2RISMO2 - Commuter Life Chronicles
#241
One of the biggest struggles with installing a car seat is getting the retention (whether it be LATCH or seat belt) tight enough so that there's < 1" play in the car seat. I'm sure there are tons of YouTube videos of parents slamming a knee into the car seat trying to press it as far back into the passenger seat as possible while somehow tightening the LATCH straps.
The ratchet idea uses some mechanical advantage to make this all easier so that parents can get a secure, tight, and snug fit of the LATCH system without having to lever their backs and knees between the car's ceiling and the carseat.
#242
There's probably more if you want to eke it out but I'm getting good enough while still maintaining tire life.
#243
TY! we're excited, I cant wait to teach her how to change oil / hyper mile / and how to open up beer bottles using lighters
looking at the "dock" a little closer... it would appear the latch is a sweet quick release design... once deployed, I simply attach to the car and I'm set. and there's even a gauge that reads "green" if correctly tightened ... handy feature for dumb dads (to be dad at least) like myself
dock / car seat we went with:
https://uppababy.com/mesa/overview/
Upload
looking at the "dock" a little closer... it would appear the latch is a sweet quick release design... once deployed, I simply attach to the car and I'm set. and there's even a gauge that reads "green" if correctly tightened ... handy feature for dumb dads (to be dad at least) like myself
dock / car seat we went with:
https://uppababy.com/mesa/overview/
Upload
#244
TY! we're excited, I cant wait to teach her how to change oil / hyper mile / and how to open up beer bottles using lighters
looking at the "dock" a little closer... it would appear the latch is a sweet quick release design... once deployed, I simply attach to the car and I'm set. and there's even a gauge that reads "green" if correctly tightened ... handy feature for dumb dads (to be dad at least) like myself
dock / car seat we went with:
https://uppababy.com/mesa/overview/
Upload
looking at the "dock" a little closer... it would appear the latch is a sweet quick release design... once deployed, I simply attach to the car and I'm set. and there's even a gauge that reads "green" if correctly tightened ... handy feature for dumb dads (to be dad at least) like myself
dock / car seat we went with:
https://uppababy.com/mesa/overview/
Upload
Here's another helpful video:
I've been able to put 2 car seats in the back of the GK at the same time.
#249
More info can be found here: 2013 Honda Odyssey EX-L
So far the Odyssey has been kept stock, but have added Husky liners in the front and smartliners for the 2nd/3rd rows.
#251
Last tank I traveled 340.2 miles, filled up 7.110 gallons. That is 47.848 MPG! The cooler fall weather is really helping. Not sure when they switch over to "winter gas" around here.
Where is the Fit/Odyssey owner sub-forum? lol
Where is the Fit/Odyssey owner sub-forum? lol
#252
I had a strange scenario once where, the gas pump (not my usual location) was on a slight hill. I think that caused the car to think it was "full" sooner than normal. instead of the usual 9-10 gal that I pump, it stopped me at around 8 gal. next tank, I drove way less and the fuel light came on much sooner. the 2 pumps. cancelled each other out in terms of 1st fuel up = GOOD mpg, 2nd fuel up = horrible mpg
(I am def rooting for ya, 47.8 mpg sounds awesome)
#253
on your next tank, share with us how many miles driven and then how many gallons of fuel
I had a strange scenario once where, the gas pump (not my usual location) was on a slight hill. I think that caused the car to think it was "full" sooner than normal. instead of the usual 9-10 gal that I pump, it stopped me at around 8 gal. next tank, I drove way less and the fuel light came on much sooner. the 2 pumps. cancelled each other out in terms of 1st fuel up = GOOD mpg, 2nd fuel up = horrible mpg
(I am def rooting for ya, 47.8 mpg sounds awesome)
I had a strange scenario once where, the gas pump (not my usual location) was on a slight hill. I think that caused the car to think it was "full" sooner than normal. instead of the usual 9-10 gal that I pump, it stopped me at around 8 gal. next tank, I drove way less and the fuel light came on much sooner. the 2 pumps. cancelled each other out in terms of 1st fuel up = GOOD mpg, 2nd fuel up = horrible mpg
(I am def rooting for ya, 47.8 mpg sounds awesome)
#254
Last fill up was not as high, but still pretty good MPG considering the dropping temperatures and trips to visit with contractors at the new house:
348.9 miles traveled, 7.736 gallons with a cost to fill up of $17.17.
That's 45.101 MPG
348.9 miles traveled, 7.736 gallons with a cost to fill up of $17.17.
That's 45.101 MPG
#256
Here is the elevation change on my route from home to work according to Google maps using the bicycle as the vehicle.
Here is the elevation change on my route from work to home according to Google maps using the bicycle as the vehicle. I use a slightly different route as I avoid a few lights having to wait to make left turns and for traffic bottle necks.
#257
My one-way commute is 30 miles, but just over 2600' of elevation gain. Going home is 2300' of gain (up a mountain, down a mountain). A different route chops off almost 1000' of gain, but delivers slower overall speed (and more traffic). On the plus side, there are very few stoplights so I never have to worry about red-light, drag-strip battles.
#258
Is that hard on brake pads?
My current commute is about 85 miles a day from a rural area. In a few months, my house will be renovated and I can move back into it. That'll cut my commute in half. The drawback is that'll be more in the city and my MPG will probably drop. Since I won't be going as far, I'm guessing I'll be saving on gas fill ups even though gas will be more expensive.
My current commute is about 85 miles a day from a rural area. In a few months, my house will be renovated and I can move back into it. That'll cut my commute in half. The drawback is that'll be more in the city and my MPG will probably drop. Since I won't be going as far, I'm guessing I'll be saving on gas fill ups even though gas will be more expensive.