The U.S.T.U
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I actually use a RAV4 with one of the rear seats removed. Tons of space and 31 mpg.
drdiver1952
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I use my Honda Element. THE U.S.T.U. in my opinion. Wash the mud out of the interior with a hose at the end of day. Good mileage, 4WD, flexible seating. Use one of those PVC cord units for tanks.
thomjinx
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I live in Atlanta, so I have long drives to the ocean. I just can't accept the on road handling of "Klumsies" (SUVs), so an old Volvo 245 wagon is my dive vehicle. Decent gas mileage, very good handling, very comfortable seats for trips and a surprising amount of space inside. Ratcheting straps hold my tanks in place and bungees hold my dive bags. Legendary Volvo safety features and they are super reliable! I have owned several and have one now that has over 400,000 miles on it and is still going strong!
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steveann
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Seeing as how I'm just as apt to be carrying 20 tanks as 2, I have to say I'm happy with my Silverado. Of course, the gas engine just doesn't have to power of those big ole' diesels, but it's good enough.
My USTU would be a small 4x4 Toyota truck. Something that gets decent gas mileage, and could haul around my buddy's and my rebreathers, drysuits, barbeque setup, camping gear, and so on, because if I'm going to have the USTU, I better be having the U.S.G. (Ultimate Scuba Gear) first
My USTU would be a small 4x4 Toyota truck. Something that gets decent gas mileage, and could haul around my buddy's and my rebreathers, drysuits, barbeque setup, camping gear, and so on, because if I'm going to have the USTU, I better be having the U.S.G. (Ultimate Scuba Gear) first
I use a Nissan Titan, and to store my gear; the plastic containers I purchased at walmart. This is for local diving, the tanks are strapped to the side of the bed. I have a cap on the truck, makes a great changing area if none is available. For trips, I have the roller bag that does a dandy job.
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My old '95 Chrylser "Town and Country" mini-van works perfectly!
I'm going to miss it when it dies . . . that means I'll have to have a car payment.
the K
I'm going to miss it when it dies . . . that means I'll have to have a car payment.
the K
You guys don't know what expensive gas is - try our stupid prices in the UK for really nutty prices!!!
I have got a Mitsubishi L200 'Animal' double cab pick-up (a similar size to Dodge Dakota) with a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine. It costs me £60 to fill it up, and I get nearly 400 miles on a full tank, which ain't bad for a reasonably large vehicle.
I can get four adults in the cab comfortably and four sets of kit in the back. I have a Mountain Top ali cover which locks shut, keeping all my goodies safe, and this can also mount my bike rack, carrying four MTBs on the top. When the tailgate is down flat, it is the perfect height to stand tanks on to put on your back. I keep all my kit in a big plastic box with a lid (also used for storing it in the garage) and this stops the wet getting all over the place. But, if it does get wet/dirty/etc, it has a plastic loadliner, so I can just hose it out.
Perfect vehicle for my lifestyle, and not too expensive to run...
Mark
I have got a Mitsubishi L200 'Animal' double cab pick-up (a similar size to Dodge Dakota) with a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine. It costs me £60 to fill it up, and I get nearly 400 miles on a full tank, which ain't bad for a reasonably large vehicle.
I can get four adults in the cab comfortably and four sets of kit in the back. I have a Mountain Top ali cover which locks shut, keeping all my goodies safe, and this can also mount my bike rack, carrying four MTBs on the top. When the tailgate is down flat, it is the perfect height to stand tanks on to put on your back. I keep all my kit in a big plastic box with a lid (also used for storing it in the garage) and this stops the wet getting all over the place. But, if it does get wet/dirty/etc, it has a plastic loadliner, so I can just hose it out.
Perfect vehicle for my lifestyle, and not too expensive to run...
Mark
scubaaaronh
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My GMC 1500 extended cab with tank racks is the best vehicle for four divers
rottielover
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Has anyone else considered a "scuba trailer" ?
My wife and I have been mulling around the idea of getting a smallish "box" type trailer, and then adding things like a hang rod in it and tank rack attached to the floor. The idea was that we would have a lockable, portable closet of sorts to hang our wetsuits/bcd's up in, and store the rest of the gear. The idea was mostly to eliminate the need to haul all that wet gear up to the bathtub of the hotel room. Instead we could just lock it up in the trailer.
If anyone has done this, I would sure appreciate some pic's or idea's!
My wife and I have been mulling around the idea of getting a smallish "box" type trailer, and then adding things like a hang rod in it and tank rack attached to the floor. The idea was that we would have a lockable, portable closet of sorts to hang our wetsuits/bcd's up in, and store the rest of the gear. The idea was mostly to eliminate the need to haul all that wet gear up to the bathtub of the hotel room. Instead we could just lock it up in the trailer.
If anyone has done this, I would sure appreciate some pic's or idea's!
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