LMTV 4x4 expo build

[aernan]

Truck Specs:​

• M1078 LMTV (Light Medium Tactical Vehicle) (14,515kg GVWR / 225hp)
• Engine: Caterpillar 3116 ATAAC - 6.6 liter inline 6 turbo / aftercooled diesel
• Transmission: Allison MD3070PT automatic 7-speed
• Axles: Meritor axles with 5.39 gear ratios
• Transfer Case: Allison Fixed ratio
• Differential Lockers: Center lock 30%/70% split
• Wheelbase: 157.5 inches (4000mm)
• Cab: Standard military cab
• Winch: Frame mounted hydraulic winch, either front or rear deploy 12k
• Tires: Standard are 395/85R20 military radials.
  
  

 

[aernan]

Camper design:

• All aluminum construction
• Fully welded structural frame
• non thermal bridging walls
• glued and riveted skins
• 4 point spring pedestal attachment
• spray foam insulation 100% fill
• Tern Overland
  • Door
  • Windows (2x)

 

[java]

How does one have no thermal bridging with "glued and riveted" panels?


Looking forward to see where this goes!

 

[aernan]

The inner and outer surface have separate beams. The cavity is hollow before spray foam.

 

[The Artisan]

Truck Specs:​

• M1078 LMTV (Light Medium Tactical Vehicle) (14,515kg GVWR / 225hp)
• Engine: Caterpillar 3116 ATAAC - 6.6 liter inline 6 turbo / aftercooled diesel
• Transmission: Allison MD3070PT automatic 7-speed
• Axles: Meritor axles with 5.39 gear ratios
• Transfer Case: Allison Fixed ratio
• Differential Lockers: Center lock 30%/70% split
• Wheelbase: 157.5 inches (4000mm)
• Cab: Standard military cab
• Winch: Frame mounted hydraulic winch, either front or rear deploy 12k
• Tires: Standard are 395/85R20 military radials.

I have one coming in a few months but frp composite panels and welded perimter angle

Truck Specs:​

• M1078 LMTV (Light Medium Tactical Vehicle) (14,515kg GVWR / 225hp)
• Engine: Caterpillar 3116 ATAAC - 6.6 liter inline 6 turbo / aftercooled diesel
• Transmission: Allison MD3070PT automatic 7-speed
• Axles: Meritor axles with 5.39 gear ratios
• Transfer Case: Allison Fixed ratio
• Differential Lockers: Center lock 30%/70% split
• Wheelbase: 157.5 inches (4000mm)
• Cab: Standard military cab
• Winch: Frame mounted hydraulic winch, either front or rear deploy 12k
• Tires: Standard are 395/85R20 military radials.

Nice I have this build coming up on a BAE. 24' frp composite pod with welded angle exo cage with complete interior build out
Kevin