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Pantherii post on the Layover Lounge forum reminded me of another reason I chose a van. Lot lizards. Nine years in a van and not a single knock on the door. Parking out front with the other 4-wheelers discourages this activity. Plus it's a bit more quiet. No reefers, moo cows or squelling pigs.

Lot lizards, commercial beaver whatever you want to call them they are everywhere. You don't even have to turn over a rock to find one. It seems that law enforcement has no interest in putting an end to this at truck stops. Of course if truckers didn't pay for their services they would move on.

I guess you got out of Orlando. That was quick!

I go out to the T/A on I-90 about exit 36, Hampshire, Il. That puts you between the western suburbs and Rockford, Il. Some years back everyone hung out at the Denny's on Busse (83) but that closed down.

Get a snake for a pet. Feed it Viagra and use it as an idle stick. Just a thought.

tyoung, I'm running an isolator in my Chey with a 105 amp altenator. 120,000 miles and no problems. You should still be under warranty. I'd remove the isolator before taking it in. Terry, I believe you are you using yellow top Optimas. I have a 3 year old yellow top. I would like to add...

When the lawyers research the history of tobacco they will discover a new group of people to sue. A group that now has money. "I'll gladly trade you chicken pox and firewater Tuesday for some tobacco today" - John "Whimpy" Smith

LTL freight has a way of getting lost, mis-routed or delayed. These carriers pump alot of freight through their systems. So when FedEx Ground drops the ball they will have to call in FECC to bail them out. If they want to keep the customer happy.

Kathy, I think a wood clamp would be too heavy and cumbersome. Why not keep it simple. Do the dowel thing. All that is needed is enough pressure on the pedal to run the engine up to 1100 -1200 rpm. It sounds like it is working for ftp000. Otherwise keep looking at truckstops for an idle...

ob 2, I like your tagline.

Kathy, get a can of rubberized undercoating and spray every bolt head and the area around it. Undercoating is available at any auto parts store. Be careful it can be messy.

If you can drive a car you can probably handle a van. Some carriers don't require a CDL for a van. Initial cost and up-keep cost are less than a truck. No log books or scales. These are all reasons prospective expediters go the van route. I have always wanted to be an owner/operator but the...

How do you seperate a Bulldog from a Great Dane?

Norcross? As in Norcross, (.54/mi.) Georgia.

Maybe Lawrence could setup a new forum expressly for ranting and raving. THE UNLOADING DOCK: Got a 22' box full of pent up anger? Open the doors and back right up. Anything goes here. You can even use that U.A.W guy as a wheel chock. Just don't spill his beer. THE BOXING RING: Got an axe...

Greg, I guess I'm just a little slow. I always replied after the last post. Got it now, thanks. Gift certificate from Office Depot for 1 genuine Naugahyde pocket proctector and 1 120z. tube of slide rule grease are on the way. Thanks again and carry on with your programming.

Is that after the sleeper installation? My Chey weighed in at about 5600# fresh out of the box.

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Speaking of geeks...... Why are some replies out of chronological order? As much as a day or two.

ftp000, Do you know what your Sprinter weighs after the conversion and full of fuel and personal gear? I couldn't get an answer from Caldwell. Just curious as to what one weighs and how much that leaves for freight.