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I meant to ask, what is a "trophy fake-wife"? Also, you probably know this but the QC on new RVs -- which has never been great -- has continued to go downhill. Buyers report dozens of problems, and long service delays. One that's 2-3 years old has likely had all of the problems fixed.

:crazy: I'm not OCD about organizing my tools, but I do have sockets and wrenches (mostly) organized and separated into metric and SAE, a drawer for pliers, and slotted and Phillips screwdrivers in their own drawers. There's a drawer for air tools and impact sockets. The largest/bottom...

We started out looking at class B RVs. There's a lot to be said for them. For one thing they can go (and be parked) more places. There are length limits in some places, like Going to the Sun Road in Glacier where our View is prohibited, but most class Bs would not be. A good compromise is a...

The Revel looks nice: https://www.winnebago.com/models/product/motorhomes/camper-van/2024-revel?specifications=true One of many cool features is the aux alternator that's dedicated to charging the LFP (lithium) batteries. Something that's a negative (IMO) is the cassette toilet. We have a...

That (or similar) is what I need. The drawers on mine will barely close. A few years ago I bought some nice magnetic ("Strongway") socket organizers from Northern (unfortunately the price has now doubled). I really like them, but they do not all fit in the drawers (with the other tools)...

The shoes are a perfect example of value. There's a lot to be said for buying a used car. I never have because buying new is just easier and less of a risk, but buying used can result in the lowest cost per mile. My step-mother bought a used (? Toyota I think) for $5,000 and drove it for at...

Exactly!!

It sounds like we're in similar positions. When I was younger I was more focused on cost than value. As I've gotten older I look for better quality and lower long-term cost. My rough rule of thumb is that products priced around the 'point of diminishing returns' (best bang for the buck) often...

That's what I keep saying to my wife -- we need MORE LIFTS! :cool: Needless to say, it comes in handy, but for many jobs I still use a floor jack and axle stands -- it's actually easier in some cases.

There will always be owners who second-guess the mfr and decrease the service intervals. Aside from truly extreme circumstances, that isn't necessary. It's a variation of 'more is better' thinking. "If Ford recommends 120,000 miles, then 60,000 must be better, and if I decrease the interval...

I've collected quite a bit over 50 years, but mostly on an as-needed basis, as you said. The garage is 30x40 with poured concrete walls, a 13' ceiling and a 2-post lift, but I have to admit I don't use it much. I would have appreciated it more in my teens and 20s.

13.5% is nice! Even smaller amounts add up. I mentioned that the 2% rebate from the WF "Active Cash" card adds up to about $500/year -- and we're retired with no dependents.

That would actually fit easily in our garage, but most of the drawers would be empty. :cool: No woodworking stuff except smaller power tools. Although I've been working on vehicles and power equipment for 50 years, I don't have that many tools -- relatively speaking. Basically, my tool...

Instead of continuing to buy one set/piece at a time, I've decided to buy in bulk and SAVE!:

How 'bout that Suercup torque wrench? :cool: (Post #110) With that and my new Neiko TP driver set I'll be sure to impress the ladies!

Some of it is obvious, like "bankruptcy and/or late payments = BAD." But other stuff can be counterintuitive, and some is classified COSMIC TOP SECRET. :cool:

That's very good! My (very brief) best was 849. Prior to that it had been around 810-820. I have no idea why it jumped up, and it dropped back down very soon after. As you probably know, there are different scales -- FICO is the most common, and there are even variations of it. Some of the...

Exactly, I was agreeing with you. The highest credit score I've seen is 850. In most states, businesses can legally charge customers a portion of the card processing fees, but few do. As you said, "When I go to the grocery store, Walmart, Sam's, Harbor Freight, it's always the same price...

But wait, what about credit cards...? :cool: I was thinking the same thing about credit scores. The max on every rating I've seen is 850. I've been trying to see how high I can get ours. Great video! I just finished watching it. The Suercup looks like a very good deal. $78 vs $790 for...

Credit card processing fees were mentioned above. Here's some good information: https://www.bankrate.com/credit-cards/business/merchants-guide-to-credit-card-processing-fees/ The fees are always paid by the merchant, not the customer. In most states a portion of the fees can be passed on to...