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  1. LostInTheWorld

    M1078/M1079 for overland camper?

    Awesome setup you have, kenet3621, I read through your whole thread. You've been doing some good work. I've been thinking a lot about if I would want a M1079 or if I would want to make my own camper. It seems the M1079 could save a lot of work. Can you tell me the internal dimensions? My...
  2. LostInTheWorld

    M1078/M1079 for overland camper?

    Great info. Nice to know that you don't need to float the bed. Michael
  3. LostInTheWorld

    M1078/M1079 for overland camper?

    Thanks for the info Bob, I'm really glad to hear from you guys that are thinking the same things I am. I'm also glad that you find the LMTV so drive-able. Good points about the camper though. I have been looking at many many options. Almost all options are just too flimsy or they are too...
  4. LostInTheWorld

    M1078/M1079 for overland camper?

    Wow, awesome info Eric. Thank you very much. If I getting one, I will definitely ask you some specific questions about how to do this right. Thanks!! Michael
  5. LostInTheWorld

    M1078/M1079 for overland camper?

    Hey bikeman, Thank you very much for answering some of those question. I know it was a long list. I appreciate the first-hand experience. It's good to know that many of the parts are available. Thanks, Michael
  6. LostInTheWorld

    M1078/M1079 for overland camper?

    Yup 1951M1078, that's totally what I am talking about. Looking at photos I've noticed that there is a lot of space between the aft frame rails and the bed on the M1078. It seems like it would be best to have the camper mounted as low as reasonably possible on the frame. Would you mount it...
  7. LostInTheWorld

    M1078/M1079 for overland camper?

    Hey Eric, Thanks for the photos via e-mail. Your rig looks exactly like what I'm thinking of. I'll send you another e-mail. My wife and I might want to come down and take a look. Thanks, Michael
  8. LostInTheWorld

    M1078/M1079 for overland camper?

    Hello all, I’m new posting here, but I have browsed the forum much in the past. I have also been active on other military vehicle forums for years (G503). This write-up might be a little long, but I’d love your input on the suitability of the M1078/M1079 for my use. ---Project...
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