nchittendon
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I decided a while ago that I was going to turn my M105 into a camper. At that point, it was myself, my wife, and my 2 boys. At the time, they were 8 and 3.
So, I started with this....
![20150731_193654.jpg 20150731_193654.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/468/468405-244747e9b54e60ec69b4984d72ae09a4.jpg)
My deuce is tan, so I decided to switch it over as soon as possible. Got the trailer for $500. During the repaint, I removed all reflectors and data plates. Replaced all hardware with stainless.
![11892225_10156087377605657_913707666318970176_n.jpg 11892225_10156087377605657_913707666318970176_n.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/468/468406-148cf70a10580e4940283fa0e7154f0c.jpg)
![20150731_192036.jpg 20150731_192036.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/468/468407-7c8ce6a1a96a3f38310c293f91085fb0.jpg)
![20150810_155746.jpg 20150810_155746.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/468/468408-47e490d70d8589ca00cad7c8c5c117b6.jpg)
Then I started on the bunks. I'm 300lbs by myself. My wife is all of 120 with rocks in her pockets. And i'm not against her snuggling close. So I figured a twin mattress would fit just right across the front of the trailer. I was going to do 2 side bunks for the kids.
![11822476_10156048200160657_7255663918154033646_n.jpg 11822476_10156048200160657_7255663918154033646_n.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/468/468409-b2660166dc39b6a2bfc14e9db889d8a6.jpg)
But then the inevitable happened....we had a 3rd child last October. Back to the drawing board!!!
The project was on hold for a while as we bought a new house, had a baby, etc, etc. And a couple of major things too. In the mean time it was storage for my MRAP wheels and XL's I picked up while I pieced the rest together for the deuce.
The last month or so I've been back at it! I decided to keep the twin bunk in the front. But went with these for the 2 older boys:
![20170606_144007.jpg 20170606_144007.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/468/468410-73b3b9a1d1804d33a8124f2b6ac7747b.jpg)
I bought this off of Amazon. There was a bit of sticker shock, but in my opinion, well worth it!! They pack up into a bag a little bigger than a brief case (one for each bunk), they hold 200lbs (per bunk), and they are super easy to assemble. I'll probably pick up another set once the baby gets a little older.
This is where I am as of right now. The next step is to get the kid's bunk a little higher to clear the wheel well. I'm going to try to mirror anything I do so I can either unstack these ones, or get a 2nd pair on the other side. I will still have storage under them, and they will still be very easily removable.
Other plans include:
~ insulation
~ front "wall" with windows that I can open
~ rear "wall" with door and windows that can open
~ shore power
~ eventually I would like solar power
~ mount a receiver hitch on the back for a bike rack
~ truck storage boxes (like on flatbed semi trailers) under the front on each side
So, I started with this....
![20150731_193654.jpg 20150731_193654.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/468/468405-244747e9b54e60ec69b4984d72ae09a4.jpg)
My deuce is tan, so I decided to switch it over as soon as possible. Got the trailer for $500. During the repaint, I removed all reflectors and data plates. Replaced all hardware with stainless.
![11892225_10156087377605657_913707666318970176_n.jpg 11892225_10156087377605657_913707666318970176_n.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/468/468406-148cf70a10580e4940283fa0e7154f0c.jpg)
![20150731_192036.jpg 20150731_192036.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/468/468407-7c8ce6a1a96a3f38310c293f91085fb0.jpg)
![20150810_155746.jpg 20150810_155746.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/468/468408-47e490d70d8589ca00cad7c8c5c117b6.jpg)
Then I started on the bunks. I'm 300lbs by myself. My wife is all of 120 with rocks in her pockets. And i'm not against her snuggling close. So I figured a twin mattress would fit just right across the front of the trailer. I was going to do 2 side bunks for the kids.
![11822476_10156048200160657_7255663918154033646_n.jpg 11822476_10156048200160657_7255663918154033646_n.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/468/468409-b2660166dc39b6a2bfc14e9db889d8a6.jpg)
But then the inevitable happened....we had a 3rd child last October. Back to the drawing board!!!
The project was on hold for a while as we bought a new house, had a baby, etc, etc. And a couple of major things too. In the mean time it was storage for my MRAP wheels and XL's I picked up while I pieced the rest together for the deuce.
The last month or so I've been back at it! I decided to keep the twin bunk in the front. But went with these for the 2 older boys:
![20170606_144007.jpg 20170606_144007.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/468/468410-73b3b9a1d1804d33a8124f2b6ac7747b.jpg)
I bought this off of Amazon. There was a bit of sticker shock, but in my opinion, well worth it!! They pack up into a bag a little bigger than a brief case (one for each bunk), they hold 200lbs (per bunk), and they are super easy to assemble. I'll probably pick up another set once the baby gets a little older.
This is where I am as of right now. The next step is to get the kid's bunk a little higher to clear the wheel well. I'm going to try to mirror anything I do so I can either unstack these ones, or get a 2nd pair on the other side. I will still have storage under them, and they will still be very easily removable.
Other plans include:
~ insulation
~ front "wall" with windows that I can open
~ rear "wall" with door and windows that can open
~ shore power
~ eventually I would like solar power
~ mount a receiver hitch on the back for a bike rack
~ truck storage boxes (like on flatbed semi trailers) under the front on each side