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Re: Good Sam Insurance or other
We use National Interstate also. We've been with them since we bought the rig new in 2008. It's renewal is a little more expensive than other quotes (we check every year), but since we've been with them since day 1, we continue coverage for "full cost replacement" meaning that if the MH is a total loss, we get the original cost of the rig, not a depreciated value. Can't seem to keep that part of the coverage if we move to a new insurer.383Views0likes0CommentsRe: Working at Amazon - The Good the Bad and the Ugly
Couples work same shift if you want (I remember one couple with pets worked opposing shifts). Productivity targets are doable. Last year workampers were asked to reach 85% of usual targets. Also, there's a 'ramp-up' period for the first few weeks, to get your body and mind used to the pace. It works like this: if the "target" is 100, your target will be 85. But week one it'll be 50 (or something like that), week 2 will be 65, week 3, 75. Then, if you don't hit the target "consistently" they'll probably give you some remedial or 1 to 1 training to help you get on track. Then if after couple weeks you're still below par, maybe some more training or a move to another department. A few weeks more, maybe a "first warning" letter. Then they monitor your performance a couple of weeks, and suddenly "Hey, it's Christmas, goodbye." More important than speed is accuracy. And timekeeping. If you make too many mistakes, or show up late (including after breaks) or if too many minutes pass between actions (the computer never sleeps), you will be talked to.619Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tires
We recently replaced our original Goodyears with Michelins, using FMCA's fleet program. Did a lot of checking, shopping, and forum-checking before deciding on them, since they were more expensive than other options, even with the FMCA discount. We're also 22.5 wheels, which does limit your options. Having said all that, we've found the ride much much improved with the Michelins. Can't give a Michelin vs Hankook quality comparison, though.271Views0likes0CommentsRe: Working at Amazon - The Good the Bad and the Ugly
You'll work hard and get paid well (IMHO). They check the RV parks they put you up in, and if you have issues with the park you can usually use Amazon as a channel to get things addressed if necessary. Amazon has their way of doing things. Try not to re-invent their wheel while you're there. I always tell myself this, and usually end up ranting about issues to management while I'm there anyway, just can't help myself. Some folks have reported getting "nagged" about getting their productivity numbers up to Amazon's targets. We've never been approached about this, so we haven't had an issue. They do post everyone's figures daily so you can see where you stand, I say don't worry about the numbers unless a management type asks you. Sometimes an "assistant" will tour around checking with folks whose numbers are below par, they're supposed to be there to help you improve, so don't take that as a "telling off" because it's not. We're going again this year for our 5th season, if that tells you anything.619Views0likes0CommentsRe: help with external dish and R6 cable routing
I've done it like this: Sat dish to outside "park cable" jack. On "black box", move cable from "cable in", plug that into sat box input. On sat box, connect cable from "Sat out" to black box "cable in". Push "cable" buttons on black box, tune TVs to channel 3 (or 4 depending on sat box) and all should work. This is how I did it and it worked. Cable from dish into driver's side window and into sat box input works too.288Views0likes0CommentsRe: UPDATE - onan 5500 diesel generator will not stay running
Could it be the "On/Off" switch? If you press the switch one way to start, and then let go to run, and the other way to stop, it could be the switch is saying "turn off" when you let go of the switch. Either check continuity of the switch with a meter, or try taking your finger off of the start/stop switch VERY slowly.238Views0likes0Comments
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