• After witnessing the continued decrease of involvement in the SpotterNetwork staff in serving SN members with troubleshooting issues recently, I have unilaterally decided to terminate the relationship between SpotterNetwork's support and Stormtrack. I have witnessed multiple users unable to receive support weeks after initiating help threads on the forum. I find this lack of response from SpotterNetwork officials disappointing and a failure to hold up their end of the agreement that was made years ago, before I took over management of this site. In my opinion, having Stormtrack users sit and wait for so long to receive help on SpotterNetwork issues on the Stormtrack forums reflects poorly not only on SpotterNetwork, but on Stormtrack and (by association) me as well. Since the issue has not been satisfactorily addressed, I no longer wish for the Stormtrack forum to be associated with SpotterNetwork.

    I apologize to those who continue to have issues with the service and continue to see their issues left unaddressed. Please understand that the connection between ST and SN was put in place long before I had any say over it. But now that I am the "captain of this ship," it is within my right (nay, duty) to make adjustments as I see necessary. Ending this relationship is such an adjustment.

    For those who continue to need help, I recommend navigating a web browswer to SpotterNetwork's About page, and seeking the individuals listed on that page for all further inquiries about SpotterNetwork.

    From this moment forward, the SpotterNetwork sub-forum has been hidden/deleted and there will be no assurance that any SpotterNetwork issues brought up in any of Stormtrack's other sub-forums will be addressed. Do not rely on Stormtrack for help with SpotterNetwork issues.

    Sincerely, Jeff D.

Built new chase vehicle

Turn around don't drown works well when you can see the floodwaters to avoid them or they don't ambush you. There are plenty of times where I've been driving at night through some MCS on the way back home where I could barely see the road in front of me let alone any potential floodwaters covering it. You can pull off to the side, but even then you could be swept away in a flash flood.

Your design looks like a nice one... I'll be interested in hearing how it holds up. :cool:


Michael Ratliff said:
Ryan ......turn around don't drown !!! And I dont mess with water.... worse case scenrio is my mini sledge to bust the front windshield .. also the sawzaw ..How I designed the truck the arms are on there own seperate batteries inside the truck in an enclosed case . Any cons with the truck has been thought out and dealt with . Took 1 year to design and 1 month to build .
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Seriously dude????? Dont be ignorant man. Me and my partner have been chasing for many years and I have thought this design out due to my experience in the field and the countless problems that you can run into while chasing, flooding, large hail, lightning, tornadoes, high wind I know all the hazards very well. MCS's really arnt worth my time anyway, but if you happen to be floating along the side of the road give me a jingle ill come pull u out!!!
 
Good job Michael. looks sharp and it sounds like you put alot of thought into the design. If there are any flaws, you will soon know and will remedy the problems. I like what you have done. Keep up the good work and designs and may you and your partner(s) have a safe storm season!
 
Field test have been done ..1) Mapleton Iowa outer edge of tornado "not intentional as I have NO plans on driving into a tornado " the back cage saved something large from entering the truck ! Lost window but head was saved from debris !
 
Are you going to attach any aftermarket lights? Seems like it would be a good idea, large KC Daylighters would look great.
 
Michael Ratliff said:
So here it folks ... The real deal fully Functional Chase vehicle .. Bulletliner poly coating, exoskeleton ..3/4 inch expanded metal with 1 inch bulletproof glass panels .. fullt retractable cage with seven 18 inch 36volt actuator arms .. dual batteries ... external 360 rotating camera ,no not a dome those are to expensive lol .. And seats five comfortable

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I saw this vehicle on my way home from Thursdays chase. I stopped to get gas and this thing pulled up.

Pretty cool I must say. It even has a tornado siren on top =)
 
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