FLORIDA RIGS

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[quote name='capttomo' post='286901' date='Mar 4 2009, 05:58 ']Less Plastic on the Dashboard and engine cowlings for One......and the electronics.....the Velocity is going to be a nightmare for chasing electrical problems with all the I/O modules all over the truck and a VERY complicated electronics panel in the Officer's footwell area....XT is much more ruggedized and simpler electronics......Most of us that run calls all day want RUGGEDIZED - METAL interiors...NOT Cheep vacuumed formed plastic...Arrow XT is the way to go....The XT/PUC combo used by Miami Dade is a great combination in my opinion....I just bought a Velocity....The guys love it...great ride....QUIET as hell.....but next one will be an XT.[/quote]



I agree the new rigs any brand are very plastic except if you spec extreme duty. I saw an Arrow XT and it was nice very rugged. My hope is our next rig with be an Arrow XT but our area seems to be going Velocity or Impel. KCFD has two Velocity Towers on order, I was shocked they need the Arrow XT like we do. It reminds me of our old rigs with metal dashes and floors no only the seats were plastic.



Stay Safe, Rick