I am interested in designing and preparing a vehicle for use as a rescue / aide vehicle in flooded urban areas, and would like your thoughts and suggestions. Personal & rescue equipment suggestions are also welcome.
Situation Examples:
http://www.graysharbortalk.com/2015/01/22/flood-history-grays-harbor/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pT-bfMmPrc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdTi_o2zRoI
http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2008/06/floods.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yczrSjogjk4
Vehicle Concept:
Testing / Training Sites:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YVOV9GOdAA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YkIwPrU8us
But don't need to do this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJSzWxWN1bg
So, what do you think? What vehicle, tire size, etc. would you choose?
Thanks!
Situation Examples:
http://www.graysharbortalk.com/2015/01/22/flood-history-grays-harbor/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pT-bfMmPrc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdTi_o2zRoI
http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2008/06/floods.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yczrSjogjk4
Vehicle Concept:
- Multi-purpose vehicle to use for property maintenance during dry season
- Fording capability & durability to travel & sit in water up to 3 ft/1 m deep
- Water will mostly be still, but currents may need to be crossed, so lateral grip/stability is a consideration
- Should be able to move people and stuff, and a small boat or amphibious craft for forays into deeper water
- Must handle snow & ice, too.
- Trail toy ability a plus!
Testing / Training Sites:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YVOV9GOdAA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YkIwPrU8us
But don't need to do this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJSzWxWN1bg
So, what do you think? What vehicle, tire size, etc. would you choose?
Thanks!