Saw an interesting looking 73 or 74 series camper conversion driving through Glacier National Park the other day. I was only able to get one poor photo, but it looks like it is a well traveled rig!
73-Series Camper Sighting (1 Viewer)
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Probably has an interesting center of gravity. 
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Probably has an interesting center of gravity.
My thoughts exactly! I wouldn't want to try much off camber stuff in that.
there are companies in Europe that make campers for the 73/74.
Hello,
It looks like an European spec HZJ74.
The front bumper appears to be a water tank.
I saw a similar conversion years ago on a 75.
Notice how the front bumper doubles as a water tank. The 74 on the original post appears to have the same setup.
I think the center of gravity is a concern with these rigs.
Juan
It looks like an European spec HZJ74.
The front bumper appears to be a water tank.
I saw a similar conversion years ago on a 75.
Notice how the front bumper doubles as a water tank. The 74 on the original post appears to have the same setup.
I think the center of gravity is a concern with these rigs.
Juan
I spotted this camper conversion in Fort Davis and parked next to it for a quick pic, sorry for the poor quality, I still have an antique flip phone!
Yes sir. I see one or two of the 75 series campers come through our area every year and always try to talk with the owners, although it is sometimes difficult with the language barriers. All but one were naturally aspirated 1HZs, the other being a NA 1pz. I think the overlanders are most concerned with relialbity which is why they run NA, plus their there to see the sights and not run 85 down the interstate in a top heavy rig.
I had one that weighed about 1100kg and it wasnt too bad. It would sit on 110kph quite easily and the fuel consumption was not astronomical.
Acceleration, while slower was not too bad either. If you are going to put something like that on a HZJ75 you have to expect some compromises. I sold the camper after a few months, it just wasn't suitable offroad making the 75 series pointless. And also because it was PITA fitting and removing it and once off it took up too much space in my driveway.
I think the pop top type are better, because they are light, lower centre of gravity and less wind resistance.
