Has anyone ever just put a camper shell on a deuce instead of modifying a M109?

[Domodude17]

I mean the kind of camper you might see attached to a pickup truck bed. Or I suppose if you found one of the right length you could remove the wheels/axles of a tow-behind camper and use that. Reason i'm asking is because having a working bumpout would be huge, and the M109 doesnt seem like it has quite enough room, for my taste at least. Seems like everyone here does the M109 conversion!

 

[daytonatrbo]

There are a number of examples. Here's 2 I found with a quick search.

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?68427-Slide-in-camper-for-my-deuce
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?82984-M35a3-camper-canversion

 

[daytonatrbo]

Heck, there's a HUGE thread on the topic right on the front page of this section.

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?65540-Inexpensive-camper-utiliy-box-for-m35a2

 

[59apache]

There are also some shelter conversions (S280 for example)

 

[peashooter]

there are some really cool ones out there. Some of my favorite ones are from member Unclemikey. He has some pictures of his deuce "camper apocolypto" and there are some neat pics of the 5 ton he did also: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showth...ox-for-m35a2&p=1483824&viewfull=1#post1483824

 

[daytonatrbo]

there are some really cool ones out there. Some of my favorite ones are from member Unclemikey. He has some pictures of his deuce "camper apocolypto" and there are some neat pics of the 5 ton he did also: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showth...ox-for-m35a2&p=1483824&viewfull=1#post1483824

My parent's had a Trail Manor camper back in the 90's. That thing was REALLY cool. Way better than a tent or the new style "hybrid" campers.

Really idea for this type of job and very light. We towed ours with a minivan!

 

[rustystud]

I always though putting a small "Airstream" on the back of the deuce would be pretty cool !

 

[daytonatrbo]

I always though putting a small "Airstream" on the back of the deuce would be pretty cool !

Nah, they go better with Toronados!

http://clunkbucket.com/wp-content/uploads/toronadoairstream.jpg

 

[rustystud]

Nah, they go better with Toronados!

http://clunkbucket.com/wp-content/uploads/toronadoairstream.jpg

That is insane !!!! I want it !!!!!

 

[NebraskaFan]

I found this traveling on interstate 90 in South Dakota 6 months ago, thought it was an interesting take on making a deuce into a camper! Sorry for the bad picture quality.

 

[av8or]

Nah, they go better with Toronados!

http://clunkbucket.com/wp-content/uploads/toronadoairstream.jpg

Wow!! I want one also.

 

[ranchhopper]

I found this traveling on interstate 90 in South Dakota 6 months ago, thought it was an interesting take on making a deuce into a camper! Sorry for the bad picture quality.

Wow that looks pretty easy to lay over on its side the out board tires and rims have been removed making it even more unstable.

 

[Csm Davis]

Wow that looks pretty easy to lay over on its side the out board tires and rims have been removed making it even more unstable.

No the hubs are flipped and he is running singles old school the inside tire moved out about 6 inches or more.

 

[VPed]

Nah, they go better with Toronados!

http://clunkbucket.com/wp-content/uploads/toronadoairstream.jpg

GMC motorhomes were produced in the 70's and marketed as the only motorhome designed from the ground up to be a motorhome, as opposed to a cab and chassis or bus platform used for a base. These were powered by the Toronado drivetrain, which I think is pretty cool. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMC_motorhome

 

[VPed]

I'm fixing to slide an older Hi-Lo on to my M927. The older trailers are narrow enough to fit within the cargo bed sides. It is a 17 foot long trailer box into a 20 foot bed.

 

[swbradley1]

GMC motorhomes were produced in the 70's and marketed as the only motorhome designed from the ground up to be a motorhome, as opposed to a cab and chassis or bus platform used for a base. These were powered by the Toronado drivetrain, which I think is pretty cool. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMC_motorhome

Which brought about the EM-50.

 

[phil2968]

How about this. Fifth wheel trailer minus the axles.

 

[daytonatrbo]

GMC motorhomes were produced in the 70's and marketed as the only motorhome designed from the ground up to be a motorhome, as opposed to a cab and chassis or bus platform used for a base. These were powered by the Toronado drivetrain, which I think is pretty cool. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMC_motorhome

That was brought up in the Reddit thread where I found that photo.

My father always told me those GM campers were sweet, but never why. It was nice to see the why.

 

[daytonatrbo]

How about this. Fifth wheel trailer minus the axles.

I like this idea. Not far from my house is the shortest 5th wheel camper I've ever seen. Can't be more than 15' overall. Should fit nicely on even a deuce.

I was thinking it would be fun to stick (backwards) on a large pontoon boat. Instant house boat.

 

[wreckerman893]

Looks like it would be a booger to change a tire on unless those rails unbolt easily.