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Look a little closer. The BOTTOM panels don’t get any sun when retracted because they are under the top panels. And yes the tree branch rub rail does block some of the cells when the bottom panels are extended but the rub rails are necessary to keep tree limbs from damaging the panels. I’m using four Victron MPPT charge controllers so the shadowing doesn’t affect the top panels. But with the extra bottom panels extended at the most optimal conditions I’ve seen as high as 2,200 watts. I would say it works better than any other overland rig I’ve ever seen. As far as the addition and added complexity of making them tilt would be a waste of time because we are never staying more than a day or two in a single location and you can never be guaranteed your parking position.

Thank you! Thanks for checking us out.

Thank you, glad you found us.

Thank you. It’s one of our favorite aspects.

After exploring eastern US for the last 2 years. Today we left our home in Wauchula, FL for a 2 year full time journey to explore western US! We will definitely be posting more videos.

@ Avon Park here! Have fun!

Right always want the bigger one.

@NOMADventures360 i love it big daddy

Total height is 12’1”-145”

Where I’m searching is somewhere that is dug deep with single scoops and deposited then a couple years of rain reveals them.

I wish

Thanks, I did my best with the 3 part series of the build. I’m just doing videos for fun not money.

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Thanks, that would be pencil and paper plans. I’m old school draftsman, machinists, engineer. Just having fun.

Any chance you will be selling this truck soon?

That’s funny, we are about to head out for 2 years full time overlanding in western US.

I don’t have a public email because I’m not running a business. But always happy to help out other LMTV owners.

⁠could I see your water tank location and interior layout? My wife is adamant about a full shower, queen bed and small standard fridge/freezer…

Overland 4x4 expedition vehicle, interior walk through / tour extreme RV ruclips.net/video/N1zav9Ww-y8/видео.html

Our large 100 gallon water tank is under the habitat between the frame rails. Our second 30 gallon tank is under the leather seat on the interior of the habitat on the passenger side.

My wife also requested all of those and a fully functional kitchen. We have 11’ of countertop space.

It’s hard to organize chaos.

@@NOMADventures360 No dude, I mean "it looks like an incredibly sad face" lmao. You don't see that?

Everyone asks where’s the gun? 😂 so I wanted to mount on for fun.

Did this help or do you need more information?

They are great, super happy traveling in it.

The turtle ended up getting away.

@@NOMADventures360 Вау! Вы сделали мой день!) Спасибо!

Right!?! I should send him this video!! 🤣

What?

I have a filtration system that can purify ditch water from Boston. If necessary.

Thanks, leaving early in the morning. But I have a RUclips video of the interior.

Thank you

Always willing to help.

Box is 12’ and the porch is a little over 48”. The back porch length was determined by the composite planks with proper spacing so I wouldn’t have a partial plank.

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The motors on the gun itself are not water proof there for the gun will not be operable. But with a remote control I’ll have 3 main movements go from hidden stored position to up and ready, left right and tilt. Maybe sound, rotating light, camera….

Thanks, just trying to share. I know I watch others videos and appreciate them.

Glad you found us.

Thanks

I forgot to mention I purchased the WiFi level bolt and despite my best efforts I couldn’t get it to work because the Bluetooth wouldn’t penetrate through all the aluminum. Opening it from the outside with our phone we get max of 3-4 feet. From the inside our phone needs to be within a few inches. So we don’t dare lock it with our phone from the inside.

Also, make sure it’s a true access point and not a mesh repeater.

You’re welcome

Urine does go into gray water, I diverted it. The motor and switch is my third generation. The video is the latest version using a 3 rpm motor and a timer switch all mounted together on the motor mount. So when cleaning the toilet it’s just a 12volt connection.

What would you like to see?

The deck was mounted using original screw holes and lots of engineering! I’ll also do a quick video for you.

No unfortunately I was way to involved and didn’t do much videos. I’ve posted all my old videos that were relevant.

@@NOMADventures360 I did some research today and found a company called Parker h, I would think your using two cylinders per side . The question that came up was did you have to keep the length of tubing the same for each pair of cylinders?

I’m pretty sure there is a finished video of the panels going out. No I haven’t had any binding, they have worked great. Although I did just replaced one of the pneumatic actuators because it had a small leak. We were actually parked with the panels out and a RV decided it needed to drive extremely close to us and caught the panels and ripped a 8 foot long gash into there camper and only leaving a white paint scuff on the frame.

@@NOMADventures360 , oh no , what happens in the case when one breaks in the out position? Is there an over ride of some kind ? Can it just be pushed in ? How do you even get up there to do that if that’s the case ..lol Sorry for so may questions, I’m in the market to get one and a lot of what you did is very thought out and well executed. Tires concern me though, they seem VERY expensive!

Back left corner of the vehicle under the habitat and under the shower is a 50 gallon gray water tank.

I machined them on my lathe. I made the out of Delrin. Between those and the dolly I made, it’s made changing tires so much easier.

20 ton

@@NOMADventures360 where did you find it ?

Harbor freight, I’ve had it for almost 9 years and still working great.

The military uses them on the Himar vehicle which is our vehicle with rocket launchers on the rear. On steel soldiers look up LMTV fmtv aluminum wheels. I did a pretty big right up on it.

Thanks let me know if I could help

I was a machinist in the Army, turned into an engineer that also builds everything myself. I do all the mechanical repairs on the LMTV. If you get one I suggest 2001 or newer. They are old and require lots of maintenance. Currently rebuilding both axles and installing eco hubs. All the axle seals were starting to leak. But with proper maintenance they can be reliable.

@NOMADventures360 awesome. It's good to see a veteran living life and inspiring others. The outdoors are part of my healing process after Iraq and Afghanistan. You're doing good stuff, and your rig is literally our favorite of all. Ever thought about overland expo and maybe building rigs to sell?

Thanks again I try hard excellence, I’m a desert storm vet. Went to overland east in Virginia last October show cases it in the DIY section also the last 2 years at the Southeast Adventure Vehicle Expo. Planning to also show case it in DIY at overland west in flagstaff in may. I did originally set out to produce them but my perfectionism prevents me from doing less expensive builds and the high end market got too crowded.

@NOMADventures360 all the builders seem to be going composite. I just don't like the idea of a big white HERE I AM box. Bison was doing aluminum and now went to composite. If I lived in the camper full time or long term I'd not want to inhale VOCs 24/7. Plus aluminum you can paint or even wrap without delamination. Desert storm would have been crazy, most people never saw combat before you guys went. When I went to Iraq for the end of OIF 1 and beginning of 2 we had one senior NCO who served in Bosnia and saw the aftermath of Serbians on civilians. But nobody who'd been in combat. We started welding really bad Iraqi metal sheets we found onto our trucks to add armor. We had none and ieds were really bad. But...the added metal turned into shrapnel during explosions and caused more casualties. I was a mk19 gunner on a fiberglass humvee in the suuni triangle operating between fallujah and ramadi Sept 03-04. Left that deployment with bad TBI and struggled with memory loss and issues, still do. But I am glad to be alive.

They were fighting dirty and we were under prepared for there tactics. Glad you survived. Thanks for your service.

Thanks

Shhh…keep it secret! 😉

Unfortunately we are based out of Florida till January. Then we are headed westward for approximately 2 years.

Well I figured the rest was just doing everything in reverse and would bore everyone. Sorry

Well thank you for the very kind words, that means a lot to me. My goal was to build it better than the military would. With the expectation of it lasting 30 years in harsh environments. And to go as big as possible on everything like fuel, water, solar, batteries….. I love a challenge and creating things that people look at and think, that’s how it supposed to be. Thanks again for the kind words.

We did literally everything ourselves, I was the engineer and manager of my brother’s custom aluminum fabrication shop and I own a machine shop. Well except final painting of the exterior and the leather upholstery for the habitat seats. But I even do all the mechanical work as well.

No my wife got it right in the very beginning of the video “dolly” then started calling it trolly 😂. But I made it myself because I couldn’t find one to purchase.