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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 10:09 AM
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I'm looking for the device that props the hatch up a few inches, but I don;t know the name of it to do a search. I was told Mid America sells it, but I don;t know Mid America's web site. Can anybody help here? Does propping up the hatch have any downside? Does it reduce the siffness of the body in any way? If mentioning Mid America violates any rules here, send me a PM. Thanks
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 10:19 AM
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 10:27 AM
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MidAmerica, www.madvet.com. Hatch Vent
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 10:51 AM
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get the one from gadgetman
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 11:14 AM
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Is Gadgetman's different from Mid America's? Gadget man takes only paypal, and I don;t have a Paypal account. Can someone tell me how this works? If I click on the Paypal icon at Gadgetman's web site, and don;t have an account, is that a dead end, or does it set one up at that point. Thanks. I know this is only slightly related to the question.
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 11:28 AM
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Just set one up, its not difficult. You'll need it to buy things off ebay or from forum members, its safer should someone try to screw you. They are like a credit/debit card go-between.
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 12:00 PM
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Just set one up, its not difficult. You'll need it to buy things off ebay or from forum members, its safer should someone try to screw you. They are like a credit/debit card go-between.
I setup a second credit card and checking account for paypal use only. This way my primary accounts are shielded from ID theft. Paypal has the best reputation so far. Costs a little bit more but it is worth it.

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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 12:11 PM
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http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=1.772

I got the polymer one, really tough - you drive over it and it wont break.
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 03:38 PM
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I bought the one from Ecklers and its nice, but it is starting to crack. Its made from some cheesy metal.
I am going to order the Midamerica one next.
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 04:01 PM
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i ordered from the gadgetman today he replied in minuets said he will ship tomarrow great guy
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A "minuet" huh? That's what I call getting it for a "song"
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 06:47 PM
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A "minuet" huh? That's what I call getting it for a "song"
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by artvette
A "minuet" huh? That's what I call getting it for a "song"
I dunno. I kinda like the thought that gadgetman "sings for his supper"...
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 09:34 PM
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I have the one from the GadgetMan... *GREAT* piece, and easy as pie to install... I don't leave home without it!
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