You can still drive a hybrid... http://www.internationaltrucks.com/portal/site/ITrucks/menuitem.a1d4a3932b46e05831f8e968121010a0/?vgnextoid=945d07aafbfe6110VgnVCM10000085d0eb0aRCRD
UPS also has some of their trucks powered by International hybrid technology. I think the one our local center had was getting over 40 mpg. ----- Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com -------------------------------------------------- From: "Mark Nash" <markl...@uwol.net> Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9:15 PM To: "WISPA General List" <wireless@wispa.org> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Service vehicle > I always thought of buying a hybrid... > > ...then putting it in the bed of my truck and hauling it around just to > say > that I take my hybrid everywhere I go... > > Mark Nash > UnwiredWest > 78 Centennial Loop > Suite E > Eugene, OR 97401 > 541-998-5555 > 541-998-5599 fax > http://www.unwiredwest.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "D. Ryan Spott" <rsp...@cspott.com> > To: "WISPA General List" <wireless@wispa.org> > Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 6:38 PM > Subject: Re: [WISPA] Service vehicle > > >> Made me think of a license plate holder I saw on an SUV: >> "Buy a hybrid, I need your gas!" >> >> ryan >> >> >> D. Ryan Spott >> rsp...@cspott.com >> >> >> >> On Feb 10, 2009, at 6:33 PM, Travis Johnson wrote: >> >>> If it makes you feel better, today we only got 8mpg while pulling >>> our sno-cat (with a Duramax even) at 80mph down the freeway. ;) >>> >>> Travis >>> Microserv >>> >>> Mark Nash wrote: >>>> >>>> LOL I was just thinking about revitalizing this thread as I was >>>> speeding >>>> across our valley here because one of our techs called in sick. >>>> Had 4 >>>> appointments to keep...about 120 miles to cover... >>>> >>>> ...and MY service truck is an F350/V10 - crew cab - full bed. >>>> >>>> ...I get 10 on a good day. :) >>>> >>>> Mark Nash >>>> UnwiredWest >>>> 78 Centennial Loop >>>> Suite E >>>> Eugene, OR 97401 >>>> 541-998-5555 >>>> 541-998-5599 fax >>>> http://www.unwiredwest.com >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Marlon K. Schafer (509) 982-2181" <o...@odessaoffice.com> >>>> To: "WISPA General List" <wireless@wispa.org> >>>> Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 8:44 AM >>>> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Service vehicle >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> fyi, it's not a van... >>>>> >>>>> http://www.leasetrader.com/photos/actual98286/640x480/GMC-Envoy-XL-Sport-Utility.jpeg >>>>> >>>>> I wanted a red or blue one with a v8 (327 and those one's >>>>> HAUL!!!!). Had >>>>> to >>>>> settle for a completely loaded white one though. Leather, DVD for >>>>> the >>>>> kids, >>>>> heated seats and seat backs, blinkers on the mirrors, air ride >>>>> suspension >>>>> (this rig rides better than any car I've ever had) etc. It's also >>>>> nearly >>>>> a >>>>> foot and a half longer than the standard version. So when you get >>>>> one >>>>> make >>>>> sure you look for the one with the 3rd seat. >>>>> >>>>> http://shop.ebay.com/items/_W0QQ_dmptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories?_nkw=gmc+envoy+xl&_sacat=0&_fromfsb=&_trksid=m270.l1313&_odkw=gmc+envoy&_osacat=0 >>>>> >>>>> These are the same thing as the Chevy Trailblazer. >>>>> >>>>> The XUV version looks pretty interesting too. I ALMOST got one of >>>>> them, >>>>> didn't like the sales guy though so I walked out on the deal. >>>>> >>>>> http://www.familycar.com/RoadTests/GMC-XUV/Photos.htm >>>>> >>>>> They have some of those on ebay too: >>>>> http://shop.ebay.com/items/__xuv?_trkparms=72%253A317%257C66%253A2%257C65%253A12%257C39%253A1&_dmpt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_pgn=2 >>>>> >>>>> laters, >>>>> Marlon >>>>> (509) 982-2181 >>>>> (408) 907-6910 (Vonage) Consulting services >>>>> 42846865 (icq) WISP Operator >>>>> since >>>>> 1999! >>>>> o...@odessaoffice.com >>>>> www.odessaoffice.com/wireless >>>>> www.odessaoffice.com/marlon/cam >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>> From: "Josh Luthman" <j...@imaginenetworksllc.com> >>>>> To: "WISPA General List" <wireless@wispa.org> >>>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 11:13 AM >>>>> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Service vehicle >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> If we could get a van like that financed I would be in heaven - >>>>>> my main >>>>>> benefit is just as you said, everything stays warm. Steel and >>>>>> cold just >>>>>> do >>>>>> not mix. >>>>>> >>>>>> Josh Luthman >>>>>> Office: 937-552-2340 >>>>>> Direct: 937-552-2343 >>>>>> 1100 Wayne St >>>>>> Suite 1337 >>>>>> Troy, OH 45373 >>>>>> >>>>>> Those who don't understand UNIX are condemned to reinvent it, >>>>>> poorly. >>>>>> --- Henry Spencer >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 1:18 PM, Marlon K. Schafer (509) 982-2181 < >>>>>> o...@odessaoffice.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> I just picked up an '04 GMC Envoy XL. It's the one with the 3rd >>>>>>> seat. >>>>>>> I'm >>>>>>> only getting 16 to 17 mpg with it but it's cheap to insure and is >>>>>>> totally >>>>>>> loaded. It was just over $13k for a 50,000 mile rig with no >>>>>>> real flaws. >>>>>>> I >>>>>>> did end up having to replace the radiator already, but that >>>>>>> didn't show >>>>>>> up >>>>>>> at first. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The ladder sits on top nicely and is easy to reach. Everything >>>>>>> else >>>>>>> sits >>>>>>> well inside. As a bonus all of my tools etc. stay warm in the >>>>>>> winter >>>>>>> and >>>>>>> cold in the summer. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The 4 wheel drive has been really nice this winter too. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Best of all? No one else drives around with a ladder on top of >>>>>>> one. >>>>>>> EVERYONE knows my rig. That alone is a nice sales too. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Marlon >>>>>>> (509) 982-2181 >>>>>>> (408) 907-6910 (Vonage) Consulting services >>>>>>> 42846865 (icq) WISP Operator >>>>>>> since >>>>>>> 1999! >>>>>>> o...@odessaoffice.com >>>>>>> www.odessaoffice.com/wireless >>>>>>> www.odessaoffice.com/marlon/cam >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>> From: "Josh Luthman" <j...@imaginenetworksllc.com> >>>>>>> To: "WISPA General List" <wireless@wispa.org> >>>>>>> Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 7:46 AM >>>>>>> Subject: [WISPA] Service vehicle >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> What does everyone use for a service vehicle? 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