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Best APU To Buy That Does It All ?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by OONewbie, Apr 1, 2015.

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  1. Apr 1, 2015 #1
    OONewbie

    OONewbie Light Load Member

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    Looking for a all in one APU that does cooling,heat & power and has to be quiet not loud as a reefer unit ... with enough wattage to run a tv/computer/microwave and cookware/coffee maker "Of coarse not all @ once. but has enough continuance power to handle the load of any of those components.

    I was looking at the TriPac for a step installation ? RigMaster or any other good ones out there ? Which is the most reputable,reliable and does it all?

    Looking for a solid reliable unit that will need little maintenance as possible. suggestions?

    If you can post links where to buy one or dealer location? etc...

    Thanks all, be safe out there & keep them wheels turning
     
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  3. Apr 1, 2015 #2
    Aggravated Owner

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    Sounds like you need a generator big enough to run a full sized hospital. :thumbright:

    I'm sure some sound advice is coming your way.
     
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  4. Apr 1, 2015 #3
    dannythetrucker

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  5. Apr 1, 2015 #4
    icsheeple

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    Could always go the home brew route.

    harbor freight predator generator
    shore power inverter charger
    roof mount ac
    plug in heater
     
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  7. Apr 1, 2015 #5
    dannythetrucker

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    that's what I've been doing the last two years. I recommend Honda EU3000is gen. it isn't the cheapest but for quiet, long life, dependability it's worth it IMO. you really can't beat a roofmount AC either, hang meat in there. quartz heaters work great, plug in block, good to go in winter. but now I'm getting a new truck and just don't quite want to cut a hole in the roof.
     
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  8. Apr 1, 2015 #6
    Chinatown

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    apu-center.com might find a good deal on a new or used one.

    There's also apucenter.com but the website doesn't show where they're located. Offer new or used. Area code shows they're in Missouri.
     
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  9. Apr 1, 2015 #7
    Oscar the KW

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    Where's your sense of adventure?
     
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  10. Apr 1, 2015 #8
    rachi

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    Tripac is quiet, dependable, and you can get service all over the country.
     
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  11. Apr 2, 2015 #9
    dannythetrucker

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    technically it's 72% my banker's truck, and he has 0% sense of adventure.
     
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  12. Apr 2, 2015 #10
    icsheeple

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    I've seen rooftop AC's mounted on Double Bunk Classics going down the road, but haven't seen one up close yet. I haven't even research the max angle you can mount one. For now I have a little fan and a miserable look on my face. It's going to be a scorcher.

    My buddy has a little plug in AC and says he likes it. I'll check it out when I get my generator mounted.
     
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