All Terrain Warriors campers

[Amesz00]

Just one of those freak things that could have been so much worse when I look back at it. Not sure if you believe in God but I do and I know he had his hand on us. We didn't get a scratch.

definitly John- i could say you were both very lucky, but we both know its got nothing to do with luck that sorta crash is not the sort of thing you walk away from, and these canter cabs dont have the best rollover structural integrity if you catch my drift....

 

[kerry]

Glad to hear your ok.

 

[haven]

John, I'm happy you made it through OK. You have to be badly bruised! I'm glad the Fuso engineers spent time re-designing the cab with safety in mind not long ago.

 

[SkiFreak]

Just wondering John.....
Did the air bags deploy?

 

[whatcharterboat]

No mate. Never did.

And thanks guys for your thoughts.

 

[SkiFreak]

That's a bit disconcerting, given that this was no small accident.

 

[whatcharterboat]

Hi Owen.

The cop that turned up said he rarely sees them go off...... I just think the chassis took far more impact than the cab. We didn't even break the front screen. The airbag sensors are up the front on the cab too and I have no doubt the bags would be invaluable in a head on.

BTW the mines won't let you carry 3 guys up front of a Canter anymore cause they only have 2 airbags. Wonder if they'll ever put a 3rd one in?

Got to try out our Fuso dealers new static brake tester today. Very interesting. Not as much fun as 3 days on the drag strip though.Haha.

 

[FusoFG]

Did the air bags deploy?

What air bags? I don't believe the FG sold in the US has air bags.

 

[DzlToy]

Please explain the static brake tester. If its like a chassis dyno, I have always been told not to use the brakes on a rolling road or chassis dyno as the drums are typically massive and one could damage the car driveline trying to slow it. Maybe that is just CYA for the shop running the dyno test...

thanks

 

[whatcharterboat]

Please explain the static brake tester. If its like a chassis dyno, I have always been told not to use the brakes on a rolling road or chassis dyno as the drums are typically massive and one could damage the car driveline trying to slow it. Maybe that is just CYA for the shop running the dyno test...

No. It is purely a brake performace test machine and gives a reading for each brake drum. They have a seperate suspension shaker and possibly a dyno as well. I will try to get the model number of the machine if you really want to know. It's a brand new machine and is the only one in our area. The next closest one is down in Brisbane in a big council bus workshop.

Our local Fuso dealer is the busiest rural dealer in the country and they have just moved into this purpose built and state of the art facility. Even the self serve esspresso coffee machine in the waiting lounge is high tech. They've got accomadation upstairs if drivers need to stay while their truck's being fixed......but the first thing you realize when you go in the workshop is how quiet the noise levels are and then how bright the lighting is. Really obvious to me. No oil on the ground. Everything is pumped around in special lines under the floor. All purpose built gearbox jacks and cradles, etc. Mobile hoists that go on each wheel to lift the truck up............I should just make time to do a post on it, heh?

 

[1leglance]

John very glad to hear you are ok...
Me & my family are moving to Brisbane next year so I can take a nursing contract and your shop is somewhere I plan to visit over and over....
and I fully believe the hand of God rested on you & your daughter!

 

[whatcharterboat]

What air bags? I don't believe the FG sold in the US has air bags

Yep. The NPS 300 got them in 2008 and the FG84 got them in 2010. The bulk of these trucks are sold into mines , rural fire services, parks and wildlife services, city councils, etc.......all these corporates require airbags as a minimum OH&S requirement and they are the main drivers when it comes to what specs we have on our Australian models.

Me & my family are moving to Brisbane next year so I can take a nursing contract and your shop is somewhere I plan to visit over and over....
and I fully believe the hand of God rested on you & your daughter!

Lance....that's awesome. I'll send a PM.

Yep. We are about an hour North of Brisvegas.

 

[bptp7270]

What air bags? I don't believe the FG sold in the US has air bags.

The canter have had airbags and pretensioners for over 12 months in Aus. I think the mine sites require them these days and it has forced vehicles like these and the toyota commercials to install them. There is an option to delete from the factory, I think the rural fire sevices may not want them?

 

[Mickldo]

Hi Mick,

Ahhhhhh.......Not good.

<snip>................. buuuuuuut we didn't actually get there.

<snip>

Oh crap, that's not good. I'm glad you are OK.:Wow1:

 

[Mickldo]

Just wondering John.....
Did the air bags deploy?

Airbags are designed to protect the occupant from hitting the steering wheel or dash. Basically if you have an accident and didn't smash your face into the steering wheel you haven't had a bad enough accident for the airbags to deploy. If the airbag was to go off when it wasn't required it would cause more damage than it was supposed to prevent. An airbag will cause minor injuries like black eyes and the like but that is better than head butting the steering wheel. The airbag has actually inflated fully and has started to deflate by the time your face hits it. It is the deflating bag that absorbs the impact. Forget everything you have seen in the movies. Most people think an airbag should go off even in minor fender benders when it is really the last thing you want to go off unless it is a really major prang.