I've decided I need a bucket truck

[Courtesy Flush]

I'll retire in a few years, and I'd like to travel a bit. Campers are nice, but for real recreation I think a bucket truck is the way to go. They're pretty cheap on ebay, and you can the convert the interior into a comfy camper. No matter what campground I choose I'll have the very best view available. I'd need to alter the bucket to fit two lawn chairs and an ice chest. Not a big job. The scenic panoramas and great photo opportunities alone would make the purchase worthwhile.

It would tow my sailboat easily, and never have trouble raising the mast. My wife and I could travel from town to town, doing good deeds, like rescuing kittens, and making roof repairs for old ladies.

There's even a possibility we'd be able to watch open air concerts and sporting events from outside the stadium. It could pay for itself!

I just don't see a downside to this!

http://motors.listings.ebay.com/Commercial-Trucks_Bucket-Boom-Trucks_W0QQfclZ3QQfromZR11QQsacatZ63733QQsocmdZListingItemList



BTW: Have you seen the ebay deals on firetrucks?!

[Schema Thing]

1. I've been wanting one myself

[Courtesy Flush]

2. Looks like there's plenty for everybody

Good ol' ebay.

[Crazy Dave]

3. Plus....

You could use it to get into places you normally wouldn't. Get you some magnetic signs that say, "ACME Utilities" and pretend your there to do maintenance.

Also, if you ever get stuck in traffic and want to know "WTF?" You just lift yourself up and see where and what the problem is.

[Courtesy Flush]

6. or traffic jams...

I think I'd want a camera mounted on the bucket, so I can see what's what from the comfort of the cab (up periscope!!!). Just in case the traffic starts to move unexpectedly.

[Courtesy Flush]

10. Meant to say "on traffic jams", not "or"

past deadline to edit edit.

[Catshrink]

4. Or you could be like the Bluth's

and get a stair truck.

[YDogg]

5. I'd freakin' love to have a firetruck ... or more specifically ...

... a fire rescue vehicle. I pass one in Tampa that is for sale every once in a while ... $13,000 ... a large fire rescue that looks like it could be gutted/converted into a neat camper.

[jobycom]

7. And if you ever get sprayed by a skunk, guess where they'll make you ride.

:)

[itsmesgd]

8. your vacation photos would kick ass

[Courtesy Flush]

9. Mardi Gras! I forgot about Mardi Gras!

Bring on the parades! I may make a second career of photography ("How did he always get those great angles?")