My M100 Build AKA The Hillbilly Hilton (a work in progress)

[alarmmec]

Started with a very rough frame donated by the best neighbor I've ever had. Army surplus stock that had been used by TVA as a welding trailer for at least 40 years. Purchased and the old rusty tub removed.

 

[alarmmec]

Cleaned up and de-rusted with a primer coat.

 

[alarmmec]

Angle iron tub frame tacked into place and painted. The paint color was NOT my idea but my daughters, But hey it's Tennessee..everything is orange. The angle iron came from old bed rails, this is an economy build.

 

[alarmmec]

PT plywood starts the makeup of the new tub. Most of the original dimensions have been preserved. It is just a couple inches taller but angles and base dimensions are mil-spec.

 

[Ozarker]

Nice, what's the plan?

 

[alarmmec]

The top folds out to make bunks for sleeping. Thinking about a quick-up canopy with a wall kit that will enclose the entire trailer.

 

[alarmmec]

[/ATTACH] Fiberglass T100 top. Cut 10" out of the center then hinged with support legs.

 

[Mark Harley]

Nice design. I like the Orange too!
I like the repurposed products you used.

 

[codename607]

Loving this design. This is the kind of build that I could handle. Keep the updates coming.

 

[scramfan01]

Loving this design. This is the kind of build that I could handle. Keep the updates coming.

I agree with "codename607".

 

[alarmmec]

Hitch was turned upside down in order to get a level tow line with my Jeep.

 

[alarmmec]

Rear gate with fabricated hinges. It also serves as a ramp/step into the back when removed and reconnected to the drop bracket fabricated for the receiver hitch. This is hillbilly - use what you got engineering at its best.

 

[alarmmec]

Tank bracket for propane storage

 

[alarmmec]

At last the cover starts going up. 5 dollar yard sale tent so I don't have to worry about ruining it geting the floor cut out.

 

[alarmmec]

Detail shot of attachment bracket and Velcro fasteners to keep tent sides secure.