1988 M109a3 Camping Expedition Overlanding RV camper Rig (Dual circuit brakes) m35a2 2.5 ton deuce

For sale 1988 AM GENERAL M109a3 W/W and M105a2 Trailer with Cargo Box Cover.

This listing includes the truck, trailer, and thousands of dollars in spare parts and tools. This is an ultra rare and unique setup. The truck alone is very rare in that it is one of the last years of the deuce and a half. It being a 1988 Airforce truck means that its one of a very few 2.5 ton trucks that came with the Dual circuit brake system (all others have the much less save single circuit system). 5-speed manual transmission with 2 speed transfer case. This is also a rare M109 Van body type, and has a winch. All of these together make this one of the rarest and most sought after “Deuces” ever made. Includes bins and bins of spare parts, tools, and camping gear. See below for highlights of the info and frequently asked questions.

TRUCK & TRAILER

Far much to list on this posting, but the truck is in excellent condition. Much of the build info can be found on the Steelsoldiers website you can find info on my build by searching “Peashooter’s M109A3 Camper Build Thread”. Everything has been gone through over the years and is in perfect working order.
The truck came out of the military (Air Force) in 2009 and sold to the first owner who I bought it from in 2011. I have had the vehicle ever since. I bought this to use and convert to a camping rig for my family of 4, it has served us well over the years especially as the kids were younger. Two people can sit in the front, and 2 in the box (all with seatbelts, and able to communicate with headsets to each other).

TRUCK & TRAILER

1988 M109A3 with winch (includes coveted dual circuit brakes!!)

~21,900 miles

TRAILER

2004 M105A2 Trailer (rebuilt in 2004 by VSE), I purchased from the military in 2013.

Includes a rare fiberglass & aluminum reinforced Cargo Box Cover “CBC”, that has access doors on all 4 sides.

IMPROVEMENTS

-8x MRAP wheels with “peashooter” wheel adapters. 95% tread left, light sidewall checking on some tires. (vehicle is now stored with tire covers to better

-3x Mile Marker Selectro Lockout hubs, 2x on front wheels, 1x on drivers side center axle to allow for easier/tighter turning on road, and to allow the use of a different sized spare tire on the back axles temporarily if needed.

-New Hardtop (prior owner installed in 2010)

-Power steering, (Air-O-Matic steering) Military kit installed by prior owner in 2010

-Van Body sides have been reskinned inside and out. Outsides have been reskinned with 5052 Aluminum (first anodized, then painted). Van Box framing has all been cleaned and treated with POR15 Rust Preventative coating.

-New van Box windows, & screens

-Completely overhauled the dual circuit brake system, new Master Cylinder, 2x Airpaks, larger 1.5” wheel cylinders, brake pads, CUNIFER Hard brake lines, Stainless steel braided Brake hoses. Warning light on dash will come on if one of the two brake circuits fails.

-Steering column gauge pod. Includes boost & pyrometer gauges as well as additional brake warning light, keyed ignition cutoff, & 12v & usb power sources

-Light bar with spot lights, flood lights, and remote controlled search light. Also has a large 24v Solargizer battery maintainer mounted to it.

-3x MRAP seats in the cab. These have been reupholstered in a Cordura material. The drivers seat has been converted to adjustable Air-Ride

-Snorkel & Donaldson air intake & Muffler

-Reverse lights (Rare factory lights were already there but this has the reverse switch kit installed so they all actually work).

-LED “TRUCKLITE” headlights, turn signals, and marker lights (trailer too).

CAMPER FEATURES

-Air conditioning w/ remote. There is also a motorized air conditioner cover to protect the unit during driving, and can be lifted up with parked. The cover has the proper venting to let it run while driving so passengers in the vanbox stay cool.

-Flip down 2 person Freedman bench seat in Box. Built in seatbelts, & car seat anchors, (reinforced steel floor underneath)

-Generator (front bumper mounted), can run AC while driving also

-4x General Aviation David Clark Headsets (2 front, 2 rear) for internal communication with passengers front and back. These are noise cancelling as well.

-Kitchenet, cabinets, microwave, fridge and freezer

-Sink with onboard 15 gallon freshwater tank & 24v pump, also city water (standard rv hose) connection, Grey water drain connection on back.

-Ceiling, floor, and walls are all well insulated.

-Heated floors. I added “STEP WARM FLOOR” heated floors to heat the van box, if it gets real cold then we plug in a ceramic heater to compliment it (included)

-Aluminum Deck, folds up/down and allows the truck trailer to be used for camping without the need to disconnect the trailer. Includes custom aluminum stairs for both sides of deck

-External Frame System for Bike/kayak mounting. All aluminum with hardcoat anodizing

-Couch converts to a queen size bed, and has storage. Vacuum, & Air mattress included.

-No bathroom/toilet (we camp near bathrooms or use nature). A toilet setup could easily be added to the trailer if desired.

-2x Rear View camera system. Always on, one camera for rear of truck, one camera on rear of trailer.

-3D British Camo Awning. Mounts to either side of the camper to give some shade and keep the military feel. Awning has lights on it as well that plug into the switchable exterior outlets.

-Trailer has wooden storage shelving inside, side access doors on the CBC, and a minifridge accessible through one of the doors.

-External frame rack on the trailer has bike racks and can hold kayaks, canoe, etc.

SPARE PARTS & TOOLS INCLUDED

-Spare Transmission in crate (rebuilt by the Toole army depot)

-New starter in crate

-2x Air packs (these are the original airpacks that have been rebuilt and packaged for spares

-New Hydraulic head

-In tank electric Fuel pump

-misc. head lights, take off parts, belts, hoses, filters

-Tire covers

-Winter weather kit (cold weather front cover)

-old Van box windows, screens, & blackout covers. (windows and blackout covers were rebuilt and are in great condition.)

-spare hood, 2 take out radiators (all copper so they can be rebuilt), 2 stock NDT wheels/tires

-Several bins of additional new & used spare parts

-Comes with many specialty tools

-3000 w inverter generator for the camper

PREPPERS

-Multi-fuel, the truck can run off nearly any flamible liquid. Diesel is the preferred choice, but it can run on jet fuel, kerosene, gasoline, waste motor oil, veggie oil, etc

-The large MRAP tires have ~2” of tread, but if you happen to get a flat, the tires have runflats inside of them to keep the truck going until you can get to safety

-There are rebuilt Infra Red lights on the front of the truck (from an armored personnel carrier).

This truck is an “oldschool” mechanical diesel. An EMP will not prevent it from running. The only electrical needed is for the starter. The generator and microwave may be dead but the truck will be unaffected.

FAQ

License- a standard drivers license is all that is required to drive this truck since its under the 26,000 lb gvw.

Title, The truck is currently Titled in MN, the trailer is not titled, but I have the military SF57 form for it that will allow and individual to apply for a state title if needed.

Insurance- I have had this insured through one of the main major insurance companies. The cost for the truck and trailer insurance is roughly $300 per year for full coverage. I will give my policy info to the buyer so they can simplify the insurance application if they choose to stay with the same company.

Registration- This can be registered several ways depending on the state. I register it in MN as a collector vehicle since it only gets occasional use and mileage. Registration here was a 1 time fee of roughly $50.

MPG- I average 8-9mpg when pulling the trailer, and try to keep the speed around 55 on the highway.

Speed- Originally these trucks would redline at 56mph with stock tires. However with the larger tires (and stronger brakes to handle the additional speed), the truck can easily do 60 mph without getting close to red line. I’ve never gone faster than that so cant say what max redline speed would be.

Vehicle is for pickup only in Hanover Minnesota 55341

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Price: $65,000

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Location: Hanover, Minnesota, United States