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1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV Looks Like a Weekend Warrior

Converted from a full-size family hauler into a camper, the ‘Burban we’ll talk about today is more than meets the eye. For starters, the 1989 model is a two-owner utility vehicle that spent its life in California and Texas.
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1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV1989 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 Camper SUV
This means the frame is pretty much free from corrosion, though there is some rust above the driver-side rear window that needs to be addressed. Repainted by the original owner in silver and black, the 3/4-ton truck also rocks an Exped MegaMat Duo 10 mattress on a custom-built box. As if that wasn’t impressive enough for a bug-out mobile, the Suburban is fitted with storage drawers, power outlets, solar panels, and a 1,000-watt inverter.

In other words, you can definitely take this fellow camping in the middle of nowhere without having to worry about accommodation or electricity. Bear in mind, however, that the seventh and longest-running generation of the ‘Burban drinks a lot of gasoline. Chassis number 1GNGV26K0KF187459 is equipped with a 5.7-liter V8 that can’t do better than 11 mpg in the city and 13 on the highway, translating to 21.3 and 18 liters per 100 km, respectively.

The atrocious fuel economy is why the fuel tank can take 31 gallons (117 liters), which is three more than the 2021 Suburban with the small-block V8 engine. Offered with a clean title and approximately 315,000 miles (506,943 kilometers) on the drivetrain, the old-school camper also boasts 17-inch wheels, BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A rubber, a lift kit, and Bilstein shocks.

From the driver’s perspective, the leather-upholstered dashboard pad and seats take the cake. A custom-made wood center console, cedar for the headliner, and more wood on the steering wheel also need to be mentioned, along with rear parking sensors, Bluetooth connectivity, and a little cooler.

The most recent service the Suburban received comes in the guise of an oil change, which was performed 900 miles (1,448 km) ago. Back in November 2019, the second owner spent $1,105 to replace the spark plugs, fuel filter, oxygen sensor, MAP sensor, PCV valve, temperature sensor, and front-wheel bearing seals. The maintenance list further includes a brake bleed, an overhauled air conditioning system, and a new motor for the rear window.

With two days left and after 23 bids, this one-of-a-kind camper is currently sitting at $7,100 on Doug DeMuro’s Cars & Bids auction website.
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About the author: Mircea Panait
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After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well.
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