MLVW roof basket

[BFR]

Does anyone have any info on the load capacities for the Canadian MLVW(m35) roof baskets? Also pictures of how they are mounted would be greatly apreciated.

On a somewhat connected note...
What is the outside diameter of the M66 gun ring legs?

 

[Numbers]

M109guy could probably give you a good idea of mounting the basket. Here is a picture on his web site of the basket and you can see some of the mounting points.

MilitaryTrucks.ca Website - M109 Military Truck RV Project

 

[m109guy]

I believe they are rated around 600-700lbs. I have seen 4-5 guys sitting in one before.

Pics on my MLVW page: MilitaryTrucks.ca Website - MLVW

Here is the manual for the the "make your own" basket if you don't have it already:

http://www.militarytrucks.ca/Files/FabricationAndInstallOfStowageRackMLVW.pdf

The original basket that came with the trucks is nicer than the make your own version though.

 

[Numbers]

There are people on here with those mounts/legs. If nobody gets back to you just call one of the many manufacturers and ask them.

Advanced Precision Manufacturing, Inc.
2301 Estes Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
tel. 847-981-9800
e-mail: apmi@apmi.us

 

[m109guy]

Here are some higher resolution pictures.

This is the original basket assembly that came with the trucks.

It is bolted to the sides of the cab top with 4 bolts on each of the four legs.

They fit on the US M35 perfectly as well (same cab).

I can take some measurements when I go back to the shop tomorrow if you want.

 

[comdiver]

That is a really cool manual! Thank you. Do you have any other fabrication manuals for any thing else for these trucks?

 

[BFR]

Thank you,
Would you be comfortable with your spare tire/wheel up there?

 

[m109guy]

That is a really cool manual! Thank you. Do you have any other fabrication manuals for any thing else for these trucks?

Sorry it is the only fabrication manual that I have for these trucks. There might be others, but I do not have them.

Thank you,
Would you be comfortable with your spare tire/wheel up there?

Oh ya, not a problem what so ever. I would be comfortable putting 2 tires up there without a problem. The only thing I would make sure is that you strap it down properly. You wouldn't want to slam on the breaks and see the tire flying off the roof and down the road

 

[rockman]

Here are a couple of 5 tons at Adelmans in Canton Ohio with roof baskets.

 

[WPNS421]

One of the nice things on the Cdn roof baskets is that they are removeable, you release the two front clips , grab the handles and remove the basket portion. I hope to be getting a few in the near future. These are great to store gear or cam nets or if you put a plywood in the bottom put 2 chairs and a cooler and watch whatever from the roof.