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RosenBauer Panther 8x8 Advanced Fire Truck (UPDATED)

Small backstory
I am sure many of you saw this creation on the workshop years ago, I finally decided to do a complete revamp now that many of the major updates have came into the game. This vehicle has been completely rebuilt from the frame up and is much different and much more advanced than the previous iteration. I have tested this vehicle extensively and would like to hear some feedback on possible features or recommendations any of you might have.

LINK TO OUDATED PANTHER 8X8
https://steamproxy.net/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1742127689

--Features--
Top speed 80mph
5 speed manual gearbox
8 wheel drive and steering
Ground sprayers
Seating for 8
Remote controlled crane and cannon
Removable and stowable Bull bar
Mobile Pumping tools
Modular engine
Loudspeaker
Emergency Lights


--USER MANUAL--
STARTUP - startup is simply hop in the drivers seat and turn the key.

DRIVING - Driving is easy throttle is (w/s) the fire truck is equipped with a 5 speed manual gearbox, using buttons 1 and 2 the driver can shift up or down through gears 1-5 while reverse (R) is automatic and the fire truck will switch into reverse once it has stopped and the throttle value has dipped below -.01. Steering is controlled with (A/D) the truck features steering on all 4 axles that is optimized to maneuver very well at slow speeds, also decreasing steering angle for stability as the truck reaches higher speeds.

CRANE USAGE - The firetruck's crane is remotely operated allowing for ease of use from nearly anywhere. Set up the radio just type in the channel (must be an integer 0-9) in the keypad in the passenger seat. The crane can then be controlled remotely from the Hand held controller. To fire the water press (1) to move the boom up and down use (w/s) to move the boom left and right use (a/d) to move the cannon nozzle up and down use (up/down) and to move the cannon nozzle left or right use (left/right). The crane will remember its last position and hold while not connected allowing for a the cannon to operate without being directly controlled. Please note the boom can also be reset from the passenger seat using the reset button.

PUMPING - The main pumping capabilities can be found on each side of the truck behind the equipment doors. Each side has 3 hose hookups, 2 to pump out and fight fires (orange) and 1 to fill the water tank (blue). In order to pump in or out the respective key must be turned.

FILLING THE TANK NATURALLY - The panther 8x8 features many cool mobile capabilities such as remote pumping of water to fill tanks. This can be done 2 ways, Filling from the frame and pumping. The first option allows the water tank to be filled by driving into a water source until the blue fluid ports on the bottom of the truck are under water, and then flipping the key to start pumping in. The other option requires pumping tools, and a setup but keeps the truck out of the water, and at a distance. The pumping tools can be accessed at the rear of the truck by switching the key. Once activated on the left hand side there shall be 1 pump that has handles on it and 2 hose hook ups and 1 cable hook up. While on the right hand side a fluid port is accessible. In order to pump, hook the blue side of the pump to the fluid port piece, then attach the orange side of the pump to the pump in port on the side of the truck, finally add the electrical cable to allow the pump to start pumping. The fluid port piece has a weight block and must be in water in order ti fill the vehicle.

REFUELING - The refueling port can be seen on the driver's side right in front of the rear axles, and the electrical port in case of a dead battery can be located in between the front two wheels on the driver's side as well.

BULLBAR - In the rear passenger side hatch can be located the bull bar, it is as simple as possible, turn the key, grab it by both ends, then install it on the connectors towards on the bumper. The bull bar can be an asthetic choice or it can be useful when covering through heavy forest lands where the front is more likely to take damage.