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:
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8v92ta supercharged turbo 2 stroke Detroit diesel
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Allison automatic
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Back 4 wheels for highway use with air toggle for 8x8 and air toggle for lockers on all 4 axles
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78k lbs gvwr - as it sits loaded is about 50k lbs
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Mostly air and mechanical systems
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24 v reduced to 12 volts for crew quarters
Equipment:
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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
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900 lb Spitzlift crane
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Double aluminum racks bolted through with rubber flex mounts
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Fuel preheater/water separator
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Block heater
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20,000 lb PTO-driven winch
Capability:
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Top speed 65 mph at 2,200 rpm
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450 hp and approximately 1,250 lb-ft of torque
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Fords four feet of water
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Can traverse a 5-foot trench
Crew Quarters:
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25 feet long, 10 feet wide (when pop-out extended), 7 feet tall
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Queen bed suspended over front of garage
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Full kitchen including microwave, 3 burner propane stove, large fridge/freezer and lots of storage
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Dry bath with separate shower
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Flat screen tv with antenna booster, 6 speaker stereo (indoor and outdoor)
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Gear garage capable of carrying multiple motorcycles, bikes, etc.
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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:
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Propane furnace plus 110 heater
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2 cylinder Generac generator w/computer and separate battery
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100 watt solar with controller
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2 batteries charged by truck alternator (24 to 12 volt reduction) as well as solar, or generator
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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
