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Boxxer H
2
O
Vehicle Preparation
When selecting a truck, remember the preferable vehicle for a Boxxer H
2
O installation is
a cargo van with a heavy-duty suspension package and a half ton capacity. A three
quarter ton or larger capacity van, with a 2,400 pound payload capacity, is required.
TRUCK PREPARATION
The manufacturer recommends the installation of plywood flooring, covered with polypro-
pylene-backed Astroturf (
do not use rubber-backed
), in the vehicle prior to installation of
machine.
Be cautious when drilling any holes through the van floor. Many vans have
critical components mounted directly below the van floor that could be dam-
aged by a misplaced drill bit. (See Product Support Bulletins 92101, 94062,
and 94063 at the end of this manual.)
This provides ‘metal to wood’ mounting rather than ‘metal to metal’, provides insulation
and makes an attractive van interior. Astroturf should be color-keyed to the van interior.
See Figure 1-1 for correct placement of the plywood flooring.
Materials Needed:
1. Two sheets of 4 x 8 x s” exterior plywood
2. One 6' x 12' piece of commercial Astroturf
3. Sixteen 12” sheet metal screws
4. One quart marine adhesive (optional)
5. One staple hammer with 2” staples
