I didn't know there are different models. Mine does have the attachment points for the military axles. That is what I used to build the exoskeleton off from.
How light do you think you could make one of these? I live in alaska and I’m interested in making a moose buggy out of one but we do have some considerable mud bogs to get through so weight is a big deal.
Nice! Can you show more of the interior build out this time? Is that going to be your camper truck while the tan one becomes a dedicated work/plow truck? Are you putting a winch in or swapping yours over? I look forward to the build progress updates. Keep up the great work.
I will definitely do videos of the cab interior build. You got it right this truck will be dedicated to the camper. I haven't decided what to do about the winch yet, I sure don't want to be without one.
Love the videos of your plow truck. Got me thinking about one (upstate NY here). Quick question: does the heater actually keep you warm? My experience with military vehicles (granted it's 40 yrs out of date) is heat was a luxury. Better off starting a fire inside. 😆
If it was not a "reset" Tan truck, it doesn't flake like that. Mine came from Sealey painted Tan. Well, they all start OD green, then get the Woodland or Tan after that. The ones that were painted after the fact to go to theater are horrible!
@@roceye That may do the trick! Unfortunately it's probably always going to look rough though. The military really does a bad job on their resprays. They do it outside in open air a bunch a a time.
pity you don't have the big trailer they have the same platform dimensions as the truck I think. then you could have turned the camper into a caravan. or a winter caravan, then the camera should not be left standing in the winter. thanks for the video . Sincerely, Hollandduck from the Netherlands
Yes, there are trailers that have the same size bed and tires as the truck that the camper would sit on nicely. I'll figure out something to do with this trailer 🤔😁
@@NEILSWORLD are those full size trailers actually expensive ? I have absolutely no idea what something like this would cost. I only hear that the price of normal trailers for behind the car / pick-up has become crazy much more expensive now from double to even 3x the normal price. here in the Netherlands we are not bothered by that and not even from the wood to cut, while here all the wood has to be imported from other countries
I flew to get my truck with a whole box of tools. No problem at all with the tools in checked baggage. The handgun (inside the tool box in its own locked box) was a hassle.
I only went with the backpack I was wearing and a heavy jacket and snow pants took up most of the room in there. I brought the jacket and snow pants because the high in Vermont on the day I was driving home was 10°F and if I did break down I didn't want to freeze. Did not bring any tools. 🤞
Met this guys in DeSmet SD, crazy cool truck and a great guy too.
So this video is the truck you saw when I first got it.
that pa announcement caught me off-guard
What an awesome truck Neil. I am jealous. Keep the videos coming!
Thanks Sean, will do!
That is a nice looking truck. Good score!
Thanks Dave 👍
I just bid and got a 2005. Have not recieved yet. But I will be anxiously watching your progress.
Thanks great!
Cool stuff!
What model s-280 do you have?
Just getting into to it but love all of the toys you have on yours!
I didn't know there are different models. Mine does have the attachment points for the military axles. That is what I used to build the exoskeleton off from.
It looks like you are going to have to much fun one for snow and one for fun that a boy the one with the most toys wins
Awesomeness!
Ha! ha! I had to listen to the briefing twice..... ;-). nice!!!
Edit: You are my new spirit animal by the way.....
I was waiting for a comment about that. 😅
@@NEILSWORLD Nicely done.....
So are you going to sell the old truck, or keep that as well?
@@JimsEquipmentShed I will be keeping it for a few more years anyways.
How light do you think you could make one of these? I live in alaska and I’m interested in making a moose buggy out of one but we do have some considerable mud bogs to get through so weight is a big deal.
The truck empty weighs about 17,000 pounds.
I got my M1085 from Chambersburg PA. Govplanet
The first truck I got well I bought two of them were from Chambersburg.
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Nice! Can you show more of the interior build out this time?
Is that going to be your camper truck while the tan one becomes a dedicated work/plow truck?
Are you putting a winch in or swapping yours over?
I look forward to the build progress updates. Keep up the great work.
I will definitely do videos of the cab interior build. You got it right this truck will be dedicated to the camper. I haven't decided what to do about the winch yet, I sure don't want to be without one.
Love the videos of your plow truck. Got me thinking about one (upstate NY here). Quick question: does the heater actually keep you warm? My experience with military vehicles (granted it's 40 yrs out of date) is heat was a luxury. Better off starting a fire inside. 😆
The heat control is a pull rod and I only have it pulled out about a third of the way.
Two questions. Do you feel a huge power or drivability deference between your trucks? Do you put hwy gears in your trucks?
I wouldn't to call it a huge difference in power. No, I don't feel the need for the higher gears.
@@NEILSWORLD do they hold 58mph pretty well even with a trailer?
Nice.
What kind of road speed can you get out of them trucks?
55 mph without regrowing the differentials.
Nice. And it doesn't have that crappy tan paint that flakes off (and the associated overspray all over the engine)
If it was not a "reset" Tan truck, it doesn't flake like that. Mine came from Sealey painted Tan. Well, they all start OD green, then get the Woodland or Tan after that. The ones that were painted after the fact to go to theater are horrible!
Yes, my tan truck paint is fine.
@@CallMeColtLLC My tan M1082 is slowly returning to green, lol, Can I help it out with a power washer?
@@roceye That may do the trick! Unfortunately it's probably always going to look rough though. The military really does a bad job on their resprays. They do it outside in open air a bunch a a time.
@@CallMeColtLLC Yeah my 1083 must've been one of those. PO told me it had been in Iraq. What is "reset"?
pity you don't have the big trailer they have the same platform dimensions as the truck I think.
then you could have turned the camper into a caravan.
or a winter caravan, then the camera should not be left standing in the winter.
thanks for the video . Sincerely, Hollandduck from the Netherlands
Yes, there are trailers that have the same size bed and tires as the truck that the camper would sit on nicely. I'll figure out something to do with this trailer 🤔😁
@@NEILSWORLD
are those full size trailers actually expensive ?
I have absolutely no idea what something like this would cost.
I only hear that the price of normal trailers for behind the car / pick-up has become crazy much more expensive now from double to even 3x the normal price.
here in the Netherlands we are not bothered by that and not even from the wood to cut, while here all the wood has to be imported from other countries
I haven't priced one lately but I think I could get one for around $2,000 USD
Did you take any tools with you? How did TSA like that?
I flew to get my truck with a whole box of tools. No problem at all with the tools in checked baggage. The handgun (inside the tool box in its own locked box) was a hassle.
I only went with the backpack I was wearing and a heavy jacket and snow pants took up most of the room in there. I brought the jacket and snow pants because the high in Vermont on the day I was driving home was 10°F and if I did break down I didn't want to freeze. Did not bring any tools. 🤞
Sweet now i want one 😂😂
Everyone should have one 😆
@@NEILSWORLD the living bonk did you get after that's the best for van life
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Nice base for a camper!
and I already have a camper that I'm building.
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Will you be making more great content? 👍
Yes! I know it's been a while but I plan to get some content out soon.👍