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.
Thanks for all the replies. I spoke with insurance company today. I just need to submit docs/receipts once the truck is repaired "to my satisfaction".
Edit: Thanks to everyone here, I knew what to expect and what to insist upon when they called. :)
Cheri, this just happened early Friday morning. Spent most of Friday getting estimates. Tomorrow will be a phone day to get more questions answered. Couldn't get any answers over the weekend.
I was just looking for real experiences, since I've not had any accidents before now. At least none with...