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

3.4.2.4  Lighting.  All vehicle lights, reflectors, and wiring shall be as specified herein and shall conform to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 393.12, 393.13, 393.19, 393.20 and 393.22 through 393.26(d).  Lights and reflectors shall not be mounted on vertical surface of rub rails (unless recessed and fully protected) or mounted on vehicle bumpers.  Taillights, stoplights and rear turn signals shall be located to avoid obstruction by the rear doors when the doors are in the full open position.

*          3.4.2.5  Turn signals.  Turn signal lamps shall conform to SAE J588.  Operating units shall conform to SAE J589, class A, and shall be mounted on the steering column.  The vehicle shall have lights integrally mounted in the body.  Turn signal operating units shall have a visible flash indicator.

*          3.4.2.6  Batteries.  Each battery shall be of 12-volt potential.  The total reserve capacity ratings and the total cold cranking ratings at 0°F, both measured in accordance with SAE J537, shall be not less than specified in table I.  The batteries shall be of the maintenance-free type having the maintenance-free characteristics listed in W-B-131.

TABLE I.  Batteries.

*          3.4.2.7  Radio interference suppression.  The vehicle shall be suppressed to limit electromagnetic radiation in accordance with SAE J551.  Any body equipment emitting radiation shall be suppressed to the same level as the vehicle chassis.

3.4.2.8  Fog lamps.  When specified (see 6.2), two sealed beam fog lamps shall be furnished and installed on the front of the vehicle in a protected location.  A fog lamp switch shall be located on the vehicle instrument panel.

3.4.3  Fuel system.  The fuel system shall conform to Federal Motor Carrier Safety

Regulations 393.65 and 393.67.

*          3.4.3.1  Air cleaner.  An air cleaner shall be furnished.

*          3.4.3.2  Fuel tank.  Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), the fuel tank shall be manufacturer's standard with not less than 50 gallons total capacity (43 gallons for vehicles destined for California).  When more than one tank is furnished on diesel engine driven vehicles, means shall be provided to assure equalized fuel level in both tanks.  When more than one tank is

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