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    Am I right or wrong, you peers be my judge

    >Yes Yes and Yes I would run from this guy,there are plenty >of legitimate jobs in trucking that would not require you to >run illegal. Thanks for the rapid answers, was appreciated. Was glad to see that I was not totally off base. I will say in the guys defense, he is manufacturing...
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    Am I right or wrong, you peers be my judge

    First of all was in expediting for 10 years, van freight, had to give it up about a year ago because of war wounds compliments of Uncle Ho, Vietnam. Missed the road so have gone back to work, part time work which will not aggravate my health situation as I will not be sitting in the truck...
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    Need to build a bed for cargo van

    Years ago I went to a shop that sold various thicknesses' of foam rubber. Gave them the measurement and still using it today, firm as ever.
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    Removing signs

    After removing the decals, I always go over the area with WD40 and a terry cloth towel, seems to get the glue or other adhesive's off.
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    Video camera

    If you have a tv and vcr in your vehicle you can tape relatively easy and cheap. I ran for over two years with a video camera always on just in case there was an accident and most importantly the accident was not my fault. Also used it at night when parked, could lay in the bunk and check out...
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    Good game to pass time

    Sorry, can't give you a link, just do the following: Go to......... Geeksquad.com click on.......tools and download click on (over in left column)... game hub download and relieve your tensions. Have a good one.
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    looking for a TV for my CV

    You may want to consider that in Jan or Feb 2009, all analog TV signals will no longer be available and only digatal signals will be able to be picked up. Therefore you may want to purchase a TV that is digital capable. Also, just my experience,Over the years I have had 4 TV Combo, TV/VCR and...
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    Need some advise

    Moot, think you hit the nail on the the head. Thanks. No problem with load interference, as it will not stick out beyound the wheelwells. Thanks to all.
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    Need some advise

    Tks for the responses received. Hope you got the big run today. Take care and be safe.
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    Need some advise

    Currenty my bunk runs from wall to wall (horizontial) I'm looking for a way to mount the bed on the wall of the van (vertical or front to rear) over the wheel well so when not in use it will fold upwards. Thickness of the bed is about 8" because of the heavy duty foam mattress so I need to...
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    Advice, not advise, sorry about that

    Saw my blunder after I posted.
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    GOOD SITE FOR MECHINCAL PROBLEMS (VANS)

    Some interesting reading for trouble shooting or trying to determine what may be wrong with your vehicle. Guy seems to know what he is talking about and it is free so enjoy. http://www.allinfoaboutautorepairs.com/index.php?page=28362
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    CAUTION WITH EZ PASS

    Just for info. On May 13, 2006 (last year) I got on the toll road at exit 49 Buffalo NY, and had to get off at exit 50. I wound up in the EZ Pass lane and was no way to move over. So I just drove through, parked went back in to pay my .15 cents. I was told that I could not pay it that they...
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    Finish This Sentence - PART II

    Courage, a sense of humor and a paid up credit card.
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    Having some difficulties..

    Definately unusually high, but you need to tell us what type of van you are driving, engine size etc. You mentioned the fuel filter was checked, as cheap as they are and rapidly changed, I would go ahead and put a new fuel filter in, also by a K&N Filter, I increased from 6 to 18 in my Chevy...
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    inverter help

    VAN OWNER; I won't disagree with isolater suggestion or types, but I was told over 10 years ago not buy the isolators with the circuit boards etc as they cost much more than the old style which you can still purchase in any RV shop. Was told this by the owner of a marina who rents out large...
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    inverter help

    Just speculation on my part, but maybe! The inverter shuts down when it detects low voltage, therefore since you ran it direct to the battery, assuming it is the only battery you have in your truck, when you crank the engine the starter motor is drawing down the battery and the inverter senses...
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    Wannabee

    Years ago I went to RYDER and rented a box truck with air brakes, might want to try that if you don't have any luck elsewhere.
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    INPORTANT FYI CONCERNING TAX AUDITS

    Hey Frank, thanks for the help over the years. Two questions for the last time as I have "hung it up", what are the mileage rates for 2006 and what are the perdiem rates for US> Tks, have a grate one and once again thanks again for all the help over the years. TR
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    LAPTOP USERS

    Sagst Du, Lawrence., vo hast do deine bahnhof deutsch gelearnt> Auf Weidersein (good site)
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