Posted: 8 years, 11 months ago
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To cool or not to cool? That's the question.
I have been using two coolers since I became a truck driver. One of them is Igloo 28qts Iceless Cooler. I was glad that I bought this baby until the major cooling fan (the one under the outer cover) just went out. It's built by XINRUILIAN, the model number is RDH1225S, but the same number can usually lead to those cooling fans for computer cases. Instead, it's more like a turbine fan, blades are on the other side of the motor.(I'll post some photos later). Anyway, I am having a hard time finding one of those. I even tried giving Igloo a call, but the C/S dept saying that they don't have any electronic parts for sale. If customer wanted to change some parts inside their cooler, they should CONSULT AN ELECTRICIAN?!! Do you have any ideas where to find them?
Another iceless cooler I got is a Coleman 40qt powerchill thermoelectric. This cooler is a workhorse, the cooling fans are easy to access also. Only flaw is that the fuse blows from time to time. And yes, I tends to keep plugging the cigarette lighter in at all time. But comparing to the hard-to-find cooling fan, changing fuse ( or changing the spring or even the whole lighter plug) can be no brainer.
Posted: 8 years, 11 months ago
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Any parking recommendations in City of Industry, CA area?
Got it I was just going off your avatar. If you use google maps satellite view you can find were other trucks have parked. Such as salt lake ave in the city of industry. I would use street view and look for no parking signs.
Good luck been a few years sense I was out there,
Again, 10-4 Murderspolywog!
Posted: 8 years, 11 months ago
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Any parking recommendations in City of Industry, CA area?
Swift terminal in jarupa valley. There is also a swift drop yard closer to Compton but I don't know the address. Your dm might.
Murderspolywog, thanks! Unfortunately, I no longer work for Swift anymore. Plus the JV terminal, parking can be a mess. Let alone it's further than TA Ontario :)
Posted: 8 years, 11 months ago
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Any parking recommendations in City of Industry, CA area?
Maybe the parking lot of the truck stop health clinic. I looked on google maps and see a truck with trailer parked in the parking lot, there is room if you look along the tree line by the sidewalk. Also if a police officer questions you, you can say you need to get some supplies from auto zone which is right next door.
Appreciate the help, Dan! I would try the TSHC. The RR&M parking seems too good to be true, I figure they will collect parking fee as well.
Posted: 8 years, 11 months ago
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Any parking recommendations in City of Industry, CA area?
As title says, I'm going to get into LA, dropping a load in early morning, but picking up another late that night. So I might need to find some place for parking.
Any good choice around without surprises from State police officers? TA Ontario, CA is not an option, a bit too far. Thanks in advance!
Posted: 8 years, 11 months ago
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Any parking recommendations in City of Industry, CA area?
As title says, I'm going to get into LA, dropping a load in early morning, but picking up another late that night. So I might need to find some place for parking.
Any good choice around without surprises from State police officers? TA Ontario, CA is not an option, a bit too far. Thanks in advance!
Posted: 8 years, 12 months ago
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Thank you for all the insight. Sounds like it will be a breeze. Just was wondering how it all worked. Shifting in a truck is nothing like a four wheeler. I've driven manual all my life so that was quite an adjustment. Michael, I hope they don't put me in an auto. I enjoy shifting and feel like you would have more control?
Posted: 8 years, 12 months ago
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I just went home from a 13-Speed Volvo. And it's just a 400HP Cummins. But I love it very much! It basically utilize the engine with it's sweet spot (Best Torque Range)
PS: How to identify an 18 speed? The splitter (thumb) switch is in grey color instead of red on 13.
Posted: 8 years, 11 months ago
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To cool or not to cool? That's the question.
Exactly Phil! It's pretty hard to find the same looking fan. And I doubt the idea of swapping motor, coz the failed fan has a relatively large motor body than the computer cases tho.