M1087 FMTV Shelter Swap instead of New Build Expedition Truck Upgrade

 M1087 FMTV Shelter Swap instead of New Build Expedition Truck Upgrade

Instead of selling our first build and starting over, we decided to swap shelters instead. Repurposing a military truck made this relatively easy; they are designed for this. (We could even set the shelter on the ground if we ever decide to stop being mobile.)

We've been very happy with our shelter and the design. This saves us a year of building and gives us a newer truck.

It's a bit crazy to see your house lifted up and hanging in the air. We plan to do a little bit of remodeling now that we have more space. We will be sure to share that with you when we get to it.

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This turned out a bit longer than usual.

Here is a breakdown in case you’d like to FF.

:00 Intro & explanation

:29 Prepping; Opening up the slide-out mechanisms, fixing a rivet nut, and looking at how the box is attached.

10:13 - Heading to a local machine shop to make the switch

11:17 - Desert Sand Bantha - shelter removed

14:11 - Camo Bantha - removing shelter

17:38 - Desert Sand Bantha - placing built out, camo shelter

19:41 - Camo Bantha - “attempting” to place built-out, camo shelter - There is an issue.

23:03 - The issue is explained & the solution

29:15 - Let’s try it again. Camo Bantha - placing a stock shelter on it worked!

Off we go, looking like a kid with mismatched socks. Thanks for sticking with us!

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