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  1. mcbride

    Violent weather

    We just left Memphis, Tn. We drove through a torrential down pour with all the trimmings lightening, flooded storm drains, accidents etc. We are traveling east on I40 now and the night is as black as coal...not a star shining in the sky. So, we are on the look out. --mcbride-- O/O-D...
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    Where are some of the old Posters

    Hi Tony- So nice to see your name again on this sight. I have been on internet hiatus for 3 months...many think I was in rehab for internet withdrawal. LOL I did get one thing out of my "rehab treatment" I realized we actually have very few loyal "real friends" out here. Many people that use...
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    re-up?

    >IF YOUR TRUCK/ VAN WERE TO OLD TO RUN TODAY, GIVEN PRESENT >DAY EXPEDITING CONDITIONS WOULD YOU RE-UP? > >THAT IS WOULD YOU BUY A NEW TRUCK/ VAN AND DO IT AGAIN. > >I WONDER HOW MANY OF US WOULD CONTINUE. > >JUST WONDERING No, Notta, Never, Nope, No Way..... mcbride- O/O-D...
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    CB Radio Voices Following Me Around

    LOL-you all forgot "Cooome On" Man... He follows us everywhere...coome on... mcbride-
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    There's a Hole in My Box

    >The hole is about 8 to 10 inches and looks like someone shot >it at close range with a shotgun. I am going to give the >fiberglass repair kit a try. I already have some of the >materials. You will only be able to see part of the repair >from the ground anyway, so it doesn't have to be...
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    Here I am at a Hotel

    Merk- We have the roof top air already...is the $8,500 with it or without it? mcbride- O/O-D unit-Team-6yrs --What goes around comes around-- LEGAL NOTICE: The views and opinions expressed in this post are those held by the posting author and do not represent the views or opinions of...
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    Here I am at a Hotel

    Merk- Does the RV shop you work in install the RV generator units? If so, how much? We need to replace the infamous aux unit. mcbride- O/O-D unit-Team-6yrs --What goes around comes around-- LEGAL NOTICE: The views and opinions expressed in this post are those held by the posting author and do...
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    Looking to get in the business.

    >Just for your concideration: Con-way pays $1.07 (I hope I'm >right on this), and several others are in the $1.15-$1.30 >area. We run for Con-Way Now and would be happy to answer any questions we know the answer to. We have been with them for over 4 years now...BTW, they use a flat rate now...
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    Bentz Sleepers - Ft. Wayne

    I wonder if they would sell the goucho/dinette? We would like to just purchase this one item. hmmm. mcbride- O/O-D unit-Team-6yrs --What goes around comes around-- LEGAL NOTICE: The views and opinions expressed in this post are those held by the posting author and do not represent the views or...
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    Adding a second Axle

    http://www.stengelbros.com/WatsonChalin.htm This is the type of lift axle we have-I emailed you the link as well. mcbride- O/O-D unit-Team-6yrs --What goes around comes around-- LEGAL NOTICE: The views and opinions expressed in this post are those held by the posting author and do not...
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    Bentz Sleepers - Ft. Wayne

    >once the slugs invade the lawn,they must be dealt with quickly or >they will destroy the entire lawn I could not agree more- mcbride- O/O-D unit-Team-6yrs --What goes around comes around-- LEGAL NOTICE: The views and opinions expressed in this post are those held by the posting author and do...
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    Bentz Sleepers - Ft. Wayne

    >>>"The grass isn't always greener"<<< My experience has indicated the grass is the same color green. However, I have found who the operator of the lawn mower is, the amount of fertilizer being spread, and the intentional planting of crab grass are some factors I overlooked while grazing on...
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    ALUMIBUNK SERVICE OR LACK THEREOF

    >If I were in this situation I would do some serious talking >with local independant shops until I found one that I was >comfortable with. Yes, Rex this is something we have done. Although, once again, we find that some issues that one would not think arise from this as well. For example...
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    The ProHeat ordeal continues

    >Anyone with similar problems let me know as I am looking into a >class action lawsuit. Not wanting to burst your bubble here but being the unfortunate owner of the aux generator...I predict there will be little you can do about your current situation. My one recommendation to anyone seeking...
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    ALUMIBUNK SERVICE OR LACK THEREOF

    Your reply begs the question...Why go back if each time the experience is akin to having a root canal done?????? Not wishing to speak for DD but it has been our experience that many repair facilities will not touch a problem/repair specific to Alumi-bunk. In addition, our experience has been...
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    MPG and manual vs automatic transmissions

    >Adding a tag changes all kinds of costs. >Everything from >taxes,insurance,licensing,maintenance,tires,loss in fuel >economy and initial investment. >You would certainly want to be with a carrier to recover all >of the costs. This cost is even more magnified when running >a tandem. >My...
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    MPG and manual vs automatic transmissions

    We have the Allison heavy duty 6 speed automatic transmission and a Detroit 50 series engine in our truck. We were told up front to expect 1 to 2 miles ~less~ per gallon compared to the same truck with the Detroit 50 series and the auto shift. I forgot to add that we weight 26,000# completely...
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    Qualcom wire fire !!

    This also happened to us as well. We were lucky too as we saw the smoke before it burst into flames. We had incidental damage and had to have another QC put in...needless to say we went to another location to have the new QC installed. They indicated to us that the people who installed the...
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    Con Way Now

    Thank you Rich- mcbride- O/O-D unit-Team-6yrs --What goes around comes around--
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    Raised roof

    You might try here: http://www.clockconversions.com/custom_conversions.htm mcbride- O/O-D unit-Team-6yrs --What goes around comes around-- LEGAL NOTICE: The views and opinions expressed in this post are those held by the posting author and do not represent the views or opinions of Expediters...
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