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That is a GMC, the wheels are the M211 type. Lots of mods on that one, the entire bed/tank is shop made, the cab top is shop made, the fuel tank is shop made. With the original automatic transmission gone, you have no low range for crawling. Probably all 12 volt converted. GMCs do just fine...
That system is called "Budd" and has been around since the 1930's and still used today, thread 3/4-16. Any HD truck supply house will have that lug nut in stock by the bucket full.
A good source:
Vintage Power Wagons - Vintage Dodge Truck Online Parts Catalog
For that duty you are fine with the 8.3/Allison with modest power increases. The 920 with it’s walking beam suspension will not be a good choice for a camper.
The Cat 7155 comes with it’s own set of issues, it can handle huge power but is full of finicky o rings that fail and then you are broke down. Most people end up swapping in a Eaton/Fuller. I haven’t yet. Mine still works perfectly.
Are there unit markings on the rear bumperettes that match what is on the front bumper? Not entirely sure what the front markings mean. And the font is a bit big for US Army.
Is the picture of the pitched tent an example of what you have? Does your tent have stenciled data painted on it anywhere? The poles you have pictured look like GP medium poles.