Looking to buy a Thermo King Tripac APU

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by speedstickman, Mar 29, 2023.

  1. speedstickman

    speedstickman Bobtail Member

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    Is the price of these units negotiable at all or are their prices set? Can't find much info online other than a range... will be talking to a TK sales person soon and want to be prepared... any suggestions on how to deal with them? what to ask? things to look out for? financing advice?
    I'm a new business owner so any feedback/input from experienced owners/ops would be greatly appreciated. I'm in CA if that makes any difference.

    Thanks
     
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  3. Siinman

    Siinman Road Train Member

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    They are priced and not neg unless they have a lot of stock. Be prepared to pay full price in this market.
     
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  4. Midwest Trucker

    Midwest Trucker Road Train Member

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    13k installed at TK Midwest.

    I think we’re quite a ways off from being able to negotiate. It’s still a matter of being able to have the privilege of buying one. :facepalm:
     
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  5. Mnmover99

    Mnmover99 Light Load Member

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    Several used Tri Packs listed on Truck Paper $5,000 and up
     
  6. Midwest Trucker

    Midwest Trucker Road Train Member

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    I only have TK evolutions now on 30% of the fleet but they are handy for sure. Drivers love them and also since I run Artic Fox fuel tank heaters then the APU also keeps my fuel warm. (Coolant lines run through the tanks). Something to look into if you don’t want cold weather problems. Between keeping engine warm, therefore fuel warm, and batteries charged it’s somewhat fail proof.
     
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  7. seamutt

    seamutt Light Load Member

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    I'm finding the Thermo King Tripac 13k btu AC system severely under powered in a 72" sleeper. And no, pulling the mid-cab curtain across is not a good option. I didn't pay for a sleeper to end up living in a closet.
     
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  8. terryt

    terryt Heavy Load Member

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    There is no way a Tri Pac won't cool your bunk. Bought a new Tri Pac in 2005 for my 80" bunk 379 the only way it couldn't keep up was a 100 degree day and full solar load. Then I would close my curtain and it was fine. Had this unit for 13 years till I sold the truck. My repairs where 2 alternators 1 a/c compressor and a broken ground wire to the engine block. Best money I ever spent.
     
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