Suzuki Every H.K. Mini Fire Van (MRV) (10RN-031)

10RN-031 is a model of a Suzuki Every (DA64V). More specifically it is a model of a fire engine operating in Hong Kong Fire Service Department fleet, named MRV: Mini Rescue Van.

The 5th generation Suzuki Every (known as DA64V) is a minivan produced from 2005 to 2015. It's a Kei car powered by an inline 3 cylinder engine with 660cc. This model looks similar to the 6th generation Every (DA17V), however there are some details that confirm Era Car modeled the 5th generation (DA64V) and not the 6th generation (DA17V). First, on the front of the vehicle, the DA64V features 5 lines of ventilation holes, while the DA17V has 6 - there are two lines to the side of the licence plate instead of just one. Second, the top 2 lines of ventilation holes (the ones between the headlights and that are thinner than the ones below), have the same width as the the ones below on DA64V, but are much wider on DA17V going across the front, from one headlight to the other. Third, on the back of the vehicle, the center brake light from DA64V is wider than the trunk handle and is mounted really close to the glass, while on the DA17V, the center brake light has roughly the same width as the trunk handle, and is mounted a little bit higher in relation to the glass.

10RNF-030 is a scale model of a real vehicle, with accurate details down to the exact licence plates, lettering and badging, and the ladder attached to the roof (it cannot be separated from the model). Other details of note are the tire pressure markings above the wheel wells, as well as a small mirror (?) on the left side of the hood. The model is categorized as MRV: Mini Rescue Van. The Hong Kong Fire Service Department describes this type of vehicle as follows:

*"The Mini Rescue Van is a fire appliance specially designed for operation on outlying islands. It has an overall width of 1,475 mm. Each fire station on outlying islands is equipped with one Mini Fire Van (MFV), one Mini Rescue Van (MRV), and one Mini Equipment Carrier (MEC). Due to their limited storage space, the three vans are turned out together in order to carry a full complement of tools and equipment."*

The classic 12 inch steel wheels were also modeled, although with one less hole (part number 43210-72J00-ZBP). In adddition, the Suzuki Every features suspension, which is uncommon among Era Car models.

The 1st special edition (10RF-030) is another fire engine of the Hong Kong Fire Service Department. However it is a MPsV: Mini Passenger Van, and as such has a different roof attachment as well as different badging and licence plate. For example: "Rescue" vs "Fire" writing in the front and back of the vehicle. In addition it has a different interior, with a second row of seats accompanied by a second row of windows.

One quirk of this model is that the plastic insert does not clear the ladder on the roof, which makes storage only possible with the model slightly tilted. It is unclear if the pressure put onto the ladder over time is will eventually break it or dislodge it. In one of the official photos the ladder is shown separated from the vehicle, however in the photographed model it seems impossible to remove it without breaking something.

In the table below you can see the dimensions of the model. Consider some margin of error, given how small the units are, and the difficulty of capturing accurate measurements without damaging the model.

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## Gallery

### Model

Right SideFront SideLeft SideBack SideFront Right SideFront Left SideBack Left SideBack Right SideTopBottomWheelsDriver Side InteriorPassenger Side InteriorInterior SeatTrunkTrunk Interior
### Box

Box FrontBox BackBox SideBox EarBox TopBox BottomBox Insert
### Official Images

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### Real Vehicle

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### With 10RF-030

Right SideFront SideLeft SideBack SideFront Right SideFront Left SideBack Left SideBack Right SideTopBottomTrunkTrunk InteriorBox FrontBox Side