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

* 3.4.9 Axles. Axle ratings shall be at least equal to the load imposed on each axle measured at the ground, with the vehicle loaded to specified GVW. A single speed, single reduction rear axle shall be furnished. Wheel bearings and axle spindles shall be oil lubricated. The hubcaps, except for driving axles, shall have a window for visual determination of oil level. Provisions for venting or withstanding internal pressure buildup and for replenishing the oil supply shall be provided.

3.4.9.1 Traction control. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall be furnished with a traction control on the rear axle. The traction control shall actuate automatically to ensure that power is transmitted to the wheel having traction when the opposite wheel loses traction. Maximum traction capabilities shall be maintained at all times under each drive wheel for the life of the vehicle.

* 3.4.10 Wheels, rims, tires, and tubes. The vehicle shall be equipped with single front and Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation recommendations for the type and size of tires furnished. Except when tube type tires are specified in procurement documents, multi-piece rims shall not be furnished. Rim and disc wheel sizes shall be the same for all wheels on each

vehicle. Tire size and load range (ply rating) shall be the same for all tires on each vehicle.

When specified (see 6.2), disc type wheels shall be furnished.

* 3.4.10.1 Tires. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), tires shall be tubeless type with highway tread. Unless otherwise specified, low profile or standard profile tires may be furnished. When specified (see 6.2), low profile tires shall be furnished. Tires shall be of the steel belted radial type or when specified (see 6.2), bias ply. Tires shall be of rated capacity at least equal to the load imposed on each tire, measured at each wheel, at the ground, with the vehicle loaded to the specified GVW. Tires and tire size designation systems shall conform to the Tire and Rim Association or to the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organization recommendations.

3.4.10.2 Inner tubes. When tube type tires are specified in procurement documents, inner tubes shall be of the heavy duty type, and shall be of the proper size for the tires furnished. Tire flaps shall be provided for tube type tires in accordance with the Tire and Rim Association recommendations.

* 3.4.10.3 Carrier for spare tire assembly. When specified (see 6.2), a carrier for a spare wheel or rim and tire assembly shall be installed in a readily accessible location on the vehicle. Threaded fasteners, when used to secure the spare tire in the carrier, shall be constructed of or plated with corrosion-resistant material. The carrier design shall enable safe removal or mounting of the spare wheel assembly using only tools specified in 3.4.15.1. The carrier shall enable the safe removal and installation of the spare tire assembly from and to the vehicle and