Dodge Caravans and 2M ?

[Bob Pastorello]

Actually, there always has to be room for Lil' Debbie Oatmeal Pies....can't
travel without her.

Bob Pastorello, Oklahoma
NSRCA 199, AMA 46373
rcaerobob at cox.net
www.rcaerobats.net


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Atwood, Mark" <atwoodm at paragon-inc.com>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>; <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2004 2:48 PM
Subject: RE: Dodge Caravans and 2M ?


Don't forget the all important tub of Chocolate chip cookies....those fit
too.


-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Kane [mailto:getterflash at yahoo.com]
Sent: Sat 1/31/2004 3:43 PM
To: discussion at nsrca.org
Cc:
Subject: Re: Dodge Caravans and 2M ?

Minivans schminivans!!!!  What you need is F-250 SuperDuty CrewCab. The bed
is 81" long (3 inches longer than the F-150 standard box) so those 2 meter
fuses fit in length wise, and the cab has enough room for 5 widebody pilots.

Mike Darr <mdarr00 at comcast.net> wrote:
Guys, just to add.  The new 2004 Dodge, and Chrysler minivans have all rear
seating that actually folds down flush with the floor.  You no longer need
to store the seat in your garage and use up valuable space.  When the seats
are in the up position, the compartments that the seats fold down into can
be used for storage.

As in Mark Atwoods set-up, which I have seen and am going to incorporate
into my new minivan when I get it, is a great idea.  Looks very neat for
those us that are very picky.

Mike Darr
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Atwood, Mark
To: discussion at nsrca.org ; Bob Pastorello
Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2004 3:16 PM
Subject: RE: Dodge Caravans and 2M ?


Hey Bob...

Caravans are VERY capable for that.  I have some very simple racks (Pictures
available if you desire) that hold two 2M birds very solidly and completely
off the floor...allowing the entire base of the van for support equipment.
The racks are quickly and easily removed; however they're designed to allow
the first row of captains chairs to remain IN the van and simply folded down
when you want to put planes in.

Oh...and the new Caravans have a power outlet in the back that can be
"unswitched".

-Mark


-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Pastorello [mailto:rcaerobob at cox.net]
Sent: Sat 1/31/2004 3:09 PM
To: NSRCA
Cc:
Subject: Dodge Caravans and 2M ?

This should be close enough to "on topic".....am considering replacing the
current hauler, and looking at Dodge Grand Caravans....are they easily
adapted to our 2M fuses?  Are they "contest capable" vehicles??
    Possible to carry two birds, two pilots, two sets of support stuff??

Pros and cons welcome....email direct, if you like.  Thanks in advance!!

Bob Pastorello, Oklahoma
NSRCA 199, AMA 46373
rcaerobob at cox.net
www.rcaerobats.net






Bob Kane
getterflash at yahoo.com

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