So the MTVR adventure begins

[BKubu]

I am sure like anything, there's a million variables but I've read people suggesting Army are the quickest (days/weeks) while the Navy/Marines tend to take much longer.

You could be onto something because the two prior trucks were from the Army.

 

[aw113sgte]

If you do not mind me asking, will you title the MTVR as a recreational vehicle (RV), not an offroad vehicle? how did you title your FMTV?
Am I crazy trying to troubleshoot mine and drive it home or should play it safe and have it hauled? It's 200 miles away.

MTV is registered as an RV (because it is) but that also means I don't have to get a CDL.
I'll register the mtvr as the same. Unfortunately rules and licenses are excessively complicated...thanks government for the "freedom".

 

[dlynes]

MTV is registered as an RV (because it is) but that also means I don't have to get a CDL.
I'll register the mtvr as the same. Unfortunately rules and licenses are excessively complicated...thanks government for the "freedom".

Absolutely!! That is my goal as well. However for me, I’d like my living quarters to be removeable. Not sure that will work out for me though. If not. I may have to get my non cdl class E. If you look at semi trucks that were converted, usually, the truck it’s self were not physically converted as it used as the tow vehicle. While, titling and registration were converted and used to haul/tow campers instead. Where in theory they physically could still tow whatever (Trailer or camper). I’m not sure if they legally could tow say anything they'd like for personal use.

 

[dlynes]

PS If you're ever thinking whether people will enjoy and value what you post and share, I DO and would love to see and hear more! please never hesitate to flood this or any new thread with any information you have, thoughts, photos, videos, ideas, etc....

 

[serpico760]

For an even more ridiculously Overkill camper look at this. At least it has room for six people!

The Ultimate Camper? This 1994 Oshkosh M1070 HET Expandable Van Just Might Be It! - BangShift.com

1994 Oshkosh M1070 HET Expandable Van

bangshift.com

If you want to slap an expansible van body on it and you can find one in good condition that isn't rusty, I'll send you the 3D files. I reverse engineered the entire habitat!

 

[aw113sgte]

Absolutely!! That is my goal as well. However for me, I’d like my living quarters to be removeable. Not sure that will work out for me though. If not. I may have to get my non cdl class E. If you look at semi trucks that were converted, usually, the truck it’s self were not physically converted as it used as the tow vehicle. While, titling and registration were converted and used to haul/tow campers instead. Where in theory they physically could still tow whatever (Trailer or camper). I’m not sure if they legally could tow say anything they'd like for personal use.

I'd love to make mine very easily removable and self-sufficient when it is, however I'm not sure the tradeoff will be worth it. I'd like to have a very large passthough by taking off the roof and rear panel and have that area connected to the camper.

For an even more ridiculously Overkill camper look at this. At least it has room for six people!

The Ultimate Camper? This 1994 Oshkosh M1070 HET Expandable Van Just Might Be It! - BangShift.com

1994 Oshkosh M1070 HET Expandable Van

bangshift.com

If you want to slap an expansible van body on it and you can find one in good condition that isn't rusty, I'll send you the 3D files. I reverse engineered the entire habitat!

That thing is very cool and I looked into that briefly as the cab is huge with that rear seat. Would have worked very well. There were just too many things I didn't like, the horrible fuel economy, top speed of 45, lack of lockers in the axles, detroit engine (I know later ones have the CATs but those aren't very available). I may build this entire thing up in CAD - I use solidworks professionally. I think I will need to do the habitat custom to get everything I want.

 

[aw113sgte]

Working on figuring out the horn. The pieces in my hand were just laying on the dash. Figured out how it goes together but I'm pretty sure there is supposed to be a wire connected to the brass part in the wheel. Likely 3 mounting holes and then one for the signal wire. Looks like I'll need to pull the steering wheel but I just so happen not to have that size.




Looks like the truck had "IROAN" done to it in 2011. Whatever that is?

 

[dlynes]

per U.S. MARINE CORPS TECHNICAL is to INSPECT, REPAIR ONLY AS NECESSARY (IROAN) STANDARDS FOR

 

[Mullaney]

Working on figuring out the horn. The pieces in my hand were just laying on the dash. Figured out how it goes together but I'm pretty sure there is supposed to be a wire connected to the brass part in the wheel. Likely 3 mounting holes and then one for the signal wire. Looks like I'll need to pull the steering wheel but I just so happen not to have that size.


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Looks like the truck had "IROAN" done to it in 2011. Whatever that is?
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Repair Only As Necessary = ROAN