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Cape Coastie, she looks great. I'm possibly acquiring an '84 M923 myself.

That's beautiful. Red, white, blue, and woodland camo. Can't get much more American than a 5 ton.

Yeah, for me not much beats a M939 series 5 ton: Big, heavy, off-road beast that will go anywhere except maybe muskeg and do just about anything, and if taken care of will run forever. I truly hope to someday be a grumpy old guy still driving an M939 around when everyone else has self driving...

Keep us posted!

No offense taken :) I will definitely be checking with the DMV on what criteria they insist upon for making it into an R/V or tiny home conversion. Of course I can't be exactly certain without checking with my own state (Alaska) but from what I've heard of other people's conversions there's...

Welcome to Steel Soldiers! Yes, it's a slippery slope; I almost overnight from wanting a stock Deuce as a mud truck to wanting to daily drive one or an M939 series 5 ton. 98G here can tell you I almost bought a M927A2 as my first vehicle. 98G, is that the Deuce you picked up this spring?

Yeah, and for me it's what can I do to justify owning one of these?

To add further, yes, I would definitely consider a composting toilet if I can find one that works really well and doesn't need a lot of maintenance on a daily, hourly kind of basis. As for the no girlfriend sleepover thing, well, I'm happy being single and any girlfriend would have to be willing...

Buffalobwana, yeah, you bring up some excellent points: If grid power is close or I could get a temporary service, you bet I'd plug right in. The generator would be strictly for if I had to go somewhere that didn't have that option. Yes, the sound of a generator can definitely get old, but I've...

Hey alright!! You made it! I was wondering if you had made it yet.

Welcome to Steel Soldiers! I'm originally from Atascadero and would like to move back but currently live in Alaska.

BhpBrad, you just gave me an idea for the M927 tiny home I'm planning on doing should I ever add a winch, which I'd like to.

I'm really thinking the S280 is the way to go then; it'll also fit in the 923 if I don't get the 927. Need ideas for S280 interior remodels, anyone else who made one living quarters care to chime in?

I'm really thinking t

Oh, I thought it was in another state or something...LOL

OK, so pardon my ignorance on S280s but do they already have provisions for said tie downs? Could I use the outside bec tie downs or would I need to fabricate my own?

Good luck! Definitely gotta do a recovery adventure write up once she is home safe!

I've also heard of the S280 on a 923 bed before too and have considered going that route, either with the 923 I also have a line on or in the 927, so I'd have some bec space left for cargo as well, or a "porch", depending on how you think of it I guess. Thoughts on making it not slide...

I have another idea too thanks to someone on one of the M939 Facebook groups: Bolt up the tailgate solid, for 18" or so more of floor space. That still doesn't solve the lifting-the-box-out issue though... With the tailgate like that I may also consider doing this on a M923A0 I have a line on...

Pardon my ignorance, but do I need a correspondingly high cargo cover to fit the high bow kit? Because that would definitely be the preferable option for my situation I think.