WHO' S A FULL TIME LMTV OVERLANDER, ANY OUT THERE?

[coachgeo]

How about a vintage 6x6 build….
coach, send me $ to start this project.
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[coachgeo]

Looks like Uhual use to have commercial trucks you could rent

 

[chucky]

well stop spending your nickles on hookers........ hmm.... wait never mind..... hookers are better to have around than my skinny arse.

I thought i was stimulating the economy ! Just tryin to do my part they have bills too !!!!!

 

[hike]

I will flat tow my Ford side by side....

What towbar and baseplate do you use to flat tow your Ford?

 

[Gunny 0369]

What towbar and baseplate do you use to flat tow your Ford?

hello hike,
I purchased the Blue Ox base plate for the Bronco.
Then I use the Blue Ox BX7365 Alpha 6,500lb Tow Bar But remember, I have a custom modified extender hitch that I connect to because of my overhang.

 

[hike]

hello hike,
I purchased the Blue Ox base plate for the Bronco.
Then I use the Blue Ox BX7365 Alpha 6,500lb Tow Bar But remember, I have a custom modified extender hitch that I connect to because of my overhang.

Right. Thank you—

 

[hike]

hello hike,
I purchased the Blue Ox base plate for the Bronco.
Then I use the Blue Ox BX7365 Alpha 6,500lb Tow Bar But remember, I have a custom modified extender hitch that I connect to because of my overhang.

I should have asked which braking system you use, too. I am looking at the Demco Air Force One for a permanent install—

 

[Gunny 0369]

I should have asked which braking system you use, too. I am looking at the Demco Air Force One for a permanent install—

Hike,
I don’t use a brake system.
The Bronc was 6100lbs and the 6x6 tows 21000, I don’t even know it’s back there.
In Colorado, I turned off the Interstate and into the sand to do a turn around, the Broncos front wheels turned to lock, and I plowed a field with it … never felt it until I caught glimpse of it on cameras. I crawl down the passes, cooling brakes.
Usually on the bad passes like Wolf Creek, and Powder River Pass, we disconnect and drive the tow behind the rig.
The Blue ox is a quick disconnect.
Hope that helps

 

[hike]

Hike,
I don’t use a brake system.
The Bronc was 6100lbs and the 6x6 tows 21000, I don’t even know it’s back there.
In Colorado, I turned off the Interstate and into the sand to do a turn around, the Broncos front wheels turned to lock, and I plowed a field with it … never felt it until I caught glimpse of it on cameras. I crawl down the passes, cooling brakes.
Usually on the bad passes like Wolf Creek, and Powder River Pass, we disconnect and drive the tow behind the rig.
The Blue ox is a quick disconnect.
Hope that helps

Hmmm. That's what I was thinking until my brothers pointed out that most states require modulated and break-away brakes on any towed unit over 3,000#. In Texas its 4,500#. After reading the Texas code the only exception appears to be when the towed vehicle is a commodity. That's how those caravans of Toyotas towing other Toyotas headed south skirt the issue.

The Demco unit can be connected to our units trailer brake system—

 

[Gunny 0369]

Hmmm. That's what I was thinking until my brothers pointed out that most states require modulated and break-away brakes on any towed unit over 3,000#. In Texas its 4,500#. After reading the Texas code the only exception appears to be when the towed vehicle is a commodity. That's how those caravans of Toyotas towing other Toyotas headed south skirt the issue.

The Demco unit can be connected to our units trailer brake system—

Yep
Rule of law is supreme. I’m an old retired LEO, I never bothered RVs , not worth the hassle. State guys might, especially after a crash.
I’ve only been pulled over once in 8 yrs by a state inspector, he was building a FMTV camper and wanted a tour. neat guy.

 

[LowTech]

Never "downgraded" to an LMTV but have been nomading/overlanding for about 15(+-) years in this rig and have a total of 43 years since I moved into my first rig.
The trailer combo is an S-448 shelter sitting on an M-796 bolster trailer. The shelter is removable and trailer can be used to haul loads.

 

[serpico760]

Never "downgraded" to an LMTV but have been nomading/overlanding for about 15(+-) years in this rig and have a total of 43 years since I moved into my first rig.
The trailer combo is an S-448 shelter sitting on an M-796 bolster trailer. The shelter is removable and trailer can be used to haul loads.
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Got any cool pictures of what you've done to the interior of the shelter? I'm always looking for ideas! My shelter is 90% ideas 10% actual things having been done to it!

 

[LowTech]

Got any cool pictures of what you've done to the interior of the shelter? I'm always looking for ideas! My shelter is 90% ideas 10% actual things having been done to it!

I'll see if I can dig some up and start a thread on it. Had some hard drive fails so lost a section of years in its development.
In the meantime here's one of the builds that I did, https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/camper-m109-spacial-transformations-style.54442/

 

[LowTech]

I'll see if I can dig some up and start a thread on it. Had some hard drive fails so lost a section of years in its development.
In the meantime here's one of the builds that I did, https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/camper-m109-spacial-transformations-style.54442/

Ok I started updating my thread on the shelter build out. I'll find some time to find older photos and take some new ones as well.
It's located here,

My M796 Work Trailer/Camper Build

This spring I picked up a Bolster trailer from Quickfarms, it was going to be scrapped. I'm going to use it as the base for a working hauler, and as the base for my live-in box. At the moment I'm looking at something like the S280 shelter to be the box. Though I am liking those shelters that...

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