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If you want to stay with air power, try the Sprague Air Push wipers, used in the m656/xm757 8x8 series trucks. With a second air line, they are self-parking. A SPRAGUE GS-1856R AIR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR! REBUILT!:eBay Motors (item 120467881618 end time Sep-16-09 08:02:10 PDT)

No, it's my own work, I don't even have the correct fuel tanks for this truck. They were both missing and made of aluminum, most go to scrap pretty quick. PS. Don't expect to much use of the coolant heated heater, by the time they start to put out, the engine alone will keep you plenty warm. :-)

If this is the fuel burning heater, remember to install a separate fuel tank (Jerry can) for it, it will not tolerate veggie oil and probably not even biodiesel. Installation below shows a solution where the pickup line can be moved to the Jerry can if the main tank ends up with a mix of fuels...

Here are a couple of images of Patrick's tires configuration, which I think is most sensible for a highway trip. With proper wheel alignment etc, they should last the whole trip.

Veggie oil is great, but use it smartly, for example, you don't want it in the system in the morning when it's below 60 degrees. My dual compartment fuel tank worked great with one heated and I'll post more as your plans come together based on my own 6,000 mile trip. When selecting tires, think...