Insane $105K Army Truck RV Features a Motorcycle Garage and an Elevator Bed

Apollo clears and renovates properties, so he must travel great distances for each of his projects. So, to save time, he decided to build this well-equipped home. After buying a 1998 M1079 and planning everything out, he spent 36 days building it. Moreover, he had a staggering 943 items installed on the truck, with a total of 145 orders placed. This is truly a comprehensive custom rig.

Of course, given its equipment level, you can expect a high price. We're talking about $40,500 (€38,132) for the base vehicle, $10,000 (€9,442) for upgrades, and around $55,000 (€51,932) worth of add-ons. That brings the total price to $105,000 (€99,143), which is definitely on the higher side when dealing with RVs. However, if you compare it to other overlander machines, you'll see that this rig is fairly priced.

This M1079 runs on a 6.6-liter CAT 3116 diesel engine, and Apollo says he gets about 8.5 MPG (29 L/100km). You won't be going too fast with this machine, as it tops out at 52 mph (84 kph) when stock. However, Apollo changed the gears and the differentials and could easily reach 60 mph (97 kph), with a 70 mph (113 kph) top speed. You don't want to go that fast anyway unless you want to risk your life.

On the outside, this tiny home looks like a standard military vehicle. It features a high ground clearance of 22 inches (56 centimeters) and rides on 46-inch tires. It even comes with a snorkel, but Apollo can submerge it until just under the box so he doesn't flood the interior.

On the side, you'll notice a toolbox holding a small fuel pump, a spare wheel, and a 5-gallon (19-liter) jerry can.

You'll discover a WeBoost, a Starlink, a massive storage box, and six solar panels with 1,200 W total power on the roof. Apollo also built a simple yet effective tilting mechanism for the solar panels.

When he camps for more than two days, he uses stilts to raise the panels, and it truly makes a difference. Instead of the 5-6 kW he gets when the solar panels are flat, he produces around 8-9 kW.

Perhaps the craziest thing about this rig is that it can fit an entire adventure motorcycle. Typically, people use a hitch mount to attach their vehicles, but not Apollo. Taking it off a trailer hitch takes a while and is not easy, so he designed the interior to make room for the enormous KTM 1290 Super Adventure.

His home-built system consists of a winch, a tire chalk, and a small ramp that needs to be installed when he takes the bike off or on. Even though it takes up a lot of space, having a two-wheeler onboard makes sense because he can reach stores or work sites much faster than he would in the truck.

As soon as you step inside, you'll notice that Apollo kept things as simple as possible, focusing on practicality. The kitchen is located on the right, featuring a spacious countertop, a sink, an induction stovetop, a tiny fridge, and various storage spaces in the form of cabinets and drawers.

On the opposite side, there's a decently sized shower with a porta-potty inside. Right beside, you'll find a closet. Moreover, a straightforward solution that Apollo integrated was a humongous toolbox that serves as a dresser.

At the rear, you'll find Apollo's huge desk with a PC and two-monitor setup. This is where he spends most of his time at work. Underneath the desk, Apollo integrated the electrical system, featuring a 3,000 W inverter, a charge controller, a distributor, fuse and breaker panels, and six batteries.

The remaining space under the desk is used for a small subwoofer and a 6-gallon (23-liter) water heater. Nearby, Apollo also integrated a 65-gallon (246-liter) freshwater tank and a 75-gallon (284-liter) greywater tank.

And lastly, we have the elevator bed. To lower it, he'll first have to move the two PC monitors as close to the wall as possible, then simply press a button. The way the screens are mounted means that Apollo can use them to watch a movie while lying in bed.

For someone who doesn’t stay in a single spot for long, like Apollo, a comfortable and practical RV is one of the solutions they can adopt. All Apollo lacks right now is more storage space, but he plans on buying and transforming a longer, 6x6 truck into a tiny home on wheels.