MIL-T-62097 Truck, Motor Home Shell, For Customization Into Mobile Laboratory, Electronics Van, Work Area, Etc., 14,000 Pounds Gvw, 4X2, Modified CommercialThis specification covers diesel and gasoline engine driven four-wheel, two-rear wheel drive, forward control motor home shells, having a minimum gross vehicle weight GVW of 14,000 pounds, for normal operating conditions. The vehicle has an integral drivers compartment and body for later installation of such special equipment as may be desired. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items which are warranted by the manufacturer as specified in procurement documents.

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MIL-T-62097C

Except as specified in 3.1.1 through 3.1.1.13, no removal, substitution or alteration of the chassis manufacturer's standard or optional chassis model components shall be made. All chassis items shall be as represented in the chassis manufacturer's technical data and the body and mounted equipment shall be as represented in the body and equipment manufacturer's technical data. Technical data shall be limited to specifications and technical material identical to that furnished to the authorized company representatives for selection of vehicle models and components, and shall be available to the engineering offices of the procuring activity, prior to the delivery of the items. The chassis model furnished shall be not older than the chassis manufacturer's current model on the date of invitation for bids.

3.1.1 Special requirements. In addition to the standard vehicle and components specified in 3.1, the vehicle shall be furnished with special equipment as specified herein.

* 3.1.1.1 Treatment and painting. The vehicle shall be treated and painted in accordance with MIL-STD-1223. As specified by the procuring activity for the appropriate military service (see 6.2), the exterior color shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1223.

* 3.1.1.2 Marking and data plates. As specified by the procuring activity for the appropriate military service (see 6.2), identification marking and data plates shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1223. When specified (see 6.2) concealed markings shall be furnished.

* 3.1.1.3 Rustproofing. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall be rustproofed in accordance with FED-STD-297. When specified (see 6.2), tropical rustproofing in accordance with FED-STD-297 shall be furnished.

3.1.1.4 Drain plugs. All drain plugs installed in manual transmissions and rear axles shall be of the permanent magnet type.

3.1.1.5 Wood treatment. When specified (see 6.2), wood shall be treated in accordance with MIL-STD-1223.

* 3.1.1.6 Towing devices. Towing devices consisting of two hooks, loops, eyes or pins or the chassis manufacturer's standard single center mounted eye or pin shall be mounted on the front of the vehicle.

* 3.1.1.7 Spark arrester. As specified herein (see 3.4.4), the vehicle shall be furnished with an exhaust system spark arrester.

* 3.1.1.8 Air transportability. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall be air transportable in C-5A aircraft in accordance with the requirements of MIL-STD-1791 and AFSC Design Handbook DH-1-11. Removal or relocation of mechanically attached (nonwelded, nonriveted, etc.) components with hand tools, requiring not more than 1 manhour total to