The Travelpod: 1970’s Most Versatile Camper

Travelpod

Here’s an idea from 45 years ago that somehow never caught on. It’s the Travelpod, from the February 1970 issue of Popular Mechanics.

TravelpodBoatIt’s a camper, it’s a boat, and it’s a car top luggage carrier, all in one. The author must have built two of them, since the yellow one is shown on top of the station wagon, and the blue one is shown in the water. Complete plans were available from the publisher, and you could even get custom decals for an additional 50 cents.

According to the author, the Travelpod could be built with about $125 in materials. After an 8500-mile camping trip with the family, he reported that it was the most versatile and most functional camper on the road.

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  1. Charlotte Morton

    Hi, I have the 1972 model of this Travelpod in good condition. This comes on a trailer with the tent and cushions still in good condition. I can’t seem to find any info on the Web about it. My father bought it new in Chanute, KS.

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