1979 Oshkosh M1000, rebuilt from the ground up, completed July 2002.  As August 2007, 90,000 incredible miles traveled.

Fuel Capacity
  • 190 US Gallons Diesel, Mileage 6 mpg US (This rating is approximate as the generator, heat and engine pre-heater all use diesel from the same source).
Propane
  • Two tanks, frame mounted, around 30 gallons.
Fresh water
  • 120 US gallons, insulated with pre-filter
Grey water
  • 53 US gallons
Black water
  • 50 US gallons
Chassis
  • Oshkosh M1000 Military
Engine
  • Caterpillar 3406A diesel, 335 HP, 1000 Ft. Lb. torque.
  • CAT OPT In-framed Oct, 2002
Transmission
  • Allison 740HT 4-speed automatic with PTO
Transfer Case
  • Oshkosh single speed 1-1 with driver operated air locker.
Differentials
  • 411:1 ratio with driver operated air lockers.
Tires
  • 445-65-R22.5 with anti-flat compound
Air
  • Individual air chucks and lines located at each wheel. Engine mounted driver controlled 30 CFM water cooled compressor.
  • 1" drive, 6" anvil head air wrench.
Winch
  • 20,000 pound hydraulic with 300 feet of 1/2" cable.
Recovery
  • two 6"x25' straps, two specialty tree protectors, three snatch blocks, four shackles & four 3"x12"x12" composite outrigger pads.
Tire Chains
  • one pair (rear) v-studded Construction
Outriggers
  • hydraulic, driver controlled.
Cab
  • Leather door panels and trim Windows
  • Insulated aluminum shutters on all windows, manual controlled from inside.
  • Side windows w/thermal sliders & inside screens.
Kitchen
  • stainless steel walls, ceiling, stove (marine,3 burner with oven, propane) & refrigerator/freezer (Sunfrost, 12 volt)
  • OTH microwave, roof vented
  • surface mounted HD stainless sink
  • 12 volt water pump w/pressure tank, 1/2 micron water filtration, three stage.
Washroom
  • Ceramic tile walls and ceiling, stainless steel inlays
  • HD rubber flooring
  • Propane on demand atmospherically vented water heater, auto start switched fan/vent
  • 12 volt marine macerator toilet
  • Two drawer powder coated vanity with stainless surface mounted sink.
Shower/Sauna
  • Ceramic tile walls and ceiling with stainless steel inlays.
  • Seven .25 gpm heads.
  • Propane heater, temperature controlled with fan & fiberglass floor.
Electrical
  • 8KW Kubota, skid mounted, three cylinder, water cooled, industrial, dual leg auto start/stop generator.
  • Alternator- 12 volt, 310 amp internal regulator
  • Inverter- four stage smart charge, 110 amp, 3000 watt Batteries-House 6x6 Volt deep cycle, start 2x12 Volt
Air Conditioner
  • Roof mounted HD 120 volt,
Lighting
  • LED marker, tail and some interior
  • Reverse, HID and halogen
  • Roof, HID & halogen
Security
  • Two four channel scanners, external surveillance w/motion activation
  • Digital front/rear/side cameras, 4"x6" rear image monitor
  • 15"  dash monitor
Communication
  • Roof mounted satellite system w/controller & modem
  • Satellite radio
  • CB radio
  • Moving map GPS
Heating
  • Diesel, forced air w/thermostat for the interior, dual water system dash mounted one passenger/driver.
  • Engine, diesel pre-heater w/timer/controller
Seating
  • Driver/passenger hydraulic suspension w/integrated four point harness' & adjustable backs & arm rests
Suspension
  • Leaf spring front/rear with driver controlled air, dual shocks all around
Exterior
  • All aluminum, 2,500 feet of aircraft grade adhesive, fifty gallons of Scorpion urethane pick up truck box liner coating.
Storage
  • Engine room, two rear side cabinets, two front side cabinets, two front bumper boxes, all locked.
Access
  • Passenger front door, driver front door, passenger side vertical lift door w/elevator and roof hatch w/exterior lock.
Vehicle Dimensions        
  • 8'-4" wide plus folding mirrors -28' long -12'-1" tall Weight 17.5T
Construction Specifications
  • All aluminum body, 2"x2"x1/4"  perimeter square tubing , 2"x2"x1/4" H studs/joists/rafters, on 12' centers, diagonal cross bracing.
  • roof laminated with 1/8" plate, sides 16 gauge, floors 5/8" t&g with lead lined sound attenuation
  • 2" urethane sprayed walls. floor, doors & roof