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11-28-2018, 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Cyio
Also, take some of that bonus money if you got any, buy one of those conversion vans and park it in the ORD employee lot. Private room with a view, close to the airport. Showers could get tricky in the winter however.
I have seen a couple in the lots lately so it is possible. Not sure where they are showering but hey, details.
I have seen a couple in the lots lately so it is possible. Not sure where they are showering but hey, details.
In the summer though, full plumming would be available which would include showers in units that have them. But even that’s not without inconvienience... you still have to find a place to dump and refill every so often. In my experience, those labeled ‘conversion vans’ usually don’t have showers. Units labeled ‘Class B’ which are built on the same frame often do. Look for one’s that are 19’. Anything bigger will ‘officially’ need more than one parking space (though you might be able to make one slightly larger work by parking with the back end hanging over curb/sidewalk/grass).
Also, none of these will park in a typical airport parking garage (too tall). If you’re airport has a parking garage for the employee lot, don’t bother.
11-28-2018, 02:56 AM
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Originally Posted by highfarfast
You’d have to winterize the plumbing in winter. Toilet could still be usable if you flush with RV antifreeze. Would have to take showers at a gym in the winter. If you’re going to the gym daily anyway, that’s not such a bid deal. For someone without experience using RVs, might not be worth the effort but I used to have a couple RVs and would go this route just because it would be ‘my’ space. Plus side is that if you get one that is ‘used enough’, you might get what you paid for when you sell it.
In the summer though, full plumming would be available which would include showers in units that have them. But even that’s not without inconvienience... you still have to find a place to dump and refill every so often. In my experience, those labeled ‘conversion vans’ usually don’t have showers. Units labeled ‘Class B’ which are built on the same frame often do. Look for one’s that are 19’. Anything bigger will ‘officially’ need more than one parking space (though you might be able to make one slightly larger work by parking with the back end hanging over curb/sidewalk/grass).
Also, none of these will park in a typical airport parking garage (too tall). If you’re airport has a parking garage for the employee lot, don’t bother.
In the summer though, full plumming would be available which would include showers in units that have them. But even that’s not without inconvienience... you still have to find a place to dump and refill every so often. In my experience, those labeled ‘conversion vans’ usually don’t have showers. Units labeled ‘Class B’ which are built on the same frame often do. Look for one’s that are 19’. Anything bigger will ‘officially’ need more than one parking space (though you might be able to make one slightly larger work by parking with the back end hanging over curb/sidewalk/grass).
Also, none of these will park in a typical airport parking garage (too tall). If you’re airport has a parking garage for the employee lot, don’t bother.
I am with you, I would rather do just about anything to have my own space at the end of the day as opposed to being in a shared room every night.
Agreed on selling it for what you paid for it, or close to it. Once they hit a certain value they pretty much level off there.
11-28-2018, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Cyio
ORD is open parking lots and I forgot about gym showers. The Hilton on airport at ORD does offer $50/month rates for airline employees so that would take care of the "facilities" issue. Shower and #2 at the gym.
I am with you, I would rather do just about anything to have my own space at the end of the day as opposed to being in a shared room every night.
Agreed on selling it for what you paid for it, or close to it. Once they hit a certain value they pretty much level off there.
I am with you, I would rather do just about anything to have my own space at the end of the day as opposed to being in a shared room every night.
Agreed on selling it for what you paid for it, or close to it. Once they hit a certain value they pretty much level off there.
11-28-2018, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by highfarfast
You’d have to winterize the plumbing in winter. Toilet could still be usable if you flush with RV antifreeze. Would have to take showers at a gym in the winter. If you’re going to the gym daily anyway, that’s not such a bid deal. For someone without experience using RVs, might not be worth the effort but I used to have a couple RVs and would go this route just because it would be ‘my’ space. Plus side is that if you get one that is ‘used enough’, you might get what you paid for when you sell it.
In the summer though, full plumming would be available which would include showers in units that have them. But even that’s not without inconvienience... you still have to find a place to dump and refill every so often. In my experience, those labeled ‘conversion vans’ usually don’t have showers. Units labeled ‘Class B’ which are built on the same frame often do. Look for one’s that are 19’. Anything bigger will ‘officially’ need more than one parking space (though you might be able to make one slightly larger work by parking with the back end hanging over curb/sidewalk/grass).
Also, none of these will park in a typical airport parking garage (too tall). If you’re airport has a parking garage for the employee lot, don’t bother.
In the summer though, full plumming would be available which would include showers in units that have them. But even that’s not without inconvienience... you still have to find a place to dump and refill every so often. In my experience, those labeled ‘conversion vans’ usually don’t have showers. Units labeled ‘Class B’ which are built on the same frame often do. Look for one’s that are 19’. Anything bigger will ‘officially’ need more than one parking space (though you might be able to make one slightly larger work by parking with the back end hanging over curb/sidewalk/grass).
Also, none of these will park in a typical airport parking garage (too tall). If you’re airport has a parking garage for the employee lot, don’t bother.
My luck id come back to it stolen, towed, broken down, or tireless😂
11-28-2018, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Cujo665
Because jumpseating is at the discretion of the captain. You need permission, it’s not checking in. You ride with his/her permission regardless of where you sit. Can’t really discuss it much more than that because this site restricts jumpseat procedure discussions. Go to the ALPA website and hit the jumpseat info there. It will explain all the details.
Non-Reving on a D2 is different, you do not check in.
Non-Reving on a D2 is different, you do not check in.
Beside, what the problem with checking in with the captain, his/ her jumpseat got you a seat in the back.
You really are a newbie.
11-28-2018, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by GoFast8
RV or van sounds like a fair option but i dont trust to leave it in ORD while im home for a few days or on vacation for a week.
My luck id come back to it stolen, towed, broken down, or tireless😂
My luck id come back to it stolen, towed, broken down, or tireless😂
11-28-2018, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by buddies8
Because. Just do it before you cause problems for yourself and others.
Beside, what the problem with checking in with the captain, his/ her jumpseat got you a seat in the back.
You really are a newbie.
Beside, what the problem with checking in with the captain, his/ her jumpseat got you a seat in the back.
You really are a newbie.
11-28-2018, 10:57 AM
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Speaking of reserve...
As a LGA line holder that will be on reserve next month (and for the near future) do I proffer for my preference or will I be automatically assigned RAP1 when the month starts. I know about proffering every day once on but I wasn’t sure about the first day as I will be finishing up my sequence and probably not available to proffer.
Thanks
As a LGA line holder that will be on reserve next month (and for the near future) do I proffer for my preference or will I be automatically assigned RAP1 when the month starts. I know about proffering every day once on but I wasn’t sure about the first day as I will be finishing up my sequence and probably not available to proffer.
Thanks
11-28-2018, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by buddies8
Because. Just do it before you cause problems for yourself and others.
Beside, what the problem with checking in with the captain, his/ her jumpseat got you a seat in the back.
You really are a newbie.
Beside, what the problem with checking in with the captain, his/ her jumpseat got you a seat in the back.
You really are a newbie.
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