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Welcome to the boards Danin.
There is a member of the local MVPA that is selling a Mule complete in New Mexico he might know of a local supply for parts. With no introduction I have no idea if your a local member and we have met or not so PM if you want the contact information.
Welcome to the site.
There is a large group of MVPA = "Military Vehicle Preservation Society" guys in your area you might want to meet up with them. I am sure they have some vehicles you could inspect and see for yourself what would work best for you.
If your planning on camping IN the truck a...
Do not forget to check your local and state regs on the weight for a 5 ton if you do not have a CDL you might need one.
The insurance is also going to be more and your mileage will be half to a third that of a deuce.
On a long trip that REALLY adds up fast.
Most of the ACs have been replaced with modern AC/Heater units with much greater efficiency.
Swapping in a Genny for a heater unit would not be very difficult as long as you vented and insulated well. Mostly for the sound.
Quarkz is correct 50 -50 WMO and Diesel runs well in the NHC 250s.
Personally I would not trade my 5 tons for a 2.5 I might buy a 2.5 to haul parts for my 5 tons though.
Its nice to have a small vehicle to run errands in after all.
I own the vehicle now and I can look for the manufacturing data when I am up at the shop this week.
The hard tops DO NOT fit without modifications you have to cut the lid off trim it all down and then you can squeeze it back under the box. Ask M920 for details.
I took a bunch of pics of the...
What is the name of the Mechanic in Huntsville?
I used a really good tow company there by the name of JT towing 1 256 858 3339 hauled my 5 ton for 250$.
We have a lot of members in the area that might be able to store the vehicle until you can arrange to pick it up. Would buy you time to find...
Welcome back.
Congrats on your new vehicle.
I am not able to assist you with the recovery unfortunately, however this bumps your post so that should help.
You should look up storage lots near by the post and tow companies. Have it towed to the storage lot and then make the trip when you have...