Can I remove the passenger seat from a company truck?

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  1. Chi Town Steers

    Chi Town Steers Road Train Member

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    There is a bunk air conditioning system that works OK. It’s definitely not amazing, but it does cool down the air a bit. I’m sure for a lot of people it’s fine, but I like it cold. The bay runs on batteries and it doesn’t really make the air cold It’s more like less hot. I just know if I’m not sleeping because it’s hot. I will not be happy.. And unfortunately, for me, I don’t sleep very well if it’s hot
     
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  3. tarmadilo

    tarmadilo Road Train Member

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    I’ve had less than vigorous bunk air conditioning before, one thing that helped was to run the regular truck a/c at full blast for the last hour of driving, really chill the truck down as much as possible.
     
  4. Chi Town Steers

    Chi Town Steers Road Train Member

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    That’s a good idea too, I will definitely try to do that. I was looking at coolers that have fans attached and act as ACs. That might be something I could try also. I’ll figure something out! Always do.
     
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  5. Moosetek13

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    Right. Then instead of 10 minutes before it is way too hot, it is 15.
    That pre-cooling trick is bunk.
     
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  6. D.Tibbitt

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    Talk to ur shop about that .. it's all programmable in the computer... I got a 2025 and my company has all that crap turned off, so we can idle as much as we like
     
  7. Knightcrawler

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    You can also go to a dealer and have them do it, but it might cost you some $$$ to do that.
     
  8. gentleroger

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    Make sure you've engaged opti -idle so the main engine will fire if the batteries drop.

    Also, hanging a small usb powered fan from the center cubby up by the windshield, pointed twoards the upper bunk area helps tremendously. The cold air from the bunk ac struggles to circulate through the cab, so if you can force the warmer air from the top of the cab, it will cool faster.
     
  9. Chi Town Steers

    Chi Town Steers Road Train Member

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    Anybody try something like this, I never knew they made these. They have a similar one for “tent camping” I bet this would work.
     
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  10. gentleroger

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    On the smaller version it states "minimum 2200W" - aka 200W more than the inverter can put out at peak power. The one you have shown require 3,500W.

    The next problem you'll have is exhausting the hot air - your window will need to be open 3-4 inches so you'll need to rig something to block up the excess space/keep the hose in place. Finally, what about drainage? Easiest solution is a gallon jug that you'll probably need to swtich/empty at least once per night.

    In short, it ain't gonna work.
     
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