Always carry extra water get shut down whatever the reason you need to have water. You can get caught in an earthquake, Flood, Hurricane area never know you have to be prepared. I carry both water ...
Always carry extra water get shut down whatever the reason you need to have water. You can get caught in an earthquake, Flood, Hurricane area never know you have to be prepared. I carry both water and a MSR miniworks water filter just in case.
I find this works so well because it is so easy to do and takes hardly any time for preparation. The most time intensive part is getting the groceries I choose wal mart because they are familiar to me with their volume you know you are going to get fresh stock. If you have used a check in any wal-mart and are on the road they will take your check (same account) even if you are far from home. Use the walmart bags to store your dirty cloths in keeps the odor down in the truck if the smell is contained.
What ever you buy keep in mind the amount of storage space (fridge volume) you have for keeping things cold that is why I am so specific about what I buy cold because once they defrost gradually in the fridge you will have to eat them or you will be tossing your money in the trash. I so buy some cold cuts but this is for when I want a change up you eat sandwiches every day you will gain weight. If you live on the road more than I do you might want to invest in a microwave (MW) and inverter but many companies restrict the inverter wattage and you could be a while before they will install it they usually want to install it because of all the past truck fires due to improper installation. This should be standard in any truck with a sleeper. Lot of guys that carry a MW will heat water in it and take a sponge bath when they find they cant get to a truck stop to get wet. I keep baby wipes to freshen up if I reach that point. Always try to stop at idle air locations but you can't always get there so freshen up best you can with what you have.
Bread needs to be in a crush proof box things get tossed around in the truck and you want the bread to be fresh and in good shape when you need it. If your candy bar happens to get hot and melts place it in the fridge it will be ready to eat 2 hours.
When you stick to this you will loose weight when you get to that point it is a given you will start to feel better and will take advantage of opportunities to exercise. Weather you go for a bike ride take a walk or just do some pushups while you wait on a shower you will feel better and better. The healthier you are the more likely you are to stay alert. The SMITH system is the best learn it live it saves fuel.
I buy blue-plate mayo because it doesn't have to be refrigerated that is more space for items that have to be refrigerated. Save the blue-plate plastic containers they can be used to store rice I just wash them and save them. I keep a lot of packets of stuff (in a soft zip lunch box) like salsa, mayo, catsup, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, you name it you can save it add it to a meal to give it that special taste for no extra charge. When I buy slim Jims they come in a round container I reuse it to stock plastic forks spoons. Don't deny yourself the things you really like buy a couple a 6 pack of your favorite candy bars to keep on hand for desert. There are times that don't do and I want a frosty get a small one and grab some side salads for the road get enough forks and spoons to last.
Coleman refrigerator needs some maintence I unplug it when I go in for the shower that way I have plenty of chances to plug it in before I leave this can allow moisture to collect on the bottom of the fridge keep that in mind when you place the bottom meal in the fridge try to place a plastic plated dinner at the very bottom. Every time you restock your fridge spray it down and wipe it good this will keep bacteria down. Carry a spray disinfectant to clean up with I will get a tube if Lysol wipes and use them to tidy up inside the truck wipe every surface you touch try to do this every other day it will keep you from getting sick. Hand gels and baby wipes can do wonders to keep your hands clean if you can't do this carry latex gloves you can get these at sally beauty supply box 100 about $8 last quite a while. (get the right size)
When refueling use a latex glove to handle the cap and nozzle I use only one hand to fuel that way I save gloves. Some use a leather glove that is flawed you will get diesel particulates on every surface you touch. YUCK! Even if you are going to stay at the nozzle use a bungee cord to secure the hose to the tank (takes a second) one spill will funk up your truck for weeks.
My method will keep you out the truck stop and out around the locals get out see the country little I saw one trucker went one better he carried a Harley Sportster on his truck he got to where he needed to be he rolled the bike off the truck and was away visiting friends. Company drivers are limited on modifications they can make so I carry a folding bike there is an electric folding bike that I would like to try out but that is for another video.
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Hi Sean (love your name - same as my oldest) -- Leo's wife here. Just wanted to tell you that i love your instructional vids for truckers. Please do me a favor and stay off the margarine (hydrogenated stuff - really bad for you). Butter is better.
I'm an otr driver(5 years & just starting to cook in the cab. I bought a 12volt 43quart freezer for my truck(dang, they're expensive($730))& been precooking alot of meals at home, freezing then heating them up in the burton stove. I havent cooked with the burton oven yet but just bought one. Can you use the plastic tray types like Lean Cuisine. When you cook tv dinners do you remove the clear film on the top. Also do you let them thaw b4 you cook them & how do you place the thermometer. thx
I just used a refrigerator and carried2 week supply of food if I didn't use them I tossed them and was better than TS food. When I did my AM inspection I would poke the probe in the side of the meal so it would not leak and place it in the oven. Then I would eat a cold meal (cereal milk bannanna fruit bar) then get driving I would turn on the oven 30 min from from my break usually about 3 hours down the road from where I woke after eating I placed another meal in oven for when I stopped for PM.
The oven has had an issue the plug got too hot and melted the plastic housing around the plug in not allowing the fuse to seat properly Im reluctant to wire the device directly bypassing the fusing system perhaps I can do an inline fuse. Another problem the truck cig lighter was blowing fuse this is due to the tremendous load this device draws. This is not an issue in the OTR trucks I never had that problem they have better wiring and prevent these issues.
I was talking about Keikofromelbow's comment to you. I can tell you're a badass mofo! That's why I'd love to see him say that to your face. Right on, bro!
To be honest I have had very few occasions of fighting but have survived attempts by bloods,armed robbery 3x houston. Jefery Dahmer tried to pick me up when I was 13 offered me a drink I declined his offer and said I rather walk. I have hitch hiked over a thousand miles in a 24 hour period when I arrived home I was stoned straight.There are no bad men just those that are ready to meet the next world sith a smile that preplexes the mortal and soothes the broken and trodden. Peace to you.I am fat
Thank you I learned it by being abandonded. Adapted the saying "Lord blesses the shild that has his own" "Waste not want not" You get a chance to look in my favorites you could find a way to build a great man cave so you could take a break from the harmonal roller coaster. You were a veteran a group that tought you that shelter is your uniform WTF. I especially like your videos that are not about your sister No Mo drama mommas'.
Yeah, I know, but I've got an inherited lazy streak running through me and it's just easier to turn on the camera and let my sister act the fool. It's her specialty.
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