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

* 3.7.1 Metal fabrication. Metal used in the fabrication of equipment shall be free from kinks and sharp bends. The straightening of material shall be done by methods that will not degrade the design strength of the metal. Shearing and chipping shall be done neatly and accurately. All bends of a major character shall be made with controlled means in order to insure uniformity of size and shape.

* 3.7.2 Bolted connections. Bolt holes shall be accurately punched or drilled and shall have the burrs removed Washers or lockwashers shall be provided in accordance with good commercial practice, and all bolts, nuts and screws shall be tight.

* 3.7.3 Riveted connections. Rivet holes shall be accurately punched or drilled and shall have the burrs removed. Rivets shall be driven with pressure tools and shall completely fill the holes. Rivet heads, when not countersunk or flattened, shall be of an approved shape and of uniform size for the same diameter of rivet. Rivet heads shall be full, neatly made, concentric with the rivet holes, and shall be in full contact with the surface of the member.

* 3.7.4 Welding. Welding procedures shall be in accordance with a nationally recognized welding code. The surface of the parts to be welded shall be free from rust, scale, paint, grease

or other foreign matter. Welds shall be of sufficient size and shape to develop the full strength of the parts connected by the welds. Welds shall transmit stress without permanent deformation or

failure when the parts connected by the welds are subjected to proof and service loadings.

* 3.7.5 Paneling installation. All interior paneling shall be installed uniformly, free of misalinement, open seams, gaps, and uneven surfaces. Interior paneling shall be properly secured, free of misalined joiners, edgings, waviness, dents, nicks, scratches, sharp edges, and other forms of deformation or surface defects. Exterior paneling shall be free of damaged or missing rivets. Exterior overlapped sheet surfaces shall be sealed with sealing compound with uniform application.

* 3.7.6 Door and window installation. All exterior doors and windows shall be properly located, fitted and sealed to prevent entrance of air, dust and water. All windows and doors with associated hardware shall operate without binding. Window curtains shall be the appropriate color, durable material, free of uneven stitching, crooked seams, runs, tears, or color fade and shall be installed uniformly.

* 3.7.7 Installation of insulation. The insulation shall be installed in a manner excluding excessive voids, open spaces, rips, tears and other types of damage or defects. Wherever practical, the insulation shall be installed prior to the closing of spaces of the body interior. The insulation shall be installed and secured in a manner to retain the material in a permanent position under all operating conditions.