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Old 12.20.2007
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yeah of course i relize this...i was talking while running, i dont pay for idle air or have a generator to keep things warm
I don't pay for Idle Aire either and also do not have apu.
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I don't pay for Idle Aire either and also do not have apu.
hmmm now i gotta ask how do you stay warm?
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hmmm now i gotta ask how do you stay warm?

Winter sleeping bag. I will idle, but it is usually around 0 or lower. I just do not like to pay for diesel.
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Winter sleeping bag. I will idle, but it is usually around 0 or lower. I just do not like to pay for diesel.
ohh ok , i gotcha
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lights on, more so to help the drivers around me backing in.
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I leave mine on. It helps Swifty see my truck when he's blindside backing in next to me.
now that's a LIE!!! swift doesn't blindside back. they just circle the lot hoping the next time they come around their truck will be facing the right direction to sightside it in
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now that's a LIE!!! swift doesn't blindside back. they just circle the lot hoping the next time they come around their truck will be facing the right direction to sightside it in
a swift backing up is always going to be dangerous
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a swift backing up is always going to be dangerous
Backing up?? The red flag is someone behind the wheel! Direction of travel does not matter!
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Mixed bag here. If I have the truck running, I have them on. If not, I don't.

This past week, made it a pointless exercise. I was the only truck in the entire row, with my lights on. TIGHT empty spot to my left (too narrow to get in)...now I have a nice scar on my fender from the Great Pumpkin driver, who thought he didn't have to get out and look.

I'm wondering if he choose that spot based on the fact I had my lights on.
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Backing up?? The red flag is someone behind the wheel! Direction of travel does not matter!
that is very true

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