Gichner Shelter Systems Nonexpandable Shelter

[lexluther]

Has anyone played with a Gichner Shelter Systems Nonexpandable Shelter
Could one of these be put onto a trailer frame? Seen any other good use for them?

Ok, since the link to a gov auciton is against the rules, here is a picture... They are for sale at a certain government sales site in the upper right of your screen near herlong...

 

[gimpyrobb]

God forbid you adhere to the rules about NOT posting links to auctions.

 

[lexluther]

Fixed...Dang you are fast...

 

[gimpyrobb]

I believe that is an s250 shelter. Should plop into an m105. This is one man's version:
http://www.sanlee.com/jeep/S250camper/default.htm

 

[Ruppster]

If you have a question about an item (especially if it's one that is up for auction) the best way to go about it is to save the pictures to your computer first. Then when you ask your question you can upload the pics to the thread and not have to make any mention of GL what-so-ever. Keeps the rules nazis happy.

It's also a good habit to save the pictures and upload them to the thread even if the auction is over as the pictures won't stay on GL's server for much longer.


Ruppster

 

[lexluther]

I think it is this http://www.gichner.us/gss-1497.pdf
The short section in fron of the rear wheel is what makes me wonder...

 

[gimpyrobb]

Sorry, lost my net connection. Anyway, I have one like that on an m200 trailer(it needed spacers to clear the tires). Someone else said they should fit great on an m105 trailer without the bed on it.

 

[Bighurt]

It's an S-805 designed for HMMWV's...they don't make it any longer

 

[Srjeeper]

To answer your question...Yes.

The shelters are designed as stand alone units that can be mounted in/on several different modes of transport. They have both tie down and tow shackels, so they can be mated to nearly anything that can carry their weight safely.

They are very well constructed and weigh more than ya think.

 

[army_nurse]

i have one that i made a camper out of and mounted it on a m-101 fram and love it. they stay warm and are easy to cool. they are very well built and my wife likes it as well. she says that its the best thing i ever got from GL, but we all know that the deuce is the best thing i ever got from GL!!!!! i would recomend one. i have a thread on here just look up my electronics shelter trailer/ camper project.

 

[lexluther]

They are heavy, and I have this illness that makes me think that it seems like somthing that would go fairly cheap at auction...but then all of you are probably bidding against me...

 

[lexluther]

Yours looks cool Army_Nurse, is that a roof rack? Nice idea...it looks like yours doesnt have the little drop portion by the wheel like the one in my link above. Maybe it wouldnt matter if it stiks down in front of the wheel off the frame where people were telling you to put a tool box...

 

[Srjeeper]

They are heavy, and I have this illness that makes me think that it seems like somthing that would go fairly cheap at auction...

Depending on what size your lookin for, they don't come up very often and when they do, are seldom cheap.

You can also look on e-bay & Craigs list, but be sure your sitting down when you do.

Took me almost three years to find mine with the help of others.

Good luck in your search....

 

[army_nurse]

I had to wait a while till i found one that i could afford, and by afford i mean that household 6 ( my wife) would let me buy. my shelter cost more than my 1st deuce i bought. but i got it for less than what i was willing to go. for me less than 2 days overtime. the rule is if i buy stuff i have to work overtime or haul scrap metal till i get enough to buty what i want.

 

[tigger]

I got mine at Delks in Ashburo NC. $500.00

 

[rlwm211]

I have two shelters.

One is the S250 and it is outfitted as a communications shack with a repair station. It is currently mounted on a Single axle trailer which is designed as a Generator trailer and shares much with the MV types of trailers but is intended for an industrial market.
I have prociured an M103 Military generator trailer and will be moving the shelter onto that platform at sometime this spring. The M103 has 20" tires and will tow much better behind the deuce. I will also have room for the Generator, and storage batteries as well as extra fuel and equipment when it is on the larger platform.

My other is an S280 which is substantially bigger than the S250 and is mounted in the bed of my deuce. This acts as my RV and has a bunk, cooking facility storage, an AC/DC refrigerator, a lighting system that is self contained and also has a communication system as well. I have lots of storage inside this shelter for tools and supplies to support the truck and any camping trip.

As was mentioned above these shelters are scarce when they come through GL and I have seen S280's and S250's go for pretty big money when they are put up for auction.

I would say that as it was stated, it is a long process to find what you want and not pay an arm and a leg for one. I would add one other thought.

These are heavy, inspite of what they appear to be. I had my S-250 on the ground 3 winters ago and it was on a slight hill, and took off on me when I was preparing to move it on the skids and with the ice underneath took off as if it had an engine and did not stop until it came to rest in the far snow bank. I could not hold it. It was humorous to consider and luckily there were no vehicles in its path.

Just my two cents worth

RL​

 

[KsM715]

They are heavy, and I have this illness that makes me think that it seems like somthing that would go fairly cheap at auction...but then all of you are probably bidding against me...

That depends on your idea of cheap. I havent seen shelters go for less than $400-$500 since I got mine 2 years ago. I'm looking for another one.

 

[toughjeep]

I use mine for a shed and it works great.
They are insulated between the layers though so should be perfect for a camper type conversion.

 

[lexluther]

I was even thinking of making it an instant treehouse...just build a platform and stick it up there.

 

[pctrans]

Mine is still a work in progress, but still fits perfectly into a 105.