, we haven’t made any of those as long as I have been here (37 years) we do have some measurements in our archives so I am sure Caravan made some back in the day. We would be willing to build a new shell but would need to physically see and measure that truck to do so.
   All of the shells in those pictures are Pullman campers, I don’t know if they are still around.

   Thank you”

   So, who are Pullman Campers?
10. scramboleer February 3, 2015 at 10:04 pm

    Pullman links:

    http://truckcampers.fanworks.org/the_camper_that_started_it_all.html

    http://www.ihpartsamerica.com/forums/ih-vehicles-sale/7136-1963-ih-truck-trailer-pullman-camper.html

    https://c1.staticflickr.com/7/6163/6193152918_c47430182f_z.jpg
11. deilers Post authorFebruary 3, 2015 at 10:07 pm

    I agree the shells look a lot like the Pullmans, except they don’t have the sliding roof. Maybe the Pullman is an alteration of a previous design or company?
12. deilers Post authorFebruary 3, 2015 at 10:20 pm

    How about a vintage sportsman camping shell?

    http://www.theawningshoppe.com/index.php?module=photoalbum&PHPWS_Album_id=20&PHPWS_Photo_op=view&PHPWS_Photo_id=885
    or
    http://www.theawningshoppe.com/index.php?module=photoalbum&PHPWS_Album_id=20&PHPWS_Photo_op=view&PHPWS_Photo_id=888
13. Steve October 20, 2015 at 11:45 pm

    It is a Sportsman’s Top canopy. I have one for my 1950 Chevy truck. It should have a brass tag on the rear, passenger side of the canopy. I’m trying to find parts for mine so I can get it back to original condition. Below is a link to some info on my truck.

    http://www.stovebolt.com/gallery/andereggen_steve_1950.html
14. David Eilers October 21, 2015 at 9:50 am

    Thanks for the information Steve. Nice looking truck btw!
15. Dennis April 9, 2016 at 11:20 pm

    I have that camping on my truck I live in Massachusetts ..I picked it up and Colorado it is Puff selling the truck and camper anybody’s interested can send pictures
16. Dennis April 9, 2016 at 11:21 pm

    I actually have the whole truck and camper setup for sale the one in the picture the frame is Puff I will send pictures
17. Dennis April 9, 2016 at 11:24 pm

    I actually have the whole truck and camper setup for sale the one in the picture the frame is Puff I will send pictures it’s 1953 5 windows truck chevy 3600 with rare camper
18. David Eilers April 10, 2016 at 7:30 pm

    Hi Dennis,

    Thanks for the note. So the maker of the hardtop is Puff or the model type is Puff?

    – Dave
19. John carey July 30, 2019 at 12:20 pm

    It’s a 50’s sportsman camper shell 😉
20. David Eilers July 30, 2019 at 1:26 pm

    Thanks John!
21. Brian Field October 26, 2023 at 7:55 pm

    I met an old man about 20 years ago in Klamath falls Oregon. He was in his 90’s and I learned he built a line of custom canapys for light trucks. I wish I remembered his name and had got some literature about the ones he had built. they were awesome and I wanted one. the one pictured looks like his work.
22. David Eilers October 27, 2023 at 9:07 am

    Hi Brian,

    Thanks for that information and lead. Hopefully, we can determine if the man you remember was the builder of these.

    – Dave