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Last Updated: 6/10/25

ENGINE

#DonePriorityItemDetails
1.Block heater plugRewire to plug into house battery bank. Add timer switch with a toggle between block heater and hot water heater.
2.Power steering pumpTiny fluid leak
3.✓Brake master cylinderBrake fluid leak between the master cylinder and reservoir. Need to replace rubber grommets.
4.✓Air compressorClean unloader valve
– May be source of slow to build air pressure
5.Air compressorInput air tube is missing bolt on bracket, top of engine
6.HoodReplace left cable, Majority of open hood weight is on right cable which has broken fitting
7.HoodDevise hood lock mechanism
8.Wiring harnessesVarious harnesses need wire loom and/or heat shield
9.✓EGR ValveClean EGR valve
– Throwing error code: SPI 27, FMI 14
– EGR internal circuit failure
– Fault sets when ECU determines EGR valve is not functioning properly when initialized
– Possible causes: EGR valve unable to seat closed; stuck or sticking EGR valve
– Troubleshooting: Remove, inspect and clean EGR valve; replace EGR valve
10.✓Coolant leakMinor leak on front passenger side of engine
11.✓Oil in coolantSuspect bad gaskets in oil cooler or under timing cover
12.Oil analysisTake oil sample and send for analysis
13.✓Radiator bracketBoth left and right lower bolts are missing a nut to secure the bracket to the frame via rubber bushings
14.Hood insulationReplace existing insulation

CAB

#DonePriorityItemDetails
1. ✓HeadlinerClean & re-cover w/ trunk liner
2.✓Ceiling/floor/doors/wallsAdd sound deadening and thermal insulation; Kilmat, mineral wool, adhesive foam panels sealed with Reflectix and aluminum tape
3. ✓Center consoleRemove storage
4. Horton control panelMove to lower center console. Connected to Intelliplex via a single cable with 4 conductors.
6.Engine brake switchesMove to center dash panel
7.Center dashReplace panel; remount switches, air filter meter, cigar lighter, radio head unit, storage, air brake control
8.Transmission control unitAdjust height if possible
9.Air filter minderNot connected to anything in dash; Should be air line running through firewall to intake filter housing.
10.✓Headliner, wall panels, floorClean & re-cover w/ trunk liner
11.✓Dome lights (white)Convert to LED
12.Reading lightsConvert to LED
13.✓Grill lightsRemove red flashers and mounts from grill
14.✓Battery drawerAdd locking latches

CAB, DRIVER SIDE

#DonePriorityItemDetails
1. Gauge clusterClean clear plastic panel
2. ✓Traffic GPSRemove unit and wiring harness in headliner
3. ✓Vent windowpolish exterior glass
4. ✓Side windowpolish exterior glass
5. Windshieldpolish exterior glass
6.✓Vent windowAdd security film to interior/exterior
7.✓Side windowAdd security film to interior/exterior
8. ✓Door pullReplace
9. Cruise controlDiagnose/repair
11.✓Dome light (red)Convert to LED
12.Door panel foot lightConvert to LED
13.Door handleWeather seal with silicone
14.✓Battery switchRemove rust & replace lock washer

CAB, PASSENGER SIDE

#DonePriorityItemDetails
1. NASeatInstall swivel
2. ✓Vent windowpolish exterior glass
3. ✓Side windowpolish exterior glass
4.✓Vent windowAdd security film to interior/exterior
5. ✓Side windowAdd security film to interior/exterior
6. ✓Door pullReplace
7.–Running board/stepBolt missing above fuel fill
8.✓Dome light (red)Convert to LED
9.Door panel foot lightThere is a power connection, but no light in the door panel, just an empty clear housing, convert to LED
10.✓Door handleWeather seal with silicone

CAB, EXTENDED

#DonePriorityItemDetails
1. ✓Jump seatRemove
2. FloorLevel out floor to remove lumps from cab bodywork
3. ✓Vent windowpolish exterior glass
4. ✓Vent windowAdd security film to interior/exterior
5. ✓Flashlight chargerRemove charger base unit and wiring; wiring is 12V that runs under cab floor up to module electrical; preserve for fan or light
6. ✓cab/module gasketRepair or replace gasket between cab and module
7.✓Jump seat mounting holesSeal with rubber stoppers
8.✓Sound insulationAdd Kilmat sound deadening to all accessible exterior body panels
9.✓Thermal insulationAdd mineral wool insulation to passenger side and driver side walls
10.✓Thermal insulationAdd adhesive foam insulation to indents of roof
11.✓Vapor barrierLine floor, ceiling and walls with Reflectix sealed with aluminum tape
12.✓Rear bulkheadPaint with rust reformer
13.Rear pass-throughModify to decrease width of opening and add pocket door.
14.✓Bulkhead wiringCleanup wiring behind cab locker
15.✓Driver rear cornerSeal seam in body at the bottom of rear bulkhead on driver’s side.
16.✓External locker mountPaint with rust reformer where accessible

CAB, ROOF

#DoneItemDetails
1. ✓Traffic GPSRemove antenna from dome
2.✓Light barModify into trail light or remove light bar wiring harness and brackets
3. Battery tenderInstall solar battery tender for service batteries
4.✓Roof holesRepair and seal 3 antenna holes

MODULE, ROOF

#DonePriorityItemDetails
1. ✓A/C UnitRemove
2. ✓A/C Unit mountRemove, clean adhesive, patch holes, clean paint, prime & paint damaged area
3.✓AntennasRemove mounts and wiring
4. Front antenna holePrep for cell booster antenna
5. ✓Rear antenna holeSeal
6.✓MaxxAir FanInstall in A/C opening
7.✓Solar panelsInstall solar panels and combiner box
8.AwningInstall roof-mount awning on passenger side

LOCKER, CAB (Toolcrib)

#DonePriorityItemDetails
1. ✓ShelvesAdd shelving, drawers, tool holders
2. Robinson shutterClean, oil, add secondary lock
3. ✓120V outletsAdd 120V outlets for Milwaukee battery chargers (2)
4.–12VAdd 12V covered outlets (2)
5.–InteriorPolish aluminum

LOCKER A

#DonePriorityItemDetails
1. ✓Oxygen tank mount & regulatorDisassemble and remove
2. ✓Oxygen tank sensor harnessRemove
3.✓Door lock & catchesClean & lubricate
4.✓Door insulationReplace foam with mineral wool & seal with Reflectix
5.Door handleWeather seal with silicone
6.✓Diamond platePolish
7.✓HingesPolish inside and outside of door hinges as well as screws

LOCKER B, UTILITY

#DonePriorityItemDetails
1. ✓AC wiringRemove
2. ✓Suction pumpremove
3. Rollover sensorDetermine if it can be removed w/o pissing off computer
4. ✓Airbag chargeInert and remove
5.✓Electrical cabinetFabricate vented partition to divide locker between electrical and plumbing. Reinforce floor to support batteries. Install electrical mounting board
6.✓Door lock & catches Clean & lubricate
7.✓Door insulationReplace foam sound insulation with mineral wool & seal with Reflectix
8.Smoke detectorWireless smoke detectors in cabinet, cab and module
9.Leak detectorWater leak detector to monitoring
10.VentReroute existing vent to cabinet
11.Door handleWeather seal with silicone
12.✓Diamond platePolish
13.✓HingesPolish inside and outside of door hinges as well as screws

LOCKER C, REAR DRIVER SIDE

#DonePriorityItemDetails
1.✓Door lock & catchesClean & lubricate
2. ✓Door insulationReplace foam sound insulation with mineral wool & seal with Reflectix
3.Door handleWeather seal with silicone
4.✓Diamond platePolish
5.✓ShelvesAdd five additional diamond plate shelves
6.✓DrawersInstall two drawers under existing shelf
7.✓Door mountsPolish mounting blocks
8.✓HingesPolish inside and outside of door hinges as well as screws

LOCKER D, REAR PASSENGER SIDE

#DonePriorityItemDetails
1.✓Door lock & catchesClean & lubricate
2.✓Door insulationReplace foam sound insulation with mineral wool & seal with Reflectix
3.Door handleWeather seal with silicone
4.✓Diamond platePolish
5.✓HingesPolish inside and outside of door hinges as well as screws

LOCKER E, FRONT PASSENGER SIDE

#DonePriorityItemDetails
1.✓Door lock & catchesClean & lubricate
2.✓Door insulationReplace foam sound insulation with mineral wool & seal with Reflectix
3.✓Refrigerator installAdjust shelving and drawer, mount fridge
4.–VentVenting for fridge
5.Shelves8020 shelves for exterior access
6.Shower plumbingInstall shower head and faucets for exterior shower
7.ElectricalExtend 120V electrical to shelves and replace outlet with GFCI
8.Door handleWeather seal with silicone
9.✓Diamond platePolish
10.✓Air compressorInstall
11.✓HingesPolish inside and outside of door hinges as well as screws

MODULE, INTERIOR

#DonePriorityItemDetails
1. ✓Warning stickersRemove
2. ✓Squad bench seat beltsRemove
3. ✓CPR bench seat beltRemove
4. ✓CPR bench airbag chargeInert and remove
5. ✓Attendant airbag chargeInert and remove
6. ✓Oxygen & suction systemsRemove
7.✓Attendant seatRemove
8.A/C heatpump unitRemove Evaluate modification/reuse
9.✓Stryker trackSeal holes, remove mounts, make flush with floor or use for table mount
10.✓Ceiling/wallsAdd insulation where possible
11.Squad benchConvert to pull out bed/couch
12.✓Florescent lightsRemove fixtures
13.✓Halogen lightsRemove
14.✓Ceiling finishBeadboard paneling
15.Smoke detectorWireless smoke detectors in module, utility cabinet and cab
16.✓CO/Gas detectorCarbon monoxide/propane detector
17.✓KitchenInstall kitchen counter, replacing exiting countertop
18.✓SinkInstall sink, faucet and drinking water tap
19.✓CooktopInstall 1 burner induction cooktop
20.✓ShelvesModify storage for access to kitchen counter
21.Kitchen counterAdd inset storage
22.✓Kitchen counterAdd under-counter drawer between sink & cooktop
23.–Kitchen counterAdd foldup counter
24.HeadInstall incineration toilet

MODULE, REAR EXTERIOR

#DonePriorityItemDetails
1. ✓Stickers/emblemsRemove
2. ✓WindowsPolish, add security & privacy film
3.✓Traffic controller barPolish lenses
4.✓Left-side door windowReseal window frame
5.✓Door lock & catchesClean & lubricate
6.✓Door insulationReplace foam with mineral wool and seal with Reflectix
7.Door handleWeather seal with silicone
8.–LightsWeather seal with silicone
9.✓HingesPolish inside and outside of door hinges as well as screws
10.✓Rear bumperRepair and polishing bumper

MODULE, SIDE ENTRANCE

#DonePriorityItemDetails
1. ✓Step lightReplace with LED strip lights
2.Ground lightAdd LED strip light for exterior ground illumination
3. ✓Grab handleMount grab handle on left wall
4.✓Door grab handleMount large handle
5. Diamond plate stepsPolish
6.✓Door lock & catchesClean & lubricate
7.✓Door insulationReplace foam with mineral wool and seal with Reflectix
8.✓WindowAdd security & privacy film
9.Door handleWeather seal with silicone; repair broken latch handle
10.✓Diamond platePolish
11.✓HingesPolish inside and outside of door hinges as well as screws

UNDERBODY

#DonePriorityItemDetails
1. ✓Bottom-rear edge of cabClean up rust, prime & paint
2. A/C heat pump condenserTBD
3.✓Bendix Air DryerREPLACED
4.✓WABCO HCUREPLACED. Pumps run at start and periodically to pressurize brake lines
5.✓BatteriesRemove non-essential connections
6.✓CabApply rust inhibitor/bed liner to exposed areas
7.Greywater tankInstall greywater tank with remote drain valve

WHEELS, FRONT

#DonePriorityItemDetails
1. WheelsPolish
2. Lug nutsClean threads
3.wheels/tiresreplace with wider construction tire/wheels

WHEELS, REAR

#DonePriorityItemDetails
1. Outside wheelsPolish
2.Dual wheelsInstall pressure equalizer
3. Lug nutsClean threads
4.Wheels/tiresReplace with super singles

MISCELLANEOUS

#Done Priority ItemDetails
1. ✓Cab/module bodyTouch up white paint pen
2. Cab/module red decalsTouch up w/ red paint pen
3.✓Exterior halogen lightsConvert to LED
4.✓Red emergency LED lightsReplace with blank panels
5. ✓Center front ventReplace center front light head on module with trailer vent
6.Module exterior lightsWeather seal with silicone

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