5 Reasons To Buy A MASSIVE ARMY TRUCK | 1994 Stewart & Stevenson M1078
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A year ago we purchased a 1994 Stewart & Stevenson M1078. We then turned it into a dump truck to do all of our dirt work, excavation on the property.
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00:00 5 Reasons we bought an army truck!
02:09 It's sitting on a log...
05:12 We've been avoiding this problem
07:10 Portably permanent A/C?
09:15 Cutting a hole in the truck
11:44 Testing for the first time
13:29 Adding radio headsets
15:08 Let's go for a ride! - Авто та транспорт
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Great job. Please put a seat belt or strap around that AC! Don't want the driver to get squashed in an accident or an emergency stop!
Edit: Never mind, you did it at 13:10! :D
might want to put a sign or have a little card you can stick in the window to let people know that the truck has AC when its off so they dont smash your window to "save" your dogs?
Yes we should!!
Perhaps solar panel on roof for the a\c ?
also if your going to take the dog's with you a lot, Remove the middle seat, in the Civ market that middle seat i useless.
I'd suggest making big signs, showing pictures of ac unit being installed on all windows, surely far better.
She is a really happy person! Nice eyes, great smile! She has changed after having her baby, gained some weight, but that is common. It amazes me how smart he is mechanically! Keep up the great videos!
One small observation. I would put the broken valve stem in the spare rim to keep dirt out, other it might be an issue if and when you do it as a spare tire
just dropped in to say that I love how your dogs are treated as family. They look so happy going for a ride with you!
You never cease to amaze me.. Riley can fix/build anything.. And Courtney ain't too far behind..
I would have not put a pipe outside for the intake air, taking in the air from the inside would be recirculating the cool air allowing the unit to put out colder air.
you might put some wire mesh or screen door screen on the outlet hoses to keep out the critters as well as the mosquitos
Courtney learns about an OLD word that's been around a long, long time. Plenum - basically an air distribution box, similar to a manifold. In our Network Control Centers, we used an elevated floor as both a cableway and air-conditioning plenum to cool equipment racks. 24" square floor panels provided access to cable runs and opened a cool air duct under our equipment racks. Mods to our floor layout was always a work in progress as new equipment came and old equipment retired. It was nice that we never had to deal with air ducting.
You're right, our air conditioner has a plenum (actually bought the material and made it., at work our big parts heat treat had a plenum. Still useful part of a lot of industries.
I'm not native English speaker but i know that word. Because work related stuff. Feels weird. 🤣
I have been on this earth for a very long time and I never heard of the word either. I still use the dictionary on words ...it's how we learn.
@@theresaluvspims6163 Exactly. Unless you are part of an industry that uses certain terminology, you would have no exposure.
Also, Courtney looked at Riley like he was some weirdo for knowing the word, he does have an engineering degree, which includes AC design.
The cab is actually made by Steyer-Puch (the guys that make the G-Wagon too), and what you have is the sleeper cab, they make a bed for it with storage bins under the bed.
I would put screen over the ac vents so you don't have more critters moving in.
Be sure to put a filter on the intake or you will be blowing all dirt you kick up into your unit. Great job
also divert the exhaust away from your intake
@@Torthak My thoughts also having them close or in the same cover would just
recycle the hot air and not remove the heat from the condenser
Hello, make a horizontal bend with the snorkel towards the front of the truck, the wind will enter with force.
some window tint and an external semi truck sun visor would also help block that sun from coming into that giant magnifying solar collector called your front windshield. ;)
So I'm wondering why not insulate the Army truck and the Vehicles you plan on driving a lot. I've done it with my truck and other vehicles for people. It's made driving them so much better. it helps with noise, keeping the heat better in the winter, and also keeps the cold in during the Summer. so you don't have to contently use the Air conditioning
+1 Agree. A million years ago when I drove Army trucks we use to insulate the floorboards and roofs to keep them warm or cool. It kinda worked back then on the old soft tops. But hey you have a gunner hatch, get a pintle mount and put a water cannon up there or something. :)
I'm actually redoing the insulation in my 5 ton right now because of how much heat comes through the firewall during the summer and of course escapes during the cold
Dyna Mat stick on insulation would work great
dyna matt works wonders lol
or better yet: a Ma-Duce!!
Next upgrade you may want to consider, is to measure the seats you each have and take a few photos [with and without the cushions] then go see a good automotive upholsterer and get two custom made well padded seats for your 1078. I'm retired army and when the army first purchased the HUMMVE, I did this and had a custom made seat cover that I could move from one vehicle to another [as an instructor we switched vehicles constantly] and I rode in comfort and all the other instructors were blown away at how comfortable it was and what a HUGE difference it made in the ride of the vehicle.
Good luck and keep the videos coming.
13:55 Courtney says "what"? For some reason I found that very funny!
Their are different meanings of the word "Plenum." One of them is about HVAC. Ducting in controlled space for human comfort, hot or cold. Riley was spot on! Lol. Also install an Inverter, not a converter near battery box. Interverters change voltage from 12V DC to 120V AC. Converters work in the other direction to use 12v truckstop items in the house! Make sure the truck is running during it's use and shut off when engine is not running! Otherwise the obvious will happen! Lol. Shim with blankets or something like, too!
I am figured they were run flat tires with those huge solid rubber inserts.
Hi, I would deep tint the windows as a ton of heat comes through the glass. Also you need to screen the two big holes you cut in the cab to keep critters out of the cab
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The best feature of all is having the army truck makes you beyond badasses LOL. I respect how you both troubleshoot any problem. The only thing I don't like about your army truck is that I don't have one. Also, thanks guys for teaching me a new word: Plenum.
You should add some kind of vibration dampeners under the air conditioner, such bumpy rides probably aren't good for it
@Ambition Strikes - 14:45 - Mayday, mayday, Reckless Riley to Tower..... we are so comming in...hahahaha
Maybe you can find the right adaptor and charge the unit from the trucks' electrical system. 👀 Whoo Hoo!
I would suggest you think that “scoop” through, if the hot air is coming out of the top the scoop will cause the unit to draw in the hot exhaust air. Also, a screen would be a good idea. I would also look at installing an inverter to charge the battery on longer trips. I love those trucks.
Heat rises?
screen or filter is an excellent idea (keep mice and bugs out). Something like a porous sponge similar to a vacuum cleaner filter or I use steel wool to fill in a hole when I bring a cable in the house (ham operator) mice can't chew thru steel wool
Yep. Put a 90 on the cool air intake and run a stack up to the top of the cab or vice versa. Just get them separated so you aren't pulling the hot exhaust air back into the cooling system.
Welcome to my world I work on trash trucks and mice get in them all the time. Dryer sheets help keep the mice out most of the time.
We were waiting for you to tell us where the Exits where and how to use our seat cushions for a flotation device. 🤣
Mark & Teresa
😂
i cant imagine riley reading instructions, i cant imagine cortney not reading instructions.
I love how the dog gets in and shakes "POOF!" Dog hair tsunami 😂
So much hair!
Well when you went for your ride you should have thrown that extra tire in there and the new tire and took it by the tire shop and let them mount it and then go back and get it
If you go to home depot they've got a drier rent that's got a screen on the outside of it and it will keep animals on them should fit inside that pipe you put that on the truck and then screw it to the back of it then all you have to do is slide your pipe over the piece of wood that goes on the inside of the truck it has a short length of tube that goes to the inside of the truck
That is a really good idea!!
I have a 1971 6x6 army truck love it
I would like an LMTV but I would also like my 101 running.
I have had a call made to the police on my dog in my 110 in Paso Robles during the Summer. Somebody really was not paying attention several windows were open and her water boy was sitting in plane sight.
I spent two summers in Chico in the mid 80’s. I preferred driving my Series III 88. It sits in its own shade as it has a tropical roof. The day it was 121 I did think it was a bit warm. Three weeks at 105 - 110 changes one perspective.
Plenum is constantly discussed in engine building circles as the volume and shape affect the performance of the the engine.
These trucks are way more advanced than we had in the late 60s early 70s . You Two are great !
Still used in Austrian Army.
my 14k 7x14 dump trailer was 8k out the door a few years ago, my neighbor just bought one for about 10-11k. i can haul 6 ton no problem.
my thoughts are getting one of them 6v6 and doing a rv with a trailer with it. but only if I had money and they ability to do it... :) but this is why I watch you two... you have ability, the gear, the knowledge, and etc.... keep em coming
The “rat poop” cleanup made me gag on my coffee this morning…. Well done! Hah!
I’m so glad that part is done!
That shot after you put the yellow lab in the truck was a hilarious visual affirmation of how much hair flies off of those guys in late spring, lol. I am quite thankful having Maxy Boy my Cairn Terrier when it comes to the shedding thing. A few fuzz balls her and there instead of a layer of fur all around the house and cars literally 30 minutes after vacuuming up the previous layer, lol. Too cute. 👍🏻😎👍🏻
Love this army truck.
This air conditioner is the coolest thing I've seen in the last year. When installing a trimmer, it would be necessary to separate the air flows, so the air conditioner will work more efficiently.
I stumbled on your video. Loved it! You two have so much fun...
Nice air conditioner I’m sure it will keep you cool so keep up the good work now I’ll keep watching god bless
So funny when Boone shook in the truck. You could see the hair and dirt fly all over your freshly cleaned truck. 🤣🤣
Probably good idea to put a chafe guard on the metal to protect the hoses
How much is the AC unit?
Thanks for showing everyone how to use an air conditioner properly! Use of two hoses is a MUST to allow it to work efficiently. The same goes for those portable/wheelable room units with hoses that run to the window. It MUST be a two hose unit in order to run efficiently👌. Exhaust the hot air, intake air is important as well to keep the internal space air pressure stable so that the internal space air circulates and gets cooler and cooler.
I have no need for one of these trucks whatsoever, but I still want one. I live in an HOA community and knowing that this would aggravate them would give me joy.
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Impressive and brilliant….I don’t have air conditioning in my car….hope I can afford this…I’m saving your video to help me…I’ll have to use the window though!
I have been binge watching since finding your site a few days ago. One observation is that you guys for the most part have an aversion for reading instructions. Drives me nuts. On the flip side you both seem to be very safety conscience.
I only have one question ...
IS THERE ANYTHING YOU GUYS CAN'T DO?
You are amazing and you look like your always having so much fun, even if it's a crappy job.
Always good to see the pups ...
✌️🇺🇸
Also consider hearing protection for the dogs if you are going on a long ride.
Good Monday afternoon & thank you for sharing your journey with us
You could add a Mad Max style Doof Wagon attachment on the front and have Riley suspended on it with a flame belching guitar.
Please remember to mount the A/c unit it tight (like a battery mount). In an accident, you don't want that box bouncing around on your head!
Midwest Military Equipment has guards that cover the CTIS so you dont have to worry about smacking them. They just bolt on.
Ooh that’s good to know. I think we should add them!
Gotta love that central intire flation system😏
Good to see some Idaho plates finally showing up on your vehicles. Nice upgrade!
It was about time. 😂
Another great video👌, makes me laugh how Riley moves his mouth when Courtney is talking 😂
That CTIS is a really great system to have- always make sure it's maintained! Excellent vid! You could also turn the Army truck into a new camper vehicle once you're done setting up the property! Maybe. Having a dump truck is always a good tool to have!
That portable A/C unit is cool (no pun intended)! You could probably run a power line from the truck to the unit so you're not using the battery all the time while driving!
Your vehicle is equipped with CTIS, Central tire Inflationa System, most military vehicles do, the black rectangular module u read “run flat” is thst control box for the system, you changed the tire pressure to run flat which releases air out of the tires until the reach the minimum tire pressure needs to safely drive a short distance. That’s used in the worst traction environments etc driving in snow you drop your air pressure , you can inflat e and deflate the trucks tires while. Driving eith jsut this.
I’d advise watching UA-cam video about the truck. CTIS is SO cool and SO useful . Quick tip, the US Army and Marine Corps have been training maintainers aepcificslly THIS vehicle since the early 80s, if you have equations , jsut post a question or place a Facebook add saying you count int ahdbneed a elajtjiut if whetting
My brother, Dan and I, love your channel
👌great job couple and dogs! All the best and good to you!
There must be some way to plug the air conditioner or its battery into a 12V socket in the truck. Worst case a solar panel on top of the cab should work to extend the usable life. There is still some finish work to do, but a good job overall.
Yeah, there's no way that truck doesn't have accessory power you can tap into. The AC is almost $2k with the battery, I'm sure they got it for free in exchange for featuring it (no shame there, get that $$$), but saving the battery for actual portable use and tapping into the 12v system with an inverter would be way more efficient/save the battery from unnecessary charge/discharge cycles and keep it out of the heat.
Add some sound deadening insulation and some carpet It will do wonders.
AWESOME!!1 NEXT UPGRADE.. TAKE THAT MIDDLE SEAT OUT.
I ran the site and logistics at Fort Bragg, NC for the 3 year test of the FMTV. Had some issues to start but we thought the truck was amazing compared to the old fleet that had barely changed in 3-4 decades.
Just when I thought you guys couldn't get any cooler! 😎🥶
A big v-plow in front and a propane waterheater tapped into engine coolant system...and some chains!!!
I can recommend a bar buoy for your beverages.
Vent your ac exhaust in two separate pvc pipes with downward facing 90 degree turns or you’ll be sucking in the hot exhaust
Always so much fun to watch your adventures
Hi Riley & Courtney
That is an awesome truck.
Even better with the upgrades.
You both are so exciting to watch
Can't wait to see what you do next
Stay strong and safe
Put some screen over the intake and exhaust to keep the critters out
Looks like the dogs approve. I think # 5 should be # 1. Now you need some sealer around the vent pipe holes and maybe some screen over the inlet and outlet pipes to keep bugs and critters out. The cool factor is off the chart. No pun intended.
Find a plug to screw back into the hole you took that valve stem out of, because you may need that part someday.
We already picked up a few spares to have in hand. If it happened once, I’m sure it will happen again!
I didn’t mean the valve stem, I meant that part that you removed the valve stem from!
Looks great! But why is the battery attached to the bottom? That means everytime you'd want to change it you have to take out the whole unit including taking of the ducts...
I totally wanted to see you guys do “ground control to Major Tom…” with the headsets one 🤣🤣🤣
Yes , plenum is a real word
Everybody needs an Army truck :) :) Okay, the sound of the microphone system makes it mandatory that Cortney does a pre drive briefing (like stewardess's do) ... welcome to today drive your Captain is Reckless Riley and we'll be going to.... Please remember to keep your arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times :) :)
I use ether to start my truck to avoid the white smoke.
Truck has an either assist, bottle probably needs changed. Located behind and above the engine on the spare tire mount.
Fun time now with A/C and conversation lol 👍
Not sure if you know this or not, but the middle seat folds up to make a flat surface for the gunner to stand on. Might make more room for the dog bed 🙃
Awesome updates on the army truck.👍
Thankyou peace fellow babies.
Good placement of the cup holders, that way any future poop shot out of the vents will go straight into y'alls drinks and not litter up everything else.
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Wanted to give you a heads up. Govplanet is having one of their auction this week. There are several Stuart Stevenson trailers listed. You guys really need a matching trailer for that thing!
Might want to shield those plastic vent lines the constant vibrations will cause the sharp metal to wear through them in no time.
So excited for your new ac in the Army truck and headsets. We definitely remember your trip bringing it to Idaho and the makeshift ac 🤣 I also remember wondering what you were going to do with an Army truck lol. But you have certainly gotten a lot of use out of it. For such young folks, you have a lot of wisdom. We sure enjoy seeing your happy pups, too. 🌷
Most trucks can mount a hitch. It’d be cool if you can afford the repairs.
Great clip.
That was a lot of fun to watch!
NEED one.
Nicely done!
Another upgrade you two should do the army truck is add a couple of light bars to the roof and/or bumper. Cheers! Love the truck.
Love that you showed the AC. Didn’t know it had a battery option. That’s so cool! Get it ? So Cool. Lol
Riley ... "I'm super excited" about everything. And when Courtney spoke with the headset on, she really did have that aviation voice. Funny how those headsets do that. I used to fly from Concord to LA all the time.
I just had to think about it you guys should do a video on all the new stuff coming out that works for you and that might work for other people
You list 5, but really there’s only 1!
Because it’s cools AF!
I’d love to have a HEMMITT that’s ridiculous legal, would be a work horse for sure
Fantastic video! Really made my Sunday morning!!! Thanks soooo much for sharing :)
Thanks for watching! 😊
Reason 6 - That would look great with a snow plough !