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Hubs showed up today: Thanks Mike, that was FAST!!! I will be refreshing all the CTIS seals as part of the swap and am now just waiting on sourcing a complete set (still need the spacers). Definitely looking forward to getting these in though!

It's been a productive couple of days. I now have 4 panels on the roof, including two which tilt- extended: Retracted: Video of retraction (recommend watching at 2x if you watch it at all): Was run off the visible power supply, so everything still needs to be wired in, but this was a...

I had forgotten how much fun it is to break down and reassemble the tires. Not really.... The past two weeks was a great trip down memory lane. I went 5 for 5 pretty uneventfully with only one or two do-overs. Number 6 took me 3 days and about 6 tries to get it remounted without issues...

I know it's won't be apples to apples but I went for a ride in a 1079 equipped the new Eco hubs (spider gear delete kit). I think this is a game changer. I am willing to roll the dice and see how they do when pushing my 3.07's instead of the stock 3.9's. It may be a bridge too far, but for...

Making progress on a few fronts. Assembled the two tilting pedestals, recording this fascinating video for you. Do yourself a favor, watch it at 2x speed: Also now trying out tire balance beads, but don't want to see them potentially sucked up the CTIS line. So I installed sintered brass...

Looking at the components, what is there to break? What spares would you be interested in acquiring/carrying with you? These things look like armor plating... Asking because I am genuinely curious.

Set for 3 axles please. Will PM for details.

This question might get more traction in the LMTV sub-forum (not the camper conversion sub-forum). Maybe post it there too, or ask a moderator to move it for you? https://www.steelsoldiers.com/forums/fmtv.75/

Can't say I did. Will take a look and modify as needed. Thx for the heads up. In an ideal world, yes. In reality, the direction you point has everything to do with your actual location- latitude, topography, foliage, time of year etc... anything else which may impact the sunlight's ability...

I put the most panels I could onto the roof already. Shy of retracting panels which would be out of sight when stowed, I think tilting is the best option to increase harvest. What's it going to get me? Who knows, but it will get me "more". The further north you go, the lower the sun and the...

Prototyped the idea I had for a tilting solar panel yesterday. I'd say it went pretty well (I'd recommend watching at 2x speed): Need to build 3 more and then have a break in the weather so I can install them. I now have onboard power: And a throne room: Inverter/charger should be here...

I pulled my floor panel today and didn't find the gladhands. I honestly don't remember what I did with them. I know for a while they were zip tied to the chassis, but it appears that I actually did remove them. I couldn't tell you off the top of my head what I did to cap the lines or ports...

Hi Mav, I don't think I did anything with them.... I believe I just removed them from the 5th platform and bolted them to the chassis. I will have to check for you. My knowledge base of air brakes is minimal and I wasn't sure if they could just be deleted and capped, so I left them alone. I...

Thanks Third! It's been a minute since I've welded alu, but by the end I was feeling pretty good with it. I still need practice putting sheets together without distorting them, but this one will be well hidden. Capacity will be more than this but.... Approximating the shape as a 6" dia tube...

I had a specific goal last week to get an external urine tank built. Inexplicably, I did. Not only did I get it built, but also installed and plumbed as well. I was incredibly productive! Talk is cheap, here are pics... Had to build it in 2 sections, this is the first after getting bent up...

My frame of reference is a 2013 3500 Crew Cab DRW Ram and my M1088. They are light years apart in terms of driving experience, although both feel remarkably stable. That said, all the weight in my camper box is low down near the chassis. It may change some when I load the box up with...

There might not be a thread directly comparing the two but with a little thought regarding your goals and expectations, you can probably decide for yourself. How much stuff do you want to take with you (and how much does it weigh)? How much space do you want? I know someone doing a 6x6 build...

I have read on here and other places that states have reciprocity agreements, and if something is legally titled in one state, regardless of the rules of the state being visited, the registration, etc... is honored by the hosting state. The easy example is front plates. Not all states...

The build is progressing slowly but with focus at this point. We have a trip planned in May and I want to use the rig. Been working on getting the walls insulated and closed up. To do that though required doing some wiring and plumbing.... Nothing is ever a straight path from where you are...