Northern Virginia Roll Call

Thanks for the entertainment!

A way to keep that ramp in place, use a cargo strap and anchor it to the bumper. I had a set for loading a 33" walk behind lawn mower in my old F150. Worked like a charm. Something like this:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/CargoSm...095/318965820?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US

 

Always happy to help start a Friday off right! I did end up securing the ramps with ratchet straps for attempt #2. I have that on video too, but it's not as funny.

 

It folded, so I believe so. I'm trying to remember what truck I had then. Could've been an 8ft bed, so it definitely fit.

 

https://www.discountramps.com/powersports/motorcycle/ramps/c/2110/

You never knew there were so many choices!!

 

These little steps are pretty nifty. Those might be a good option.

 

Oh wow. Hadn't seen those. That's a smart purchase.

 

Congrats on the child.

Does anyone have suggestions for satellite internet or other forms of getting internet? We are closing on a house at the end of the month and there's no cable availability there and my research is coming up empty at this point.

It's in Richardsville.

 

Full width as well as securing the ramp to the hitch with a strap is the way to go, I used to just ride up the ramp. It also helps putting your back tires into a ditch or curb or driveway entrance because that drops the tailgate down surprisingly low.

 

I heard starlink is nice

 

We jumped on Starlink as soon as we put the offer in. Unfortunately it's at capacity right now and is not expected to open up until '23. So we are on the wait list for now and looking for something in the mean time. I almost don't even think it's worth it since it's not like it'll be fast enough for streaming or gaming.

 

Good tips, thank you! Also, I was laughing pretty hard at your trailer license plate when I saw it on instagram yesterday!

 

We lucked out and are short people...so win-win!

 

Haha thanks, I love that plate. Makes me chuckle every time.

 

My struggle. Everything costs more and is harder to find...

 

I sold my home at lake anna because of several reasons and internet was in my top 3 reasons. Satellite sucks all around. Don't bother. You're better off getting a 4/5G mifi because it's more consistent and way way easier to use (and you can take it with you just about anywhere). If the weather is bad....internet down, if you get a cloud passing by, internet down, if you hit the dish in anyway with your mower, internet down, if a tree branch gets in the way of the dish, you get my point. MIFI! it's the only way I role now. lol

 

See if Chris can get you in. Then we could show what they should look like. I have a co-worker thinking about it as well.

 

Another member recommended that to me as well. I'm gonna look into it further.

 

I was thinking the same thing....

 

We're in the same boat. Everyone's always like, "You're so tall, that's so cool," and I'm like it really isn't.

 

@3pooches is an expert on Starlink