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Old 05.20.2007
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USA Idle-air ?
How does idle-air work? When it is cold out, do you run the truck all night long for heat? When its hot, all night for a/c? When its niether, does a generator run your tv, micro, fridge for you? Thinking of switching to OTR, thankyou very much for the information.
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no they have thier own heating -n- a/c unit in them they also have hook up for your tv so u can watch the new movies b4 they come out -n- watch cable tv if u don't have a tv -n- a memeber they will rent u one free you just to give them your Lic -n- they give you the t.v when you return the t.v. they return your lic some truck co. has accounts with them so u can get a discount on memeber ship pretty cool set up easy pull in -n- bck out the employees for idle air will even help you bck out if you call them
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Cool Never used, but this is what it looks like....
My co. wont pay for, only need in summer cause our trucks are equipped with a catalytic heater running off diesel in tank for winter (but Boss, I live in AZ!!!):
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Another great use for Idle-Aire is the movies and Internet. Even though my company provides me with a Tri-Pac (APU),I don't have a laptop so the Idle-Aire is a great option for those times you need to reset your hours and/or spend some time on the Internet.
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Okay - I am a complete newbie. Are these things the big yellow tubes that are hooked up to the passenger window? I've seen those at a truckstop - gives me the SHIVERS! The thing in the picture above looks small - like one of the old portable hair dryers. Those things at the truckstop look like something out of a sci-fi movie! Would someone please explain the attaching/access part of it a little more specifically to me? And what is the cost for renting these thingies?
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Okay - I am a complete newbie. Are these things the big yellow tubes that are hooked up to the passenger window? I've seen those at a truckstop - gives me the SHIVERS! The thing in the picture above looks small - like one of the old portable hair dryers. Those things at the truckstop look like something out of a sci-fi movie! Would someone please explain the attaching/access part of it a little more specifically to me? And what is the cost for renting these thingies?




Hooking them up is easy. You'll need a $10 window adapter for your truck, they sell them. And the cost to run is roughly $2 an hr. Some companies have discounts, and it depends on the tax in the area what the final charge will be.
It doesn't make sense for a company driver to pay for it out of his own pocket, unless you are wanting the movies. But for a cost conscience O/O it does.
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my hubby works for a co. that will/does pay for the idleaire and he loves it, not so much in the winter time but summer its a great way to take a brake, and stay cool...and of course kick back and watch your fav tv programs/movies without being interupted
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Thanks jamwadmag for the picture. Now I get it! Pretty cool.
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Arrow trucking in Tulsa Oklahoma has that set-up at their terminal...I wonder if they are one of the companies that supply it for their driver...
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I've always wondered who the hell has time to sit around with an Idle-Aire tube in their window. I do know it's not all it's cracked up to be.
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