Dog Catcher Camper for Truck may work for exped travel....really.

[davej]

Ok..this may sound nutty, but I'm consider buying a dog catcher topper for my truck for expedition travel. I think they'd make a great camper.



They are well insulated, ventilated, look really sturdy....

What do you think? I know a guy who's selling a used one pretty cheap and am going to check it out this weekend.

Dave.

 

[Rovertrader]

go for it, and if you don't like it you could always sell icecream out the side windows- 'bark for ice cream'
seriously, I can certainly see the merit

 

[davej]

....pulled these stats off their website. Not sure what a few of them mean...

2 x 4 Cedar base plates
1-1/2" side-front-back walls
2 x 4 Roof construction
Aluminum interior
Fiberglass Insulation
1-1/2" in sidewalls
3-1/2" in roof
Aluminum exterior
030 Thousands
Color polar white
3" Greyhound
6 Doors
2 each side towards front 20" x 20" rough opening
2 Back doors 26" x 36"
2 - 8 x 16 side vents in rear
Exhaust fan
12 volt light
3/4 Flat expanded aluminum .125
All doors are lockable and keyed alike
All doors have U and chair channel trim (door trim is .062th)
Garage door seal between box and cover 3-1/2"
Stoplight on back top of cover 1" x 6"

 

[Flagster]

It would be great if you enjoy camping in something that smells like a wet dog's *****.....lol

didn't you mean *******...lol

 

[Desert Dan]

Your Dog would be scared to go for a ride LOL

 

[davej]

...I should have expected the dog jokes. :wings:

Here's pic of the actual camper top. Look a little less 'doggie' than the stock pic.


And if it has 1.5" - 3.5" of insulation plus those other features, I'm gonna seriously consider it.

Anyone else think it would work really well compared to other similar 'camper' tops?

 

[ToolBox Guy]

My head is buzzing with the amount of doggie jokes that could go into this post, but I say go for it. I saw our local animal control trucks the other day and thought that the beds would make an awesome camping rig.

 

[davej]

Here's an interior shot...kinda hard to see details. It does look like it'd be easy to modify/remove what caging is there.

 

[redthies]

I fail to see a reason why you wouldn't go for it. Lots of options, and if the price is right???

 

[Erik N]

What would doggie doo?

 

[chilliwak]

If the price is right, go for it!:Wow1: Pressure wash it and give it some bleach and you can kill most any smell. Also, if the misses gets out of hand you have a place to lock her up...

 

[Mark Harley]

Looks good to me!
Double doors in the rear, extra height, and a hole for a heater/ac already cut.
remove the cages inside, and replace the two doors on the side with one for the camp kitchen access.
Keep us posted on the decision.

 

[Rovertrader]

even an idea for vanity plate: ROVNROVR

 

[davej]

I debating between this one and an ARE DCU topper. Both have their merits, I suppose. I can get either one for around or under $500. I have to admit, I'm leaning towards 'dog town'.

I got a feeling the girlfriend is just gonna shake her head and say 'What the heck were you thinking...'.

If/when I get it, I'll be sure to post some pics.

 

[Maximus Ram]

As Randy JAckson would say " Buy it , Dawg"......eepwall:


Sorry...just had to.

Looks like a good start. I've been looking at the contractor style shells lately myself.