The Famous "6x6 RV" - The Ultimate Adventure Rig
"I'm moving to the East Coast and, sadly, the time has come for me to part ways with Black n Tan 6X6RV. I've logged nearly 10,000 miles in this rig with zero problems. I'd drive it anywhere; and have plenty of pictures to prove it. Black n Tan was originally designed for military duty from the subtropics to the arctic but is particularly well suited for off-grid camping, remote race pitting, or heavy equipment work in the Southwester Deserts. Registered and insured in California as an RV. If you want to run circles around the million-dollar rigs off-road where it counts, this truck is for you. Runs down the freeway at 60+ mph with no problem. Surprisingly easy to drive on and off the road, and it track straight as an arrow."
The Truck:
Black n Tan 6X6RV started life as a 1992 M934 A2 in the US Army Reserve. It had 4,745 miles on it when purchased in 2015. The Army did a fantastic job of keeping the truck ready for battle, she was in like new condition. Since then, the truck has been continuously and professionally maintained and optimized for use as a “go anywhere with anything” overlanding RV.
Features and upgrades:
- Less than 14,000 original miles
- 8.3 Cummins turbo diesel
- Allison 5-speed Automatic Transmission
- 6-wheel drive (full time 4-wheel drive with ability to engage front wheel drive from inside cab)
- Anti-lock Brakes
- Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS)
- 160 amp alternator upgrade
- 6 brand new tires in 2017—not surplus or old stock but new—it matters
- Keyed doors and ignition
- Pyrometer and boost gauge
- Lowrance GPS
- Seats out of 2017 Dodge Caravan (new when installed)
- Lockable storage under seats
- 4” exhaust with Magnaflow muffler
- Ram-air intake with raised scoop
- Back up camera
- Interior dome light
- Reverse light (switchable from inside cab)
- Rear Pit/Trailer lights
- 2 40” LED Light Bars
- Ballistic Window Tint for UV protection, not dark tint
- Dimensions: Length—30’ 2.6” -- Width—8’ 2-- Height—13’ 2”
- Fuel Capacity: 81 Gallons
- Complete professional service/inspection in February 2020
The camper:
Custom cab-over with walk through, 100 gallons of water, kitchen island with stainless steel counter top and room for all of your gear. 2 full length slide outs open the camper to over 13 feet wide. Heated and Air Conditioned--It's not the Ritz Carlton, but a very capable, well thought out off grid camper for sure.
Features and upgrades:
- Professionally added custom cab over addition with walk-through to cab and large sleeper
- Heated and Air Conditioned
- 2 full length slide-outs (opens to 14ft wide!)
- 100 Gallon Fresh water
- Eccotemp i12-LP Tankless Water Heater
- 8 speaker audio system that rocks
- DVD Player
- Kenwood Race Radio (the big one) with small antenna for chase and base camp antenna with 20 ft. mast
- 10 quality LED interior lights
- (4) AGM 6 volt deep cycle (200 AH) house batteries making 12volts
- Battery Minder Solar Tender (VDC SCC015)
- 2300 watt inverter (with many outlets in cab) will run TV, microwave, etc…
- LED television on swivel mount
- 30 amp Boondocker 4-stage convertor charger
- Kitchen with stainless steel counter-top, three burner cook top, stainless steel sink; tons of storage
- Outside Shower with shower tent and thetford curve porta potti
- Aluminum loading ramp allows loading with hand truck--1200 LB capacity, 26” wide X 14’ long
- Smoke, Carbon Monoxide and LP Gas alarms
Dimensions of Box:
- Interior height is 79" with slide out ceilings 75" tall
- The length is 16' 10" (not including walk-thru portion or cab-over)
- Width is 82.5" closed and 160.5" with both sides expanded
- Rear door opening is 74" tall and 49" wide--allowing for easy loading of large items
Trailer
Includes matching flatbed trailer designed for use with this truck (10,000lb hauling capacity) —amazing performance off-road, condition same as truck—Fantastic! Includes 6’ aluminum ramps (6800 lb rating) that easily load a full-size vehicle. I used it to load and haul a pre-runner.