Yeah, u guys need to get a 38-40ft to be useful for wisp use, I think. On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 12:17 PM, Mathew Howard <[email protected]> wrote:
> The issue run into trying to use our bucket truck, is that you just can't > get close enough to where you need to mount the antenna on most houses - > unless you drive across their lawn, which most people don't want you > doing... and even that isn't possible in a lot of cases. It usually does > work very well on commercial building though... and it's definitely the way > to go for working on poles. I think ours is only a 28' boom though, it > would definitely make it a lot easier to reach things with another 10' or > so. > > On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 2:00 PM, Ken Hohhof <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I don’t remember the details, I believe it had 30 ft vertical reach and >> was mounted on an F450 flat bed. He was an electrician and used it for >> putting wires and lights on utility poles. >> >> *From:* TJ Trout <[email protected]> >> *Sent:* Monday, January 18, 2016 1:44 PM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Bucket truck or vans >> >> what kind of truck ken? sounds like a tree truck, not a telecom/electric >> boom >> >> On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 11:37 AM, Ryan Ray <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> For a quick site survey I have been making use of a Phantom 3. Nice and >>> easy to launch it and zip above the tree line to see what's what. Cheaper >>> than a bucket truck! >>> >>> On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 10:47 AM, Ken Hohhof <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Years ago, I would use a guy for contract install work who had a bucket >>>> truck. But the bucket rarely seemed to fit or open the right way. It’s >>>> one thing if you are working on the front of a building, like tuckpointing >>>> or installing a sign. But if you want to put something on a sloped roof, >>>> the bucket never seemed to go where you could work without getting out of >>>> it, and the door always seemed to be in the wrong spot to get out onto the >>>> roof. >>>> >>>> For putting a dish on a utility pole or something like that, a bucket >>>> truck is great. Or for a quick site survey to see if a small tower would >>>> get LOS. >>>> >>>> >>>> *From:* Josh Luthman <[email protected]> >>>> *Sent:* Monday, January 18, 2016 12:12 PM >>>> *To:* [email protected] >>>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Bucket truck or vans >>>> >>>> What happens if you need to get to that equipment *NOW*. I'd be afraid >>>> you need to rent it and won't arrive until tomorrow...or worse... >>>> >>>> >>>> Josh Luthman >>>> Office: 937-552-2340 >>>> Direct: 937-552-2343 >>>> 1100 Wayne St >>>> Suite 1337 >>>> Troy, OH 45373 >>>> >>>> On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 1:09 PM, Nate Burke <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> We have a local rental shop that rent's a 60' tow behind bucket for >>>>> $300/day. We've used it for a couple business installs when it's needed. >>>>> Especially usefull for hauling ballast to a roof. Cheaper than buying a >>>>> bucket truck. >>>>> >>>>> That said, there are some times when just having a bucket would be >>>>> nice. >>>>> >>>>> On 1/18/2016 12:05 PM, Jason McKemie wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Might work good for wireless installs around there, I've had limited >>>>> use of mine for that purpose due to the likelihood of it leaving ruts in >>>>> customer's yards. >>>>> >>>>> On Monday, January 18, 2016, Jaime Solorza <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Yes I resisted buying one when I had ISG but that was long ago in >>>>>> a galaxy far far away.... I hit myself for that.... I can always rent >>>>>> one I >>>>>> guess. >>>>>> On Jan 18, 2016 10:55 AM, "Josh Luthman" <[email protected]> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> 22k for both is a great deal! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Just keep in mind any install that you do with a bucket truck will >>>>>>> probably require a bucket truck. If the thing breaks you may not be >>>>>>> able >>>>>>> to reach some things. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Josh Luthman >>>>>>> Office: 937-552-2340 >>>>>>> Direct: 937-552-2343 >>>>>>> 1100 Wayne St >>>>>>> Suite 1337 >>>>>>> Troy, OH 45373 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 12:52 PM, Jaime Solorza < >>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Considering buying a bucket truck or van as I get older. That fall >>>>>>>> on ice in Amarillo made me realize body no longer wants me to have >>>>>>>> lightning quick cat like reflexes. My rotator cuff is still sore...my >>>>>>>> son >>>>>>>> in law has a sign business with a 36 ft boom on van and 60 ft on diesel >>>>>>>> truck. He paid 22k for both!!! here is van ...what you guys think? >>>>>>>> Great >>>>>>>> for camera installs and even cutting tree branches. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >
