RE: [RCSE] Best vehicle for RC transport

2003-06-26 Thread Steve Siebenaler
Title: Message While not as roomy as the Vette, the 2003 Nissan 350Z can carry at least 3 unlimited planes, 1 two meter, an RES ship and clothing for a long weekend. It cruises well at 80 mph, but is happier at 100+... :-) Steve SiebenalerCincinnati, Ohio USA -Original

RE: [RCSE] Best vehicle for RC transport

2003-06-26 Thread Eric Lund
Title: Message While not as roomy as the Vette, the 2003 Nissan 350Z can carry at least 3 unlimited planes, 1 two meter, an RES ship and clothing for a long weekend. It cruises well at 80 mph, but is happier at 100+... :-) Steve SiebenalerCincinnati, Ohio USA -Original

Re: [RCSE] Best vehicle for RC transport

2003-06-26 Thread Easwen6877
In a message dated 6/26/2003 4:17:04 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: While not as roomy as the Vette, the 2003 Nissan 350Z can carry at least 3 unlimited planes, 1 two meter, an RES ship and clothing for a long weekend. It cruises well at 80 mph, but is happier at 100+... :-)

Re: [RCSE] Best vehicle for RC transport

2003-06-25 Thread Sneidley
In a message dated 6/25/2003 5:48:35 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What about the Vette? Don't knock the Vette as a car to transport your sailplanes in. Bacus isn't the only one on the list to use one. I can get 3 unlimited planes, a tool box, cooler, folding chair, my

Re: [RCSE] Best vehicle for RC transport

2003-06-25 Thread James V. Bacus
At 10:53 PM 6/25/2003, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't knock the Vette as a car to transport your sailplanes in. Bacus isn't the only one on the list to use one. I can get 3 unlimited planes, a tool box, cooler, folding chair, my winch and turnaround, and the winch battery in it with room to

Re: [RCSE] Best vehicle for RC transport

2003-06-23 Thread Aerofoam
If you want a wagon, consider a post 1983 Mercedes Turbo Diesel Wagon. These cars sell for less than $7K used, get about 30 miles per gallon on diesel fuel which is usually cheaper when gas prices spike and this car has plenty of power. The maintenance consists of oil and fuel filter changes and

[RCSE] Best vehicle for RC transport

2003-06-23 Thread Tord Eriksson
Well, a black Corvette with a articulated trailer sound just swell :-)! I used to use a Saab 900 (the old version) hatch-back, but now a Ford Scorpio (interior dimensions similar, rear wheel drive). 72 wouldn't be a problem with either! A car that really swallows stuff (partly due to the fact

[RCSE] best vehicle for RC transport

2003-06-23 Thread Mickey Sullivan
I use my company GMC half ton cargo van. It gets about 17 on the highway, excellent visibility, great ride, incredibly reliable, and plenty of power. If you don't have a step-in-trailer, this IMHO is the next best ride. Whatever the scale, it will slide right in, lock the doors. Mickey RCSE-List

RE: [RCSE] Best vehicle for RC transport

2003-06-23 Thread Gary
I'm driving a Dodgo Dakota with a hard tonneau cover that hinges up. The bed is over six feet long, so it can haul a bunch of unlimited planes. I drove a pile of them down to Visalia last fall for the SASS guys. The nice thing is that everything is out of sight and locked up. And I can also

RE: [RCSE] Best vehicle for RC transport

2003-06-22 Thread Eric Weder
: Tom Broeski [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2003 5:28 AM To: soaring Subject: [RCSE] Best vehicle for RC transport I am preparing to purchase a new (or used) vehicle. I am interested in the group's comments as to what the ideal vehicle for RC soaring might be (other than a black