MV Addiction filled. Reis the Beast M1078A0 is born

[M1078MAN]

And some more..wired up heat exchanger and system 45psi water pumps to overhead switches

Tid bit..cell phone charging takes ..48amp



Cleaned up and blocked batteries



Water and heat exchanger system are full up and running..no exciting pictures. Just water running


Ok..

 

[M1078MAN]

And yet another day of progress

Cabinet end plates and latched doors

 

[M1078MAN]

Spent some time in the cab fixing the door handles and latches and aligning the doors, I now have two functioning doors that open from outside and in

When it rains it pours--today I finally moved her into the driveway-As I was backing up, the air warning came on and pressure dropped when I stepped on the brake--more to fix

So upon further inspection-I had air coming from relay valve which goes to the rear glad hand. I drove her up the road, and my problem seems to have cured itsself..

The 1st shake down run was a success, back road and even a short 5 mile run on I81 at 60+MPH. She seems to run well, still a little hard shift.. We will do another transmission relearn again on thursday when we head to the woods. of note: it really is amazing how much force is applied to the contents of the box, just dropping off the curb and lateral force. Newton is alive and working


I am having to relook tiedown points. Thankfully I BOLTED to the wall/floor with RIVNUTS

 

[M1078MAN]

Well. 1st leg of journey done..75 miles..no issues. Taking a break and waiting on hunting party to finish up the last leg

 

[M1078MAN]

Great time was had..winch in the future..story to come. See rr tire




Reis worked flawlessly. Cold temps 0 degrees celcius reared a shortfall in my heat exchanger water flow map..had a frozen feed line to instant hot water heater..3 minutes with a propane torch set on low in the cabinet and she was running again

Some random shots

 

[coachgeo]

Great time was had..winch in the future..story to come. See rr tire

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Got a little stuck ahyyy?

 

[M1078MAN]

Got a little stuck ahyyy?

Yup, down to the axles, driver side tires with very little ground pressure. thankfully one of the local cattle ranchers/loggers had a big 4x4 tractor, a quick run down the trail and we secured permission to use it.



It was my fault, I should have read the trail conditions more accurately. You can see the creek drain to the right of the holes. It had undermined the trail and was covered by leaves. Thats what I get for trying to go around trees after a downpour, it was like quick sand. no pics of the stuck, but pics after the pull out coming. Those 395.s make some big holes.

I spent some time with a shovel smoothing the damage out on private property. The owner didnt expect it. And was very happy with my repairs. Even went so far to pull creek stone and line the trail tread lines. I will be back up weeks end and will snap some pics

 

[coachgeo]

Yup, down to the axles, driver side tires with very little ground pressure. thankfully one of the local cattle ranchers/loggers had a big 4x4 tractor.....
was like quick sand. ...Those 395.s make some big holes

Sorry to hear you went thru that. Can empathize. Been there sunk that. alll to axles too.... w/rear locker.....
had to drive it out.... nothing to pull it..... foot on brake..... gun it spool turbo then foot off break... move a few inches... back up..... go again.. plus logs, brick, anything else I could find to throw in the holes. took hours.

 

[M1078MAN]

Oh..I tried to drive it out. But once it got to fuel tank. Propane tank and axles..she was done..pass tires hanging in the air and driver side tires very little traction..plus with the box..off center was worrisome..in the end no damage to truck..just my pride

 

[coachgeo]

Oh..I tried to drive it out. But once it got to fuel tank. Propane tank and axles..she was done..pass tires hanging in the air and driver side tires very little traction..plus with the box..off center was worrisome..in the end no damage to truck..just my pride

yikes.... I got only to axles.... you got deeeeep....... and tire in air spinning being an issue I'm guessing means you did not get a locker when ya did gear swap did you? Bet your thinking different on that now lol.

looking forward to Ronmar toying with something to individually lock/modulate a wheel brake thus creating a psuedo locker . Would be great for front axle.

 

[M1078MAN]

Today I am looking at CTIS...here is what I have.

Ctis cycles. Initial pressure blow with mode selection. It continues this cycle. Then I get 5 flashing lights.

Wheel valve problem what do you think. Or leak

 

[M1078MAN]

With my CTIS module disconnected, I no longer have a tire going flat. I think I am going to go through the tire valves and clean up/reseal

 

[M1078MAN]

Just ordered my Haldex Major rebuild kit 38$, going to go through it shortly

Yab-E search for Haldex Pure Air Dryer Major Repair Kit RN60A , Brand new, Military, LMTV, FMTV

 

[M1078MAN]

\\MAIL CALL//

 

[M1078MAN]

Sorry been out in the woods using Reis and the beast to hunt..I have put over 800 miles on her..

A couple notes


No go over 52..pretty good shake..appears to be tire related. Simp. Be hitting you up for 2 each..

Hi beams sometimes wont go to high..seems to be relay related..

Brakes need a little work..slight pull left when hard braking

Ctis. Needs to function IAW TM

Horn inop

Other then that..flawless..the habitat worked extremely well..heat and solar..although I could use 2 more panels and at least 2 more house batteries..on those days you just dont get enough sun..she worked..

Water and heat exchanger. Worked better then I expected great match on motor and flow. The cold highlighted the need to reroute warm water flow from heater exchanger through Instant on hot water heater. Had a cold night and had to hang a propane torch in the exterior box where the instant on hot water heater is mounted to thow it out.

One early morning (3am) after sitting for a few days, temps were around -4C, pushed the starter button she came to life-although a little hesitant. the cat purs.

Having a Porclin God and shower..its plan nice..

Most of all..my hunting partner..who is 76 and had a stroke a few years ago and was still tent camping last year..has a new lease and a new word..Glamping was never so good

Wants..cab upgrades..but not moving away from military minded..no seat upgrades..maybe refresh..

Top to bottom service

Haldex rebuild

LEDs all the way around

Reis turns out to be a diamond in the rough and a tribute to single part of a former life and a new life thanks to steel soldiers..

Once a Soldier always a Steel Soldier..Hooah


ADD- She is going out again for some more punishment back out in the highlands of Va 1st week of jan for another round. Rutt was not a Rutt this year IMO

 

[M1078MAN]

\\MAIL CALL//

Received these nice additions to the doors Part number 775-5501

Going to miss my vise grips



Warning..contains meat that will not be wasted..if the sight bothers you..be warned

Reis Brings home the Bacon, I mean Venison in the form of a full body 8pt 18" spread(est) deer-pic to follow but it was sad, the buckster decided to take a Kamikaze run into a 28 in red oak at full dead run, broke both antlers off, I found 1, the other gone..oh well, you cant eat the antlers



His rub

When I moved up on it 120 yards I about sheett, thought did I imagine antlers or was this a doe

 

[M1078MAN]

A day of thanks to the va dmv...in roanoke.

A very good experience

Doesnt mean I am not brain wasted..it was kind of commical, had like 6 DMV techs ogeling over the paperwork.

I want to thank my fellow Va MV owners/addicts for all the great information. An item as simple as SS for make was money. I believe being prepared, having all the paperwork and showing graditude for the work they are doing in this case, expidited the process. They didnt even question the less than 17 digit vin.

Oh I posted a for sale interior/HVAC module LMTV

VA - LMTV AC/Heat Interior Unit

In one of my travels, I picked up an extra RED DOT HVAC interior unit. Its never been installed but does have some corrosion from improper storage (prior to me aquiring) I want to offer it up to SS before I post to ebay or market place. I was going to install it in the box so I could have heat...

www.steelsoldiers.com

 

[Sgt Jiggins]

A day of thanks to the va dmv...in roanoke.

A very good experience
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Doesnt mean I am not brain wasted..it was kind of commical, had like 6 DMV techs ogeling over the paperwork.

I want to thank my fellow Va MV owners/addicts for all the great information. An item as simple as SS for make was money. I believe being prepared, having all the paperwork and showing graditude for the work they are doing in this case, expidited the process. They didnt even question the less than 17 digit vin.

You know you're going to be getting a call when I get to that point (the DMV).

 

[ckouba]

Oh I posted a for sale interior/HVAC module LMTV

VA - LMTV AC/Heat Interior Unit

In one of my travels, I picked up an extra RED DOT HVAC interior unit. Its never been installed but does have some corrosion from improper storage (prior to me aquiring) I want to offer it up to SS before I post to ebay or market place. I was going to install it in the box so I could have heat...

www.steelsoldiers.com

Did this disappear already? Potentially interested... but link is broken.

 

[M1078MAN]

Did this disappear already? Potentially interested... but link is broken.

Sorry..yes. already spoken for..however if it falls through..your next


Man.computers suck..my main laptop just blue screened..it had all my lmtv stuff..