Comfort Items for OTR

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by llloXolll, Aug 19, 2011.

  1. SpyderRyder

    SpyderRyder Medium Load Member

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    I did a search on Amazon and found this:

    Hauppauge 1191 WinTV-HVR-950Q TV Tuner Stick/Personal Video Recorder with Clear QAM and Remote Control (Black)

    Comes with USB extender cable and external antenna.

    I also found a Skyworth 7 3/4" Magnetic Mount Mobile TV Antenna Kit KL066 at roadtrucker.com. It comes with 100' of coax.

    There are a lot of tv tuners out there and Hauppage is a good brand and if there is not much difference in price, I go with the best one.

    As far as portable toilets go, Walmart has a portable chemical for 24.88 that looks like a 5 gallon water jug. Get the Ozark Trail Double Doodie Bags and your all set.
     
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  3. Blue Screen

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    For anyone who asked about the camping toilet. I bought this one also sold at Wal-mart for cheaper (About $25). [ame]http://www.amazon.com/Reliance-Products-Collapsible-Portable-Toilet/dp/B0024OAQ3Q[/ame] It folds up to save space for easy storage. It uses a twin bag with kitty litter to kill odor. No flushing, bags are small enough to seal & drop into any size trash can. No one will ever know you were disposing of your transgressions. :biggrin_25524:
     
  4. dooberhoopa

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    I was wondering if anyone ran fans at night while they are sleeping? I'm going to start over the road soon and can't sleep unless I have air on my face. Anyone have a suggestion for one that wont take up a lot of space
     
  5. OmcCheese

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    Netfix on Andrid. YouPorn.com and a nook to read.
     
  6. zebcohobo

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  7. American-Trucker

    American-Trucker Road Train Member

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    yea go to a TS and buy the little black Road Pro Value pack! I paid $18 for it works great, its about a 6-8" fan, it has a big clip and a screw on mount if you wanna go that way, it also occscilates!:biggrin_25525: and the value pack comes with a 12V splitter

    NOTE: DO NOT buy the fan seperate!:biggrin_25513: The one NOT in the value pack LOOKS the same but it is not, the wire and plug on the fan are far to small and will break within a month been there done that. Pay the extra $4 for the bonus pack!:yes2557:

    With a fan you can keep from idleing when the temps are hight just by keeping the hot air moveing past your body.

    Mine has saved me about 40 +/- Idle hours a week since i got it!


    American Trucker
     
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  8. dooberhoopa

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  9. SpyderRyder

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    If you are running an APU I would suggest the Oreck air purifier. I have one by my bed and it cleans the air as well as provide a good air flow. It smells like clean mountain air.

    You can check out roadtrucker.com. They have a lot of electronics for the truck. Also Amazon has a bunch of 12 volt fans. Take your pick.

    I'll have to do the same as well. I sweat pretty easily and use a CPAP so the air helps.
     
  10. SpyderRyder

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    Kitty litter, huh? You bet I won't be digging in like my cat does.:biggrin_25515:
     
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  11. borntobeadriver

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    I find a lap top is great, i can skype with the old lady and my son, my xm radio is the best, its relatively inexpensive, and i get comedy sports ect, and out side of that, this may sound funny but outside your normal ( attire) i keep one set of nice clothes just for the day i dont feel like dressing in my pajamas, lol
     
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