My first Remote "vehicle" (maybe...)

Fluxpod · 15th June 2007, 05:58 PM

So.. i am about to build/buy my first remote truck..i wanted something that can be used nearly everywhere, i found a dealer a few km´s away from me who sells these babys.What do you think? They have a 24 volts supply with LOTS of a/h 6x6 air cooled engine.I have a bit of gear already..it would need a bit of painting and small adjustents but these things are in a very good shape 47000 km´s on the clock.Opinions?

Price is around 8 k€.

Pinzgauer

Fluxpod · 15th June 2007, 08:53 PM

Cmon..so many views and no reply? I know i have to do much work..but some views are well appreachiated.

pkautzsch · 15th June 2007, 09:42 PM

The ambulance idea is good, since they normally have lots of doors and connectors on the outside. You'd just have to replace them with multipins (or BNCs if you're going the MADI route). I've been daydreaming about converting a used ambulance a few times.
Just not sure about the military version which might be more rugged, but also more noisy when driving. I'm not sure if I'd like to record music after some hours of driving what might be nearly as loud as a tank.

Fluxpod · 15th June 2007, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pkautzsch

The ambulance idea is good, since they normally have lots of doors and connectors on the outside. You'd just have to replace them with multipins (or BNCs if you're going the MADI route). I've been daydreaming about converting a used ambulance a few times.
Just not sure about the military version which might be more rugged, but also more noisy when driving. I'm not sure if I'd like to record music after some hours of driving what might be nearly as loud as a tank.

Oh they have never been in rought terrain..thats the good side of a san. Pinzgauer..they are loud..take lots of gas but they are dirt cheap in insurance and tax per year.Also the offroad capacities are more than good..the shelter(med cabine) is made out of gfk with a LOT of permanet holes for cables etc. This little door holds the spare tire on a small crane which can be replaced by a voltage regulator+ Maschineroom for a pc/mac.A small generator can be placed in one of these boxes with exaust etc.I want to make an offroad recording mobile..and i found a complete a/v station with satelite support made out of a short version of these.

Jim vanBergen · 16th June 2007, 12:47 AM

I think it's great! Have you gotten inside it, and done some CAD drawings for a control room?

Go for it. Why not??

Fluxpod · 16th June 2007, 01:40 AM

a little inside view..i have to rip out the " beds" but i think its worth a try:)

t_chance · 16th June 2007, 03:05 AM

now THAT will get you to remote places

bishopthomas · 16th June 2007, 03:09 AM

My plan is for either an ambulance (not military though) or a "special" school bus. I think you will be happy with the interior of whatever you decide on. That vehicle is not right for me, but if you think it runs well and does what you need it to do (apparently go off-road) then go for it.

Berolzheimer · 16th June 2007, 03:14 AM

Looks like a cool setup, can you run it on pflanzlich öl or bioDeisel?

**Remoteness** · 16th June 2007, 09:31 AM

That is so freakin' cool looking!

Ibvee · 16th June 2007, 10:37 AM

Hehe, I'm going to subscribe right now, just in case you convert this to a "building my remote" thread

Did you already made some sort of floorplan? As it doesn't seems like a lot of space inside...

Fluxpod · 16th June 2007, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berolzheimer

Looks like a cool setup, can you run it on pflanzlich öl or bioDeisel?

It runns on gas.The Diesel versions are not reliable.

I will do a floorplan as soon as i have time :) The space is limited...but i am looking for a "compact" setup.

Fluxpod · 17th June 2007, 10:23 PM

Small Update....i had a testdrive today and O M G Most fun i ever had while driving..i was screaming like a schoolgirl!!! I will buy it next month and keep you guys updated.

Cad floorplan will follow.

I will need some serious shockproof mounting for the pc/mac and the other gear...

**Remoteness** · 17th June 2007, 11:23 PM

Very strong move my man!
Very strong indeed!

Ibvee · 18th June 2007, 03:37 PM

Running on gas too lately, I love it! Very nice to get 40 liters for less than 20 euros, the fuel prices are ridiculous here in Holland, I think half of the American population would get a heart attack if they would suddenly have the same prices... Gas rocks!

RedEar · 18th June 2007, 04:13 PM

I have toyed (not too seriously) with the idea of using a Unimog radio truck myself. My cousin has a pinz too. Fun trucks. Be sure to keep us updated on the progress of this thing.

Fluxpod · 19th June 2007, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ibvee

Running on gas too lately, I love it! Very nice to get 40 liters for less than 20 euros, the fuel prices are ridiculous here in Holland, I think half of the American population would get a heart attack if they would suddenly have the same prices... Gas rocks!

..I wasnt clear enought..it runns on super fuel..not liquid gas. 16 liters /100km.But 378€ tax + insurance a year ..thats unbeatable

mrufino1 · 19th June 2007, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bishopthomas

My plan is for either an ambulance (not military though) or a "special" school bus. I think you will be happy with the interior of whatever you decide on. That vehicle is not right for me, but if you think it runs well and does what you need it to do (apparently go off-road) then go for it.

Come on Thomas, you're in NJ, you know you need the biggest vehicle possible for those trips to the shore, yo! (sarcasm, in case not noted...)

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15th June 2007, 05:58 PM	#1
Fluxpod Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hamburg Posts: 748	My first Remote "vehicle" (maybe...) So.. i am about to build/buy my first remote truck..i wanted something that can be used nearly everywhere, i found a dealer a few km´s away from me who sells these babys.What do you think? They have a 24 volts supply with LOTS of a/h 6x6 air cooled engine.I have a bit of gear already..it would need a bit of painting and small adjustents but these things are in a very good shape 47000 km´s on the clock.Opinions? Price is around 8 k€. Pinzgauer __________________ http://www.myspace.com/utarinordica http://www.myspace.com/datasseto Last Century Modem

15th June 2007, 08:53 PM	#2
Fluxpod Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hamburg Posts: 748	Cmon..so many views and no reply? I know i have to do much work..but some views are well appreachiated. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/utarinordica http://www.myspace.com/datasseto Last Century Modem

15th June 2007, 09:42 PM	#3
pkautzsch Lives for gear Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 992	The ambulance idea is good, since they normally have lots of doors and connectors on the outside. You'd just have to replace them with multipins (or BNCs if you're going the MADI route). I've been daydreaming about converting a used ambulance a few times. Just not sure about the military version which might be more rugged, but also more noisy when driving. I'm not sure if I'd like to record music after some hours of driving what might be nearly as loud as a tank. __________________ Microphones always make me sound louder and better! -- Guitar Girl

16th June 2007, 01:40 AM	#6
Fluxpod Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hamburg Posts: 748	a little inside view..i have to rip out the " beds" but i think its worth a try:) __________________ http://www.myspace.com/utarinordica http://www.myspace.com/datasseto Last Century Modem

16th June 2007, 12:47 AM	#5
Jim vanBergen Lives for gear Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New York Friggin' City Posts: 2,294	I think it's great! Have you gotten inside it, and done some CAD drawings for a control room? Go for it. Why not??

16th June 2007, 03:05 AM	#7
t_chance Gear nut Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 88	now THAT will get you to remote places

16th June 2007, 03:09 AM	#8
bishopthomas Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 609	My plan is for either an ambulance (not military though) or a "special" school bus. I think you will be happy with the interior of whatever you decide on. That vehicle is not right for me, but if you think it runs well and does what you need it to do (apparently go off-road) then go for it.

16th June 2007, 03:14 AM	#9
Berolzheimer Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: El Lay Posts: 1,977	Looks like a cool setup, can you run it on pflanzlich öl or bioDeisel? __________________ Purveyor of fine sounds since 1961. My very incomplete IMDB list: My very incomplete IMDB list I'm all ears.

16th June 2007, 09:31 AM	#10
Remoteness Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 4,905	That is so freakin' cool looking! __________________ Steve Remote AuraSonicLtd.com the home of ASL Mobile & Location Production Remoteness on the Linkedin Network Remoteness on Myspace

16th June 2007, 10:37 AM	#11
Ibvee Gear addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 399	Hehe, I'm going to subscribe right now, just in case you convert this to a "building my remote" thread Did you already made some sort of floorplan? As it doesn't seems like a lot of space inside... __________________ "Music is a treasure hunt. You dig and dig and sometimes you find something." - Ry Cooder (Buena Vista Social Club)

17th June 2007, 10:23 PM	#13
Fluxpod Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hamburg Posts: 748	Small Update....i had a testdrive today and O M G Most fun i ever had while driving..i was screaming like a schoolgirl!!! I will buy it next month and keep you guys updated. Cad floorplan will follow. I will need some serious shockproof mounting for the pc/mac and the other gear... __________________ http://www.myspace.com/utarinordica http://www.myspace.com/datasseto Last Century Modem

17th June 2007, 11:23 PM	#14
Remoteness Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 4,905	Very strong move my man! Very strong indeed! __________________ Steve Remote AuraSonicLtd.com the home of ASL Mobile & Location Production Remoteness on the Linkedin Network Remoteness on Myspace

18th June 2007, 03:37 PM	#15
Ibvee Gear addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 399	Running on gas too lately, I love it! Very nice to get 40 liters for less than 20 euros, the fuel prices are ridiculous here in Holland, I think half of the American population would get a heart attack if they would suddenly have the same prices... Gas rocks! __________________ "Music is a treasure hunt. You dig and dig and sometimes you find something." - Ry Cooder (Buena Vista Social Club)

18th June 2007, 04:13 PM	#16
RedEar Gear nut Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Denver/Boston Posts: 97	I have toyed (not too seriously) with the idea of using a Unimog radio truck myself. My cousin has a pinz too. Fun trucks. Be sure to keep us updated on the progress of this thing. __________________ "Before discovering of memory foam I used egg carton packing boxes and women's pads." Wavebourn Last edited by RedEar; 18th June 2007 at 04:27 PM.. Reason: clarification

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