When I left about a year and a half ago they were already getting the trucks in that shut off automatically even if idled
Advice for air conditioning during downtime
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Senior_Lorenzo, Jul 10, 2021.
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In the absence of an auxiliary power unit that cools and makes electricity, you will need to idle the main engine and run the truck A/C. If you company will not let you idle, find a different company. Period.
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The freightliner electric APU will cool the sleeper good, mine works good. The draw back of the system is the thermostat is in the sleeper. You need the front dash fan going to keep front of cab cool in the summer. The only way for that to happen is turning on Interior Comfort Mode. You still have the problem of thermostat in sleeper control the temperature and that tells the computer to start the engine. You basically have to turn the sleeper thermostat cooler then you might like if parked in sun in summer. It will say on dash when engine is running for Interior Comfort Mode. It's not a perfect system
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Leave key in run position, push cruise set/pull red button on throttle lock and bump to ~900 rpm, turn on engine fan and AC….
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Reminds me of stories about Schneider Drivers freezing, buying fuel to make their bonus. All sorts of angles. Meanwhile Donnie Schneider’s big house on the lake has every light on all night long. Lol.
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I'm of the opinion that if a company doesn't care enough to give a driver basic modern comfort then they are not worth working for.
I drove a year in a day cab with no AC. I liked the truck. My choice so I didn't complain.
OTR is different. Poor sleep equals poor driving. Why work for those who don't care about your safety.sirhwy, Savor the Flavor and Just passing by Thank this. -
And don't forget wet in the morning!!! -
Donnies 6 ft under , RIP.
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