picked up my S250 shelter today!

[Gunwriter]

I picked up my S250 shelter today at Fort Riley. First time at GL there, man it was great. Took about 10 minutes total from when I walked in to when they had it loaded on my truck. I strapped it down and then went and looked at what else they had.
GL people were awesome, helpful and polite. Very good time.

I go to Jefferson City, Missouri to pick up my Deuce and trailer probably Monday.
Man I am excited! I hope I have no problems driving it back!!!!!!

Thanks to all the people who took the time to offer me help or advice (they will load it for you) when I posted looking for help. My wife is active duty Army and her unit is gone to Fort Campbell right now. We have a 4 month old girl and I was afraid getting the shelter loaded could be a hassle. But it went slick....

I hope the deuce recovery goes as smooth!!

thanks again everyone!

 

[gimpyrobb]

 

[Gunwriter]

yeah I suck....I have pics too...
already resized and stuff.....
if anyone wants to post them I will email them to you!

 

[Elwenil]

You can post them yourself. Use the "Manage Attachments" button below to upload them. SteelSoldiers hosts our pics here on site.

 

[Gunwriter]

OK, let's see if this works!

Here (hopefully) are some pics of how I lugged it home on my F150.
It's pretty clean. It has a storage rack on the front that is a bit too low
and doesn't clear the roof of the Ford. If I decide to use it with this truck
I'll raise it enough to clear. Is wired for lights and has black out lights.

I plan to make a mini camper out of it with a small gas stove, some cabinets,
a bed that folds out of the way when not in use (or maybe use hammocks) and
the like. I originally planned to put it on a M105A2 trailer for use with my M35A2 (I pick both up Monday!! Woo HOO) but it would fit my truck great.

Plus, a pic of my partner who supervised the whole process!

 

[Elwenil]

Pretty solid looking S250! I like the added armor lights and the cool stencil on the side. Is the stencil on both sides and are you going to keep it?

 

[crazyplowboy]

Very clean looking S250. Very cute baby.

 

[Gunwriter]

Yes the stencil is on both sides. Actually I think it was on all of them went up for auction. I agree the lights are a nice touch.

Yes, it's a keeper. Looking forward to making some mods on it.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Love the light mounting plate, Guess I'll head to D'mans and make some up for myself

 

[Westech]

I seen that one when i was picking up my blazer a couple weeks ago. Remember guys Im on post so if you want to meet or need some help let me know.

 

[oilcan]

Nice shelter.

And that supervisor looks like a slave driver!

 

[KsM715]

Glad to see you got it home ok. Mine has the same lights in it, Im thinking taking one out and rigging up a way to mount it in my M715 for a dome light.

 

[jim-m35a2]

Was the baby included with the shelter or was the baby a pickup from an another GL auction site? I hope GL did not load the baby in your truck with a forklift.
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FORD MONDEO

 

[m.walker]

Glad it went OK , I like them lights ! I'd like to get some , would make great dome lights . Cute baby !

 

[KsM715]

Does anyone here know where to get the rivnuts and installation tool? I want to move the shelf on the front outside of my shelter up about 3 in to clear the cab on my truck. I dont want to just re-drill holes and thru bolt it. want it to look "original".

 

[MWMULES]

Dave, got mine out there Wed, used a M101 frame to get it home. Does anyone know who the cat logo goes to?? My shelter was uses for a MRLS contact team, so maybe some arty unit? David C

 

[Gunwriter]

I plan on moving my rack too. It's placement is, how do you say....inconvenient....

I'm not sure about the unit, but I plan on keeping the stencil, adds character.

I'd be interested in seeing what everyone who nabbed one does with their shelter and the mods they make.

and if anyone has a line on a S-280 I'd love to get my hands on one of those.......

only two days til I pick up my Deuce....man, can't wait.....

 

[Elwenil]

Does anyone here know where to get the rivnuts and installation tool? I want to move the shelf on the front outside of my shelter up about 3 in to clear the cab on my truck. I dont want to just re-drill holes and thru bolt it. want it to look "original".

http://www.rapidrivet.com/

I think they carry the tool also. Snap-On and Mac used to carry them and I think Fastenal should be able to get the threaded inserts also. If you are just going to put a few in, you can use a bolt, nut and washer to install them.

 

[Matt1970M35A]

Nice shelter Ive got an s280 I use for camping and radio com.
Im working on a system to left it out of my truck using just a highlift jack
I should have it finished by the Haspin rally

 

[Gunwriter]

How do you like the S-280? Do you have any more pics you can share?
Any idea on how hard they are to find?
My goal is to find one and turn it into a camper......
your truck looks great!