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CAP

When I tell others why MRAPs aren't good for them I'm told it's because I hate them. So I suppose we can now add CAP to the list of those I hate.

MRAPs are a tool designed for a specific job. As has already been pointed out they do not perform that great for tasks outside of that purpose.

You would be better off with a vehicle that was indeed designed for what you're wanting to use it for. M1037 would be a better choice if it must be military in origin.

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Originally posted by sigfreund:
According to many members here, either expressed or implied, if you encounter an acronym or abbreviation you don’t understand, it’s your responsibility to research it on your own and then try to decide which of the (usually) countless meanings applies to the context. I mean, why would the original poster want others to understand what he’s referring to? That’s just crazy talk.

And the other members think they should take the first 1/2 page of the thread complaining about acronyms and why it's too hard to figure out out themselves...

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Originally posted by RHINOWSO:

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Originally posted by sigfreund:
According to many members here, either expressed or implied, if you encounter an acronym or abbreviation you don’t understand, it’s your responsibility to research it on your own and then try to decide which of the (usually) countless meanings applies to the context. I mean, why would the original poster want others to understand what he’s referring to? That’s just crazy talk.

And the other members think they should take the first 1/2 page of the thread complaining about acronyms and why it's too hard to figure out out themselves...

FAB

I agree with the consensus, you probably cant afford a “free” MRAP. Cost may not even be a factor without a mechanic to work it and a source of parts.

An ex-ambulance otoh is just a commercial truck from one of the major US auto makers.