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well i have decided to just let the van run in the freezing cold.i have had my pump begin to freeze a few times and decided to let the van run most of the day.i do have a rear heater but when its -15,-20,-30 just let it run and i will recoop the extra money used in gas.if the suns out and it is at least 15 above i will leave it off on smaller jobs.the insulation i put on the inside only goes so far. this stinkin cold weather ,well i have had enough and its still mid january.42 inches of snow already,i have had it.its maui time!!
Hey Tim,
Got a seminar in Florida on Feb 26, write it off as an expense and get warm!!!!!!!!!!!!! I came from NH and had many a winter like what you are having but I did not have to clean carpets in that weather, I can’t imagine why anyone would even schedule a job in that weather.
RonTim
I have been doing the same. Where possible, I ask the customer if I can plug my electric heater into an outdoor outlet and let it run in the van. I have a large thermometer in the window of the van so I can see it from inside to make sure the temp is ok. I insulated my van also. I think it helps. But every time you open those big doors it takes a while to get the heat back.
Ron
Your invitation is sounding better all the time! I have a couple of competitors that close from Dec. – March. Makes business a little better for us. We are having a heat wave this week. May even see 30 degrees today. Will feel like spring!
Rick McConnell
In the winter I cary one milk crate (6 gallon type)101, 102,dry solvent, rust rem, red dye mix spotter bottle and other essestionals I carry that up front w/ me when I get to the house I bring that and my sprayer in and dont carry any other liquids w/ me we screen over the phone for pet issues or anything other then normal so we are prepaired
goodluck
pat
thanks for the insight. the plug in heater at costomer house sounds like a greaaaatt idea.i am now doing that here on out.why did i never think of that?wow.thanks again.only bring waht u think u need is the way to go.
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