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got a another 275 gallon oil tank to store diesel 550 gallon total plus the 42 gallons in the truck. will fill it with cheaper out of state diesel and stabilize it.
Just fill it with heating oil, that's much cheaper
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got a another 275 gallon oil tank to store diesel 550 gallon total plus the 42 gallons in the truck. will fill it with cheaper out of state diesel and stabilize it.
diesel is cheaper for me, i deduct the entire cost as an business expense, if the DOT dipped my tank i would not get a megafine, plus i dont heat with oil. Also I like filling my truck at home because i have a drain valve at the bottom of my storage tank to get rid of any water, i pretreat alll my fuel at once with a cetane boost/lubricity additive and i dont have to pull into a busy gas station. i buy 200 gallons at a time into a transfer tank.Just fill it with heating oil, that's much cheaper![]()
diesel is cheaper for me, i deduct the entire cost as an business expense, if the DOT dipped my tank i would not get a megafine, plus i dont heat with oil. Also I like filling my truck at home because i have a drain valve at the bottom of my storage tank to get rid of any water, i pretreat alll my fuel at once with a cetane boost/lubricity additive and i dont have to pull into a busy gas station. i buy 200 gallons at a time into a transfer tank.
M35. There's one in my future.
I really want a .mil diesel gen.
I was thinking more along the lines of a CUCV![]()
Lameif you want an efficient diesel for bombing around in relative economy you should really look at older Mercedes cars. Seriously. Also if you can find one, VW Rabbits came in diesel. 45-50mpg. Great commuter cars.
i had an m1008, but if you need to get somewhere the same day, its not the truck. my max speed was 55 due to revs. you could put in a 4l80e or a gear vendors od, but thats alot of cashI was thinking more along the lines of a CUCV![]()
i had an m1008, but if you need to get somewhere the same day, its not the truck. my max speed was 55 due to revs. you could put in a 4l80e or a gear vendors od, but thats alot of cash
A 4matic might work with a tweaked suspension... I'll want at least basic off-road capability
I am seriously getting an M35 multi fuel at some juncture in 2014.
the m1009 blazers have better gearing, i think 3.73. you can get lotsof info at steelsoldiers.comgood tip, didn't know that.... might be less than useful in the wide open county roads in Maine
Making up 2 identical "Get Home Bags" for my niece and her boyfriend for Christmas - I'm going with the USEFUL gifts this year.
Backpack (~$9 from Walmart) - not fancy but it will live in the trunk until needed, so it's fine.
Stainless Steel 'pot' with handle and lid (includes 2 cups inside) made by Stanley
Water Purification Tabs
Multi-Tool
LED Flashlight
Whistle/Thermometer/Compass/Magnifier
Spork
WetFire
Magnesium/Striker
PaperTowels
Fishing Kit (went through my stuff and made up a kit with line remnants/bobbers/lead weights (can't use in VT anymore))
MRE from APACK w/heater
First Aid Kit
Hand Warmers
30' Para Cord
6 Zip Ties
Lighter
Chemical Light Stick
Pen & Notepad
Wool Blanket
Space Blanket
Emergency Poncho
Filter Straw
2 Bottles of Water
Large Trashbag (44gal)
Also, everything is Ziplock bagged.
Pic as promised, wool blanket not in the pic it's 60x80 surplus.
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I'm also thinking about 90% silver quarters, but they are teens; not sure they would leave them alone until needed.
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On a personal note: Still down 40lbs to about 230lb @ 6'3", did 1.25 miles on the treadmill and some weights this afternoon. Next week I start my rotation 1 mile on the treadmill, 1 mile on the elliptical and some weights after. I do have to get back to my diet, my goal is 200lbs.
forgot to mention, the m1008 and m1009 have built in brackets to hold m16s.the m1009 blazers have better gearing, i think 3.73. you can get lotsof info at steelsoldiers.com
good tip, didn't know that.... might be less than useful in the wide open county roads in Maine
Lately every time I eat take out or fast food I'll snag a few extra utensils, ketchup, salt, pepper, napkins, etc. Over time I've got enough to fill a shoe box.
The only thing I might add to your excellent list is some cotton balls soaked in petroleum jelly as fire starters. Alternatively, you could include some trioxane tabs. My thoughts only.
If you stay in hotels a lot snag the shampoo/soap/mouthwash and the single serve coffee.
Isn't that basically what wetfire is?
edit: I ask because that's what I have in my ghb, and I used it in place of the cotton balls/pj ziplock, because I was under the impression that they did the same job. I wasn't being snarky.
That's cool... Been wanting to make one of those. IVE saved a few cans for that purpose. I also want to make a Canadian candle.... Looks fun.I made a quick and dirty rocket stove tonight, a couple of cans, tin snips, and a drill. Yes they really do work, I'll need to post some pics of the good one I'm going to make next.