HERMTT the HEMTT

Current Location (Approximate):

HERMTT the HEMTT is an overland heavy expedition truck crewed by Kevin and Ronda (plus Rufus) Hamilton.  The truck is fully self-contained and can spend weeks off the grid.

Chassis:
1983 Oshkosh M978 HEMTT

Mechanical:

• 8v92ta supercharged turbo 2 stroke Detroit diesel

• Allison automatic

• Back 4 wheels for highway use with air toggle for 8x8 and air toggle for lockers on all 4 axles

• 78k lbs gvwr - as it sits loaded is about 50k lbs 

• Mostly air and mechanical systems

• 24 v reduced to 12 volts for crew quarters

Equipment:

• HEMTT combat wheels with 16 r20 Michelin XZL with extra wheel/ tire spare as well as an extra tire to put on any rim on roofs

• 900 lb Spitzlift crane

• Double aluminum racks bolted through with rubber flex mounts

• Fuel preheater/water separator

• Block heater

• 20,000 lb PTO-driven winch

Capability:

• Top speed 65 mph at 2,200 rpm

• 450 hp and approximately 1,250 lb-ft of torque

• Fords four feet of water

• Can traverse a 5-foot trench

Crew Quarters:

• 25 feet long, 10 feet wide (when pop-out extended), 7 feet tall

• Queen bed suspended over front of garage

• Full kitchen including microwave, 3 burner propane stove, large fridge/freezer and lots of storage

• Dry bath with separate shower

• Flat screen tv with antenna booster, 6 speaker stereo (indoor and outdoor)

• Gear garage capable of carrying multiple motorcycles, bikes, etc.

• Back 7 ft door/ramp with 7-foot extention ramp to make a 14-foot ramp to lower gear from the 6 ft vertical floor level. The door also functions as a back deck when parked.

Support Systems:

• Propane furnace plus 110 heater

• 2 cylinder Generac generator w/computer and separate battery

• 100 watt solar with controller

• 2 batteries charged by truck alternator (24 to 12 volt reduction) as well as solar, or generator

• 110 and 12 v heater pads on 40 gal water tank as well as 20 gal grey and black tanks, fully insulated holding tank compartment