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Exactly my experience as well. I was worried I had a diff that needed to be shimmed or something along those lines. It was all in the bevel geared hubs.

You may want to peruse my build thread: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/m1088-camper-conversion.193622/#post-2263915 I have a 2000 M1088A1 and simply relocated it between the frame rails using longer hoses (had to have them custom made, but was easy and not costly). I replaced the fans...

x2!! If you don't need the capacity (and at 2,500 pounds, you certainly don't), you would be best to stay with a 2 axle rig for all the reasons already listed. Having ridden in Rick's C7 rig with ECO hubs, I would highly recommend it for all the listed reasons.

Uh, except if they're on you....

Hi Lyle, Absolutely. No worries! I just took a tape measure to it for some general dimensions. The top of the box is just over 22' long and ends ~12' from the center of the rear axles (where twin axles will physically pivot), or another way of looking at it is ~7.5' beyond the end of the...

For the amount of hassle and money this forum and its members have saved me, the small contribution to the guys who run it is an absolute no brainer. I struggle to think of better ROI. I also can't stand the ads either, and when they recently re-appeared, it was a visual reminder that my...

Last weekend, we had our first "real" trip in the camper. The interior is still unfinished, water is still unplumbed, many other things remain to be done... but we had a mobile bedroom, bathroom, dining room, and galley and we got out to use it. In short, it was delightful. There were a few...

As an aside, I am pretty happy with how the odometer is reading. It matched extremely well to the mileage that Google Maps told me that I travelled. I think the distance covered side of the equation is pretty accurate.

Last weekend, we had our first "real" trip in the camper, and one of the things I was most curious about was how the truck would do with the Eco hubs. I've already shared that I never did log extensive mileage with the truck prior to the conversion but I can honestly say it doesn't feel much...

With all the progress I've made in the last few days (including large window installs), I thought it was time to get some pics- so it was glamor shots day: And on the inside... With the larger windows installed in the galley and dinette area, I no longer feel like I am building a...

That is next on the list of things to tackle. Actually, it's not next, but it's on the list... It was working fine until one day it wasn't. I unplugged it to get it home (relays kept cycling like a metronome) and have been working on other things since then. As part of a different project...

RESOLVED!!! In a feat of awesomeness, Rick (GeneralDisorder) happened to have one attached to a spare cab at his shop. He was kind enough to let it go my way, and in an amazingly short time since I took the liberty of screwing it up, my rig is back to fully functional. A little bit of...

Chasing a different issue, I created a new one for me. I over-tightened an air line on the power divider and fan clutch distribution block and spun it off. Anyone have a source for a replacement? A broken one looks like this:

Problem solved. Was a bit self-inflicted. I worked on the regulator while chasing leaks and needed to reset it. I used regulated compressor air to get it to open ~90 psi and I'm back in business.

Thanks Chucky. No popping or hissing. Just pulled the line at the solenoids (2 because its a 1088). No air supplied. Starting to trace the feed line backwards.

Yeah, that's what I'll physically be doing shortly, but if there's documentation around for how to solve the issue, I'm ok not re-inventing the wheel.

My cab stopped air-riding and the fan stays engaged. I assume they run off the same feed which has been compromised somehow. Having a "fun" time digging through the manuals. Can anyone point me at the proper section of the proper manual? If there is something which typically craps out which...

Officially powered up! This was ~3p on a mixed sky afternoon, ~70° or so, during a break in the clouds. Very exciting... truck is now a viable (primitive) camping option- bedroom, bathroom, refrigeration, illumination. Everything else is icing on the cake.

I didn't have a lot of time due to work constraints but I did fire up a battery, confirm the MPPT controller and 24V->12V DC-DC converter are online, and that the panel was 12V energized.... and SUCCESS!! I had illumination in the habitat via its own on board power supply. I still need to feed...

Massive forward progress this week- all the things which were on the dining room table are now in the truck! The partial box I built for all the solar components has been transferred into a corner of the habitat. All the components have been reinstalled into the box. Wires have been cut to...