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THREE

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.

-Helen Keller

The Truck

The base vehicle is a 1994 Stewart & Stevenson M1079, former American Army communications truck. It is powered by a 6.6L Caterpillar turbo diesel engine that is mated to an Alison 7 speed automatic transmission. Even with 295hp & full time four wheel drive I find I get around 8-10mpg. Top speed is around 75 miles per hour- but you will rarely find me pushing over 65 mph as I tend to take the back roads looking for adventure.

The Habitat

My full time home on wheels was converted from an empty green box in just over two months time, I had sold my prior rig & had to get it done. The interior measures 17 feet long by 8 feet wide (135 square feet). My priorities in the design were a full size home shower, a complete kitchen, a bed that did not need to be set up each day & an “office” to work from. The habitat is insulated for 4 seasons, the water tanks & lines are all internal to prevent freezing and most importantly I wanted the final product to feel like home .

The Cab

The original military cab was spartan. It was loud, hot & super uncomfortable. I upgraded the seating to German made Scheel Mann seats. Cab improvements include endless amount of sound deadening material, air conditioning, radios & even a refrigerator. Controls from the military include push button automatic transmission, a computer controlled central tire inflation system & even air brakes.

Quick FAQs ON THE STEWART & STEVENSON:

  • 1994 former military M1079 based out of Fort Bragg NC

  • 4x4 (full time) with locking interaxle differential

  • 295hp Caterpillar turbo diesel 6.6L

  • 7 speed Allison automatic transmission

  • 30% torque front - 70% rear on normal operation, 50/50 with locked diff

  • 32 quart engine oil capacity

  • 6.14:1 axle gear ratio (3.07 high speed ring & pinion)

  • air brakes

  • 260/140 amp dual 24/12 volt alternator

  • central tire inflation

  • 153.5 inch wheelbase

  • maximum grade 60%, approach angle 40%, departure angle 40%, side slope 30%

  • water fording depth 60 inches

  • Ground clearance 22 inches

  • solar panel capacity 1200 watts

  • Battery capacity 800 amp hours lithium

  • 82 gallon fresh water tank, 20 gallon grey tank, cassette toilet

  • total loaded weight 22,000 lbs

  • MPG approximately 8-10 (75 gallon diesel tank)

  • Top speed: around 64 mph

  • Habitat amenities include: double sink, dual zone fridge, oven, range top, microwave, toilet and sink bathroom- separate full size shower, fold out desk, fold out kitchen table, water purification system, air conditioning, electric awnings, roof vent fans, propane marine heating system

The Motorbike

A new addition to my adventures in 2021 came in the form of two wheels. I added a 2021 KTM 390 Adventure bike to the back of my rig. I often get asked, what the best feature of my truck is & I would definitely say it is actually the bike! So convenient to run to the store, scout new trails & terrain & to just plain have a blast riding on new adventures!

Thank You!

My home on wheels has been featured numerous times on various channels, in newspapers, magazines & online publications. Here is just a sampling of some of the media coverage from the likes of Tiny House Giant Journey, JaYoe Nation, Off Grid Back Country Adventures & more.