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  1. AMonger

    two ideas for better cooling of the CV

    Reflectex would be this? Reflectix Inc. | The World’s Largest Manufacturer of Reflective Insulation and Radiant Barrier Products Would that be easy to apply and remove? I talked to a guy whose van was shiny like that. He told me he could run the AC or heat just long enough to cool the inside...
  2. AMonger

    two ideas for better cooling of the CV

    Hmmm, really? The shower curtain is plasticized. I would think that'd be better.
  3. AMonger

    two ideas for better cooling of the CV

    aamof, it would.
  4. AMonger

    two ideas for better cooling of the CV

    I'm weighing two possible methods of isolating the front 1/3 of the van to make it easier to heat and cool. Anybody ever try a curtain rod with a heavy-duty shower curtain to isolate the front 1/3 of the van for A/C and heating purposes? I'm thinking one of those adjustable/expandable ones...
  5. AMonger

    the proliferation of criminals

    I find your first idea horrible, because with the miltarization of the police, there are now some very good reasons to run from the police, like that guy in Prince George's County, MD who was doing nothing more than celebrating a victory in a basketball game when he was attacked by several cops...
  6. AMonger

    Virgin Mobile - Broadband

    Cited text doesn't appear here, but actually terming your account for exceeding the limit is a bit ridiculous. It's like the death penalty for jaywalking. Why not just suspend your service or limit your speed after a certain point? They should just make it impossible or very inconvenient to...
  7. AMonger

    Virgin Mobile - Broadband

    Hmmm...this is kind of odd. It says nationwide coverage, but there's no coverage map. Clicking on coverage only allows you to check one zip code at a time. Something's fishy here, like maybe their coverage isn't what they want you to believe, or their definition of nationwide coverage isn't...
  8. AMonger

    Texas cops and trucks

    Shame on them for stopping him without probable cause, yes.
  9. AMonger

    Texas cops and trucks

    Friend of mine drives a cube van. He was on his way to Texas, and I remarked that he seems to spend a lot of time down there. He drives the company-owned truck, so he gets a lot of miles, ifkwim&ityd. He said he was getting sick of it, and I asked why. He says EVERY time he's in Texas and he...
  10. AMonger

    thermo-electric coolers and amps

    My experience (at least in TT and STs) has been the reverse. I've had many instances of milk and anything with water or juice in it ftm freezing, even in the summer. But that wasn't in a van, and back then I had the truck's battery bank that would handle the load, so I'm sure it would be...
  11. AMonger

    Pilot and showers

    Not 'zackly, but was there some sharp rise around the time showers went from predominantly $5 to when they doubled? Not that I recall. And lots of truckstops use well water, so they're paying for the pump electricity, but not the water itself. the cost to heat that water? the maintenance of...
  12. AMonger

    thermo-electric coolers and amps

    That's the one. (sigh) I put the cooler onboard to save money. Things have been so slow, I'm bleeding cash from eating on the road. So in the short term, putting this onboard is going to cost money until the ROI kicks in.
  13. AMonger

    Pilot and showers

    Please do. My carrier is so small, our voice wouldn't be heard. And we're all O/O without any fuel card, so everyone just fuel where they want. I'd be happy with a 50% discount on the shower after filling. I don't mind paying $5 for a shower, but $10 is too much.
  14. AMonger

    Pilot and showers

    The Detroiter did this for me. Told them I was in a van, and she said if I filled up, she'd give me a shower. Told her I already had about 1/3 tank, and she gave me a shower for putting in the remaining 2/3.
  15. AMonger

    thermo-electric coolers and amps

    I put my thermo-electric cooler in my van. I had it installed in my TTs and STs before. But now I'm doubting that my CV's single battery will survive any period of time with the cooler running. Has anyone else done this? How long does the battery last? This is a large, Coleman cooler, not...
  16. AMonger

    Pilot and showers

    Here's the reply I got from Pilot CS in response to my email: Thank you for taking time to email me with your concern. I understand where you are coming from, however they are correct. Pilot doesn't have a program for expeditors. I take this to the facility team reguarly and so far haven't...
  17. AMonger

    Pilot and showers

    You got that right. Gary, IN Pilot restrooms, phew... TA isn't far behind as for a high in low.
  18. AMonger

    Virgin Mobile - Broadband

    What about the coverage? I've looked at some of those small companies' coverage maps, like T'mo, Virgin, US Cell, etc, and am appalled. They might be fine for local people, but for professional travelers?
  19. AMonger

    Pigs and buffets

    I'm afraid to find out what you're calling "good music."
  20. AMonger

    Are we in Trouble or What?

    We've been in trouble a lot longer than that. When's the last time the GOP nominated someone who wasn't a RINO? Only a nickel's worth of difference between 'em.
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