Charles,
One mans opinion:
Mobile Command Post – The expense of owning and operating a rig like that I think – I think – goes well beyond the capability of this club for the foreseeable future. It has six tires that are about $300 a piece. They would not ever get worn out, but it is recommended that you replace tires every five years. If it is a diesel it has six batteries. You can’t keep it fueled because the fuel will go bad, but you want it full when you roll up to the scene of the disaster so that you can leave it running or run a diesel generator. There is engine and transmission maintenance with the big rig. The list is endless. Would we have to replace tires on a trailer? Yes, but they are not 16 ply tires like the ones on that big rig. Would we have to replace the batteries on a trailer? Sure, but we would have the option to use lithium iron batteries in it, only for the “house” on the big rig. Then secure storage too. And who drives it? Not everyone can or will. But we have lots of people with a truck and ball that would pull a trailer. Again, just my opinion. Acquisition cost and maintenance cost would be lower with the trailer, which with the trailer manufacturing base in Lamar County we might just get a brand new one donated, so that would be my vote.
TVs – I think the TVs would more likely be seen if back under the Pavilion in the shade. I don’t think they will be bright enough outside to be well seen from a distance. If we are fortunate enough for someone to show up with one am thinking we put it on a table and backed up to a vehicle where we can top strap it where it can’t fall over.
Phillip
