Hi, Keith Storey here founder of HUNTER RMV. To clarify a few points raised in the discussion on the Hunter RMV predator builds:
1) The LMTV’s go through a rigorous multi-point inspection/replacement program before a sale, and that now includes new Goodyear MVT tires, replacing the troublesome Michelins.
2) They drive really nicely, (“Cadillac of military vehicles“) with a great turning radius, and after 18 months of testing over thousands of miles on and off road, we have had no issues with speed bumps or anything falling apart.
3) We do not ‘hack‘ the hydraulics (M1078), we relocate the spare wheel and in doing so, build a new vent and supply tank out of 1/4” steel with new custom made hoses for the cab tilt mechanism.
4) Over 1,000 + hours go into each stock Predator build and to keep prices affordable we buy and modify Aluminum/composite trailer boxes from Forest river industries. We also build fully custom rigs for customers with full composite shells, crawl thru, full solar, etc. at a higher price point. We wanted to offer something different, cool, usable, spacious, affordable and rugged to those who can not afford, or do not want to spend 2 to 8x the price.
Let us know if you have any more questions.