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   bfh to sticks   
   Re: Damn lights   
   25 Sep 24 12:26:49   
   
   From: redydog@rye.net   
      
   sticks wrote:   
   > On 9/24/2024 10:21 PM, Mike Van Pelt wrote:   
   >> In article ,   
   >> sticks   wrote:   
   >>> I get why they charge so much for doing this job.  It's a doozy.   
   >>   
   >> I saw a bit of what NIRVC was doing on my Cherokee.   
   >> I am so glad I shelled out the money to let them do it!   
   >    
   > I considered it, but after researching I decided I was not going to be   
   > happy with underside wiring and letting them put the plug in just    
   > anywhere on the TOAD.  To be fair, it was my choice to do the more    
   > difficult interior install.  The only thing big on a Bronco are the    
   > tires.  At 6' 6" it was very hard on my arthritic ass getting in there    
   > and getting it done.  It is not a complicated job if you just wire    
   > underneath and go into the taillights, but even that is a bit time    
   > consuming.   
   >    
   > I also do not have much faith in the workmanship of most people these    
   > days.  On the RV I have found many little things that simply are    
   > unacceptable for what you pay for a new rig.  A bumper misaligned, a    
   > jack not plumb, both tank heater pads coming unglued, lights that    
   > don't go off when doors are closed, even paint over spray on shiny    
   > polished aluminum wheels, etc.  All these things with the smallest of    
   > quality control should not have occurred.  If quality matters, you    
   > almost have to do it yourself on some things.   
      
   Most things. These days.   
      
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   bill   
   Theory don't mean squat if it don't work.   
      
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