Another M109 to camper conversion! - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

phil2968 · 03-07-2010, 21:14

So after having this truck for 7 months now and with 2 rallys under our belt, Ga 09 and FL 10, I have commited myself to doing a proper camper conversion, complete with shower and commode. I have already picked up a dinnete sleeper unit out of a motorhome and have puchased a 24v input 2400 watt output inverter (with charger and auto transfer switch) for ac power.

Today I began to remove inside panels to replace the insulation an repair some rust holes in the outside skin. Besides just 3 screws that would not budge everything came apart quite easily. I did find alot of red clay in the wall. (Would love to know what part of the world that dirt came from). I did not find alot of rust so far but I have only started. My wiring looks good, may reuse it if fits into my new layout. But the old military converter and switch boxes will not be reused along with the box heater.

I have been reading with interest the ongoing threads of similar conversions and may steal some ideas for mine. I have some clever ideas floating around in my head for mine and we'll see how they pan out. I will be at the Ga rally this year with it completed or not.

I think us M109 guys need our own forum!

papabear · 03-07-2010, 21:23

Looks like you are off to a good start!!

Maccus gave me the idea of taking stuff from an old RV and using the stuff to make the M109 camper.
Since we had two in the impound that were mine...why not?? It's amazing how well that stuff fit in with a little urging by the CAMO Crew.

Maccus has a super build thread and so does zout...if ya havent seen them yet.

Good luck and hope to see you at the GA Rally this year

Speddmon · 03-08-2010, 01:49

Phil,

That's a big project, but I can see you have your "helper" all lined up and ready to work. I can't wait to see the finished project at the GA rally later in the year. Good luck with it!!!!

wsucougarx · 03-08-2010, 02:52

I look forward to seeing the progress on this custom build!!

Green_gator · 03-08-2010, 06:49

Phil,
All I can say is get the box back together before summer, which gives you about three weeks. Working inside with only the outer skin is a sauna during the summer. I have to put the mirrors and hard top on mine next weekend then she is back on the road. I will have to make a road trip out your way after I get her road worthy again and say hello. What are you planning to use for new insulation?

atankersdad · 03-08-2010, 08:42

I love those trucks. There is so much you can do. I see you have what looks like a new heater. Nice.

I bet your son just loves your big ole truck. Is that his new favorite play spot???

Ferroequinologist · 03-08-2010, 09:35

Can't wait to see what you do with it! The wife thinks we should tear ours apart and build the inside out after seeing all the super jobs on other m109s.

If you don't want that box heater anymore, I maybe interested in it.

zout · 03-08-2010, 10:22

Phil - I enjoyed seeing your son out there helping - does not get better than that.

cheers to the start of an eventually great project.
Keep the pics rolling in and the status of your build.

Recovry4x4 · 03-08-2010, 10:45

Looks like you have a good start Phil. Andrew talks on a regular basis about his freind Grayson. I'll show him the pics when I get home.

nk14zp · 03-08-2010, 11:48

Looks good. Keep us posted.