Use reward points wisely. Let them build up for useful things, unexpected things that come up. Like when a headlamp goes out, they are much cheaper just about anywhere other than a truck stop, but points used can get you rolling, safely, quicker during a fuel stop than looking for a Walmart...
Be sure to check out the OOIDA Discounts & Rebates, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association
And take advantage of the discounts and rebates available to members.
First, I do not drive a van, but my first impression is that if you go with plywood and brackets, you could put a vinyl or cloth cover over it using screws with some sort of cover over the the screw heads.
Truck bodies.
Both spec'd the about the same, which would you prefer?
Is one built better than the other?
Both are same dimensions, both have translucent roof.
The Morgan has 5 rows e track , Hercules has 3. Other than that, they are the same.
I'll stick with rivers and lakes in Alabama. It is so laid back, you don't even spill your beer when the waves rock the boat. :rolleyes:Just kidding. Fishing should be relaxing, IMO
When I go fishing I rarely consult weather forecasts. Or current water conditions. I figure if it rains, or the the water is choppy, it will not be as hot and I just gained a breeze. Also the lake or river won't be crowded, since everyone else leaves. :)
Predicting future events, be it the price of fuel in January, the career path of children or exactly where, exactly when and how intense a storm will be, is dicey at best. NOAA doesn't KNOW A thing. It's a best guess. A guideline. A possibility.
I would like to have a thicker mattress(wouldn't we all), however, it is not very thin. Been trucking 25+ years and stuffing the mattress for 15.
Like most everyone else, in the beginning, we start making some money, we want some rewards.
The best reward was planning ahead. Save a little each...
Don't assume minimal assembly. In fact many floor samples are assembled and will need to be disassembled for transport and to be able to fit through doorways and stairwells and then re-assembled at destination. Don't forget to include in your costs, depending on the furniture and delivery...
When possible, try getting produce from a local (roadside) farm stand or a farmer's market. Even local eggs are much better from the farm than the supermarket.