Re: [AFMUG] Renewed discussion on work vans

2018-10-28 Thread Lewis Bergman
t;>> >>> Rory >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:* AF *On Behalf Of * Lewis Bergman >>> *Sent:* Friday, October 19, 2018 1:47 PM >>> *To:* AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group >>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Renewed discussion on work

Re: [AFMUG] Renewed discussion on work vans

2018-10-28 Thread Craig House
Chrysler Cargo >>> Mini-Vans are 17” and bought one of those also at a great price and they >>> get good gas mileage. >>> >>> >>> >>> Rory >>> >>> >>> >>> From: AF On Behalf Of Lewis Bergm

Re: [AFMUG] Renewed discussion on work vans

2018-10-28 Thread Ken Hohhof
Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Renewed discussion on work vans I don't think there has been one made in maybe 5 years or more. On Sun, Oct 28, 2018, 10:15 AM Jeremy mailto:jeremysmi...@gmail.com> > wrote: Any decent install vans with 4wd? On Wed, Oct 24, 2018 at 10:39 A

Re: [AFMUG] Renewed discussion on work vans

2018-10-28 Thread Lewis Bergman
gt;> >> >> *From:* AF *On Behalf Of * Lewis Bergman >> *Sent:* Friday, October 19, 2018 1:47 PM >> *To:* AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group >> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Renewed discussion on work vans >> >> >> >> We have been happy with our Promaster series.

Re: [AFMUG] Renewed discussion on work vans

2018-10-28 Thread Jeremy
ght one of those also at a great > price and they get good gas mileage. > > > > Rory > > > > *From:* AF *On Behalf Of * Lewis Bergman > *Sent:* Friday, October 19, 2018 1:47 PM > *To:* AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Renewed discussion on work

Re: [AFMUG] Renewed discussion on work vans

2018-10-24 Thread Rory Conaway
, October 19, 2018 1:47 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Renewed discussion on work vans We have been happy with our Promaster series. We have one with the high top long version which you do have to watch on windy days. Having said that, we drive it regardless all

Re: [AFMUG] Renewed discussion on work vans

2018-10-20 Thread Robert
depending upon snow type, regularly used have no problem it 1.5 feet as long as it hadn't turned to ice. But we used chains On 10/20/18 10:31 AM, Adam Moffett wrote: When the guy doesn't want to go up in the Hummer I'd like to come by with the Hyundai and give it a go :) For anything

Re: [AFMUG] Renewed discussion on work vans

2018-10-20 Thread Adam Moffett
When the guy doesn't want to go up in the Hummer I'd like to come by with the Hyundai and give it a go :) For anything other than deep snow I've taken the little Hyundai and made it.  I get a running start through the bad spots.  Keep the wheels on the high spots.  I think it's an 1800 lb

Re: [AFMUG] Renewed discussion on work vans

2018-10-20 Thread Adam Moffett
This one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/BVYDHU?tag=s4343sdfd-20 On 10/20/2018 11:46 AM, Jay Weekley wrote: What kind of ladder can you carry in that? Adam Moffett wrote: Tower access is a whole different thing than a regular field tech's vehicle. I took this video while in my

Re: [AFMUG] Renewed discussion on work vans

2018-10-20 Thread Ken Hohhof
Indian rope trick? -Original Message- From: AF On Behalf Of Jay Weekley Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2018 10:47 AM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Renewed discussion on work vans What kind of ladder can you carry in that? Adam Moffett wrote: > Tower acc

Re: [AFMUG] Renewed discussion on work vans

2018-10-20 Thread Lewis Bergman
North. Double mountain. Not a mountain if you are used to real mountains. Around here they are mountains. On Sat, Oct 20, 2018, 11:03 AM Robert wrote: > Would have really liked to see the uphill version of that video ( > without just running that backwards LOL )... > > On 10/20/18 8:46 AM, Jay

Re: [AFMUG] Renewed discussion on work vans

2018-10-20 Thread Robert
Would have really liked to see the uphill version of that video ( without just running that backwards LOL )... On 10/20/18 8:46 AM, Jay Weekley wrote: What kind of ladder can you carry in that? Adam Moffett wrote: Tower access is a whole different thing than a regular field tech's vehicle.

Re: [AFMUG] Renewed discussion on work vans

2018-10-20 Thread Jay Weekley
What kind of ladder can you carry in that? Adam Moffett wrote: Tower access is a whole different thing than a regular field tech's vehicle. I took this video while in my favorite tower access vehicle: 2004 Hyundai Accent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS_j2AYU4FM People tell me I need a

Re: [AFMUG] Renewed discussion on work vans

2018-10-20 Thread Jaime Solorza
What mountains do you speak of Lewis ? South of you? Jaime Solorza On Sat, Oct 20, 2018, 5:47 AM Lewis Bergman wrote: > I bought military him ee for tower access. I don't like walking up to > tower sites. Besides, some of our towers are at the end of 20 miles of > stuff like that video, with

Re: [AFMUG] Renewed discussion on work vans

2018-10-20 Thread Lewis Bergman
I bought military him ee for tower access. I don't like walking up to tower sites. Besides, some of our towers are at the end of 20 miles of stuff like that video, with about a mile of twisty hairpin road at the end. One of my techs tools me he didn't think even the hummer would make it up one of

Re: [AFMUG] Renewed discussion on work vans

2018-10-19 Thread Adam Moffett
Tower access is a whole different thing than a regular field tech's vehicle. I took this video while in my favorite tower access vehicle:  2004 Hyundai Accent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS_j2AYU4FM People tell me I need a truck.  I say why would I want to risk a perfectly good truck on

Re: [AFMUG] Renewed discussion on work vans

2018-10-19 Thread Lewis Bergman
We have been happy with our Promaster series. We have one with the high top long version which you do have to watch on windy days. Having said that, we drive it regardless all around West Texas. We have the standard height which is barely tall enough for a 6 foot guy to stand up in but it works.

Re: [AFMUG] Renewed discussion on work vans

2018-10-19 Thread Ken Hohhof
My techs seem embarrassed to be seen driving a van. Real men drive pickup trucks. Diesel and dually = especially manly. And expensive. If they HAVE to drive one of those sissy vans, then at least it should be a medium roof height, tall enough to stand up in while searching for parts and