Lextreme II
Just call me "Lex"
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Extreme is the word or should we say Lextreme? After getting the greenlight from the wife I got this 1975 M109A3 military service truck from a local seller. I was looking at Government Liqudator but the hassel, the wait, the paper work, the flights and shipping just not worth my time. This van has an incredible engine. It starts right up with just one push and no leak. He has done alot inside the box already but I will do some upgrades like foldingn bunk beds, AC, Heater, TV, PS3, Custom cabinets and so on. New paint will be the final step. Right now we are working on mounting a bracket for the Odessey seats (seats 4 in the box) and will sleep 5.
This is going to be a nice All Terrain Camper.....
Here are the specs:
General Specifications
Name: M109A3 2.5-Ton 6×6 Shop Van
Manufacturer: Kaiser-Jeep
Year: 1975
Cargo capacity: Cross-country: 5,000 lbs, Highway: 7,500 lbs
Towed load: Cross-country: 6,000 lbs, Highway: 10,000 lbs
Height: 130 in (10 ft 10 in)
Length: 268 in (22 ft 4 in)
Width: 98 in (8 ft 2 in)
Weight:
Empty: 14,930 lbs
Gross (cross-country): 19,430 lbs
Gross (highway): 21,930 lbs
Van deck height: 50 in
Rear door opening:
Height: 70 1/2 in (5 ft 10 1/2 in)
Width (one door open): 31 3/4 in (2 ft 7 3/4 in)
Width (both doors open): 51 3/4 in (4 ft 3 3/4 in)
Van interior dimensions:
Height at center: 77 1/2 in (6 ft 5 1/2 in)
Width: 90 in (7 ft 6 in)
Length: 144 1/2 in (12 ft 1/2 in)
Pintle height: 36 1/8 in
Ground clearance:
Under axle: 12 1/2 in
Under chassis: 10 15/16 in
Vehicle/bridge classification:
Empty: 7
Cross-country: 9
Highway: 10
Wheel base: 154 in (12 ft 10 in)
Approach angle: 47 deg
Departure angle: 40 deg
Turning radius: 36 ft
Cruising range:
300 mi (max payload, @ 1500 RPM)
275 mi (max payload + max towed load, @ 1500 RPM)
Fording depth: 30 in
Tires: 9.00 x 20, 8 ply. Tire+wheel weighs around 200 lbs.
Tire inflation:
Highway: 50 psi
Cross-country: 35 psi
Mud, sand, snow: 15 psi
Brakes:
Hydraulic, with air boost and glad hands for towing trailers with air brakes
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Engine:
Engine:
Hercules LD-465-1C 6-cylinder multifuel diesel with turbocharger
Power: 130 HP at 2600 RPM
Torque: 305 pound-feet
Displacement: 478 cu. in. (7.8 liters)
Engine weight: 1,650 lbs
Idle speed: 800-850 RPM
Operating speed: 1500-2600 RPM
Oil pressure at idle (min): 10 psi
Oil pressure at full power (max): 75 psi
Coolant temperature: 180°F to 200°F
Fuel consumption: 5-6 mpg
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Fill Capacities
Cooling system: 32 quarts
Differential: 6 qts (each of 3 diffs)
Engine oil (crankcase only): 20 quarts
Engine oil (crankcase and filters): 22 quarts
Fuel: 50 Gallons.
I got a lot of friends would ask "Why in the world would you get that"? Here are my reasons.
* 6x6: It can go anywhere that most campers/motor home can not go.
* Multifuel: It is capable to accept multiple type of fuel. For example, would be diesel, gasoline, kerosine, jet fuel, hydraulic oil, powersteering oil, vegetable oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid and last but not least used motor oil. Yes it can be use. Best would be mix with 50/50 UMO (used motor oil) with diesel.
The top of the box is 10 feet tall and it is 24 feet long. I meant u can put a basket on the roof and play basketball.
The previous owner already did the partial conversion already. laminated floor, insulated with new paint, cabinets, stove, heater, AC. I will make folding bunk beds that will sleep 5 people, two sets of Honda Odessey seats that will seat four facing each other so they can play cards while we are heading to the campsite.
This is going to be a nice All Terrain Camper.....
Here are the specs:
General Specifications
Name: M109A3 2.5-Ton 6×6 Shop Van
Manufacturer: Kaiser-Jeep
Year: 1975
Cargo capacity: Cross-country: 5,000 lbs, Highway: 7,500 lbs
Towed load: Cross-country: 6,000 lbs, Highway: 10,000 lbs
Height: 130 in (10 ft 10 in)
Length: 268 in (22 ft 4 in)
Width: 98 in (8 ft 2 in)
Weight:
Empty: 14,930 lbs
Gross (cross-country): 19,430 lbs
Gross (highway): 21,930 lbs
Van deck height: 50 in
Rear door opening:
Height: 70 1/2 in (5 ft 10 1/2 in)
Width (one door open): 31 3/4 in (2 ft 7 3/4 in)
Width (both doors open): 51 3/4 in (4 ft 3 3/4 in)
Van interior dimensions:
Height at center: 77 1/2 in (6 ft 5 1/2 in)
Width: 90 in (7 ft 6 in)
Length: 144 1/2 in (12 ft 1/2 in)
Pintle height: 36 1/8 in
Ground clearance:
Under axle: 12 1/2 in
Under chassis: 10 15/16 in
Vehicle/bridge classification:
Empty: 7
Cross-country: 9
Highway: 10
Wheel base: 154 in (12 ft 10 in)
Approach angle: 47 deg
Departure angle: 40 deg
Turning radius: 36 ft
Cruising range:
300 mi (max payload, @ 1500 RPM)
275 mi (max payload + max towed load, @ 1500 RPM)
Fording depth: 30 in
Tires: 9.00 x 20, 8 ply. Tire+wheel weighs around 200 lbs.
Tire inflation:
Highway: 50 psi
Cross-country: 35 psi
Mud, sand, snow: 15 psi
Brakes:
Hydraulic, with air boost and glad hands for towing trailers with air brakes
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Engine:
Engine:
Hercules LD-465-1C 6-cylinder multifuel diesel with turbocharger
Power: 130 HP at 2600 RPM
Torque: 305 pound-feet
Displacement: 478 cu. in. (7.8 liters)
Engine weight: 1,650 lbs
Idle speed: 800-850 RPM
Operating speed: 1500-2600 RPM
Oil pressure at idle (min): 10 psi
Oil pressure at full power (max): 75 psi
Coolant temperature: 180°F to 200°F
Fuel consumption: 5-6 mpg
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Fill Capacities
Cooling system: 32 quarts
Differential: 6 qts (each of 3 diffs)
Engine oil (crankcase only): 20 quarts
Engine oil (crankcase and filters): 22 quarts
Fuel: 50 Gallons.
I got a lot of friends would ask "Why in the world would you get that"? Here are my reasons.
* 6x6: It can go anywhere that most campers/motor home can not go.
* Multifuel: It is capable to accept multiple type of fuel. For example, would be diesel, gasoline, kerosine, jet fuel, hydraulic oil, powersteering oil, vegetable oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid and last but not least used motor oil. Yes it can be use. Best would be mix with 50/50 UMO (used motor oil) with diesel.
The top of the box is 10 feet tall and it is 24 feet long. I meant u can put a basket on the roof and play basketball.
The previous owner already did the partial conversion already. laminated floor, insulated with new paint, cabinets, stove, heater, AC. I will make folding bunk beds that will sleep 5 people, two sets of Honda Odessey seats that will seat four facing each other so they can play cards while we are heading to the campsite.
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