LMTV Upgrades

[Andyrv6av8r]

That sure is a nice looking truck!

 

[coachgeo]

One of the completed cab boxes (4 USB ports and 2 lighter plugs).

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Will add rocker switches to control each port.

Saw those USB units with Voltmeter you put in this box on Amazon. They say to be 12v or 24v. are they really? Can you hook them to 24v and not over voltage things? I have my doubts.

On FleaBay there is a seller who has USB plugs that are 12/24 and include a module that I assume converts from 24 or 12 and drops things to 5a output. On Fleabay one of the versions he sells uses auction number 271904352420 If you want to search him out on Fleabay he goes by ([COLOR=#0654BA !important]kuentl) [/COLOR]

 

[srodocker]

Beautiful build!

Im also curious on those dual boxes. Im wanting to get one as well but still have my doubts.

 

[kenet3621]

I have my box only connected to the 12v since all my gear is that voltage. I have never hooked up to the 24v side of the relay panel.

 

[kiwifarms]

dirna bergstrom makes 12v and 24v ac units not cheap

 

[RobertoGatos]

Nice clean installation. Hope it helps the mileage.

Speaking of milage, what does that thing get? Whats your top / cruising speed?

 

[kenet3621]

Mileage has been right at 5.61 mpg.
Top speed going downhill has been 64 mph.
On flat highway I am able to run 58 mph (according to speedometer). My GPS tracker has shown speed to be 57 mph. Everything passes me on the highway including school buses and RVs!

 

[Overdrive]

Check Summit Racing for rubber hole plugs. They were easy to get and they had plenty in stock..

Pointman

How about a link or part number?

 

[1951M1078]

When I get my truck ,I think I will put a "Convoy Ahead" sine on the back.

When I think about it ? It will not be slower than my M151.

 

[DanM7890]

I need to find some gears for mine. That's a little too slow for me.

 

[kenet3621]

The weather is warming up so I added a bug screen "door" to the van. It has magnets to "automatically" close back once you go through it. Should keep those pesky bugs out. $5.00 at local BIG LOT store.

 

[jcee]

You have really put some thought into your mods and repairs. Impressive. I take it you do not recommend Rhino Liner or anything similar to the interior floor and cab parts.

Do you know of anyone that has taken the thermal barrier to the bottom of the cab?

 

[kenet3621]

New LED headlights!

LEDs were too pricey for me so I did an H4 substitution (see post # 25) but anotherSteel Soldier (thanks Coffey1) found me a package deal I could not refuse.

They are extremely bright.

 

[Pointman0853]

You have really put some thought into your mods and repairs. Impressive. I take it you do not recommend Rhino Liner or anything similar to the interior floor and cab parts.

Do you know of anyone that has taken the thermal barrier to the bottom of the cab?

I have approx 40 sq ft of sound mat in my cab. I also covered the bottom...

Pointman

 

[kenet3621]

New Horn!

The original horn was "wimpy" and after lots of teasing I got a WOLO Big Bad Max Air Horn (12v).
Now the LMTV sounds like a truck (I got my first complaint from neighbors today after the sound tests!)

Short video...

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11wb9xKtrDqXuXSsxrP_ZEIiDphfUkgFs0w/view?usp=sharing

 

[DanM7890]

That sounds pretty loud, and annoying, good work!

 

[Shark Bait]

New LED headlights!

LEDs were too pricey for me so I did an H4 substitution (see post # 25) but anotherSteel Soldier (thanks Coffey1) found me a package deal I could not refuse.

They are extremely bright.

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ive had those on my LMTV for a couple years now. I like em.

Dave

 

[Lmtv772]

I like mine better. they got an almost 180 degree pattern. I've never seen anything as bright as these Speaker and reaching as far
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[tigertank]

package deal?? I want one!!!

 

[Shark Bait]

I put the other Truck-Lites on my HET and do like them.