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What I'm looking to find is a project for after my retirement in about two years. My intention is to purchase either a M-1078/M-1079 or M-1088 to convert into a fully self contained camper/RV. I've been to the local NG motor pool nearby and have talked to the mechanics and a few drivers and all have expressed how well these vehicles perform off road and on the highways. If I can find an LMTV or FMTV in great shape I'm going to remove the cargo bed, place a cargo box off of another truck and install all I need, shower stove, fridge etc. I'm also considering the 1088 and removing the 5th wheel and associated equipment and place the cargo box on it. Question on the 1088, what is the cooling system that resembles a radiator and fan on the rear passenger side. What does it cool?
To owners of these trucks what other issues do you see as I plan this project? What advice do you have for a future owner? Would I be better off buying a 5 ton and converting it?
Again, thanks to all for the mountains on info on this site. I'm sure I'm going to be posting question after question so if I'm headed down the wrong path or simply need an explanation feel free to shoot me an Email or post it on site. I'm here. ALOT!
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What I'm looking to find is a project for after my retirement in about two years. My intention is to purchase either a M-1078/M-1079 or M-1088 to convert into a fully self contained camper/RV. I've been to the local NG motor pool nearby and have talked to the mechanics and a few drivers and all have expressed how well these vehicles perform off road and on the highways. If I can find an LMTV or FMTV in great shape I'm going to remove the cargo bed, place a cargo box off of another truck and install all I need, shower stove, fridge etc. I'm also considering the 1088 and removing the 5th wheel and associated equipment and place the cargo box on it. Question on the 1088, what is the cooling system that resembles a radiator and fan on the rear passenger side. What does it cool?
To owners of these trucks what other issues do you see as I plan this project? What advice do you have for a future owner? Would I be better off buying a 5 ton and converting it?
Again, thanks to all for the mountains on info on this site. I'm sure I'm going to be posting question after question so if I'm headed down the wrong path or simply need an explanation feel free to shoot me an Email or post it on site. I'm here. ALOT!
Thanks!
![A toast to MV's :beer: :beer:](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/images/smilies/beerchug.gif)