Switching Package Cars

[oldngray]

I didn't think UPS used many Sprinters. Those are more FedEx.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

I didi't think UPS used many Sprinters. Those are more FedEx.

I had the privilege of driving a UPS dodge mini van,In the snow.

Oh what fun!

 

[oldngray]

I had the privilege of driving a UPS dodge mini van,In the snow.

Oh what fun!

I never drove a Dodge minivan but I have driven a Ford Econoline.

 

[Cementups]

Found out my P57 Sprinter is being switched out for a P7 today. I'm so annoyed. This is the 2nd switch in 2 weeks. The P7 is way too much truck for my 75% resi, 4-6 pickup route. All the narrow alleys and cul-de-sacs are going to be a pain in the ass now. Less curb parking too. Plus the loss of a power outlet for my radio. The only 2 positives I can see is: not having packages down the middle of the truck, and now having sliding cab doors for the warm summer months. GRRR

/end rant

So really, you are ticked about your radio?

That's what I read too, Wally. But he had to list it last to make it seem like it wasn't of the utmost importance.

 

[ZQXC]

If its a newer 7 there is a power outlet under the dashboard back up behind the cup holder. Its a positive and negative terminal you can clamp onto with roach clips. Its fused right on top of the battery, the fuse holder is normally empty but if you put a standard automotive blade fuse in it the positive post will be hot whether the ignition is on or not.

I have always called them alligator clips, but I suppose we draw upon different backgrounds.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

I have always called them alligator clips, but I suppose we draw upon different backgrounds.

Doobie holder?

 

[Nazzrath]

You had one of these?
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b102/Cementups/K790a065.jpg

Yeah, I've had 3 of those in the past 6 years. They're great except for the flasher unit blowing out 3 times a year, and the fricken traction control. Oh, and the soft side to side suspension was super annoying. I really liked the side door being separate from the cab allowing for more space to get the large pkgs out. You can really whip around your resi areas with them.

 

[Nazzrath]

If its a newer 7 there is a power outlet under the dashboard back up behind the cup holder. Its a positive and negative terminal you can clamp onto with roach clips. Its fused right on top of the battery, the fuse holder is normally empty but if you put a standard automotive blade fuse in it the positive post will be hot whether the ignition is on or not.

It's a newer gasoline P7. I'll have a look for those wires on Monday. I hope it's not one of those loud 'beepy' PCs that beep when you have the flashers on or the e-brake off.

 

[brown bomber]

never had a radio in my close 30 yr. career,..I had enough excitement and diversion that a radio wasn't a requirement,....now that I'm retired I listen to talk radio in my car and "oldies" when I'm home while playing poker

 

[ZQXC]

I very seldom switch on the radio in my personal truck.

 

[idrivethetruck]

It's a newer gasoline P7. I'll have a look for those wires on Monday. I hope it's not one of those loud 'beepy' PCs that beep when you have the flashers on or the e-brake off.

If it's one of the Workhorse P7s, you won't find the power block under the dash. Unlike the Freightliners, there is no way to get power for a radio except to tap directly to the battery.

 

[ZQXC]

Doobie holder?

 

[tacken]

Bigger truck more work. HOLD ON ITS GOING TO GET REAL FUN FOR YOU!!!!!!

 

[thessalonian13]

Found out my P57 Sprinter is being switched out for a P7 today. I'm so annoyed. This is the 2nd switch in 2 weeks. The P7 is way too much truck for my 75% resi, 4-6 pickup route. All the narrow alleys and cul-de-sacs are going to be a pain in the ass now. Less curb parking too. Plus the loss of a power outlet for my radio. The only 2 positives I can see is: not having packages down the middle of the truck, and now having sliding cab doors for the warm summer months. GRRR

/end rant

They will soon be filling your P7 to the balls. That's the only reason they switched on you. Just to add more work to you.

 

[JL 0513]

I very seldom switch on the radio in my personal truck.

I'd go insane driving in silence.

 

[TooTechie]

Just got a new 800 no more iron maiden dinosaur for me. My shoulders, back, feet and knees already feel better.

 

[Nazzrath]

Drove the P7 today. Someone must have told the shippers that I was getting a bigger truck, cuz it was stuffed with bulk today. I don't care for the extra width of the PC. I go down a bunch of back alleys in the morning that usually require me to squeeze by parked 1-tons. I got all nervous today, thinking that I might smack my side mirrors. And OH GOD THE BRAKES! This thing squeals like me when I get pegged by the wife. Everyone on the street winces when I come to a stop. I swore I lost some hearing in my right ear. I miss the side-sliding rear doors. I only have 3 loading bays, but it annoys the bleep out of me having to back, stop, open the swing-out rear doors, then back again.

Today this truck added about 1/2 hour to my route thanks to it's user unfriendliness.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

I'd go insane driving in silence.

Request a diesel then. No silence there.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Today this truck added about 1/2 hour to my route thanks to it's user unfriendliness.

This will go away as you become more used to your new PC.