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I switched to Opti-Lube fuel additive, it added around 3/4 to 1 mile mpg. Driving slow is the key. I checked my mileage on my last fill up. Runnng light and slow I got 11.64mpg. That is on a Freightliner/450hp with a 10 speed autoshift. I try to run slow as I can. I don't like to do 57-60 when...

My son gave us a *NeatReciepts* scanner for Christmas. What a great toy!!! It a small scanner but it can scan any length paper up to 8 1/2 inches wide. Most reciepts are printed on thermal paper that fades out over time. Not good if you need them for and IRS audit. We used to get home and spend...

If forced to hunt or fish I won't stay in Monroe, or maybe I will let alllllll the bums that I have been supporting with my overly high taxes support me for a change. I could be a bum. If I work at it. Layoutshooter

The economy will go south and then back north. It ALWAYS has and ALWAYS will. These containers may or may not hurt us reefer owners. FedEx is NOT in the business of pleasing owner/drivers etc. They are in the transportation business. Period. They are in it to make money. Period. I hope my...

Lost me on that one. Layoutshooter

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, Budda Bing!!!!!!!!!

Don't forget matches, lighters fire starters etc. Maybe some high quality survival candles. A good candle in a large tomato can with a few holes around the top will throw light and keep a sleeper above freezing, even a very cold temps. I carry fireplace fire starters, the brick kind. I seal them...

Another couple of tips. IF YOU DO GET STUCK, when running ANY engine for heat etc, leave a DOWNWIND window open a crack to allow for fresh and and lesson the chance of carbon monoxide build up. DO NOT forget to check the tail pipe on whatever engine/s you are running, keep them clear of snow and...

Kitty litter is good Leo, I have used it around the house before. Layoutshooter

Good ideas, I also carry extra water, a hatchet, small saw, and 3 days supply of dehidrated hikers foods. I have a space blanket, whistle and a signal mirror. Be sure to have boots, gloves and a REAL winter clothes, NOT K-Mart/Wally world junk. Layoutshooter

Yes Phil, Those wiring things can be a REAL pain in the patooty. These guys at Freightliner in Sacramento did NOT try to push stuff on me that I did not need. They just fixed what was not working. Kinda nice to be be ripped off. Layoutshooter

LOL, DO NOT REMOVE FROM BAG is written on the bag my chains came in as well!!!! Layoutshooter

That might help Greg, I will have to wait until spring to try to work on that. It would not be fun crawling around in the ground at home right now. Layoutshooter

We started having problems with our tranny It was dropping out of gear on hills when we were going slow. We have a 2006 M2112 with a Eaton-Fuller 10sp auto-shift with 204000 miles. After causing a REALLY cool traffic jam near Hayward CA we talked with Eaton and they seemed to think it was an...

I just had a D.O.T. done on my truck at a Freightliner. 4 days later I got my green sticker in VA, a state trooper. 4 days after that I got stopped in Michigan and was given a warning for not having proper lights on the truck. Go figure. Layoutshooter

I hope the *BLUES* continue all year. We have been busy. Till the tranny acted up. Will be up and running again on Mon with any luck. Layoutshooter

Maybe our lawmakers should have randoms. They have the power to kill WAY more than all the trucks on the road combined. They have the power to control your every move if they chose to. They should be held to even a HIGHER standard than anyone. Anyone think that Teddy or any of those goobers in...

I REALLY like this forum. I learn sooooo much in here. Which is a good thing since I know sooo little. Layoutshooter

COOL! I had not heard that one. Would love to know more about it. Anyone else know anything on this? Try to remember more Ark, if you can. The neat things you learn in here. Layoutshooter

Yepper, I will cover them puppies everyway possible. I just want to hold off till summer if I can. I just hate having to fix lights on every layover and I would REALLY hate to lose a load to one of them being out. Layoutshooter