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Getting a Class A Non-CDL license is easy if your a safe - informed driver now. Your driving for a particular reason so information on special loads ( heavy, Wide, long, chemical) is not part yourthe truck. Truckers do have rules but common sense prevails like knowing what roads you can be on. 

Know your turning radius and be able to back a little in addition to reading parts of the CDL manual to see what equipment you need. It has some time I did the test but then it was the states that determined the driving test. No drug test required for Non-CDL drivers.

I compliment you for looking into this matter before starting adventure getting into trouble.

Clay

11 hours ago, Ray,IN said:

It would be interesting to know the average age of forum users, by year and type of device they prefer.  

I'm old enough that social media doesn't meet my needs, you have to be on everyday to keep current and then someone to argue.

On age, I would like to know what age people planted their feet. My wife and I hope to make mid 80's before drive a stake in the ground and say this home.

Clay and Marcie

This is a interesting brain cell exerciser. It was easy for my parents being fixed based to do planning and per-funeral arrangements. As a different generation, we live like gypsy's and don't know where we may be headed. The family knows where the paper work lays including a draft Obituary.

Next year could be the test as we may become be full timers. Traveling looking for a new home base with an enjoyable climate and healthcare would be the goal. Up until 2 months ago one of the children was within 30 minutes. Now the 3 closest are 600, 1200 and 1300 miles away and the grandchildren different directions.

Clay and Marcie 

Each state is different but the end result, the dealer processes the paper work to hand off to state or county to complete the transaction for your state to collect the taxes/fees due. If your financing your title will go to the finance firm but I'm sure Missouri has handled that many times. 

I use to buy some used cars in Missouri and  the biggest problem was getting them to put a license plate bracket on the front of the car.

Clay

2 hours ago, JasonBecca said:

 It's my understanding that UTVs are a no go.  Is that correct?  What about golf carts?  Are they allowed by most parks?  Do they have to be electric or can they be gas? 

Welcome to the forum.

I can't give a definite answer on all parks, But Golf Carts seem to be the standard, primarily because limited speed. I know of a modified golf cart that could exceed the speed limit big time being black flagged. Gas or electric has been OK However during spells could gas carts be grounded.

Clay

The inverter failed the First test.  I got back to the project today and after a hard reset  and a soft boot everything is working OK.

Clay

Growing up as a farm boy, baling wire was used for many things. Your kluge reminds me of things I did before Dad let me use the welder. Thinking outside the box!

Clay

You have me puzzled on your first picture. Is that the input or output? I'm betting it is pump input to try collect algae out of a diesel tank.  The wire wrap is to scrape/collect algae and rust from tank sides and filter as required. 

Clay

Remember when the Motor Fuel Tax was to be only for roads and 40% of the Lottery was to be used for Education.

All major road projects (excluding Tollways) have a large percent Federal Dollars. Maybe the vehicle license plate/tag fees should have added Federal Tax to aid the individual states. ( My disclaimer is I'm not serious about this)

Clay

Magnum 2812 is ready for the test tomorrow. The hard part of returning the 57# unit to service, is mounting it to the basement ceiling of the ENTEGRA.

On 5/19/2023 at 6:38 AM, Mark and Dale Bruss said:

The problem with the Texas law is in the math.  The fee for an EV is $200 a year after the registration, while the report stated that the average ICE vehicle pays $130 a year is gas taxes. A new definition of fairness.

May the next step in Texas is raising the Gas Tax, a Dime. Would that be equalization. Better that putting a Sales Tax on Gasoline, as then you have on idea who is spending your money.

Clay

I'm one of the fellows that leave there Inverters on 24/7 so one day I noted the microwave clock running slow. and that supplying inverter was not charging batteries. I reset the Inverter 30 amp circuit breaker. Maybe after resetting the breaker a couple times in maybe 6 weeks, I reset the breaker but turned the inverter off. A couple nights later, my wife was preparing Supper (yes we are an older couple), she was using the convection oven and started the Electric Fry pan. The breaker tripped again but with the inverter turned off, everything stopped. Turned the inverter on remotely and  DW was happy.

So now I knew the problem, the 30 amp circuit breaker must be bad if the 2800 watt inverter can continue to supply the load. But then again the I noted that inverter was not charging. and resetting the circuit breaker did not help. I checked connections and everything appears OK, but yet the 120V wasn't getting it job done inside the box. Bad circuit breaker or transfer relay? I called Magnum Customer service explaining the problem. He told me a list of things to do check which I had done all but one and that was checking the inverter setting. For further info and repair I should call "Inverter Service Center, Whitehouse TN". The people at TN were the most helpful I told the fellow the suspected part problem and he told the relays were mounted on a card but the circuit breaker was a serviceable part.( good news I was suspecting a part soldered to a board.) 

I removed the inverter and removed the cover. Next I lifted a few circuit cards to see where a piece of wire had been attached to the circuit breaker. The Circuit Breaker-Wire connection was by a spade terminal. The wire crimp had failed but hung in there to make charcoal of plastic and melt a few copper strands. My thoughts are the hot connector changed the properties of circuit breaker thus tripping at less than 25 amps.  I still have to determine the wire size but observation is 12 but external AC wiring is to be 10. Something I want to check when going back. Inverter Service Center is sending the circuit breaker today today.

The 55 pound inverter is mounted to the ceiling of the basement. It will be a job to replace laying on your back in a space varying between 16 to 29 inch high. I always wanted a job I could lay down on and now I can mark that of my Bucket list.

Clay

On 5/16/2023 at 8:27 AM, runaway parents said:

 Is this the elusive unicorn they talk about?

I think your figuring out your DW is ready for retirement. Nothing wrong with that, in fact the extra togetherness is good for planing

Maybe time to find a good civic club like Kiwanis  or other organization that benefits Children.

Clay

Do you attach a hose (drain line) to the Brass or copper. Then you have a super-sized funnel.

36 minutes ago, justRich said:

Personally, when a trucker in the left lane is trying to overtake me, I'll tap the brakes (to off cruise control) and let him pass me much faster.
Works eveytime.

I agree, they are the working folks. I give them a break. maybe I will get a break someplace.

Clay

Terrible.  I hope the family members are OK now.

What his lawyer could say; Automatic braking failed, Cruise control failed to slow down, Seat belt was to long and become tangled up with brake pedal. The coffee was to hot and burn me.

Many things wrong here.

Clay

1 hour ago, Dmcld said:

, practiced a little in an abandoned K-Mart parking lot.  😀

That was very wise. Do it again using a orange cone or something to watch in your mirrors. Watch the mirrors to study your turning radius. In the vacant parking lot you can stop, get out and check. Re-tries are Free. In the campground, don't panic if you need a little help, we have all been in your shoes and willing to help.

Clay

6 weeks before i retired I took a long 3 week traveling vacation. Then when I retired, I enjoyed my hobbies.Some of that would be classified as work but such a charge was enjoyed., After 5 months the fun ended as I had a house started. I worked aside that crew. Now 19 years later, you become busier just because its takes longer to get out of the house every morning.

Clay

I agree with Kirk.

I have been treated good by Miller for more 5 years.

Clay

Shipped an item, 4 Day ground, that took 11 working days. For some reason it got on an east bound truck instead of west.

I think it got lost in Houston.

So as we learned over 50 years ago, Hello Houston, WE HAVE A PROBLEM

I saw this device  today. The fellow was loading his box trailer saying he always loads his golf cart first then the motorcycle. The rest of the loading may be at random according to the number rocks we pickup (joke). This device tells my friend if he is properly loaded and has enough weight on his hitch and if towing vehicle is overloaded.

https://www.weigh-safe.com/product-category/ball-mount/

Watch the Tongue Weight Safety video.

https://www.weigh-safe.com/videos/

Clay

29 minutes ago, DanZemke said:

Thanks for the news.  The articles conclusion seems reasonable to me.  Hope it turns out that way.

Ditto. To many people have gotten Thor'ed. I just hope people don't get Blue'd at the side the road.

Clay

6 hours ago, dougmcc1 said:

I want to buy a motorcycle, which requires getting a Florida drivers license because Illinois wont accept the motorcycle course certification from Florida, and because Illinois has stopped doing motorcycle certifications for the winter

I can't believe Illinois has stopped doing motorcycle certifications for the winter. Lots of people are able to ride motorcycles year round (expect a few weeks in winter) in extreme southern  Illinois. Does Illinois recognize any independent organizations for certification. Does Illinois honor any other states

What do Illinois dealers do, should you buy the bike in Illinois, say NO, you can't purchase. I suggest to talk to a dealer in Marion, IL or Paducah KY .  What does your insurance say about the situation..

Clay, I left IL 8 years ago

On 12/23/2022 at 5:21 PM, Ray,IN said:

You might consider a diesel fuel cab heater for your basement area: https://www.vanbuilderguide.com/best-diesel-heaters-for-van-life/ instead of an LP heater.

Thanks for the link. The title question. I like to sleep in the cold and near freezing is OK but like 60 degrees plus, climbing under the covers. Clay

What bothers me is the price difference, Just yesterday in LA or eastern Texas I saw $2 difference between gas and diesel, $1.30 was common . High diesel prices makes no sense as everyone pays for some diesel (everything you buy is transported by some diesel) but not gasoline. Lets get back closer to price per BTU pricing

Clay