M109-a3 1969

[Last Man Standing]

Hi, Im new here and this is my first post. I hope it is in the right area. ! have a 1969 M109-A3 that I picked up about 4 months ago and LOVE it! Just wanted to know mpg?

Tim

 

[peashooter]

usually between 7-10 on the highway at 50mph or less.

 

[rosco]

Welcome. peashooter nailed it, but don't trust the fuel guage!

 

[wreckerman893]

Welcome. peashooter nailed it, but don't trust the fuel guage!

The only thing that lies more consistantly than a politician running for re-election is a military vehicle fuel guage.
This is the voice of experience speaking. I once ran the same truck out of fuel three times on the same trip.

 

[Captaincarrier]

Being a fan of slow going trawlers I have always estimated fuel usage by gallons per hour. These heavy a$$ trucks are pretty much the same way.

 

[KaiserM109]

What do you plan to do with your M109? Does it have a turbo? Many M109A3s (like mine) came without. I guess they decided that shop vans were REMF trucks.

There are lots of posts on this website about fixing the box up. Learn how to do a search and you will see a lot of good ideas.

 

[Last Man Standing]

LOL Thank you!

 

[Last Man Standing]

Good advice!

 

[Last Man Standing]

Thank you very much!!

 

[Last Man Standing]

Kaiser, It does have a turbo. I all ready started some work in the back. (camper/off grid living) I have a small side biz selling emergency supply and this will also double as a " bug out " vehicle. Just installed a solargizer 24 v as well today. I was a medic for 17 years so i like to be prepared. .

 

[Lextreme]

Now you need a matching trailer.... My setup can sleep 8-14 people. 4 from the M109a3 and 4 inside the trailer and 4 more on the top. The top open up and a Cali King in it. It is not complete done yet but will be soon.

 

[ThunderCracker]

Now you need a matching trailer.... View attachment 455009 My setup can sleep 8-14 people. 4 from the M109a3 and 4 inside the trailer and 4 more on the top. The top open up and a Cali King in it. It is not complete done yet but will be soon.

Nice setup! Can you post more pics with some of the inside of the 2 rigs?

 

[Last Man Standing]

WOW!..more pics would be great!...This is the type of rig i'm going for!

 

[Last Man Standing]

Love the driver side fuel tank...how?