Going "Prime"time

Discussion in 'Prime' started by OpenRoadDreamer, Apr 29, 2011.

  1. DragonTamerBrat

    DragonTamerBrat Road Train Member

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    Not true. Cubby was governed at 57 on the pedal and the cruise when JCW picked her up. Obviously, the person who abandoned her in Maine was a little hard on the pedal.
     
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  3. OpenRoadDreamer

    OpenRoadDreamer Road Train Member

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    The driver can also request it to be lowered. My PSD instructors truck was governed at 57.5. Not sure why the .5
     
  4. kbod9633

    kbod9633 Medium Load Member

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    i keep seeing reference to APU's what is APU ?

    thanks
     
  5. OpenRoadDreamer

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    Auxiliary Power Unit. Little engine on the side of the truck to keep the batteries charged. Runs off fuel from the fuel tank. Works great. Also lets me run my A/C while the truck isnt running
     
  6. ironpony

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    Auxilliary Power Unit

    A little diesel engine that provides DC power to an inverter (makes AC,) and provides airconditioning when you are parked. The few all-electric APUs got junked. An APU consumes much less fuel than idling the tractors engine.
     
  7. Carabello720

    Carabello720 Light Load Member

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    APU, indian owner of Springfields corner market
     
  8. kbod9633

    kbod9633 Medium Load Member

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    i was thinking something like an inverter but wasn't sure
    now i know how some are running microwaves and coffee makers

    thanks a bunch
     
  9. ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    Not to be confused with A 'P.U.' - also known as a dead skunk in the middle of the road.

    Hmm... didn't someone make a bundle off of a song about this??? :biggrin_25521:
     
  10. kbod9633

    kbod9633 Medium Load Member

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    also keep seeing reference to little trucks in the reefer division
    when referring to little truck what type is it?
    im headed to Prime next month in Reefer Division what most likely truck will i get?

    Thanks
     
  11. OpenRoadDreamer

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    See Dragons album. Theres pics in there of the cute trucks. I have a fullsize
     
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