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

3.4.11.2 Parking brake. A manually operated parking brake shall be provided. The parking brake shall be capable of actuating the vehicle rear brakes. The hand control shall be located in an accessible location for the driver. The hand control shall be capable of manual adjustment.

3.4.12 Power steering. Power steering shall be furnished.

* 3.4.13 Windshield wipers and washers. The vehicle shall be equipped with dual windshield wipers and windshield washers. Windshield wipers shall be multispeed type and operated by either air or electric motor(s). When specified (see 6.2), and if electric motor wipers are furnished, intermittent wipers shall be furnished.

3.4.14 Bumpers. Unless the bumper is an integral part of the vehicle, a channel type front bumper shall be provided.

3.4.14.1 Rear end protection. The rear end of the vehicle shall be protected in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.86. The rear bumper shall be provided as specified herein.

* 3.4.15 Tool stowage. Stowage space of sufficient size to accommodate a vehicle jack, hand tools, antiskid chains (for outside tires on duals only) and emergency reflective triangles shall be furnished. The stowage space shall provide for positive retainment of this equipment during vehicle operation. Stowage space for these tools may be furnished in the cab. When stowage space for these tools is located outside of the cab, it shall be weatherproof and shall provide for locking with a padlock.

3.4.15.1 Tools. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall be furnished with tools required for exchanging a mounted tire assembly with the spare assembly, and shall include at least a hydraulic jack, jack handle and wheelnut wrench. The jack shall be of such closed height as to permit its location under the axle, or other satisfactory lift point, at any wheel with the tire flat. The jack, without blocking, shall be capable of raising any wheel of the loaded vehicle to a height adequate to permit removal and replacement of a wheel and tire assembly.

3.4.16 Heater and defroster. A hot water heater shall be provided. The heater shall have fresh air intakes. Discharge outlets shall be provided to direct heated air to the floor and to defroster louvers. The heater shall be complete with blower and mounted controls convenient to the driver.

3.4.17 Ventilator. Ventilator(s), of the static type, capable of providing an adequate supply of fresh air and of properly ejecting foul air under all conditions of operation shall be provided. Vent openings shall be provided with a weatherproof cover with means for opening and closing the cover from inside the vehicle. Outside openings for heaters and ventilators shall be so located as to minimize entry of fumes, rain, road dust, and road wash.