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Cheap apu

Discussion in 'Peterbilt Forum' started by insanityeight, Mar 25, 2020.

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  1. Mar 25, 2020 #1
    insanityeight

    insanityeight Light Load Member

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    Got a 2016 pete 579 with bunk heater but no a/c other than idling the truck. Dont really want to high idle very long. Trying to pick yalls brains on a cheap way to keep cool without idling. Thanks in advance
     
    insanityeight, Mar 25, 2020
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  3. Mar 25, 2020 #2
    Deere hunter

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    Are you saying you need one?
     
    Deere hunter, Mar 25, 2020
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  4. Mar 25, 2020 #3
    insanityeight

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    Yea i bought a 12,000 btu portable ac unit but its bulky as hell and has to be vented somewhere and it honestly will drain batteries down even when idling. Gotta figure something out.
     
    insanityeight, Mar 25, 2020
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  5. Mar 25, 2020 #4
    Chinatown

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    Chinatown, Mar 25, 2020
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    bzinger and PE_T Thank this.
  7. Mar 25, 2020 #5
    HopeOverMope

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    Run a generator to power it?
     
    HopeOverMope, Mar 25, 2020
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  8. Mar 25, 2020 #6
    insanityeight

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    May do that since i done bought it just hate how bulky it is and will have to put cut a hole for the 4” vent pipe somewhere if i do
     
    insanityeight, Mar 25, 2020
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  9. Mar 25, 2020 #7
    Deere hunter

    Deere hunter Road Train Member

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    PM me I’ve got an apu I’ve been trying to get rid of.
     
    Deere hunter, Mar 25, 2020
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  10. Mar 25, 2020 #8
    Mid-May Trucker

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    Is there any way to use a regular window AC unit does use a third of the power.
    Put tripod outside to support it
     
    Mid-May Trucker, Mar 25, 2020
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  11. Apr 2, 2020 #9
    Brettj3876

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    We've had a few on here get generators. Off the top of my head @Qbf594 i think she just got a predator
     
    Brettj3876, Apr 2, 2020
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  12. Apr 2, 2020 #10
    Qbf594

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    Yup. It's mahvelous..... Broccoli and shrimp with rotelli for dinner... laptop charged...coffee in the morning...back massager. Every day I use it for something new lol.
    2000w starting/1600w running. 450$ iirc but buy the warranty...
     
    Qbf594, Apr 2, 2020
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