M1102 + M1010

[BiałyOrzeł]

Newbie here so if this is in the wrong place let me know.
Long story short I have a M1102 trailer I’m using as a camping trailer. It’s outfitted with a rack and rooftop tent etc…. However I found a guy locally with 4 M1010 ambulance boxes. He’s willing to part with one which has me interested in putting it into my trailer and making a camper. Anyone ever do something like this? The width works but I’d need to open up the trailer tailgate a bit. My biggest concern is weight. Any insight, info or suggestions are welcome.

 

[TechnoWeenie]

It's steel frame with aluminum skin... Around 800lbs IIRC

 

[BiałyOrzeł]

It's steel frame with aluminum skin... Around 800lbs IIRC

Awesome thanks for the response. I had read there was a steel plate in the floor of the box is that not the case?

 

[coachgeo]

Awesome thanks for the response. I had read there was a steel plate in the floor of the box is that not the case?

yes if it was a box off an M1079 truck..... no clue about any others though.

 

[coachgeo]

there is an M1010 camper build on youtube... 3 videos

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdb_8WJzUBTyIzInd7Q5QhQ

 

[Third From Texas]

Well, I've seen a few civilian ambo boxes put on trailers (way better than just cutting off the ambo cab and adding a tongue)..

I think it would work fine.

 

[Mad Texan]

The M1010 box is solidly built and all aluminum except for one piece across the back to support the litters from the ceiling. And thinking back I think the vertical racks at the front of the box were steel.

As far as weight goes, I believe more than 800. Closer to 2000 when you compare the curb weights of the M1031 and the M1010.

If your removing stuff obviously the weight goes down, the bunk alone on the drivers side weighed 80lbs when I took it out.

 

[TechnoWeenie]

The M1010 box is solidly built and all aluminum except for one piece across the back to support the litters from the ceiling. And thinking back I think the vertical racks at the front of the box were steel.

As far as weight goes, I believe more than 800. Closer to 2000 when you compare the curb weights of the M1031 and the M1010.

If your removing stuff obviously the weight goes down, the bunk alone on the drivers side weighed 80lbs when I took it out.

That curb weight for the 1031 is just for the cab/chassis, not including the SECM box, gen, compressor, welder, etc.

 

[Mad Texan]

That curb weight for the 1031 is just for the cab/chassis, not including the box, gen, etc.

Exactly, and the M1010 is with the box. 5250lbs vs 7370lbs

 

[TechnoWeenie]

Exactly, and the M1010 is with the box. 5250lbs vs 7370lbs

Ohhh.. duh....Yeah, I'm thinking you're comparing an equipped M1031 with an equipped M1010.

I think you're right... I think it's the SECM box (without gen/components) that weighs around 800, and the M1010 box was around 1800 or so.. I know I did the math in another thread.... hah


Edit: Found it

Weight of M1010 ambulance body

Doing alittle research on a possible swap I was kicking around. Thinking of getting a m1010 ambulance body and putting it on my 3/4 ton 2nd gen cummins extended cab. I'm thinking the gvwr might be to close with body so I was wondering if anyone know the weight of one that has been stripped down...

www.steelsoldiers.com

 

[BiałyOrzeł]

Thanks again for the insight, I’m going ahead and grabbing that box. I’ll weigh it at our local transfer station. Looking forward to the project.