what is this trunk thing on the right side of the window ?

[scammed]

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[ChouDoufu]

air intake snorkel

 

https://www.carsguide.com.au/adventure/how-to/how-to-drive-through-water-with-your-suv-69083

 

 

Edited September 3, 2020 by ChouDoufu
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[dimitriv]

it's a 360 degree rotating camera.

 

[trucking]

Basically, when your go anywhere super macho pickup cuts out in the middle of a stream the towing company will know where it is because there will be a little bit of plastic sticking out above the stream to show where your engine has stalled.

 

Looks a bit gay though. Like Dick Emery saying " oh you are awful..."

 

[Pilotman]

Its a Big Dick Wally Wagon, they have all that kind of useless <deleted> all over them.   .  

[Swimfan]

COVID catcher

[jojothai]

Looks like a snake.

It can rotate and spit venom at who you want.

Especially the tailgaters who wont back off.

[Puchaiyank]

It is where you place burglar tools...keeps them from damaging windows and doors...????

[johnray]

It's so the engine can work when there is a flood.  Actually a really smart idea.

[Hi Tea]

"what is this trunk thing on the right side of the window ?"

 

The round things at each corner are wheels, they're there to enable the vehicle to move.

[scammed]

1 hour ago, Hi Tea said:

"what is this trunk thing on the right side of the window ?"

 

The round things at each corner are wheels, they're there to enable the vehicle to move.

that does not further the answer to the protruding black trunk on the left side on the window,

it sort of stick out and break the symmetry of the vehicle

[moose7117]

Is that a Skoda ?

[alacrity]

4 hours ago, moose7117 said:

Is that a Skoda ?

Yes, a concept.

Interesting that it's a truck based on an existing SUV platform, rather than the opposite approach from many mainstream manufacturers that don't primarily design for third world markets.

[kwak250]

It's the latest Google maps camera .

I also heard immigration are going to be using these soon.

[Wiggy]

A periscope. Soon to be fitted to the Thai government’s underwater transport. 

[thaibeachlovers]

On 9/4/2020 at 2:43 AM, johnray said:

It's so the engine can work when there is a flood.  Actually a really smart idea.

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The exhaust isn't above flood level, so good luck starting the car if it's under water.

 

I see loads of shiny cars around with them that have never been near a flood or a bit of dirt even. I can't describe the drivers or post would be deleted.

[PatOngo]

It's a camera to monitor the 23 Thai's riding in the back and it has a speaker to tell them to sit down!

[LukKrueng]

20 hours ago, scammed said:

that does not further the answer to the protruding black trunk on the left side on the window,

it sort of stick out and break the symmetry of the vehicle

I never understand why so many people who have absolutely NOTHING to contribute to a conversation feel that their voice must be heard...

To answer your question: combustion engines need air in order to work. For a car to be able to operate when the engine is under water (when crossing a deep steam) the engine must have the airway uninterrupted. The snorkel being above water ensures air can enter the engine and not water. 

Another reason for snorkel is when driving on dirt roads where cars in front produce a lot of dust which might block the air filter and choke the engine. Having the air intake higher allows for cleaner air and reduce filter clogging. 

[LukKrueng]

16 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

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The exhaust isn't above flood level, so good luck starting the car if it's under water.

 

I see loads of shiny cars around with them that have never been near a flood or a bit of dirt even. I can't describe the drivers or post would be deleted.

Although it's better to extend the exhaust so it's above water level, the more important is the air intake. When the engine is running before going underwater the exhaust can still function even if covered with water. 

[transam]

It is trunking to the engines air filter, used to stop water getting into the combustion chamber and trashing the thing.

It's an off-road gadget really, though useful if places one goes has seasonal flooding.

[stouricks]

20 hours ago, scammed said:

that does not further the answer to the protruding black trunk on the left side on the window,

it sort of stick out and break the symmetry of the vehicle

On MY photo , the trunk is on the RIGHT.

[Hayduke]

What is this trunk thing on the right side of the window ?

 

It’s a GGR (ground to ground refueling) port….

 

it enables you to pull up behind a tanker vehicle (slow to a safe speed of 150km/h), connect via a probe, and refuel. Refueling can be completed on most vehicles in 4 to 5 minutes which also allows for any time-critical Facebook updates.

 

This advanced, space-age capability (only available in Thailand from Somchai & Somchai Technologies), completely eliminates the need to stop for gas.

 

 

 

Edited September 5, 2020 by Hayduke

[Lacessit]

I'd suggest whoever needs to ask this question should stick to bicycles.

[transam]

1 minute ago, Lacessit said:

I'd suggest whoever needs to ask this question should stick to bicycles.

Why...????

This is not the bicycle forum....????

[tonray]

The first published pic of the Thai Submarine purchase...

[scammed]

21 minutes ago, LukKrueng said:

I never understand why so many people who have absolutely NOTHING to contribute to a conversation feel that their voice must be heard...

To answer your question: combustion engines need air in order to work. For a car to be able to operate when the engine is under water (when crossing a deep steam) the engine must have the airway uninterrupted. The snorkel being above water ensures air can enter the engine and not water. 

Another reason for snorkel is when driving on dirt roads where cars in front produce a lot of dust which might block the air filter and choke the engine. Having the air intake higher allows for cleaner air and reduce filter clogging. 

yeah, i suspected it was, but i think its a marketing toy more then anything else, if water is so deep that you get submerged, then a car will lose traction, and float altogether until the inside has been flooded

Edited September 5, 2020 by scammed

[transam]

1 minute ago, scammed said:

yeah, i suspected it was, but i think its a marketing toy more then anything else, if water is so deep that you get submerged, then a car will lose traction, and i suspect float altogether until the inside has been flooded

Not so much about deep, it is about splash. On my Vigo the air inlet is hidden high up between the inner wheel arch and wing to reduce the risk of thrown water induction...

[pineapple01]

You just hit an Elephant.

[Pilotman]

On 9/3/2020 at 9:43 PM, johnray said:

It's so the engine can work when there is a flood.  Actually a really smart idea.

No, its not really, its ugly and unnecessary.  How often do you have to drive through floods that high? Its never happened to me in over 50 years of driving. So maybe a good idea for dim wits who drive around trying to find high flood water.  We all know that its just for show. 

Edited September 5, 2020 by Pilotman

[Pilotman]

8 minutes ago, transam said:

Not so much about deep, it is about splash. On my Vigo the air inlet is hidden high up between the inner wheel arch and wing to reduce the risk of thrown water induction...

That make more sense than this ugly contraption.