I thought it should go faster too. ;-) I don't know what year Travis's truck is, but a variant of one of these ought to help that 80 mph limitation.
http://bankspower.com/products/show/43/3 ----- Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com -------------------------------------------------- From: "RickG" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 11:16 PM To: "WISPA General List" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Service vehicle > I believe the 8mpg but 80mph? > -RickG > > On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 9:33 PM, Travis Johnson <[email protected]> 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" <[email protected]> >> To: "WISPA General List" <[email protected]> >> 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! >> [email protected] >> www.odessaoffice.com/wireless >> www.odessaoffice.com/marlon/cam >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Josh Luthman" <[email protected]> >> To: "WISPA General List" <[email protected]> >> 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 < >> [email protected]> 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! >> [email protected] >> www.odessaoffice.com/wireless >> www.odessaoffice.com/marlon/cam >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Josh Luthman" <[email protected]> >> To: "WISPA General List" <[email protected]> >> Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 7:46 AM >> Subject: [WISPA] Service vehicle >> >> >> >> >> What does everyone use for a service vehicle? We have an 1999 f250 >> that is at the end of it's road. It has the cabinets and ladder racks >> to put al our stuff in. >> >> Our tower climber for those picky tower owners has a brand new Dodge. >> If you haven't seen these check them out. 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