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cheri1122

cheri1122

Veteran Expediter
Driver
mxzane933 said:
I dont have any spare type stuff cept for fuel additives tools and tire. Mayb i need to upgrade?? Or atleast start a collection

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Definitely start a collection - beginning with the most used & least expensive items [light bulbs, fuses], adding belts, filters, and whatever else you can gather as money and space permit.
When the lights [or fuel filter] need replaced at 0200 in the middle of nowhere, you'll be very glad you have them on hand. I find it easiest to retain the boxtops [or bands for belts] that have the part numbers on them, so I know what to get when replacing an item.
I like Jenny's clear box for bulbs solution, too.
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tumbleweeds

tumbleweeds

Expert Expediter
Owner/Operator
We carry a spare headlight behind the drivers seat cuz the drivers side headlight goes out about every 6-7 weeks. A spare does not take up that much room. And they never go out where it is easy to buy a new one. It's always 100 miles to the next town. We always try to be prepared if we can.
 
60MPH

60MPH

Expert Expediter
Cableguy will learn when he gets a ticket for defective equipment. I have been pulled over (many years ago) in a T/T in the middle of the day for a headlight out (it was raining) and the officer said if I can change it now I won't write ya a ticket. I carry 2 high and 2 low beams plus spares bulbs for all the other sockets.

Anyone that drives for a living should carry spares, no reason not to. Cable put them in the stepwell for the side door in your Chevy.
 
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cableguymn

Seasoned Expediter
Can't put it in the step well.. Doors have pockets (that won't hold the bulb) that take up the step well. Plus I have a daily passenger.

Can't put it behind the seat. On my side that is where the triangles are. Passengers side has my inverter.

I could strap it to the roof I suppose. or do what I did the other night.

Click the high beams on, grab a screwdriver and lower them to normal height. Proceed to nearest place to buy bulb. Repair, and be on my way.

Or I could just duck tape the flashlight to the fender.

To this day, I have never once been sited for a burned out bulb. Probably never will. I address the issue asap. Regardless of my choice to carry a spare, or not.

My method works for me, yours works for you. I think this horse is dead.
 
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mjmsprt40

Veteran Expediter
Owner/Operator
Storage depends on the bulb. For the tail lights, turn signals, stop and rear running lights, no problem. They're small and easily stowed in the cardboard containers they come in. Modern headlight bulbs are much the same, an H1 or H7 just doesn't take a lot of room and the container they come in protects them. Old-fashioned sealed beams are a bit harder. If it's the two-headlight system so many of us driving older vehicles use, the bulbs are huge and not so easy to store or protect. It can be done, but it's quite a bit harder.
 
mxzane933

mxzane933

Seasoned Expediter
Jenny said:
Zane- I have a questions. Don't you carry extra parts for MX with you while you are doing that? Why wouldn't you carry extra parts/basic maintenance items with you for your van when that is the thing that makes you money?
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I do. I just didnt think of parts for the ban i mean i got my spare tire haha and extra fluids like oil antifreeze that type of stuff. I do realize i need to have all the xtras just incase

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mxzane933

mxzane933

Seasoned Expediter
cableguymn said:
Got ya ;)

If you have the room, carry a HL bulb. If you can't, carry the small bulbs.

Fuel additives? leave um on the shelf.
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Why. My dads co makes them. And there good for the vehicle. Plus ive gave 2 away on this trip.1 tto a cop the 2nd to a grandama who was in her 70s drivin a van by herself for us. Express. You hears of the term pay it forward? Lol

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AMonger

AMonger

Veteran Expediter
mjmsprt40 said:
Modern headlight bulbs are much the same, an H1 or H7 just doesn't take a lot of room and the container they come in protects them. Old-fashioned sealed beams are a bit harder. If it's the two-headlight system so many of us driving older vehicles use, the bulbs are huge and not so easy to store or protect. It can be done, but it's quite a bit harder.
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I just changed mine, and I couldn't believe any manufacturer would make a van with sealed beams anymore, even for my 5 year old van. I would have thought everybody would have changed over years ago. ****ed me off because I wanted HIDs, and they don't come in sealed beams.
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You know the problem with bad cops? They make the other 5% look bad.
 
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cableguymn

Seasoned Expediter
mjmsprt40 said:
Storage depends on the bulb. For the tail lights, turn signals, stop and rear running lights, no problem. They're small and easily stowed in the cardboard containers they come in. Modern headlight bulbs are much the same, an H1 or H7 just doesn't take a lot of room and the container they come in protects them. Old-fashioned sealed beams are a bit harder. If it's the two-headlight system so many of us driving older vehicles use, the bulbs are huge and not so easy to store or protect. It can be done, but it's quite a bit harder.
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That is the point I was trying to convey. BTW the bulbs in my 02 are still in use today on 12 model Ford and GM's with the base model front end.
 
60MPH

60MPH

Expert Expediter
cableguymn said:
Can't put it in the step well.. Doors have pockets (that won't hold the bulb) that take up the step well. Plus I have a daily passenger.

Can't put it behind the seat. On my side that is where the triangles are. Passengers side has my inverter.

I could strap it to the roof I suppose. or do what I did the other night.

Click the high beams on, grab a screwdriver and lower them to normal height. Proceed to nearest place to buy bulb. Repair, and be on my way.

Or I could just duck tape the flashlight to the fender.

To this day, I have never once been sited for a burned out bulb. Probably never will. I address the issue asap. Regardless of my choice to carry a spare, or not.

My method works for me, yours works for you. I think this horse is dead.
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Just a suggestion but my 02 Chevy had sealed beams and I stored a spare light (in the box) under the hood between the battery and the evap box. Fit there perfectly and never gave me a problem. I get what you are saying about no room in cab area.

I just don't want to see ya get pulled over by some bored officer and give you a hard time about it. Every state allows a officer to pull you over just for a headlight out, then they look for other things to give you a ticket for.
 
greg334

greg334

Veteran Expediter
Just an idea. I bought some first aid boxes from some surplus place in Ohio a while ago, don't remember where or who. These boxes are rather neat because they have a latching top and fit perfectly under the seat of a GM van. I would keep some stuff in them like my chargers and computer stuff. The one thing a freind did with the one I gave him was to put foam rubber in then thing and put his bulbs, fuses and even a headlamp.
 
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cableguymn

Seasoned Expediter
60MPH said:
Just a suggestion but my 02 Chevy had sealed beams and I stored a spare light (in the box) under the hood between the battery and the evap box. Fit there perfectly and never gave me a problem. I get what you are saying about no room in cab area.

I just don't want to see ya get pulled over by some bored officer and give you a hard time about it. Every state allows a officer to pull you over just for a headlight out, then they look for other things to give you a ticket for.
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I looked in that area.. it's where I keep my funnel for the thirsty 4.3 (just turned 260K last night. 1Q per 750 miles now)... Maybe my battery is larger than yours. I just don't think it would fit. Plus then my funnel loses it's home. Stuffed down in that area is my spare belt as well.
 
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