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If this is your first time buying a surplus truck, expect a great many possible things to be wrong with it. You want to have an actual inspection - either you, or a trusted experienced truck mechanic (or "handy friend"). Trouble charging could be a number of issues from wiring, alternators...

I think for something that big you might find the gearing isn't what you want - the M1009 has a 3-speed auto with no lock-up or overdrive, and final drive gears of 3.08:1. If you have any hills with a big trailer like that you will find the power lacking. As others have said, the trailer hitch...