You've got a point about the wind. I used to think they were all the same until I saw one get torn apart. Might have to look into a heavier option like you did.

That $700 repair must have been a major system like the transmission. I've seen people get quotes for simple things like a sensor or a belt for under $300. Did you get a second opinion or was it a single quote from your usual shop? Sometimes what they call critical isn't always a trip stopping issue right away.

We had the same issue at a warehouse retrofit in Tempe. The inspector made us pull all the Cat6 and replace it with proper plenum cable, cost us an extra two days. Always check the spec sheet now before any big cable run.

Haha, after reading umaw69's comment about markers being a suggestion, I feel called out. Last time I was out there, I spent an hour convincing my group I knew the way, only to lead us to a creek that definitely wasn't on the map. We had to double back so many times that my shortcut added like two extra miles to the day. Now I just accept that my sense of direction is about as reliable as those missing trail signs.

What, you don't snack on those?