2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab Full Test 2009 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 SLT Crew Cab Road Test 2009 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 First Drive 2009 Full-Size Pickup Truck Comparison Test and Video 2009 Dodge Ram 1500: "Going To The Mattresses" -- and other truck stuff Withcontrol ofour Long-Term 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 over the past week I tried to cram as many truck-dependent duties into my loan period as possible. Everything from a bed replacement for the ever-growing boy to a vacuum cleaner upgrade for the ever-responsive household systems manager ("thanks dear")was on this list. Beyond cargo hauling I knew there were family transportation needs over the holiday weekend, with two birthdays celebrations and a shopping run included in the fun. As expected, the Hemi-powered Crew-Cab Dodge Ram merely scoffed at my definition of "demanding truck duties." Loading and hauling the new mattress, boxspring and frame home couldn't have been easier. The tie-down rails made securing the load easy, and while the obstructed rear view could have proven aggravating during parking maneuvers the Ram's rearview camera made it a non-issue.

The next day had us looking to replace our Regan-era vaccum cleaner, and after deciding on thenew Riccar Radiance (made in the USA, and really sucks!) we had to get it home safely. Plenty of room in the bed, but the vacuum store owner had already unboxed and assembled the cleaner. Thethought of our shiny new Riccorbouncing around the bed and trading paint with the Dodge(despite the near perfect color match) didn't appeal to me. Moving the passenger seat all-the-way back allowed the vacuum, vacuum accessory box and two backpacksto ride shotgun, butmy family of four still had to fit in the cab, too.Putting the wife and kids three across the rear seat wasn't even a hint of an issue in terms of space or comfort.Actually, at one point thewife offered an unsolicited comment regarding the high comfort provided by the Ram's seats (front and rear). The Ram's final cargo run involved hauling a load of auto parts about 50 miles. None of the parts were particularly heavy, but two of the boxes were quite large.

This (like the mattress and vacuum runs) was yet another outing that included all four family members, and it confirmed the Ram's obvious abilityto serve as a comfortable and roomyfamily car or a powerful and capable full-size truck. Editor in Chief @ 6,803 miles Current Long-Term Road Tests 2016 BMW 340i xDrive 2007 Dodge Charger SRT8hitachi vacuum cleaner cv-su23v 2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawkeureka complete clean bagless canister vacuum cleaner 955a 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miatagrit-gitter pool vacuum cleaner 2016 Nissan Titan XD 2016 Tesla Model X ebeaudoin's 2001 Toyota Camry Graham Peters' 2013 Mercedes-Benz B250 michaell's 2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R

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2012 Toyota Prius C 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI 2014 Volkswagen Passat TSI 2012 Volvo S60 T5 2010 Volvo XC60 T6 AWDReddit is a goldmine of information and entertainment, where memes are born, celebrities make fun of themselves, and videos go viral. But sometimes the best submissions come from the everyday man (or woman) — one who isn’t a movie star or world renowned athlete. Often it just takes a passionate employee who cares enough to give detailed information about their profession or hobbies. Meet Jack: a vacuum repair technician who now has the seventeenth highest upvoted AMA of all time, thousands of YouTube subscribers, a podcast feature, and a custom branded vacuum named after him. Jack can tell you the best vacuum to buy based on your floor types, budget, and variables like what kind of pets you own or how long your girlfriend’s hair is. Jack sitting with his beloved vacuums It started on October 27th, 2013 when Jack fatefully answered a simple question: What is a commonly believed “fact” related to your line of work that simply is not true?

Jack’s response was brief, but controversial: the belief that “Dysons are good vacuums.” This triggered some follow up questions from dismayed Redditors who thought Dyson was the be all end all of suction technology. We’ve all seen the fancy ads and used those amazing hand dryers, so it’s no surprise that commoners think they’re hot stuff. Think of any appliance purchase as you would a car; Pay attention to the warranty, pay attention to repair/parts costs, and ask someone who repairs them about the appliance’s quality. A Dyson is like a Kia, as compared to a Miele or Riccar or Sebo, which are like a Mercedes Benz. All are covered by good warranties, which the manufactures honour, well. But, where you don’t expect to have your Mercedes in the shop often, you will have your Dyson (Kia) in the shop, frequently. The latest models are plagued with problems, and many of the repair shops do not yet keep a large enough supply of parts on hand. That, combined with the 2 week wait for parts from Dyson, do not make it a wise purchase.

Is this enough, or shall I actually go into the performance of Dysons? Don’t worry, he did continue on to explain the performance issues with Dysons. Users immediately began clamoring for an AMA, where they would have the chance to go into more vacuum-centric minutia than they ever thought was possible. Just a couple days later, he launched his first AMA, in disbelief that anyone would actually care. But care they did. Part of the success is attributed to the penultimate episode of Breaking Bad that aired the night before. In that episode, Saul Goodman arrives at a vacuum repair shop, in search of a new identity and Walter White. The top comment on Jack’s AMA was about the secret code Saul used: “Are you often asked if you have a dust filter for a Hoover Max Extract® 60 Pressure Pro?” Jokes aside, the AMA revealed his preferred brands, Miele and Riccar, and how he is actually a licensed hair stylist with a background in auto mechanics. Just one month later, Jack was back with a follow up, and an amazing catch-phrase.

I’m here to make your day suck better. The Vacuum Guy is back with an updated AMA!“ Reddit user mar10wright fired off a great response, saying “I loved your last AMA, I took your advice and bought a Miele and it really sucks! Thanks for the AMA man.” A vacuum review might be the only place where the phrase “really sucks” is a compliment. It is this kind of banter that has made Jack’s internet fame skyrocket so quickly. You pair a friendly, informative user with an equally witty and encouraging audience, and magic happens. Jack nervously launching into his first YouTube video, on how to clean a Dyson blade It wasn’t long before Jack, under the username “Don’t Touch My Coffee” started a YouTube channel so he could put all his recommendations and tips into a DIY video format. So far he’s covered the basics of maintenance and care for your vacuums. As one commentator aptly pointed out that he “just watched a guy showing me how to maintain a vacuum for eight minutes at 5am.

I don’t even own a vacuum.” For Jack, it just keeps getting better. He was featured on the Reddit focused podcast, Upvoted, two weeks ago in an episode titled “The Surprisingly Complex Life of A Vacuum Repairman”. There he spoke about how the beloved comic, Cyanide and Happiness, led to his discovery of Reddit in 2012 through a link on the site. Cheeky ‘Game of Thrones’ style art for the Upvoted podcast Upvoted host Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, interviewed Joy Petty, the director of marketing for Riccar – one of Jack’s favourite brands. Petty explained how the traffic from all of his referrals actually made their site crash the day of the first AMA, and they saw a huge spike in sales. When they finally traced the server overload back to Reddit, she was impressed with Jack’s marketing abilities. Petty told Ohanian: “I’m a big believer in authenticity, and he’s dripping with it.” From there, it was actually Ohanian’s idea to bring Jack and Riccar into business together.