M1010 Fully Self Contained, Long Range Expedition Vehicle

[JG Sky Soldier]

I know over the years a number of people have upgraded the M1010 for various levels
of camping.... I thought I would share mine.....

Hope you enjoy.... Thanks, John Gentry

M1010 Long Range Expedition Vehicle Specifications​ OVERVIEW: This Is An Ungraded, Fully Self Contained, Long Range Expedition Vehicle VEHICLE: M1010 Chevrolet CUCV, 5/4 Ton, 4x4, Mileage 15,000 ENGINE: Diesel, 6.2L V8, J Series TRANSMISSION: TH400, Three Speed Auto. TRANSFER CASE: NP 208, High / Low Range FRONT AXLE: Dana 60, 3:73 Ratio REAR AXLE: GM, Corp 14 Bolt, Detroit Locker, 3:73 Ratio, 10,000Lb TIRES: 245-19.5R 14 Ply, On-Off Road 4,800Lb Capacity Each WHEELS: Severe Duty Alum, 19.5”, 5,000Lb Capacity Each FUEL: Diesel, 50 Gal Total, Dual 20 Gal Tanks, Plus Two 5Gal Cans CAB: Insulated / Sound Deading, Carpeted, Radio, Air Conditioning , Fixed GPS W External Antenna, Back Up Camera… CB Radio, Computer Stand INSTRUMENTS: Digital Gauges, Oil Press, Water Temp, 12 V Volt Meter BODY: All Alum: Additional Insulation, Full Kitchen, Sink, 1,500 Watt Microwave, 36” Escape Window / Hatch Pass Side, Plus dual 14” Roof Vent Hatches, Roof Mounted 110V Heat Pump, Engine Driven Air Conditioning ELECTRICAL: 12 Volt, 160 Amp Leece-Neville…Alternator 28 Volt, 100 Amp Leece-Neville…Alternator 110 Volt, Twin 2,500 Bank Inverter, Total 5,000 Amp Continuous /10,000 Amp Surge… RV 30 Amp Converter, With 110V / 12 Volt Distribution Panel Transfer Switch, Path For Shore Or Inverter Power SOLAR: 200 Watt / Dual Solar Panels… One Hard Mounted, One Portable Solar Controller – Blue Sky 3000SI BATTERIES: (5) Five 110 Amp Each, Wet Deep Discharge TV: Flat Screen w/DVD Player FRESH WATER: 53 Gal Total, 42 Gal Tank, 6 Gal Hot Water Heater, Plus 5 Gal Water Can… 3.8 Gal/ Min Water Pump GRAY WATER: 30 Gal Holding Tank With HD Fiber Glass Protective Shield (Dual Anti-Freeze Heaters)… BLACK WATER: 10 Gal Holding Tank With Anti-Freeze Heater LP SYSTEM: 16K BTU Forced Air Furnace, 6 Gal Hot Water Heater, Dual Burner Top Stove, Refrigerator REFRIGERATOR: 2.3 Cu Ft, 3-Way (12 Volt, 110 Volt, LP Gas TOILET / SHOWER: Combination unit SATELLITE SYSTEM: Pathway X1, Auto Tracking, Telescoping Mast MISCELLANEOUS: Roof Mounted Storage Rear Roof Ladder Additional Body Mounted Storage Boxes Front Overhead Rack W/ Emergency Generator

 

[rchalmers3]

Looks fantastic, John, thanks for sharing!

I'd like to see more pics and details!

Rick

 

[evldoer]

Great truck! We need more pics of it. Your website only has 4 pictures that I could find

 

[icecreamman]

John, this is Dave.


I have been inside this truck. It's a real piece of engineering and one could eat off the breather.

 

[Gottlos]

Very impressive.

 

[JoshHefnerX]

Looks awesome, more info please!

Josh

 

[ssdvc]

Very Nicely Done !!!

 

[kblazer87]

That is a nice looking rig. Also really like your m37.

 

[iasc399ia]

Now that right there is awesomeness in its purest form!!

 

[skysix]

Talk to me about those front fender flares - why and how much trimming? Tire size/lift now (245/65?70?75 R 19.5...)? And did you upgrade the rear axle? 14 bolt10.5" are usually only rated to 7500# The 10,000# CUCV axle is the D70HD on the M1028 A2/A3 dually

 

[turnkey]

Super looking rig ...should make a great trip..More pics please.

 

[AECS]

That is a sweet TEOTWAWKI vehicle.

 

[TechnoWeenie]

Love it.

I was planning on using folding boat steps like you did, how were those secured?

Did you weld a back panel on the back then cut a hole and mount a door or ???

 

[SignalNco]

That's great! Super job. I especially like the extra tool boxes / storage areas that were added along the lower part of the box. A sink and a 2 burner stove too. Really hope you post some more pictures sometime. Thanks for sharing.

 

[forest522]

Wow John! Great rig, your website gives some great teasers! I'd say I was understating this but...you have our attention for sure!!

 

[Drock]

Yeah I'd like to see that AC, and alternator set up

 

[Crockett028]

Best expo m1010 on the web. Period.

Wish we had more info! What a teaser!

 

[m109a2]

Great job,From what I see would not change a thing.

 

[JoshHefnerX]

The OP Hasn't come back here at all?

 

[CUCVLOVER]

The OP Hasn't come back here at all?

why hasn't he?