Rex registration
2007 Registration
- Mutant Vehicle Name:
- Rex (Reorient Express)
- Plan Submission Method:
- URL
- Mutant Vehicle URL:
- Previously on the Playa?:
- no
- Years at Burning Man:
- n/a
- Previous Mutant Vehicle Name/s:
- n/a
- Prior Mutant Vehicle:
- yes
Prior Mutant Vehicle Information:
Dex (Disorient Express)
Camp Information:
Disorient
Day License:
yes
Night License:
yes
About the Vehicle's Mutation:
Rex is the big brother to the existing Disorient Express Mutant Vehicle (Dex). Like Dex, is will also carry Disorient Signs, art installations and a lounge to deep playa destinations during Burning Man 2007.
Rex, for the first time, makes the entire Disorient sign mobile. The left side of Rex carries the letters DISORI. Rex joins Dex that carries the remaining three letters ENT. A DJ booth is installed in Rex with the DJ facing out the right side. A smaller DISORIENT sign illuminates the left side of Rex.
A new version of the Dex Crown is installed on the roof along with other
sculptures/installations by members of Disorient including inflatables by
Anakin Koenig. A rack is especially designed to securely hold those pieces. In
addition to this, tens of thousands of LEDs will cover the outside of the Dex
making it one of the most intensely bright object on the playa. The bus is
equiped with a sound center (in a private area in the front), Disorient's
sound system and a public lounge in the back.
About 12 feet of the right side of the bus opens-up allowing visual connection between inside and outside.
Lighting Plans:
See above
Mutant Vehicle Intent:
The Rex will change location several times during Burning Man. It is docked every time next to a different large-scale installation and gives Disorienters and Burners the opportunity to experience and get to appreciate sculptures for extended periods of time. The Rex paired with the Dex and selected playa installations creates a dramatic yet comfortable environment that includes dance floor, chill-out area and many art works by members of the Disorient collective.
The Rex and its generator run on biodiesel. Solar panels and a set of batteries will contribute to the greening of the Rex.
Street Legal:
yes
Vehicle License Number:
State of License:
Vehicle Length:
Vehicle Width:
Vehicle Weight:
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Frame Base:
Frame Year:
Capacity:
Number of Trailers:
0
Levels:
no
Sound System:
yes
Sound System Wattage:
3500W
Bar:
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no
Standing Passengers:
no
Design Safety:
A grounded electrical control panel is especially designed for the vehicle. All electrical power is controlled from this panel making it easy to switch everything off at once.
All sharp angles and potential dangerous areas will be covered with a protective material (carpet, padding, pillows, ...)
New seating is made of wood, designed to be low and covered with carpet, including angles.
The vehicle has a capacity of approximately 100 and is equiped with air brakes.
The large amount of LEDs (several tens of thousands) used for the different art installations around the bus will make it extremely visible at night.
SAFETY IN MOTION:
As described in our operating section, our vehicle will be staffed by a crew of six for all moves. Moves will be limited to once per day and will be in low gear. Four spotters, one on each corner, will alert pedestrians and will be able to signal the bus to halt through a verbal and hand signal. A navigator will ride next to the driver to keep an eye on the spotters and to call halts as necessary. No passengers will be allowed to enter or exit the vehicle while in motion. All drivers will be 100% sober and will hold a legal license for operation of the vehicle (New York Class D or equivalent).
Operating Procedures:
OPERATIONS: MOVING THE VEHICLE:
A crew of six will manage the moves. The crew will be wearing special banners ("ROT: Rex Operations Team").
Crew will include a driver, four walkers -- one per corner -- and a spotter who will ride next to the driver.
Spotters will warn pedestrians and will be able to halt the vehicle with a voice and hand signal.
The bus will only move in low gear and will be prepared to stop on a voice and hand signal from any spotter.
No passengers will be allowed to get on or off the vehicle while it is in motion.
All drivers will be 100% stone cold sober and will possess New York State Class D licenses (or the equivalent) for the legal and safe operation of the vehicle.
Enter/Exit Procedures:
People can enter and exit the vehicle through two doors on the right hand side of the vehicle. One is positioned directly across from the driver. The other in the rear section of the vehicle. There is no entering or exiting the vehicle while in motion.
FuelType:
Biodiesel
Flame Effects:
no
Combustibles:
no
