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Old 11.08.2008
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If you can fit your laptop in with your other gear, why not?
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Keep looking on this forum, you should be able to find the answer your'e looking for.
Try asking the same question on different threads.......:yes25 57:
I also want to thank you for your service to this wonderful country of ours.
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This thread is awesome, thanks for all the valuable info!
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This thread is awesome, thanks for all the valuable info!
That is why I started it and a lot of drivers have helped out.
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You could not be more wrong. I use both and have a truckers version GPS. One of these days your GPS will cost you a lot of money in fines or getting your truck towed out. Let me know how it goes when you have some more stick time.
Being a GPS user in 4 wheelers for 4+ years, you are dead right! I always carried an atlas for the oilfield locations I went to. If you trust GPS 100% you will get in a lot of trouble!
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Trailer Good advice on the packing list!
I'll more than likely leave my lap top home,lest 2 babey sit,and bring my cell phone.But the list covers a lot of good ideals thanks for the info.
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If you have a portable dvd player, tv with dvd or vhs, or laptop, save your 20 bucks and buy some movies. Or rent online, have em delivered to the house, pick up and return when your home. If your wife has a problem, explain how this situation could possibly be worse, she'll understand eventually. If you decide to have a visitor in your bunk, you might get company that won't leave.
the dvd ,tv,laptop,and videos sound good but any thing else waking up with me means I mod as well stay on the road
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It is always best to have a small tool box with tools...because if you have something happen to your truck or trailor that is simple to fix with a turn of a wrench or screwdriver,well that will save yourself time and money for sitting there waiting on roadservice...plus it will save your company money to...just remember, if them wheels are not rolling, you are not making and money...

another thing that is very handy to have on hand is a metal clothes hanger...If the clamp on your air to air line breaks you can twist that hanger tight enough to make a temp bracket till you can get one..

I guess I may be old school I guess...But hey, It works and keeps you moving...lol



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when it comes down two it we hafta keep on moving. A person with an ear will learn to take the old with the new and create present!!and in this out fit you need the gift that keeps on a givin!
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Shht thats funny.Great info
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i have used a laptop gps for about 7 years now ( not in a big truck ).i use the laptop because it is a laptop and can be used for more than gps.my program also has the data disc which means i have access to every name and phone number on every street that is on the program.can also search for businesses.no,it's not 100% but you should be checking the info before leaving for your destination and,like above mentioned,while moving you can see your turn coming up,distance,time etc.and if u get on the wrong road or miss your exit it will reroute u back or give u a new one.have used it for last 4 years for US and Canada in a straight truck and would not leave home w/out it.BUT,don't forget how to read a map!as for the coat hanger,good idea.i always leave mine outside of the cab and the window always cracked a little bit.have locked myself out of truck twice and coat hanger saved me time and embarresment.anything that makes my job easier,saves time/money,i use.
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