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Do you have a reason to keep the bed? I took the bed off my truck, ran 2x5 square tube side to side and used a spring mount, like you'd find on a tanker truck. This system has been tested for decades and is known to work well

Took the bed off the truck, used a spring mount, like on the tanker trucks. Removed rooftop AC and antenna. Installed a 24 volt mini split instead. The overall height is 12 ft now. Drove from PA to MA with no issue. I am exorcising propane from my rig for the follwing reasons: - It's a major...

The mold grows "roots" into the wood. That's why if you spray it with bleach and wipe off it always comes back. Bleach and sandpaper does nothing to kill the "roots" of the mold. There is a product called "concrobium" that is used for mold remediation by professionals. Available at your local...

Are you planning to use the camper in cold weather? How about hot weather? Aluminum is a great material, but it conducts heat very well.

I looked into doing a an "alcove" that goes over the cab, like many truck campers do, and decided against it. The roof of M1083 is approximately 9ft 4 in. That does not leave much space inside the "alcove" if you want to stay under 12 ft overall height, a little over 2 ft which is probably too...

I am pretty handy and not at all averse to getting my hands dirty. I love doing things with my hands, but I am learning to be realistic about my projects and time I can afford to spend on them. I can probably find enough time to build a box from a kit provided by somebody like Total Composites...

Hi Kevin, Where can I find out more about this? It seems very much in line with what I want, except I want 14 ft long and an overhang to go over the roof. Since I am planning to make it easily removable, I'll just remove it and leave it on jacks in case I need to tilt the cab to work on the...

Hi All, I am building a "truck camper" that will go on the flat bed (sides removed) of an M1083 5-ton MTV (US Army truck). I don't want to permanently attach the box to the truck and I will be using the bed that the truck came with instead. There will be an engineering solution that will deal...

I am contemplating installing a Scamp, Casita or Express on the bed of M1083 5-ton MTV. I have neither time nor budget for an expensive expedition camper. I am sure that I am not the first to come up with this idea. Unlike conventional travel trailers that are too flimsy, fiberglass ones seem...

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eBay link with more pictures: https://www.ebay.com/itm/m923a2-military-truck-perfect-condition-many-upgrades/143238443158

M923A2 5 ton tuck. Excellent condition. Everything works as it should, including ABS and CTIS (Central tire Inflation system). There are NO known mechanical problems. The truck does everything it should, and nothing it shouldn't. This truck had a lot of custom work done, to make it into a...

I hope you pulled the downel pins out prior to re-installing the front cover, otherwise you will be replacing it again in the next 10-20K. The '03s had holes for the dowel pins drilled incorrectly, which is why the crank-driven oil pumps fail a lot. The oil pumps in 94-01 engines used to last...

Also, LWB classics have air suspension which is PITA. Classics have a chain-driven borg-warner transfer case, Discos have LT230 gear-driven case which is better suited for offroading.

I have owned a few Range Rover classics, Disco I and Disco IIs, all NAS (North American Spec). I would get the Disco I over classic any day, especially the 96 and on with GEMS engine. The frame and chassis of SWB (Short wheelbase) Classic is very similar to that of Disco I. In fact, quite a...

If you want a non-COE Russian 6x6 you want URAL-4320. It's powered by a V8 Diesel (YaMZ-238). For COE get a Kamaz.

Disco II is infamous for the "3 amigos", namely the ABS, DHC and TC lights. While the shuttle valve failures are common, these are not the only known problem with Disco II brakes. The original (early production) ABS modulators were faulty by design, so rebuilding them is a waste of time and...

Not all GT chassis are created equal. For example some Volvos (WX64 IIRC) are well insulated and air ride equipped.

May be airport fire trucks are, but regular fire trucks are under 109 inches wide, at least in the lovely state of California. Per this http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/hmett.htm HEMTT is 94" wide. I don't know how trustworthy is fas.org If not for width, Russian Maz-543A would make...

Most of the above vehicles are available in 6x6 or 4x4 form. As for parts - most of the above use the engines, axles, transmissions from the same bin (International, CAT, Detroit diesel, ZF, Allison, etc.). So long as parts for commercial trucks are available, you can repair the vehicle...