Chase Vehicle Setup

[Josh VandenTop]

I've been looking for a thread where people share there chase setups and haven't been able to find one yet so I've decided to start my own. Just a place to show some pics of you vehicle ready to chase.

So I'll start with mine. It's a 2004 Chevy Trailblazer.

Here is a list of some of the equiptment shown.
-Whelen guardian magnetic mount lightbar.
-Cobra Cb
-Unidend BCT15X scanner
-400 Watt power inverter
-Dell D830 Laptop
GRLevel3
Mobile Threatnet
SpotterNetwork
Streets & Trips
Logitech anywhere mouse
-Sony Handycam HDR-XR500 with X0.7 wide angle lens
-Ram mount camera mount
-Ram mount laptop mount
-first aid kit

So that's what I use, can't wait to see what other people are doing.

 

[Benjamin Rock]

Now, I like that set up very much. It's not only clean, but a great use of space.. Nice!

 

[Joseph McAllister]

Is that a homemade box?

 

[Josh VandenTop]

Is that a homemade box?

Yes it is. It doesn't fit absolutly perfect, but it stays put and works really well for keeping the cb, scanner, power inverter, and threatnet reciver togethre. Now when I'm heading out all I have to do is put the computer on the mount and plug it in.

 

[Joseph McAllister]

Sweet. I like those computer mounts, but those are so expensive.

 

[Jesse Risley]

I'm currently using a Gamber-Johnson mobile laptop station (Dell Inspiron E1505), along with several RAM Mounting Systems habiliments for the Logitech (streaming) QuickCam Pro 9000 â„¢ webcam.

The radio equipment is mounted within a used Jotto Desk console that's custom-built for Chevrolet Impalas. The console came in on trade from a law enforcement agency, though I had to have the factory contrive the faceplates for each individual radio.

 

[Josh VandenTop]

Sweet. I like those computer mounts, but those are so expensive.

This is actually my second computer mount, the first one I bought was half the price but absolutly sucked. I would definately recomend just spending the money the first time.

Jesse, I like the cousel with the radio equiptment, for now I'm trying to keep my stuff from getting too tied down because my trailblazer is my everyday vehicle and I don't always want all of my equiptment in it.

 

[Terry Tyler]

The setup may look ghetto compared to some of the set-ups pictured above, but I got everything needed to get the job done.

Check out the guts.

Everything is right there when I need it. I prefer to fly solo and have designed the set-up around that. If I take someone, they got to ride in the back.

I got a custom made camera mount I can throw in when I need to stay in the ride. The mount produces a stable and steady picture and can be used with ease.

Basically, we got like the minimum of whats needed to chase storms effectively but its all here. Heres a list of the equipment I got for it.

* Nextech 175w power invertor
* Delorme Earthmate LT-40 GPS
* Grlevel3 with Shapefiles and Maps
* UM175 wireless internet card with antenna
* Microsoft HD cam for streaming
* Sony HDR-FX7 for filming
* Sony A-200 for shooting
* Cell phone for calling

 

[Bart_Comstock]

Your setups need more light bars!

Here is my future set up for this year that I am working on:

 

[D. Hayes]

I'm more of a spotter but here's my setup. Lightbar has recently been removed. I pay very close attention to windspeed and direction don't you know.

Kenwood 5.1 DVD/TV touch screen Navigation System
Dell 1530 XPS Laptop
Ram Mount Laptop mount
Lilliput 7" 1024x768 touch screen LCD monitor
Canon HD30 Camcorder on Sticky Pod police mount
Cobra Voice Laser Radar Detector
Delorme Earthmate GPS
Verizon Motorola Droid (rooted) on unlimited Alltel plan
Radio Shack PRO-60 Scanner
Cobra 29 WX NW ST CB with 3' Firestick
Yaesu 8900R Amateur 2-Way Radio
Microsoft HD roof cam
Canon HD30 for dash cam
Inspeed Vortex Anemometer
GRLevel2A & GRL3 providing Allison House live weather data
USB tethered internet connection provided by Verizon
Yakima Roof Rack System
Skywarn Storm Spotter signs by jkstorm.com
Golight remote control spotlight
Boondock Bumpers Custom Design
Mile Marker 9.5k Electric Winch
Sunforce 5w Solar Trickle Charger
Odyssey Main Battery with Optima's for aux power

 

[Rob Wadsworth]

Your setups need more light bars!

Here is my future set up for this year that I am working on:

I'll have to get one of them thar 'Doopler Radar' whatzamahoozits too!

Can't really see the three antennas I have on here. A 10/11 meter antenna, a 2m/440 antenna, and a cellular amp antenna. Yes; I need to put some tires on this - but not for another 5-10k miles.

 

[Josh VandenTop]

Your setups need more light bars!

Here is my future set up for this year that I am working on:

The small child deployer is a nice touch, and it's quite thoughtful of you to broadcast van halen for everyone else, but what I want to know is how well do those mobile tornado generators actually work, lol.

 

[Paul Stofer]

ok, so I guess i'll jump into the fray. I have a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4x4. The laptop desk is a Havis Shields desk. I got to see David Drummonds setup last weekend.. His is pretty sweet.. I can't wait for him to chime in.

 

[Wes Carter]

Mine is a 1997 Ford Taurus. I've got a 2 meter radio, a scanner, and a MURS radio to talk to the other car when I'm out with more that one car. I try to run as incognito as possible, but the three antennas kind of give me away.

 

[Jeff Hawkins]

I don't have any mounts or lightbars or anything fancy...just a laptop with a data card, a scanner, a GPS, some maps, and a Ford Focus (with new Goodyear Eagle GT tires) to make it all happen. The hardware sits on the passenger side floor all tangled up in a heap. The laptop sits on the passenger side seat.
I'd love to have all the other good stuff seen here...maybe after another 5 years or so it'll happen.