1998 Ford Explorer - Fire Police POV

[bbqsauce86]

Hi everyone,


I'm currently in the process of outfitting a 2002 Chevy Impala, and I'm looking at possibly outfitting it similarly to that of a vehicle I already own.

Installed in this vehicle is the following:

• Code 3 Excalibur Lightbar (all halogen)
  
• Whacker Technologies Junior 24 LED (red/clear front, red rear)
  
• Code 3 Z100 speaker
  
• Code 3 V-CON siren (3672L4)
  
• Kenwood TK-8180 UHF mobile radio
  

I'm thinking about moving all of this equipment to the Impala, with exception to the Whacker LEDs, which I have since replaced with Whelen TIR3s (all red).


If you have any suggestions, I would appreciate them.

 

[Station 3]

I like it how are those Junior 24 leds i know a guy who is willing to sell me some of these but i have not bought them yet i was wondering if they are bright or not.

 

[bbqsauce86]

They're not very bright. They're bright enough to illuminate themselves, but they don't project light out very well. Since I swapped them out with the Whelen TIR3s, I've been much happier. The TIRs may be more money, but they're well worth it for clearing the path.

 

[911]

i think the lights would look great on a impala also......

 

[Ben E.]

Looks like an effective lower cost install on the Explorer. My only slight gripe is that the lightbar sits too far forward for my person taste.

 

[Alovebaby41]

Good setup but i would change one thing when put the TRI 3's on there i would set them to a solid flash pattern. they work best when they are not split.

 

[Rusted413]

Any plans for an arrow stick etc? I would think that that might come in handy since you are a fire cop. Not sure what your area is like, but was just curious

 

[Station 3]

I like it how are those Junior 24 leds i know a guy who is willing to sell me some of these but i have not bought them yet i was wondering if they are bright or not.

I ended up getting two of them split Red/White for around $20 bucks so pretty fair price.

 

[A-TAD]

What kind of console is in your Explorer?


I currently have a 2000 Explorer for my work vehicle that is the same body style and would like to have one as


I just need something small for two sirens, a PA300 and an original GE Powercall.


Thanks

 

[C420sailor]

What kind of console is in your Explorer?
I currently have a 2000 Explorer for my work vehicle that is the same body style and would like to have one as


I just need something small for two sirens, a PA300 and an original GE Powercall.


Thanks

+1, I've never seen something like that in a '98 Explorer. Interesting.

 

[Mrlunchbox]

Yes, PICS of the console/equipment mount would be great please!!

 

[FireEMSPolice]

Looks good! Ever consider adding an HLF? Maybe some HAWs?

 

[bbqsauce86]

Any plans for an arrow stick etc? I would think that that might come in handy since you are a fire cop. Not sure what your area is like, but was just curious

I planned on putting one on, but I never got around to doing it. I was likely going to put a Sho-Me Chameleon (red/amber) on the rear of the roof.

What kind of console is in your Explorer?
I currently have a 2000 Explorer for my work vehicle that is the same body style and would like to have one as


I just need something small for two sirens, a PA300 and an original GE Powercall.


Thanks

My console is a Havis C-AS-840-11.

Looks good! Ever consider adding an HLF? Maybe some HAWs?

I thought about it, but I didn't have the budget when outfitting the vehicle. Once I had the money, I didn't have the time. Such is life.

 

[bbqsauce86]

Yes, PICS of the console/equipment mount would be great please!!

Since I've decommissioned the Explorer, we'll be putting that console in a friend's '02 Silverado. Same gear (a V-CON and a Kenwood TK-8180). Once I have pictures I'll be sure to post them.

 

[Ben E.]

Is the console (the part with the armrest, not the equipment console) an aftermarket one? I've never seen an Explorer of that year that didn't have a full-length factory console that went all the way up to the dash. I had a 2000 Explorer and I had to take out the cupholder/storage cubbies and I dropped a flat Havis Shields 14" console in that space, worked awesome too.

 

[MPD 818]

Is the console (the part with the armrest, not the equipment console) an aftermarket one? I've never seen an Explorer of that year that didn't have a full-length factory console that went all the way up to the dash. I had a 2000 Explorer and I had to take out the cupholder/storage cubbies and I dropped a flat Havis Shields 14" console in that space, worked awesome too.

They are fewer and farther between but it is factory.

 

[A-TAD]

Is the console (the part with the armrest, not the equipment console) an aftermarket one? I've never seen an Explorer of that year that didn't have a full-length factory console that went all the way up to the dash. I had a 2000 Explorer and I had to take out the cupholder/storage cubbies and I dropped a flat Havis Shields 14" console in that space, worked awesome too.

I have used 4 Explorers, 3 that were a 1997 and 1 that is currently a 2000, all with the same console.