71DeuceAK
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Latest bizarre idea:
So ever since I got familiar with the M939 series 5 ton trucks (Thanks, Steel Soldiers!) I've wanted a long bed version, an M927 or M928 (M927 with winch). Most people laugh at me, asking why on EARTH anyone in their right mind would want something so looooonnnnnngggggggg. I've always just wanted one (especially a M928A2) since they seem kind of uncommon.
So, I finally think I found a way to justify owning something that's like 30 feet long, and won't handle well in shopping center parking lots and fast food drive thru's to say the least. I'm thinking I'd get one, and build a plywood and 2X4 insulated box in the bed (removable of course) and LIVE in it! My current situation is college student living in the dorms, and compared to sharing a 9X17 room a 20X8 M927/M928 bed would be an INCREASE in living space by like twofold.
I've seen people's R/V M927 conversions but I'm having different ideas:
-For one thing, I don't want my fecal matter stored where I live, so it would probably NOT have a commode.
-For another thing, I currently live in Fairbanks, Alaska. Read: subzero winter temperatures. Believe it or not, many homes around here actually lack not only flushing commodes but running water, period, I kid you not! So at least here (not sure what DMV would think) I'd think that there wouldn't be issues with it being labeled as unsanitary/not fit as a dwelling, considering how many residential homes lack toilets.
-I would also completely avoid anything propane. I've read/heard too many stories of R/V propane-related fires, no thanks. Electric fridge and microwave and a hot plate. It wouldn't move a WHOLE lot, and even if I wasn't parked somewhere near power I could access I'd just get a quiet, lightweight, Honda EU2000i generator, I've lived with one as an only source of electricity in the past...in fact, literally running two households off of one. (but that's another story). Maybe eventually get a set of three 8D 12v lead acid batteries and charge them off the truck alternator and also have an inverter/charger to have 120v when not plugged in, and also charge batteries off of whatever power I can plug into or run my own generator. Maybe a couple solar panels.
My thoughts for this are affordable, unique housing while in college/graduate school, that's easily moved (driving the truck somewhere vs. actually moving).
I'm not sure what DMV, etc would think of basically an RV, but with no bathroom...anyone have ideas? I'm sure it varies by state but Alaska (Where I currently live) is pretty lax I think, though California (which is really home for me) is way more strict when it comes to stuff like this.
Let's hear other people's input! I'm curious if I've really lost it this time, or no. I think I just might get an M927A2 or M928A2 and do this...
So ever since I got familiar with the M939 series 5 ton trucks (Thanks, Steel Soldiers!) I've wanted a long bed version, an M927 or M928 (M927 with winch). Most people laugh at me, asking why on EARTH anyone in their right mind would want something so looooonnnnnngggggggg. I've always just wanted one (especially a M928A2) since they seem kind of uncommon.
So, I finally think I found a way to justify owning something that's like 30 feet long, and won't handle well in shopping center parking lots and fast food drive thru's to say the least. I'm thinking I'd get one, and build a plywood and 2X4 insulated box in the bed (removable of course) and LIVE in it! My current situation is college student living in the dorms, and compared to sharing a 9X17 room a 20X8 M927/M928 bed would be an INCREASE in living space by like twofold.
I've seen people's R/V M927 conversions but I'm having different ideas:
-For one thing, I don't want my fecal matter stored where I live, so it would probably NOT have a commode.
-For another thing, I currently live in Fairbanks, Alaska. Read: subzero winter temperatures. Believe it or not, many homes around here actually lack not only flushing commodes but running water, period, I kid you not! So at least here (not sure what DMV would think) I'd think that there wouldn't be issues with it being labeled as unsanitary/not fit as a dwelling, considering how many residential homes lack toilets.
-I would also completely avoid anything propane. I've read/heard too many stories of R/V propane-related fires, no thanks. Electric fridge and microwave and a hot plate. It wouldn't move a WHOLE lot, and even if I wasn't parked somewhere near power I could access I'd just get a quiet, lightweight, Honda EU2000i generator, I've lived with one as an only source of electricity in the past...in fact, literally running two households off of one. (but that's another story). Maybe eventually get a set of three 8D 12v lead acid batteries and charge them off the truck alternator and also have an inverter/charger to have 120v when not plugged in, and also charge batteries off of whatever power I can plug into or run my own generator. Maybe a couple solar panels.
My thoughts for this are affordable, unique housing while in college/graduate school, that's easily moved (driving the truck somewhere vs. actually moving).
I'm not sure what DMV, etc would think of basically an RV, but with no bathroom...anyone have ideas? I'm sure it varies by state but Alaska (Where I currently live) is pretty lax I think, though California (which is really home for me) is way more strict when it comes to stuff like this.
Let's hear other people's input! I'm curious if I've really lost it this time, or no. I think I just might get an M927A2 or M928A2 and do this...
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