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If you're counting on having equipment worth passing down to future generations, Harbor Freight isn't the place to buy anything with a cord. Pull it apart, focusing on wire connections. A bad solder joint will only get worse with use, before getting bad enough to fail. Check out the trigger switch, if the solder joints all pass inspection. I've had a HF variable speed drill switch fail to all or none mode.

Having gown up in Kansas, it is clear that you, like many others didn't see much of Kansas. This was taken not from from where my relatives live in the Kansas Flint Hills. You should also return to Oklahoma and travel through the areas east of OK city.

Observations along the trip. Texas. Always was kinda neutral on Texas. Crossed into Texas at El Paso. That was NOT neutral. What an awful place to travel through town. It has a million people, but the traffic, etc makes it feel like LA. Not a good introduction. Then Texas got real nice with El Paso in the rear view mirror. Good drivers. Little traffic particularly on 190 to Waco. Nice small towns. Great Courthouses!!! You can probably write a tour book on the Courthouses of Texas. There must be a lot of history in those courthouses. Great radio stations. Lots of fiddles and steel guitars with Merle, EmmyLou, and a host of others. Never put in a CD while in Texas. Only downside was it was tough to find places to stop for the night. Lots of truck stops, which does not meet my definition of boondocking. Oklahoma. That was quick. I thought the panhandle of Idaho was quick to cross. Kansas. I once read an article that if you made Kansas pancake size it would be flatter than a pancake. I can handle flat, Florida is flat. Kansas is flat with crops.. Once I crossed into Kansas the music stopped. It didn't stop, it just got bad. Nebraska. The drive across Kansas was pretty boring. It got interesting as I crossed into Nebraska. Liked North Platte and the river. The next day driving into the Sand Hills was incredible and I was there at the worse time of the year before green up!! Sand Hills were on my bucket list and they way exceeded my expectations. The Niobrara Wild and Scenic River was great. The Sand Hills were pretty. Even the Nebraska National Forest was scenic. The icing on the cake was all the wildlife areas and prairie potholes. Every duck got its own pothole. I would not mind spending a month in the Sand Hills. Thanks to DJohns for the tips on Nebraska. Wyoming. Been a long time since I was in Wyoming. The population growth was just amazing. People everywhere these days, outside the public lands. Thank god, for those. After the relative solitude of the Sand Hills, it was jarring to run into people again. I really liked the Jackalope on the hillside above Douglas, Wyoming. Wish I had a kid in the truck to watch their reaction! Jackson Hole on a Monday morning in April was filled with traffic!! Eastern Idaho. Same story. Where did all these people come from ?? Montana. Did enjoy the drive across I-90, but quickly went onto Highway 12 and into Idaho and home. Next time I think I will go east of highway 83 and try highway 385 and 27. That means I would have to double back to revisit the Sand Hills, but it would be worth it. That country just north in South Dakota looks real good.

Sometimes on things like this it is the on switch. Hopefully it is something simple. Likely the battery was made in China since they make nearly all of the lithium batteries. China battery production is second to none. It doesn't seem bad by your description.

What size Class C are you looking for and how much do you expect load in the RV. I have looked at many Class C's and found many longer Class C's to be near maxing out on weight before the owner added added the groceries. The Super C's have a heavier frame, So that said, what is your planned use. Are you going to be 3-4 hours a day, driving maybe 15,000 miles yearly. The diesel may more sense. Driving shorter distances go with the gas. Presently, I have noticed the price of gas and diesel (with fuel card) and nearly the same, not the dollar difference not long ago A school system had several small trucks and they specially would look and spec only gas trucks that starter easily can be changed and door hinges easily replaced. Look over you what need, Modern trucks are quieter by either noise reduction in the engine or better insulation in the cab. Does the Class C have front end insulation. Clay

The battery has never been discharged fully and shows a full charge. I haven't taken the volt meter to it yet, but I'm sure it's at max voltage. Thanks for the reply. Rod

It's probably a bad battery - especially if it's Chinese made. When I opened my Chinese made rechargeable fan I found the battery puffed up (a lithium polymer battery) and the amp hours much less than claimed on their advertising. Dead battery. The manufacturer either lied or their battery supplier cheated them. The lipo batteries will die if their voltage drops below a certain point. I suspect that, over time, they self-discharge to the point where they won't take a charge.

True, but at higher elevations, fuel burns slower, negating the need for higher octane. Go to Denver, or higher, and 85 octane will run just fine in most gas vehicles, unless they're of European origin. Fuel is indeed getting pricey, but no more than most other things. My grandsons, working at McDonalds, work less to drive 100 miles than I did at their age. But, my '68 Barracuda 6 cylinder only got 17 mpg. Fuel today is a relative bargain.

Makes for a cool flashlight now! Good luck finding the problem. Lenp

Around here right now anyway, midgrade or premium gas is more than diesel. The new Ford 7.3 gas engine calls for 87 octane which in high elevation states would be midgrade. Fuel in general is getting pricey.

Not sure you are really considering "engine" noise, but perhaps engine noise you hear in the drivers seat. Yes DPs will produce less noise in the drivers seat due to location of the engine but the engines themselves, well most diesels will be noisier esp under hard accelaration. Unless you will be towing something heavy, there is no reason to dismiss gas engines. Those chassis are designed for that service and they are less expensive for a Class C properly outfitted.

Had heard good things about this item, so less than 3 years ago I bought one. Seemed to work as advertised up until a few days ago when I got it out to help with my recent Tool Box project. Charged up the battery at my newly located and hopefully where I will always have my charger (maybe after removing the one for this). Put the battery on and pulled the trigger and it maybe did a half turn before stopping and hasn't move a mm since. I've tried recharging the battery but it shows a full charge. I tried assisting with the move thinking it maybe had a "Dead Spot" but nothing worked. Just got off the phone with the Harbor Freight help and they suggested finding a "Qualified Technician" to investigate further and maybe have parts at their disposal. "Harbor Freight has no replacement parts and since you didn't opt for the "Extended" Warranty replacement is not an option." So I'm preparing to become a "Qualified Tech" and open the stupid thing up. Anyone operated on one yet? Rod

When I was still running the farm, I crunched the numbers pretty hard. I had 4 consecutive V-10 trucks, while my partners had diesels. My operating costs were significantly lower. Power diff was moot as we weren't working them that hard on a full time basis. But then, my 2020 f-150 makes more usable power than the early PowerStrokes.

And diesel mechanics appear to be fewer in number.

Ham sandwiches are one of my favorite foods no matter what the budget is. Linda

If the cost per mile is any consideration you need to keep in mind that with diesel running 30-60ȼ more per gallon than gasoline, the difference in fuel milage will not offset the additional cost of fuel. Having owned both diesel and gasoline vehicles, I assure you that most owners find that the diesel maintenance costs more as well.

As Chalkie points out, some diesels are noisier than others, and the same goes for gasoline engines. That carries over to the bigger diesels in diesel pushers and hdt's as well. So, take a ride in a few and see what falls within your tolerance threshold. Personally, unless you're putting a lot of miles on, I'd opt for a gas motor, both for upfront price and normal maintenance.

I do not have a Class C, I do however have a diesel pickup and I can say that it is no noisier than my son's gas pickup. Outside it seems to me that the Ford and GM diesel engines are quieter than the RAM Cummins engine. One thing to consider in your deliberations is fuel economy. Diesel will not necessarily get better.

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At a zoom meeting last night it was disclosed they found more cracks on that bridge. Nothing yet on duration of closure or plans for repairing. They're still doing more intense inspections.

I am preparing for a 3-week trip next month. That had me rethinking this a little bit. Usually, wife and I split the cash. Problem is Shes not going on this trip. Just me and the boys. We always paid cash for fuel. I stay by the pumps, and she went inside to prepay. She won't be there to do that, and I don't want to plug up the fuel island any more than it already is, so I have a TSD fuel card coming. I still believe in having a few hundred in emergency money. Sometimes you have to grease a few palms to get what you need done. I will probably have a lot less cash than normal on this trip. We are on a tighter budget than normal too. There will be lots of Rames noodles and ham sandwiches eaten on this trip.

I’m reconsidering my already planned and reserved trip in late September. We shall see.

Our 2008 Winnebago View Class C had a diesel engine and the noise was surprisingly quiet. We could talk with people standing by the open cab window without shutting down the engine or feeling like we were yelling. Linda Sand

Thanks for the info. Been on the phone all day trying to track one down but nobody lists that bag anymore. Will give it another go tomorrow.

We are looking at options for class c rv's. I have researched the pros and cons for gas vs diesel but I cannot find anything that compares engine noise. We had a 2006 gas class A many years ago and the engine noise was horrible. I know dp's are much quieter because the engine is in the back, but what about a class C? Both types of engines are in the front, so, is one quiter than the other?