USMC ITV-PM M1163 at Rowher Flats OHV in Southern California

Описание: *****Beware of wind noise. Mind your speakers*****

It was a windy day when I took PM097 (2011 USMC ITV-PM Growler) out to Rowher Flats. I will be getting a lavalier microphone and hopefully capture more windless sound next time around.

At 1:03 you can see the limited-slip differentials in action. The ITV's use a Ford 8.8 diff with Eaton Detroit Truetrac helical-gear style internals which is a bulletproof design.

The terrain is much more rugged in person. The video footage doesn't quite do it justice. I also stayed away from the really rough stuff because I didn't have my skid plates on for this trip. This was more of a test run and also to get a little better idea of what I need camera/audio speaking to put out some better content. I did have my DJI Mavic PRO drone with me but the wind was too strong and I didn't feel like losing it in one of the deep ravines.

Just a few details about this vehicle:

Designed for the Marine Corps to be internally transported inside the MV-22 Osprey. There are 2 primary variants. The M1161 LSV (Light Strike Variant) and the M1163 PM (Prime Mover) which was designed to either tow the EFSS 120mm Mortar or its M1164 Ammunition Trailer.

Motor: MWM Sprint 2.8l 4.07TCA Turbodiesel
Transmission: GM 4L70E
Transfer Case: NP241OR
Differentials: Ford 8.8 with Eaton Detroit Truetrac helical-gear style internals
Suspension: Air Bag (adjustable with onboard air)

For those of you on Instagram, you can find my account for this vehicle at:
@usmc_growler

For Growler mechanical tutorials/tips go check out Rasmussen Equipment:
   / @rasmussenequipment  

If you own one of these vehicles, or if you are simply wanting to learn more about them, please join the growler forum at the following link:
https://www.growlerforum.com/