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

* 3.5.1.3 Exterior wall material. The exterior wall skin material shall be either steel, fiberglass or aluminum sheet of sufficient thickness to prevent permanent deformation or buckling. The exterior skin shall be properly attached to the body frame and shall be constructed in a manner to insure rainproof tightness. The exterior skin shall be free of surface roughness or buckling.

* 3.5.1.4 Roof. The roof shall be of one-piece construction with a rise at the center for efficient drainage. The roof shall be properly braced to prevent permanent deformation or buckling, and shall provide a fully weathertight interior. The roof skin shall be either aluminum, fiberglass or a rubber-based material.

* 3.5.1.5 Floor. The floor shall be insulated and shall be sufficiently strong to support the imposed loads under all loading conditions. Galvanized steel, aluminum, fiberglass or other suitable material shall be installed on the underside of the body to fully enclose the floor area. Wood or plywood shall not be exposed to the environment. A sound deadening and vibration damping material shall be applied to the underside of the floor panels exposed to the road environment. The floor covering shall be the manufacturer's standard product.

* 3.5.1.6 Interior panels. The interior of the body, sides, rear and ceiling shall be the manufacturer's standard product. The interior panels shall be dent resistant and properly fastened to the body frame and shall be sufficiently strong to prevent deformation or buckling. Pressed wood shall not be utilized. When specified (see 6.2), the interior panels shall be customized as specified.

* 3.5.2 Insulation. The interior of the body, sides, front, rear and ceiling shall be insulated with a fire retardant material. The insulation shall be installed in such a manner to prevent sag or settling under all operating conditions. The insulation shall not promote the growth of fungus

nor cause corrosion of steel or aluminum. The insulation shall provide resistance to the transfer

of heat equivalent to the protection afforded by a l-inch thick batt having a thermal conductivity of 0.24 in normal ambient temperatures.

* 3.5.3 Windows and doors. The windows and doors shall be the manufacturer's standard product. The windows shall be provided with fingertip controls permitting easy opening and adjustment to various desired positions. When closed, the windows and doors shall be rainproof and windproof. When specified (see 6.2), the windows and doors shall be customized as to number, size, location, construction and type.

* 3.5.3.1 Windshield. A windshield affording maximum practicable driver vision shall be installed at a slope sufficient to minimize external glare or reflections from inside the body. All exterior glass shall be tinted, heat absorbing safety glass.