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Packing the truck for the first time

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by TequilaSunrise, Mar 28, 2016.

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  1. Mar 28, 2016 #11
    Lepton1

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    I stop at Walmart at least twice a week, since I only eat fresh food. Therefore my refrigerator is small and plenty enough space for what I need. I don't do frozen food, so the freezer is pointless except in summer I put a small water bottle in it to take out when I secure a flatbed load on a hot day, it melts off to have cold water.
     
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  3. Mar 28, 2016 #12
    1278PA

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    Oh and plenty of tp and plastic bags to take a #### in.
     
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  4. Mar 28, 2016 #13
    TequilaSunrise

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    It's NOT a fashion show???!! What? I know what you mean. I could elaborate some... Enough clothes that I can wear something clean for 7 days with extra sweat shirts, tshirts, and under garments... Long sleeve shirts. All layering things. My big jacket and my rain coat. Rain gear to lay under the truck for three railers. Hahahahahaha. Not necessarily outfits but I still have to be with my husband everyday and there is a standard.

    My trainer would say my purple umbrella, but I might leave that at home. :)
     
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  5. Mar 28, 2016 #14
    TequilaSunrise

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    I am going to strive to use the truck stop and plan accordingly. This isn't hygienic or a habit I am willing to endure.
     
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  7. Mar 28, 2016 #15
    Lepton1

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    Oh gosh, there's a whole thread about umbrellas... :)
     
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  8. Mar 28, 2016 #16
    1278PA

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    Most people would do the same. But when you wake up in the morning or stuck at a shipper with that grumble and there are no bathrooms then what? I hear some of these places wont let you use the bathroom.
     
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  9. Mar 28, 2016 #17
    TequilaSunrise

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    We don't usually eat too much frozen things either but we have to make a bit of a compromise. I prepare the food, package it and freeze it. Because we eat organic we can't leave it all in the fridge because the lack of preservatives makes it bad in a few days.

    If we start a more wild run thing where we are out more, I may have to resort to ice cream because everything else has as much nutrition at the truck stop but ice cream it lots more fun.
     
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  10. Mar 28, 2016 #18
    Lepton1

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    Assurance brand cleaning wipes. Find them at Walmart in the pharmacy in the adult diaper section. A 96 pack is about $5 and one wipe is good for a quick body bath when you can't shower.
     
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  11. Mar 28, 2016 #19
    dog-c

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    sanitizing wipes.
    Butt wipes (seriously, you laugh, but trust me you need them)
    a 5 gal. diesel fuel jug ( you never know)
    advil, aspirin etc.
    window cleaner. Get rainx
    extra headlight bulbs, get from the shop at your terminal
    glad hand rubber rings ( you never know)
    padlock for your trailer doors
    gas leaf blower (extreme i k now but it beats sweeping a trailer)
    extra trailer lightbulbs
    fifth wheel lube
     
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  12. Mar 28, 2016 #20
    1278PA

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    Yeah the leaf blower is a great idea but forget the gas one get a 18v battery operated one.
     
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