Owner | Bruiser |
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Location | Houston, Texas United States map |
Web | WebPage |
Vehicle | 2006 Jenny Lind crib Created for the 2006 Houston Art Car Parade, this award-winning entry was built and driven by the the youngest artist in the history of the parade, 5-year-old Bruiser. |
Motor | Permanent Magnet DC 24 Volt, 350 Watt |
Drivetrain | The chassis and steering are from a Craftsman riding lawnmower. The single rear wheel is chain-driven from a 24-volt electric scooter motor. The body is an Evenflo crib. The toy box storage pod houses a fire extinguisher, an accessory 12 volt battery, and a 600 watt inverter for non-drivetrain power requirements. |
Controller | What's that burning smell? Original controller overheated, Curtis 1505 on order. |
Batteries | 2, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM |
System Voltage | 24 Volts |
Charger | Schumacher Automotive-type 12 V charger, batteries are charged independently. |
Heater | The sun and the controller. |
Instrumentation | None |
Top Speed | 10 MPH (16 KPH) This vehicle was designed for a five-year-old to drive without hitting any of the 200,000 spectators in attendance. 10 MPH was plenty fast for those conditions. |
Seating Capacity | 1 human plus assorted stuffed animals. |
Curb Weight | 300 Pounds (136 Kilograms) |
Conversion Time | Two weeks. |