Exodus Expeditionary Trucks (M1086 MTV, WRanger MTV 13, 97 Rialta V15)

[cwedge411]

What top side is that with expandable sides?

 

[Camel Driver]

That is some really nice work. My wife and I are in the process of purchasing an M1083 from a member here. Our plans are to turn it into an expedition camper. While it will not be quite as nice as yours, I will say that we will be aiming for that sort of quality fit and finish. Thanks for posting it is giving us some great ideas!

 

[Givinup]

Hello Redman, you want to check it out with your checkbook? ill check your PM

What's the price tag?

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[Gunny 0369]

Very nice!! What is a comfortable highway speed in that rig?

Hello, 55 MPH is my number....for now,
(these trucks were never designed to be speed demons)
We will be installing high speed gears this spring from FMTV Montana, and will be installing a rear axle locker.

 

[Gunny 0369]

That is some really nice work. My wife and I are in the process of purchasing an M1083 from a member here. Our plans are to turn it into an expedition camper. While it will not be quite as nice as yours, I will say that we will be aiming for that sort of quality fit and finish. Thanks for posting it is giving us some great ideas!

You will have a lot of blast! building them is half the fun. contact us or the many knowledgeable folks on this forum for advice/ info SS is a great resource. Show us some pics when you get your 1083!

 

[Gunny 0369]

What's the price tag?

 

[Gunny 0369]

Who makes the boarding ladder, stairs and landing, and where did you buy it

Hello, The boarding ladder is the original bed ladder, cut and modified then welded to the frame.
The stairs were purchased from Amazon, brand name Tork Lift A7506, and the landing, a pull out welded aluminum is all custom fabricated by us.

 

[quickfarms]

Hello, The boarding ladder is the original bed ladder, cut and modified then welded to the frame.
The stairs were purchased from Amazon, brand name Tork Lift A7506, and the landing, a pull out welded aluminum is all custom fabricated by us.

Thanks for the reply.

How high is your landing from the ground?

It looks like the Tork Loft A7506 is a 6 step stair but from the photos it looks like yours is a 8 step.

How did you get the extra steps and supports?

 

[quickfarms]

Can you post a link for the camera system

 

[Gunny 0369]

How high is your landing from the ground?
It looks like the Tork Loft A7506 is a 6 step stair but from the photos it looks like yours is a 8 step.
How did you get the extra steps and supports?[/QUOTE]



You know, your right.. 6 step was the last truck, this one we added 2 steps to the A7506, to match the opposite E door egress. ( the stairs are interchangeable to either side.)
You can also add, or subtract stairs as needed on these sets... Just make sure you order the WIDEST step, I think 10 in? The reasoning is when you pull them all the way out, you could step into air between the short steps.
The landing and support, ( not needed) only for guys over 350lb, is custom fabricated. Load tested to 400 lbs. ... However I have had 7 guys on the steps, and landing before I shooed them off. No damage.

 

[Gunny 0369]

Can you post a link for the camera system

https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-x-Backup...305122&hash=item33a68ce132:g:SfEAAOSwMmBVtfnq

this one is close. [FONT=&quot]5 x Backup Camera 9" Monitor DVR Video Recorder Safety System For Truck Trailer[/FONT]

 

[Aernan]

The system we are going to buy. It provides 360 view. Looks like it will make parking the truck easier. https://fleets.rearviewsafety.com/360-systems/

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[Gunny 0369]

Ordered the full gear sets from FMTV, arrived well protected, and palatalized, The guys at FMTV are great to work with.

C'mon up anytime - we'd all love to check out the rig!

We have the high speed gears and lockers ready to go.

Thanks for the compliments and let us know if there's anything else we can/should be doing!

 

[Gunny 0369]

 

[Sharkbait73]

Hi Gunny, I apologize if I missed it, but do you have a build thread or webpage?
Can you tell me what the length of the actual camper/cabin portion is? And is that a custom build from scratch or a standard RV that you've mounted on the MTV chassis?

Thanks in advance!

 

[scottmandu]

Yes. Those two large lines on top of the engine go to the intercooler.

Those "Covers" are standard on most 3116's.

 

[Gunny 0369]

Hello Sharkbait
I dont have a build thread, didn't want to totally bore everyone with yet another build..
To answer your question, I build them from scratch, and I use heavily customized aluminum and fiberglass paneled units, with (tm) ACCU SLIDE slideouts.
The Aussy 5T is a hybrid, starting out life as a new 33 footer, heavily modified, cut down and reinforced to 27 feet. We removed the front cap, front bedroom , chassis and rails, and fiber glassed, and reinforced the new front with heavy materials and a steel external cage. The interior is mostly custom, designed and modified by Westworld Acquisitions and Restorations.
We could have fit a longer HAB on the 1086 LWB but with the three large slide-outs, the interior space we had offered plenty of space.

Hi Gunny, I apologize if I missed it, but do you have a build thread or webpage?
Can you tell me what the length of the actual camper/cabin portion is? And is that a custom build from scratch or a standard RV that you've mounted on the MTV chassis?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Gunny 0369]

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[Gunny 0369]

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[Gunny 0369]

Hello, 55 MPH is my number....for now,
(these trucks were never designed to be speed demons)
We will be installing high speed gears this spring from FMTV Montana, and will be installing a rear axle locker.

UPDATE

high speed gears installed, with rear full locker -best mod yet!