My company is looking for silly ways to save fuel.
Right now, we have a 2002 Ford Explorer XLS and 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. You would think they would be useful for 4WD but since the Blazer is the only one with 4WD for the winter, I guess it doesnt matter. I was told they got the SUV's for high visibility. That makes no sense if you read further on what they have been sending us to demo lately. So right now we have a couple of gas hogs for no real reason.
First they wanted us to get a John Deere Gator. I mentioned that we had one of those at my old job and it did not work out well due to engine noise (couldnt hear the 2-way radio), it was cold in the winter time, and generally unsafe if someone were to get into an accident. Its meant for off-road use, not in a busy parking lot for general patrol and not really visible. They ended up getting one for Housekeeping so they can clean the lots in the morning.
Next they brought this Tiger Truck. This was worse! The thing looks like a 3rd grade project. The governor would kick in at 20 MPH and slow you down, without warning you or other drivers behind you, it was plauged with issues (linkage came apart from throttle, reverse lights did not work) for the week we had it for demo. Again, not meant for regular patrol and if someone were to get hit, they would be hurt or killed. Their response to what if someone got into an accident and hurt/killed was, "how often does that happen?"
I say they go to the State of Ohio Vehicle Auction and snag a couple of retired Crown Victoria Police Interceptors formerly used by the State of Ohio for a fraction of the price. They have enough trunk space to store our gear and can be upfitted really nicely. They can also get the CVPI's or 9C1 Impalas (I am not a fan of the Impalas) elsewhere for still a fraction of the price. I get my CVPI through Ford and can trade it in so I get some kind of return. Putting a retired cruiser out there can be deter a potential crime if the car is spotted, and still gives us the stealthy advantage since it doesnt sit high and we would not need to refuel as much. Right now we refuel every other day. The Explorer goes to our special duty detail on the other side Columbus (about 25 miles away, each way) and the Blazer stays on property but the fuel guage is messed up so people think its almost on empty when its probably at half a tank. Our policy states we dont refuel until we are at 1/4 tank.
How does my idea sound? Any ideas on anything better?
Right now, we have a 2002 Ford Explorer XLS and 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. You would think they would be useful for 4WD but since the Blazer is the only one with 4WD for the winter, I guess it doesnt matter. I was told they got the SUV's for high visibility. That makes no sense if you read further on what they have been sending us to demo lately. So right now we have a couple of gas hogs for no real reason.
First they wanted us to get a John Deere Gator. I mentioned that we had one of those at my old job and it did not work out well due to engine noise (couldnt hear the 2-way radio), it was cold in the winter time, and generally unsafe if someone were to get into an accident. Its meant for off-road use, not in a busy parking lot for general patrol and not really visible. They ended up getting one for Housekeeping so they can clean the lots in the morning.
Next they brought this Tiger Truck. This was worse! The thing looks like a 3rd grade project. The governor would kick in at 20 MPH and slow you down, without warning you or other drivers behind you, it was plauged with issues (linkage came apart from throttle, reverse lights did not work) for the week we had it for demo. Again, not meant for regular patrol and if someone were to get hit, they would be hurt or killed. Their response to what if someone got into an accident and hurt/killed was, "how often does that happen?"
I say they go to the State of Ohio Vehicle Auction and snag a couple of retired Crown Victoria Police Interceptors formerly used by the State of Ohio for a fraction of the price. They have enough trunk space to store our gear and can be upfitted really nicely. They can also get the CVPI's or 9C1 Impalas (I am not a fan of the Impalas) elsewhere for still a fraction of the price. I get my CVPI through Ford and can trade it in so I get some kind of return. Putting a retired cruiser out there can be deter a potential crime if the car is spotted, and still gives us the stealthy advantage since it doesnt sit high and we would not need to refuel as much. Right now we refuel every other day. The Explorer goes to our special duty detail on the other side Columbus (about 25 miles away, each way) and the Blazer stays on property but the fuel guage is messed up so people think its almost on empty when its probably at half a tank. Our policy states we dont refuel until we are at 1/4 tank.
How does my idea sound? Any ideas on anything better?
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