M116A3 Trailer, HMMWV Command Shelter & Rooftop Tent camper build…

[moe1234]

I plan on mounting the HMMWV Command Shelter (any info onthis would be much appreciated it did not come with a data plate or NSN) on a M116A3Trailer.

 

[Dwnorton1]

That is a strange configuration. Not a S250 not a S788. Could you take some pictures from different angles. I am planning on doing same but with a S250.



S250 Tan S288 Camo

 

[moe1234]

I sure can in the morning, it's not your standard shelter and this one is made for a 4 seater Humvee with the main box in the cargo area small part goes between the two back seats. I also believe that there's a roof rack that goes over the 4 door section of the Humvee and connects to it.

I also was thinking of use those bigger shelters but they are heavy and came across this one that's only around 900 lbs. which will give more room about 1500 lbs. of added cargo.

 

[Dwnorton1]

Surprisingly my S788 weighs only about 750lb and the 250 just a bit more. Now if the ECU would have still been on rack on front it would have weighed in excess of 1600lbs but this thing had a unit on it at one time that would have made a polar bear happy.

 

[M813rc]

It's a Humvee SECM container. Most were made by AAR Cadillac.

680# with the top rack.

Cheers

 

[moe1234]

nice.... and those ECU's always would freeze you out...

 

[moe1234]

It's a Humvee SECM container. Most were made by AAR Cadillac.

680# with the top rack.

Cheers

thanks for the info.... its close and will email them at AAR Cadillac...

 

[gtodan]

What was their mission?
Thanks
DanJ

It's a Humvee SECM container. Most were made by AAR Cadillac.

680# with the top rack.

Cheers

 

[moe1234]

no clue DanJ there was no admin markings at all but did pick up from warren robins AFB, GA

What was their mission?
Thanks
DanJ

 

[moe1234]

The Command Box\Shelter

Main box L:85" W: 62" H: 63", power breakerbox section L: 40" W: 36" H: 33"

 

[moe1234]

M116A3 Trailer Prep for some cuts needed for the Command Box

Did some cut out lines on where I have to make some cuts. Willhave to cut 2” off the inside of the wheel wells and cut 16.5” off the backrail for a pullout table that sits under the back section of the command boxwhich works out because I need to add 5.5” to the front of the trailer

 

[Dwnorton1]

Thanks for the pictures. That is a really cool shelter and you certainly picked something with an infinite amount of configurations. I am looking forward to following your build.

 

[T. Highway]

That is one interesting looking command box. Looking forward to watching this build.

Bert

 

[moe1234]

Thanks for the support Guy's and bare with me on my first blog / build and advice is always welcome....

 

[M813rc]

What was their mission?

SECM = Shop Equipment Contact Maintenance. They are roving repair shops, carry tools, generator, welding gear, etc. This is one of the vehicles that replaced the M1031 CUCV.

Cheers

 

[gtodan]

Mebbe use for selling funnel cakes at State Fair or local Jolly Wagon ice cream vendor?

Main box L:85" W: 62" H: 63", power breakerbox section L: 40" W: 36" H: 33"

 

[moe1234]

HHMMMM then can paint it white and red candy striped or bright yellow with minions .... but would get more out of it as a mobile bar at the beach tho

Mebbe use for selling funnel cakes at State Fair or local Jolly Wagon ice cream vendor?

 

[moe1234]

M116A3 Trailer Prep part 2 did some cuts that where needed for the Command Box

Well got all the cuts done this past weekend. Started off using a grinder and gave that up after about 5 minutes, grabbed the saws all then life was all good!!!!!




The box will be mounted to the generator rails so I had to cutoff 16" because of a pull out table that is attached to the bottom of the command box, I cut 2" off the inside wheel wells. After the command box is mounted will rivet rubber strip on the wheel well up against the command box to reseal the inside of the wheel well .

 

[moe1234]

M116A3 Trailer Prep part 3 new trailer jack stand

Worked on putting a new trailer jack stand from northerntool Ultra-TowXTP Fast Action Square Tube Trailer Jack — 2000-Lb., Topwind,A-Frame Mount which give the option to add wheel for easier movement.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/NTESearch?storeId=6970&ipp=48&Ntt=47344+A

 

[Dwnorton1]

I like that your new jack handle does not stick up so high that when you try and open tailgate if hitched up you don't dent it.