So the MTVR adventure begins

[DeMilitarized]

If you go to ecm replacement on the top it should say copy configuration and you can just download the whole file. I’m sure there is some hidden data for the “non forgetting” part. If I recall correctly I never saw anything like that in any configurations.


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[aw113sgte]

If you go to ecm replacement on the top it should say copy configuration and you can just download the whole file. I’m sure there is some hidden data for the “non forgetting” part. If I recall correctly I never saw anything like that in any configurations.


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I did, it's in the zip file a few posts up. I just copied the screenshots so people without cat et could easily see

 

[aw113sgte]

Playing around some more with habitat configurations. 2300 ft^3 with a rear sliding expansion. It doesn't look as cool as the side expanding ones but does have a lot of advantages...1. One sliding portion instead of 2 2. The side walls encroach on the walking area when retracted. 3. often side space is limited in the camping spots I've been to and rear facing just extends in the direction I've already driven.

 

[DeMilitarized]

Playing around some more with habitat configurations. 2300 ft^3 with a rear sliding expansion. It doesn't look as cool as the side expanding ones but does have a lot of advantages...1. One sliding portion instead of 2 2. The side walls encroach on the walking area when retracted. 3. often side space is limited in the camping spots I've been to and rear facing just extends in the direction I've already driven.

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The steel support structure and rails required to counteract the bending moment would probably encroach on your living space more than side slide outs encroaching on your walkway.

 

[aw113sgte]

The steel support structure and rails required to counteract the bending moment would probably encroach on your living space more than side slide outs encroaching on your walkway.

Very true. It would have to be much more robust of a structure, or do some kind of support leg set up. I'd like to avoid that though.

 

[aw113sgte]

Got the ladder installed...probably the easiest install anything will be on this thing.


Picked up turret arms for $1100 shipped. The rear two are the same side so I'll flip the brackets over as needed. I may be modifying the top of the arms for my needs.

 

[aw113sgte]

A few hours with a cutoff wheel, reciprocating saw and a welder and you can convert a rear turret support from a left to right hand one.

 

[aw113sgte]

Got my seat working again - raise and lower switch had been taken for some reason. Pretty sure this is a standardized part.

Also replaced the ether line and fittings since they had been kinked and now the entire ether system is brand new.

Replaced my reverse light with one from Harbor Freight. It worked far better than expected as the size is perfect, the mounting hole is the same size and width as the stock. Pretty bright and only $11 https://www.harborfreight.com/1224v-led-automotive-floodlight-70773.html

 

[aw113sgte]

Poking around and trying to figure out the truck a bit more.

This black thing is the flasher module.


This silver thing under the driver dash is the 12 v converter. It's not sealed and obvious water had gotten in. Lots of crud on it so took it apart and cleaned it up.

 

[BKubu]

Thanks for all of the information. Have you been able to figure out the circuit breakers (i.e., the function to which each corresponds)? I've been unable to locate that information.

 

[aw113sgte]

Thanks for all of the information. Have you been able to figure out the circuit breakers (i.e., the function to which each corresponds)? I've been unable to locate that information.

 

[BKubu]

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Thank you!

 

[serpico760]

Playing around some more with habitat configurations. 2300 ft^3 with a rear sliding expansion. It doesn't look as cool as the side expanding ones but does have a lot of advantages...1. One sliding portion instead of 2 2. The side walls encroach on the walking area when retracted. 3. often side space is limited in the camping spots I've been to and rear facing just extends in the direction I've already driven.

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Is it April 1st yet?

 

[aw113sgte]

Painted the turret supports with the Rapco paint, nice guy.

Thought the block heater would be easy but that 1"npt plug was not cooperating. Had to take off the doghouse...which also fought me with rivnuts that spun. Applying wedging pressure to the straps allowed the bolts to come out. Some I had to grab the opposite side with vice-grips. I'm going to reseat the rivnuts or replace them before putting the doghouse back. Was able to swap the plug to the heater with minimal coolant loss (less than a qt) but had to hit the plug with a DeWalt impact 1/2" to release.

 

[aw113sgte]

Well dang it, found out there are at least two rear turret strut versions. These are apparently made to fit with spacers on non armored cabs or without on armored. Made some measurements and ordered aluminum spacers ..will update with sizes after verification.
Also found out the right rear middle mount has a 10.5" spacing from the lower mount instead of the standard 12" of all the others. More grinding and welding in my future!

 

[DeMilitarized]

Well dang it, found out there are at least two rear turret strut versions. These are apparently made to fit with spacers on non armored cabs or without on armored. Made some measurements and ordered aluminum spacers ..will update with sizes after verification.
Also found out the right rear middle mount has a 10.5" spacing from the lower mount instead of the standard 12" of all the others. More grinding and welding in my future!
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There are 3 models of turret legs at least that I know of.


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[aw113sgte]

There are 3 models of turret legs at least that I know of.


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Sure would be nice if the government let us have the manuals to the trucks we paid for (twice).

 

[aw113sgte]

Got the right leg all modified. I will be using spacers for both left and right, although right I shortened the rear mounts as if spaced out they would hit the exhaust heat shield. This is a left side leg cut up and rewelded to make it into a right.

Got a new package in the mail

 

[fukiphino]

Are the door latches from ATAP?

 

[aw113sgte]

Are the door latches from ATAP?

Yep! Guessing there are other suppliers too.