The M1037 and M1042 HMMWVs are Shelter Carrier configurations of the HMMWV family.

The M1037 shelter carriers are equipped with basic armor and provide the capability to secure and transport the S250 electrical equipment shelter with a total payload (including crew) of 3,600 pounds (1,634 kilograms).

Fully-loaded M1037 shelter carriers will climb road grades as steep as 60% (31°) and traverse a side slope of up to 40% (22°). The vehicles ford hard bottom water crossings up to 30 inches (76 centimeters) without a deepwater fording kit and 60 inches (152 centimeters) with the kit.