Jaydrvr

I can assure you there is significant risk of a ticket accompanied by a hefty fine which, as explained to me in Phoenix, is calculated at $100.00 per gallon. I watched the ongoing process. Jay

http://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/113059-1000-fine-for-fueling-at-the-wrong-pump/

You know, I've never yet used the ignore function, but I think the time has come. Wow!

You can use most anything for a pin. I've used a Craftsman half inch ratchet, but it was an earlier version from my dad circa 1968. Didn't even leave a scratch! Jay

And not all "ladies" are ladies....

Yes, I'm sorry. You made that clear. I just meant to agree with you, since I don't know anyone happy with that procedure. Jay

Well, good luck with whatever you decide. I've known friends with monovision who weren't really happy with their results. I know I wouldn't like that. I thought a long time and did a lot of research before deciding on this procedure. I had to get used to the readers because I've been nearsighted all my life, but more than a year later, I'm well over a 100% delighted with the long term results. I can finally see things on shelves and everything is clear all the time. And I can safely and comfortably drive at night!! Plus, I'm used to the readers now. Good luck! Jay

I'm sure that's true, but for what you do, I imagine that will be true regardless of the type of procedure you have done. At least my vision either way is perfect. I don't trust the multifocal lens industry. Too many historical problems and too many patients with permanently damaged vision. I think your vision will be so much better that you won't mind. But then, I'm not a welder, so I just don't know. Wish you the best possible outcome. Jay

I'd say that anything less than 3 feet I need readers to read or see details. At about 6 feet, I can see good enough to manage. I'm guessing that beyond 10 feet is where the perfect vision kicks in. Actually, looking around the house here, it seems my vision is good from about 4 feet to infinity. It's good enough that I'm amazed Every. Single. Day. So thankful! Jay

I chose to have perfect distance vision in both eyes for my cataract surgery. I wear readers when needed, but otherwise I have the most amazing vision of my life. So happy I didn't try one of the other lens options. I've read about too many problems that were permanent. Jay

I guess it depends on your definition of truck. 3.0 liter diesel, 15,250 GVW, with up to 5,000 lbs. tow capacity. Seems to be in the general vicinity for comparison purposes. Seems to me the question was about the longevity of smaller diesel engines, so not sure how relevant the truck part is. Jay

The MB Sprinter is all about their small diesel. It seems to enjoy a good reputation, but I have no idea if that means it's reliable long term. Curious..

Still, 20% of 600 a/h is 120 amps maximum charge rate, so the 100 amp charger is fine. Jay

I have a dual purpose Volvo shorty, used for a million miles of work and also to pull our fiver. I've also had an MDT.. I think, in general, you'll be less than satisfied with the compromises inherent in the MDT choice.. What is gained with using an MDT over an HDT? Maybe six inches of overall height? Clearly I'm biased, but I fail to see any advantage in choosing the MDT over an HDT. Jay

You can't actually "push" 20 or 40 amps into the battery by choosing that setting. The battery's internal resistance controls that without any external input. As the battery gets closer to 100%, the charge current gets smaller and smaller until it reaches equilibrium. It's true that AGM batteries don't generally like more than 20% of capacity in charge current. They also don't like deep discharges. I have 500+ ah of AGM batteries and prefer not to go lower than 75% SOC. If you look at the manufacturers data sheets, you'll see that lower discharges per cycle give you much longer battery life. Also, AGM batteries and lead acid batteries in general, do better when brought to 100% often, at least every few days. Jay

As I understand this process, all the returns from that day or time period go into one or so larger containers, so there is less waste and less time spent opening and disposing of shipping containers.

Sam's Club has free shipping with the upgraded membership. We find that to be very useful. We've ordered a variety of things using that method, enjoying both the great value and the fast delivery to the door. Jay

Obviously, there's a difference between being paranoid about one's health and just being aware of changes that need to be addressed. To listen to some (many??) of our peers discuss medical procedures ad nauseum, one would think there's nothing else going on in their lives. My wife and I are quite aware of our health status, but don't spend much time focusing or obsessing about it. Certainly not fearful. We won't live forever. Jay

Very strongly agree with this philosophy. Living in fear is not a way of life I would enjoy... Jay

I had an absolutely brutal time cancelling Sirius autopay, but that was a long time ago, before the merger. The people were just horrible. Cured me pretty much of all autopay. Jay

What you have been told is certainly true. I load in Orlando regularly and I've pretty much given up on the congested non-toll roads. A Sun Pass is essential, particularly as many gates are unmanned and the toll by plate charges are higher. Jay

These tend to come and go. You have to be ready when they're available and pounce. The Mobley we use was not easy to get even during the time it was available, because it was so unexpectedly popular. Jay

Perhaps I wasn't precise enough in my response, Joel. My point was that our viewing habits have changed to no longer include much network TV, so we don't have a subscription to say, YouTube TV OR Dish Network. Our tastes run more to Netflix, YouTube, Prime, etc. In general, we're not interested in scheduled shows or sports, but rather in programming on demand. Yes, all our viewing is streaming and that serves us well for our way of watching. For every viewer, there's a different perspective on what works best. Jay

If you have the "old style" satellite dish, it probably won't work with today's systems. I had a King Controls in motion dish and it became obsolete several years ago, so I had to upgrade to a newer one. Although I lost the in motion ability, the new antenna was much faster to acquire satellites and was a worthwhile upgrade. If you need 24/7 TV access, that's probably the best way to go. Dish Network is more RV friendly than DirecTV, with no contract plans from $40 up. We've moved to streaming though, as we don't need a lot of TV. Jay