Jordan Doane
EF0
Hello, First off I would like to Introduce myself. My name is Jordan Doane and I am currently a Photography major. I have a huge passion for storms, Thunderstorm Structure and Photography. I know i will Probably receive some hate but hey they are just ideas and plans in my head. Just trying to turn some gears. Heres some of my storm photography (not bad for being stuck in Georgia because of college)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jordan_doane/albums/72157655878251601
I will be purchasing a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta wagon TDI hopefully by the start of the 2017 season. Now i know its not ideal but I'm on a budget like most of us. Lot of space for my needs. The car can get 40mpg+ and it is a turbo charged diesel engine so it has good torque also.
-Tinted windows
-extra Jerry can of fuel
-Spare full sized tire
-access to tow points and tow rope
-Lift the car slightly for added ground clearance and larger all terrain tires.
- Metal Skid plate to prevent oil pan damage.
-Remove the front plastic bumper and weld up a metal one for added protection
-car length roof rack/hail protection. The would extend over my windshield also.
Optionally if i wanted i could easily weld up some hinged side window guards that would swing down from the top rack to protect 4 side rear windows.
Now in terms of the interior:
-Power inverter probably 2000 watt.
-Ram mounted iPad Air 2 to run radar scope (short term)
-DSLR camera mount
In the rear of the vehicle id like to build a small light weight raised platform so under it in bins i could put extra clothes, necessities, medical supplies, extra food/water and anything else small. On the top of the plat form i plan to have it set up so if I'm a ways from home I can get a good nights rest while pulled off someplace, or just a place to chill while waiting for storms to fire. also the ability to black out the windows with fabric for privacy. Id like to keep the rear seats in also. This is an example of whats in my head.
I have a good CB radio already that i will install and also plan to get my Ham radio license in the future and gain some education on using one before installing one also.
Thats the plans so far! let me know what you think please! I'm sure i will receive some criticism but any love is appreciated! Thank you!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jordan_doane/albums/72157655878251601
I will be purchasing a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta wagon TDI hopefully by the start of the 2017 season. Now i know its not ideal but I'm on a budget like most of us. Lot of space for my needs. The car can get 40mpg+ and it is a turbo charged diesel engine so it has good torque also.
-Tinted windows
-extra Jerry can of fuel
-Spare full sized tire
-access to tow points and tow rope
-Lift the car slightly for added ground clearance and larger all terrain tires.
- Metal Skid plate to prevent oil pan damage.
-Remove the front plastic bumper and weld up a metal one for added protection
-car length roof rack/hail protection. The would extend over my windshield also.
Optionally if i wanted i could easily weld up some hinged side window guards that would swing down from the top rack to protect 4 side rear windows.
Now in terms of the interior:
-Power inverter probably 2000 watt.
-Ram mounted iPad Air 2 to run radar scope (short term)
-DSLR camera mount
In the rear of the vehicle id like to build a small light weight raised platform so under it in bins i could put extra clothes, necessities, medical supplies, extra food/water and anything else small. On the top of the plat form i plan to have it set up so if I'm a ways from home I can get a good nights rest while pulled off someplace, or just a place to chill while waiting for storms to fire. also the ability to black out the windows with fabric for privacy. Id like to keep the rear seats in also. This is an example of whats in my head.
I have a good CB radio already that i will install and also plan to get my Ham radio license in the future and gain some education on using one before installing one also.
Thats the plans so far! let me know what you think please! I'm sure i will receive some criticism but any love is appreciated! Thank you!
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