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the 6500 BTU/h unit I have in the M109 box works well (cools it down in 90 degree + weather). If your insulation is better than the fiberglass the military used, you should be fine.
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FMFDOC
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Just stopping by to throw these guys into the mix:
http://www.lehmans.com/
and this from another thread:
http://www.glen-l.com/campers/campers.html
And this which just occurred to me:
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategories1_11151_10001_-1
Not really putting those out there for any real reason, but they have useful stuff.
Kerosene refrigerators for example... Kinda neat.
http://www.lehmans.com/
and this from another thread:
http://www.glen-l.com/campers/campers.html
And this which just occurred to me:
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategories1_11151_10001_-1
Not really putting those out there for any real reason, but they have useful stuff.
Kerosene refrigerators for example... Kinda neat.
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wow the 15000 btu unit thats being installed in my m109 is over kill i guess, unless i need to deep freeze something
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WOW, a cooler like that should make this little feller feel right at home......
http://www.wimp.com/tickledpenguin/
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Great project! Looking forward to the progress!
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I really like those trailers and look forward to following this project. Can a deuce tractor pull that trailer okay?
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Hey JD. Yes, the trailers were designed for the deuce. They ride on 9x20 tires. In fact hooked to a 5T the trailer sets kinda low in the arse, but you hardly know it's there. Weight is just over 7K.
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Thats a good question because a deuce ww converted to road tractor is what I plan on pulling this with.
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I've considered the same combination, except using a TOW DOLLY behind a standard Deuce. The only significant drawback to this would be backing up with the double-jointed hitching.
Any other thoughts on this approach?
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I also thought of this as an option,but the combined weight of the deuce bed and the tow dolly would be between 3-4k lbs(i think),this might slow the rig down a bit,i hope I can get at least 50mph out of her.
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Good point!
Being in the "flat lands" out here in west Texas I forget about hillclimbing and such.
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It would be nice to have the extra cargo capacity with the deuce bed. Hill climbing will be a whole other issue with eather scenario.
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Something I've always wondered is the legality of dollies.
I know here in Arizona, you can pull more than one trailer, but the first one has to be a fifth wheel trailer. I think this is true in a lot of other states as well. Is a dolly a trailer? Do the military dollies have lights and brakes? Do they need license plates? Again, I imagine this depends on the state. Food for thought...
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Ray, I once had an M275A2 (Kenny's old deuce tractor) that I used to haul around an M313 and the it drove down the highway doing 50-54 MPH without a problem. Hills did slow it down, but not too badly. I am sure you'll be fine with the M35A2 conversion to a road tractor. Great job!
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I LOVE this idea! This would be perfect to pull behind my M275! 
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Some bathroom fixtures that i picked up today!
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quick question how long is the m146?
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Here you go! 22' on the inside.
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Nice lookin toilet Ray. Is it plumbed in? I just ate a big breakfast and I need to go.