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If I could run with studded tires everywhere then I'd switch. Since I can't I run with what's on the vehicle. Yeah, isn't that embarrasing getting stuck in a flat parking lot. I even got stuck in a freshly plowed parking lot in Fairbanks, AK. Tires got too cold, and it was like ice on ice...

And, if you are sitting a week or two at a time, an advance is going to do little to keep you tied over for the next week or two. That's why I don't operate with advances being part of the way I operate. If I'm doing so bad that I need an advance, the advance is only going to be a band-aid on...

cd, It sounds like you have two groups of people complaining about you. One group who thinks you are getting their miles and rates, and then another group who doesn't want anyone to know it is possible to get good miles and rates. Hmm. I'm just living and learning. eb

I'm working on a spead sheet to track my numbers. Until then I have little to publish. No use publishing unorganized numbers. The numbers are only going to mean something if they're framed properly. eb

Believe me. You use foam liberally eoungh and nothing will move. Including some things you want to move. But on the serious side of foam application. One technique to try is to put a plastic bag into whatever space you have. Put the foam in the bag. Give the foam a way to escape away from...

Just fill the space with Great Stuff foam. That will keep things from moving around. I think there is only one removable plastic panel in my sprinter that is still in place. After first couple months I just gave up on the cheap plastic stuff and removed it all. eb

Dallas about killed me this week. A load to Louisiana got me out, and here I am in Dallas again. I figured my week was already wasted, so I took the return load. It probably would have been easier to just shoot myself in the foot. I'll probably just troll my way out on Monday. And to think...

I'll go by the weight ticket I used when I signed on at the beginning of the summer. Empty (fully decked out to run)--5940. GVWR--8550. That equals 2610 for freight. To give myself a cushion I list the vehicle as capable of carrying 2400. When I'm done with my renovations I'll reweigh, and...

cd, How many loads did you turn down to get this last batch of data that you posted? If I may ask. eb

A couple different shops just dismiss it as "a slow seep." Last week I discovered a torn seal on the intake where it connects to the turbo. I'm hoping that it's only a matter of replacing the seal. Seems to be more a mess of oil than crystalized carmel. The last code pointed to the sensor...

white. Going custom I might go with a metalic white, or a silver gray that is almost white, but only on a van. A cutaway seems like it should just be a standard color like white. eb

Turtle, Can't you describe Black Death? eb

Two years I ran with howe's anti-gel year round at lowest recommended mixture. This summer I stopped to see if it was really giving me the improved mileage I thought I initially got. Didn't see a change in fuel mileage, but after a month my check engine light came on. Shop couldn't find a...

I always liked the addition of a oil pan heater though on a heavy truck I don't have personal experience. Sitting a long time and even with a block heater the oil is hanging below everything getting cold. It sounds nice to hear an engine starting with warm oil. eb

About to bail out on Dallas. Dakota, what is the paint scheme on your truck? I did notice during the last big homeland security bust that there were all sorts of plain wrapper straight trucks being inspected. Don't know if that appies to you. Don't remove the sticker. It's like a free...

Someone's home is first choice. A 24 hour Walmart is usually the best alternative. I thought most Meijers didn't like overnite parkers? I really don't like listening to other people's music when I'm trying to sleep, so anywhere within earshot of a truckstop fuel island, I'm avoiding. Rest...

How are you pursuing this dream besides advertising on a trucking forum? --eb

If you decide to go with the "jumper box", make sure it is rated for your vehicle. Most of the ones I saw on the shelf aren't rated to start our size vehicles. The walmart techs tried to give me a jump with one they had in their shop, and it didn't work. No use in carrying something that only...

When I started driving I thought I would study a foreign language. It turned out to be a great distraction. Most of my time was spent stratergerizing and surviving in my job. Going on four years driving I'm just getting to the point I MIGHT try it again. If you need the degree then maybe you...