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    2000 LMTV M1079A1 4x4 Overlander

    Do you have an electrical schematic of the habitat system you are willing to share? I'm building my 1079 very similar to yours.
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    Its a dream but a good dream !

    :-( I'm 67 and freshly retired. Hope I don't run out of time.... Been building my 1079 since 2018 and haven't even gotten to the habitat part yet...
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    2000 LMTV M1079A1 4x4 Overlander

    I was able to get Motorhome coverage from a local State Farm agent. Total including roadside assistance $400/year insured at $125k.
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    Its a dream but a good dream !

    So what prompted the sale?
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    Pro-Rig V2.0 - Home Built Compact Composite Pop-up

    What did you use to replace the trap door that the NH upper unit has? Or do you just remove and replace the lid on the base?
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    On Board Hot Water Shower System

    Resurrection of an old but good thread... I read it from the beginning and got a lot of good points like the anti-scald valve... My rig is centered around single fuel use - diesel. Hot water is apparently the hardest item to have efficiently, but important. So bouncing my plan and hoping some of...
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    roof rack abilities

    Pic is too large to upload, but I hauled a 20+ foot long section of bowling alley (43" wide x 2" thick) on my ARB roof rack. The seller said it weighed 1400 lbs. He loaded it with a forklift, it was way more fun to unload it....
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    Pro-Rig V2.0 - Home Built Compact Composite Pop-up

    Great post. Two questions, in most locations urine is ok to go into grey water tanks, can the pee catcher be mounted separately from the dry tank? I would like to be able to remove the composting tank out the back from the outside instead of carrying it through the habitat.
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    87 Suzuki Samurai

    The 1.6TD I wish it had an earlier mechanical 1.9 TDI because this is lacking in power IMO. Now there's tweaks to be done, so we'll see later on.
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    4X4 Freightliner Off Grid Ambulance Build With Tesla Batteries

    Sounds very similar to my plans for the LMTV; 1340W 48v PV, 3.5k 28vdc backup genny, 2 slabs of Tesla S. What are your BMS plans? Using the Tesla cooling/heating coils or not?
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    4X4 Freightliner Off Grid Ambulance Build With Tesla Batteries

    I'm surprised that 2200 BTU can cool a 17ft box.
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    M1088A1 MTV Suspension Question

    The Steel Soldiers website has the Tech Manuals posted for pdf download.
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    1998 LMTV - Ultimate RV

    Always research any reseller. With the increase in popularity of these rigs a number of "flippers" have sprung up who do minimal work, throw paint on and call it a day. Ask any seller, private or otherwise, for a list of work performed and items replaced. I'd suggest joining some of the many...
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    2000 LMTV M1079A1 4x4 Overlander

    My 98 M1079 is Ohio titled and plated as an RV, yet Progressive would not insure it as anything other than Commercial truck. Any info you can share on how you got the RV coverage??
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