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Thanks for the compliments guys

Doing the interior of the box was nice since I could work on it at night with lights after my family was asleep:) But unfortunately some of the other "daylight time" gets stolen from more important things on occasion, so after the thread gets updated then I'm done for the year on big projects...

Here is a link to the new build thread: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?108671-PEASHOOTER-s-M109A3-CAMPER-Build-Thread&p=1376634&viewfull=1#post1376634

FUTURE PLANS BRAKES I plan on overhauling the brakes next year with new wheel cylinders, air pack rebuilds (2x), M/C rebuild and new hoses (braided stainless ones). I’ve slowly started collecting the parts for this. Other than that I’ve got a couple projects started that I need to finish...

TROUBLES Here is a list of some problems I’ve had with the truck that I can remember. Everything has been fixed unless noted. -Damaged Valve cover which caused an oil leak while driving (forward most) -RUST !!!! -Broken Air-O-Matic Cylinder Ram Mount casting (machined a new one from aluminum)...

Camping Trips: Some random pics from trips where I remember to take pictures.

Trailer MRAPS: Having won the 2 lots of MRAPS (8 wheels total) on GL, I had planned on putting 6 on the truck and 2 on the trailer. I figure it will make everything match, but I also (originally*) wanted the trailer to have them because if I did get a flat on one of the truck wheels, I could...

Trailer CBC: I ran across a lot of 4 Cargo Box Covers (CBC) from the closest GL site to me one day. I had never even heard of one of these before. It looked pretty nice for what our plans would eventually be with the M105 trailer. Eventually we plan to turn the trailer into a bunkhouse for the...

Light Bar: Earlier this year I traded some parts for one of those larger Solargizer kits with the 12v & 24v taps. I didn’t want to put any holes in the top of my 109 box roof or the hardtop roof in order to mount the big solar panel. One thing led to another and I ended up making a light bar...

Reverse Light Kit: For some reason my truck came with marker clearance lights on the back (which worked) as well as reverse lights (which didn’t work). I had always just assumed some switch or wire was broke and that’s why the reverse lights didn’t actually work. At some point I discovered that...

Misc. Add ons: SNORKEL I originally got the idea from POWERSTROKIN’s post here:http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?72039-My-Snorkel&p=1055774&viewfull=1#post1055774 The cheapest place I found all the parts was from Summit Racing, here are the part numbers I ordered: -SUM-640040 (4"x4'...

Bumper Mods-Generator Mount: GENERATOR After giving up on finding a decently priced used Propane/electric refrigerator I decided to go the generator route and then it could be used for other things as well. I got the idea of mounting a generator behind the front bumper from ss member MAGNETO...

Bumper Mods-Can Mount: JERRY CAN BUMPER MOUNT At some point over the winter I decided to start making a jerry can mount behind the front drivers side bumper. I had found a nice large piece of 3/8" or 1/2" (cant remember) aluminum and some other pieces I could make work. I bought 2 military...

Spin on filters: OIL FILTERS On my first trip up to TIE6044's place I purchased a spin on oil filter kit that he sells. To my knowledge, this is the most affordable kit out there. It includes EVERYTHING you need: Machined mounts, machined threaded adapters, gaskets, and Wix Filters. The...

Boarding Ladder, blackout covers: A few other trouble spots on the truck were the windows, blackout covers, and ladder. NEW LADDER The ladder seemed too short (even with stock tires) so when it was attached then the angle of the steps was a little dangerous. Also the steps were spaced a bit...

Awning & Support Storeage: Well this part of the project turned out to be sort of fun since it killed a few birds with 1 stone. We had been trying to find a used canopy/awning from a camper but much like the propane/electric rv refrigerators; the retractable awnings were terribly...

Water Tank and Pump: WATER INLET (Coupler for hose) For the potable water we have 2 options, either connecting a hose or using the onboard water tank. For the hose connection, there is a check valve coupler on the back that we attach a hose to (similar to a pneumatic quick coupler on an air...

Sink and Drains: We figured a SINK would be a good addition to our otherwise minimalist kitchen area. I decided on a wall mount one for space reasons. We got a wall mount “hand sink” and mounted that. The sink (from eBay) came with a faucet and drain. The most difficult part of the whole...

Communication and rear seat: REAR SEAT The first year we used the camper we had to go to nearby campgrounds using the truck and another vehicle because we hadn’t yet put seats in the van box for passengers to legally ride back there. So I had been on the hunt for a seating solution that would...

Lockouts: I don’t know what happened recently with the price of these MileMarker Selectro 11167-01 lockouts, but the price is crazy. I purchased 2 sets last year from Summit Racing, they price matched a competitors listed price that must have been listed incorrectly (way cheaper than everyone...