Not on the highway it won't. grin That's the biggest reason I didn't even look at one. Highway miles (almost all of my 30k+ per year miles) are often no better than any other rig. marlon
----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Hammett" <[email protected]> To: "WISPA General List" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 7:10 AM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Service vehicle > 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" <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9:15 PM > To: "WISPA General List" <[email protected]> > 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" <[email protected]> >> To: "WISPA General List" <[email protected]> >> 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 >>> [email protected] >>> >>> >>> >>> 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" <[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. If we could afford >>>>>>>>> these I >>>>>>>>> wouldn't be asking :( >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> 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 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> WISPA Wants You! 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