Inexpensive camper/utiliy box for m35a2

[mobileauto2000]

Here is a link to my thread on converting to 12 volt headlights.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?101598-12v-Headlight-conversion

 

[charlessocccer]

has anyone thought of using a basic, but equipped pop-up slide in camper??? (still have sink/grey water tank, stove/oven, heater, propane fridge, and cassette or camping toilet?) been thinking of one for my (future) m1008 anyways

that would give basics and dramatically help with high clearance situations....

 

[VPed]

I have given it some thought as I already have a slide-in pop-up camper available. Just have to work out lifting it that high. What has stopped me from trying is that I can still just load it up on my 4x4 pickup and really solve the high clearance issue.

 

[BAZYRKYR]

John,
Good to hear from you, and to know the project is still alive and well. Maybe this post of yours will bring some new blood back into the Deuce Camper interest. I think your new plans will work out quite well. Your camper will now be a custom fit for your Deuce, which is bound to be so much better than just any old slide in. Looking forward to seeing the build as it goes up. It will be a project, and lots of work, however you have more than proven you are up to the task. Best of luck!

In the last year or so I have not been sitting on my hands. My camper sastained some damage, so I removed the unit and modified a 15Ft Hi-Lo trailer to mount on the Deuce. It was a bigger project than I thought it would be, but it did work out. It has a huge amount of storage under the unit and loads of room inside, but is now 2 1/2 feet shorter than before. I know you will get a kick out of this.....

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All I can say is WOW!!! That thing is incredible! Do you have...or could you take...some close up pics of the front passenger side and the front end itself? Also...what kind of rack is that on the roof? I bought 8 fuel cans and was thinking of doing the same thing so I don't have to carry them in my s-250/M105.

 

[mobileauto2000]

Link to Overhead console and VOX com set

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showth...-stereo-and-VOX-com-set&p=1308391#post1308391

 

[mobileauto2000]

Doghead help. Double post. Only you can save my thread.

 

[oldMan99]

In the last year or so I have not been sitting on my hands. My camper sastained some damage, so I removed the unit and modified a 15Ft Hi-Lo trailer to mount on the Deuce. It was a bigger project than I thought it would be, but it did work out. It has a huge amount of storage under the unit and loads of room inside, but is now 2 1/2 feet shorter than before. I know you will get a kick out of this.....

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Hey Uncle Mikey,

Awesome job you have done yet again! Any chance you could give us a nice pic of the passenger side of the rig, and also, a pic or two of the stairs/ladder/whatever you use to access that platform on the driver side of the camper box.

From the door location I'm guessing you mounted the camper "Backwards"? Can you share why? (I assume it had something to do with the way it fit?)

Thanks in advance!!

 

[FatBuddhaBoo]

Hey Uncle Mikey,

Awesome job you have done yet again! Any chance you could give us a nice pic of the passenger side of the rig, and also, a pic or two of the stairs/ladder/whatever you use to access that platform on the driver side of the camper box.

Thanks in advance!!

Here's a few threads that might help until he chimes in...

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?97592-fold-down-camper-box
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showth...our-Campers!&p=1219677&highlight=#post1219677

 

[mobileauto2000]

Worked more on the camper. Installed the extra fuel tank in side compartment.

 

[mobileauto2000]

Then I riped off the siding and the back of the camper.


And started installing the siding.

 

[m16ty]

I thought about a S280 shelter just today while I was removing the bed cover. The kids and I go camping in the deuce a couple of times a year and my truck has a dump so I use it for hauling whatnot at other times. What this means is installing/removing the cover and troop seats several times and that's a pain in the you know what.

I've got a forklift to install and remove the shelter so I was thinking I could set one up for our camping and then just set it in the truck when we get ready to go.

 

[mobileauto2000]

Put some siding on the back and put the door in place today. Time to turn the truck around and start the other side.

 

[quickfarms]

I thought about a S280 shelter just today while I was removing the bed cover. The kids and I go camping in the deuce a couple of times a year and my truck has a dump so I use it for hauling whatnot at other times. What this means is installing/removing the cover and troop seats several times and that's a pain in the you know what.

I've got a forklift to install and remove the shelter so I was thinking I could set one up for our camping and then just set it in the truck when we get ready to go.

The S280 works, I use one for mine.

Do you have a drop side bed?

Does your forklift have 6 to 8 foot forks?

 

[m16ty]

Do you have a drop side bed?

Does your forklift have 6 to 8 foot forks?

Yes, M35A2C.

I've got plenty of forklifts with 8' forks (check out my website in my sig line and you'll see what I mean).

 

[g2065g]

I really like what you did with the slide in camper. I get my deuce next weekend and wasn't sure if I was going to try to get a shelter or use a camper. A shelter would probably cost more so I'll probably go with a slide in camper or a trailer. I really like the pop up camper too

 

[mobileauto2000]

I have been plugin away at the remodel. Installed a couple windows. finished gutting the inside. Put down some new floor and cut out part of the bed for holding tanks. A guy that works next door let me salvage what I wanted from a old motor home he has. I took the toilet/shower encloser, the kitchen sink, Forced air furnace, water heater, roof top AC and power inverter / charger. It will be nice to be fully self contained.

 

[tamangel]

what's your over-all height..?

Mike W

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[mobileauto2000]

With the roof top a/c it will be 12' 4" dry. Looks a lot taller don't it?

 

[rustystud]

Great idea. Wrong forum.

This is the right forum for this. After all isn't this the Mods forum ? Who cares what he wants to do with his rig after he mods it . I would also like some more storage for those extended trips.

 

[mobileauto2000]

Test fit the throne room to day. Tomorrow I am going to try and wire in the clearance lights so I can do some paneling in the corner. The lack of lights also keeps me from driving the truck. I have Deuce withdrawal syndrome real bad.


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