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    S-280 Shelter. It's final ride

    Have a large rug on top of wood flooring, almost the size of the whole floor and it’s been great. Nice and warm and acts like sound proofing. My only complaint about the whole thing is once you’re inside, zero cellular signal reception and raidos don’t work either. Ive looked at the devices...
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    S-280 Shelter. It's final ride

    Day of pickup It never fails, when your not looking for something, great deals fall into your lap. Now that I want another S-280(s), their scarce and very expensive when they do pop up. Figures.........
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    S-280 Shelter. It's final ride

    True Containers, while pricey, are easy to find. S-280’s are not and when you do their expensive. I lucked out on mine with GSA. Good price. 30 minute drive to get it Sold the contents (weather balloons) that came with it and it paid for shelter and then some. Win-Win Yea If I could...
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    M1000 Trailer

    When I was at Red River Army Depot a few months ago, there were dozens and dozens of these trailers. Most were damaged from battle and the long journey back to the states. This was in the “back” area of RRAD and I wasn’t supposed to be back there. Wrong turn. GP loves their monster...
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    S-280 Shelter. It's final ride

    The container blocks the North wind in the winter and shade trees keep direct sun off it during summer. It’s very quiet and peaceful where it’s located. I wish I had about 10 more of them. Both the Containers and S-280
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    What have you done to your CUCV today/lately - Part 2

    Is painting the flexplate a bad idea? I always see them rusted and probably would have painted it.
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    S-280 Shelter. It's final ride

    A few forklift wounds were there. Both sides. Took over a week just to dry it out. No water damage, just insulation soaked. Once dry, fixed holes with structural adhesive. Been nice and dry inside ever since. I do not have it attached to shipping container. It’s attached to the railroad...
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    S-280 Shelter. It's final ride

    Pics were taken right after final placement last year. Deck was added and electrical hooked up after these pics.
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    S-280 Shelter. It's final ride

    I also did the drilling of very small holes in the pin. About the size of the spray tube on a can of WD-40. I used ACF50 on the hinges and door handle. Door handle was easy to free up and get going again. Most Hinges were easy also. Bottom hinge was the problem child It took at least a...
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    Tranny leak after emergency stop

    You just scared the fluid out of it.........
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    Shocked by CUCV battery hold down bracket

    If you were lightly shocked by the mounts themselves and not the battery post, you definitely have issues somewhere. That is not normal. Will a voltmeter read anything? No charging or light issues?
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    M1008 GP wait light stays on.

    Read post #5 First sentence. Inexpensive part and easy to replace.
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    What did you do to your trailer today.

    Well you definitely don’t have to worry about enough tongue weight anymore.
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    What did you do to your trailer today.

    I have them on a M101A2 It’s been working like a champ, especially with the tons of rain we’ve had lately.
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    What did you do to your trailer today.

    I have 6 1”x4”s spaced apart on top, under tarp, to prevent ponding. Works great, cheap and easily removable for transit. Some guys permanently mount them to the bow tops I’ve read.
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    $1.58 tubing finally fixed my doors. No more slamming.

    After 8 months, the PEX I installed isn’t showing hardly any signs of wear. Definitely a must do item if factory bushing is missing.
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    What did you do to your trailer today.

    I bought mine on ebay Brand new and excellent price. Two complete sets still in factory packages No clue what price they are now. Post in classifieds and if no luck eBay Most online vendors want stupid money for them. Shipping is usually the killer. Still worth it though......to a point.
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    What did you do to your trailer today.

    Buy the all metal ones if you can. Usually more expensive but worth it. Much lighter than the wood sets
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    M105a2 advise

    Maybe local PD, but State Police/Highway Patrol will know. Most sheriffs departments will also. State DOT officers will definitely know and are the ones most likely to stop you. Biggest thing you have to worry is your insurance company. Any accident, regardless of fault, and your...
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    M1009 has loud idle

    It’s a Diesel so it will be loud. When cold, the cold advance and high idle solenoid will make it louder until warmed up. That and no insulation in the cab.
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