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Glad to be here guys! I have an array of questions so I can find out whether my desire for a Stewart and Stevenson truck is valid or not.
So here’s the idea I have in my head. I want to use an S&S truck for a camper build. The concept that makes me really draws me in is creating an RV that can essentially go anywhere.
Here are some of the reasons I really like the idea:
Now, I’m completely new to the RV and military truck space so I have a couple of concerns. At this point, if you see any holes in my plan, go ahead and point them out. Anyways, here are some of my questions.
Like I said, if you see holes in my post, go ahead and point them out so I can figure out if I need to abandon this idea altogether, but if I’m on the right track, I’m ready to dive into a rabbit hole and start planning my goal of a Military Truck Camper that can take me anywhere.
So here’s the idea I have in my head. I want to use an S&S truck for a camper build. The concept that makes me really draws me in is creating an RV that can essentially go anywhere.
Here are some of the reasons I really like the idea:
- I want the ability to traverse the Jean Dry Lake bed and find spots few can make it to, primarily for extensive firearm training. Not to mention, the camper will serve well to carry all the guns, accessories, and a couple of friends out for the ride in comfort, especially if we choose to be out there for an extended period of time.
- I want to travel to certain parts of the country for extended stays and have a kitchen on hand. The fact that most hotel chains don’t provide rooms with kitchens bugs me. If I’m going to have an extended stay in a city, I want the ability to make my own food.
- Seems like a 2 and half-ton S&S would provide a great platform for a considerable camper. The goal is to have a bit of a tiny home I can take anywhere in the country and be comfortable living in.
- I’m not completely sure about this idea, but having a bit of a motorcycle bay built into the camper shell sounds appealing. I only say this because if I’m staying in a city for an extended period, I don’t want to drive the truck out of the RV Resort/Park for every task in the city. A motorcycle in a bay sounds more convenient to get around some spots in a city.
Now, I’m completely new to the RV and military truck space so I have a couple of concerns. At this point, if you see any holes in my plan, go ahead and point them out. Anyways, here are some of my questions.
- Do you guys know anyone or a company that makes a camper compatible with the S&S platforms? At the moment, I'm not good with my hands. I'm looking to get education in CNC Machining down the road in a couple months, but it seems more appealing to delegate this task to someone else.
- Is the S&S reliable enough to the point that it won’t leave me stranded on the interstate doing a 1000+ mile drive? I hear that the CAT engine and Allison transmission are bulletproof, but how about the other components? Do other aspects of the S&S need constant maintenance?
- Is it easy to get maintenance, service, and repair for these S&S? Or would I need to find a specialized mechanic in the country? I’m under the impression that if a Private in the Army can operate military trucks, I can learn some surface-level maintenance and know-how, but what is the ease of maintenance overall?
- Would the 4x4 or 6x6 be better for a camper build?
Like I said, if you see holes in my post, go ahead and point them out so I can figure out if I need to abandon this idea altogether, but if I’m on the right track, I’m ready to dive into a rabbit hole and start planning my goal of a Military Truck Camper that can take me anywhere.