Posts made by adrianpalmer

Been dealing with musty smells and weird staining on the bottom layer of our cartons for months now, and I think I finally figured out it's because our regular wooden pallets are absorbing moisture from the concrete floor during the humid season here in Dubai. My neighbor at the storage facility mentioned he switched to something called plastic pallet flooring that sits directly on the ground, and apparently it creates a barrier so your stock doesn't get ruined from below. I found a bunch of options on Crateco's page but I'm a little nervous about how much weight these things can actually handle since we store heavy automotive parts. Has anyone here made the switch from wood to plastic for ground-level storage? I'm less worried about the upfront cost and more about whether they'll crack under pressure or get brittle from the heat over time. Would love to hear if you noticed less moisture damage or if I'm just overthinking this whole thing.

I'm trying to buy a 2018 Ford F150 from a seller in JBR. He's a busy guy and doesn't want to take time off work to drive the truck to a garage for an inspection. He offered to let me bring a mobile inspector to his location instead. I found a company that does Elite Vehicle Inspection JBR and they come with a portable lift and scan tools. My concern is whether a mobile inspection can be as thorough as putting the car on a proper two post lift in a garage. I want them to check the frame for rust, look at the exhaust system, inspect the suspension bushings, and check for fluid leaks from the transfer case. Can a mobile setup really do all that? The seller seems honest but I don't wanna cut corners. Has anyone here used a mobile inspection service and felt confident in the results? Or should I push harder to take the truck to a real shop? The seller might walk away if I insist, but maybe that's a sign. Any experiences with mobile vs garage inspections would be super helpful. Thanks.

I'll be in Morocco for about a week and I'm currently sketching out a rough plan, but I keep going back and forth on how many days to actually spend in Marrakech itself. The medina is amazing but also absolutely exhausting with all the hustle and constant touts, and I know I'll need some downtime to just sit at a cafe and decompress. I found this sample marrakech itinerary 5 days online that includes day trips to the Atlas Mountains and Essaouira which seems like a nice way to break up the city time with some coastal and mountain vibes. My worry is that five days in one area might be too much and I should head elsewhere, but then I think about all the packing and moving hotels and whether that's worth it for just a short trip. The itinerary I saw leaves two full days just for exploring Marrakech which feels about right, plus a cooking class one afternoon which sounds like a fun way to do something low-key. For anyone who's spent about five days based in Marrakech, did you feel like you ran out of things to do or was it nice to have a home base and just take it slow? Also curious if day trips feel rushed or if they're long enough to actually get a feel for the other places.

So I’ve had my Lincoln Navigator for a few years now and absolutely love it for cruising around Dubai, especially with the family. Lately though, I’ve been hearing this annoying clunking sound whenever I go over speed bumps or uneven patches near places like Dubai Marina. At first I thought it was just something loose in the trunk, but after checking around, I’m pretty sure it’s coming from the suspension. I took it to a local garage and they quoted me a crazy price without even properly diagnosing it, so now I’m trying to find someone who actually knows these cars. A friend mentioned a place that does Lincoln vehicle suspension repair Dubai and apparently they specialize in shock absorbers and air suspension, which sounds exactly like what I need. Has anyone here dealt with something similar? I just want to get it sorted before it turns into a bigger issue. Would love to hear your experiences or any workshop recommendations before I take the plunge. Thanks in advance!