M146 RV Conversion

[SCSG-G4]

the 6500 BTU/h unit I have in the M109 box works well (cools it down in 90 degree + weather). If your insulation is better than the fiberglass the military used, you should be fine.

 

[FMFDOC]

Just stopping by to throw these guys into the mix:

http://www.lehmans.com/

and this from another thread:

http://www.glen-l.com/campers/campers.html

And this which just occurred to me:

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategories1_11151_10001_-1

Not really putting those out there for any real reason, but they have useful stuff.

Kerosene refrigerators for example... Kinda neat.

 

[ODDBALL007]

the 6500 BTU/h unit I have in the M109 box works well (cools it down in 90 degree + weather). If your insulation is better than the fiberglass the military used, you should be fine.

wow the 15000 btu unit thats being installed in my m109 is over kill i guess, unless i need to deep freeze something

 

[FMFDOC]

wow the 15000 btu unit thats being installed in my m109 is over kill i guess, unless i need to deep freeze something

Beer mugs DO take up a lot of freezer space...

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

wow the 15000 btu unit thats being installed in my m109 is over kill i guess, unless i need to deep freeze something

WOW, a cooler like that should make this little feller feel right at home......
http://www.wimp.com/tickledpenguin/

 

[Armada]

Great project! Looking forward to the progress!

 

[JDToumanian]

I really like those trailers and look forward to following this project. Can a deuce tractor pull that trailer okay?

Jon

 

[Armada]

Hey JD. Yes, the trailers were designed for the deuce. They ride on 9x20 tires. In fact hooked to a 5T the trailer sets kinda low in the arse, but you hardly know it's there. Weight is just over 7K.

 

[RAYZER]

I really like those trailers and look forward to following this project. Can a deuce tractor pull that trailer okay?

Jon

Thats a good question because a deuce ww converted to road tractor is what I plan on pulling this with.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

Hey JD. Yes, the trailers were designed for the deuce. They ride on 9x20 tires. In fact hooked to a 5T the trailer sets kinda low in the arse, but you hardly know it's there. Weight is just over 7K.

I've considered the same combination, except using a TOW DOLLY behind a standard Deuce. The only significant drawback to this would be backing up with the double-jointed hitching.

Any other thoughts on this approach?

 

[RAYZER]

I've considered the same combination, except using a TOW DOLLY behind a standard Deuce. The only significant drawback to this would be backing up with the double-jointed hitching.

Any other thoughts on this approach?

I also thought of this as an option,but the combined weight of the deuce bed and the tow dolly would be between 3-4k lbs(i think),this might slow the rig down a bit,i hope I can get at least 50mph out of her.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

I also thought of this as an option,but the combined weight of the deuce bed and the tow dolly would be between 3-4k lbs(i think),this might slow the rig down a bit,i hope I can get at least 50mph out of her.

Good point!
Being in the "flat lands" out here in west Texas I forget about hillclimbing and such.

 

[RAYZER]

Good point!
Being in the "flat lands" out here in west Texas I forget about hillclimbing and such.

It would be nice to have the extra cargo capacity with the deuce bed. Hill climbing will be a whole other issue with eather scenario.

 

[Castle Bravo]

I've considered the same combination, except using a TOW DOLLY behind a standard Deuce. The only significant drawback to this would be backing up with the double-jointed hitching.

Any other thoughts on this approach?

Something I've always wondered is the legality of dollies.

I know here in Arizona, you can pull more than one trailer, but the first one has to be a fifth wheel trailer. I think this is true in a lot of other states as well. Is a dolly a trailer? Do the military dollies have lights and brakes? Do they need license plates? Again, I imagine this depends on the state. Food for thought...

 

[BKubu]

I also thought of this as an option,but the combined weight of the deuce bed and the tow dolly would be between 3-4k lbs(i think),this might slow the rig down a bit,i hope I can get at least 50mph out of her.

Ray, I once had an M275A2 (Kenny's old deuce tractor) that I used to haul around an M313 and the it drove down the highway doing 50-54 MPH without a problem. Hills did slow it down, but not too badly. I am sure you'll be fine with the M35A2 conversion to a road tractor. Great job!

 

[stancanpara]

I LOVE this idea! This would be perfect to pull behind my M275!

 

[RAYZER]

Some bathroom fixtures that i picked up today!

 

[srodocker]

quick question how long is the m146?

 

[RAYZER]

Here you go! 22' on the inside.

 

[stevegr]

Some bathroom fixtures that i picked up today!

Nice lookin toilet Ray. Is it plumbed in? I just ate a big breakfast and I need to go.