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Standard HMMWV coolant temperature is 220-225F. You seem to be operating fine. HMMWVs run hot by design to help burn the variety of diesel and aviation fuel they might be fed during operations. If you want to change the fan temp sensor switch and thermostat to a more "civilian" level, for...

I've been asked to make Deuce tarps and have thought about the material and work involved. Here are some rough calculations. To get over edges of the bed, with a standard low stake bed as pictured in your avatar, one needs roughly 170-180 inches, or 14-15 feet of width. Front to rear, the bed...

Custom cargo covers are gaining popularity. Get on my list now to get one before Labor Day.

Bump for interest. Here is a picture of that same cover mounted on a customer's HMMWV earlier this month.

A customer's HMMWV, but he's not on this site so I am sharing with permission. He's mounted my new black sailcloth cargo cover on his ride. He also has one of my soft slant backs, but wanted a cargo cover so he could have options. Bulldogger

Here are a few photos of one of my recent orders out “in the wild”. Also shows the crossbars I made to help provide more support than the standard straps. BDGR

Received 100# of sailcloth yesterday. $1000 worth. Started cutting and sewing. Making a custom cargo cover with three windows all with zippers. BDGR

I have added cargo covers to my design inventory alongside soft slant back kits, rear curtains and the occasional special order job. These are made in sailcloth vinyl, the same material used on Hummer H1 and many, many convertible car tops. I have black, tan and saddle brown material on hand and...

Black Dog have some nice products. The custom HMMWV accessories business is a niche market for sure. BDGR

Interesting. I didn't know Pontiac made a Ram Air induction system for HMMWVs. :D

Absolutely! The cargo cover itself attaches along the outer rear edge of the soft top. There is no impact on the fitment of the 4-man top itself nor the rear curtain. I have the curtain always mounted in my M998, with the center section unzipped and rolled up. (I added an oversized window and...

Not sure how I would do that. I rely on the double Velcro strip along the rear of the milspec soft top to attach the front of the cargo cover (per the original design). I am aware of Velcro-fitted aluminum strips that were used on the H1 and on other outdoor equipment, which might be fitted to...

Finished and boxed yesterday. Headed to Florida to a soft slant back customer who wants the option for a cargo cover also. The design will keep evolving I’m sure but this cover should do just fine in the field. I plan to make these only in sailcloth moving forward. Bulldogger

Progress last night. The front leading edge was trimmed to match the curve of the C pillar and the Velcro strip seen in. The rear hatchway was seamed and defined. Positioning grommets were marked. Also got half the edging done before running out of prepared vinyl edging strips. I folded more so...

Sure. Amazon https://www.amazon.com/eoere-Connector-Carbon-Clamps-Thickness/dp/B0CKQW11SJ This company also sells a fitting called a "Pivot Tee" that I also use. They usually have the best price. There are other vendors on Amazon. There is also a company called Maker Pipe that has some...

Time to start a black sailcloth cover. I have a customer for this one already. He has a soft slant back but wants more flexibility for cargo capacity so he’s asked me to make this for him too. First step is to put 11 feet of material over the bows and begin marking seams and Velcro locations...

With each major seam I put the cover back on the frame to check all fittings. Then it was time to stitch on the back panel and zippers, locate the grommets and add tie down straps. I’m using ITW NEXUS D rings just like I use I soft slant backs. Ancra buckles can be had, but at $25 each, the...

Now the seams are taking form and I’m planning the rear flap/panel and window.

Now to begin patterning the new cover. I marked the front leading edge and rear opening for where to cut, seam, edge and stitch them. Each step took an hour bc I wanted to be confident I was going in the right direction. I took written notes so I can repeat the steps once the prototype is...

First I had to set up cargo bows. I got a set from a customer who changed his rig over to one of my soft slant backs. Military bows seem kinda, scant, in terms of how well they support the cover. I decided the change that by making crossbars to span between the bows. These bars are 3/4” steel...