Hey guys
Im about to buy a used ThermoKing APU for around $3,000 with 7,000-10,000 operating hours. Can anyone tell if that is a lot of hours for a used APU? Also how often do they brake and require fixing? Would i be better of in the long run with a brands new with warranty for $10,000?
Thanks
How much is too much for a used APU?
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by SemiMan, Jun 16, 2014.
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These are good units if you take care of them, friend of mine has one with over 15 000 hours, still working good. -
$10 is too much for a apu in my book. Onan diesel gen~set and roof air is the route I went. Works awesme and its a stand alone system. I like having my storage space under the bunk..... Oh, did I mention it was cheaper?
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I had a tripac with 14,000 hours. Off the top of my head I don't think I've seen a used one less than $4K. $3K isn't bad if it's in good shape. People sell stuff for a reason. What was that reason?
Onan is good for a RV. They are not known for the high hours that a tripac is. 4000 hours on a RV and they think it's wore out. -
Good enough for ICT good enough for me. I love mine. But, different strokes for different folks.
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TK's and Carrier's in the truck paper all the time starting at $2500 with variable hours. Some give warranty.
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i would strongly advise, if you are getting a used APU, take it to Thermo-King have them do a complete workover, finding anything and everything wrong and fixing it (they will give you a guarantee on their work)
same with buying a used reeferCottonmouth85 Thanks this. -
Thermo king dealer in Joplin was selling used units for 2500 a few months ago.
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The generator is not strong enough to run an rv style roof air. The little generator will power it easily and then some. Its also a stand alone system meaning the only thing it shares with the truck is a fuel scource. Its not as loud as a clunky old TK. What CondoCruiser said is true, they're not rated for as long as a regular apu but oh well. What I can tell you is that when my A/C compressor went down and leaked all the 134a my truck stayed nice and cool. You see plenty of people hauling around a cheap gasoline generator on their catwalk to power a window a/c they stuffed in the back of the sleeper.... this is just a more elaborate setup.
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