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Fueling Vans and staying cool/warm?

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by VIDEODROME, Jul 10, 2011.

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  1. Jul 10, 2011 #1
    VIDEODROME

    VIDEODROME Road Train Member

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    Okay I've decided to try Van Expedite with Tri-State and have family that thinks I'm going to burn up all my money in gas trying to stay warm or cool. Just wondered if anyone could clarify this.

    The whole thing of Fueling the Van while getting the Fuel Surcharge to keep going is kind of unusual.
     
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  3. Jul 10, 2011 #2
    Bigarmin88

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    That's the issue with vans contracts,driver has to pay fuel,I would not do vans if you hold a CDL A or B.:biggrin_25512:

    As for your question,I have heard of generator being used in vans but I don't know how true that is.
     
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    JoeyJunk

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    I have seen quite a few with generators, few different set-ups. saw one last week where they had one of those receiver hitch carriers on the front end with a gen. on that. Never saw them parked and running though.
     
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    Bigarmin88

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    I think I might have seem the too but wasn't sure if it was used for that.
     
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    VIDEODROME

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    Well I've decided to give this a try for a while. I finally got tired of so many of the hassles that come with moving a huge truck and being sent to customers with ridiculous docks.

    If this goes well I may consider saving up for my own medium size truck and try being an independent hotshotter.
     
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  8. Jul 11, 2011 #6
    VIDEODROME

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    lol going through orientation getting it cleared up. This job should be interesting anyway.

    Must admit I've definitely downsized. It really is just a basic cot behind van seats. At least the console is in decent shape and they provided an inverter.
     
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  9. Jul 13, 2011 #7
    lil may

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    block out alll the windows run the air for awhile and it should stay cool in the winter just use lots of blankets and get a nice sleeping bag

    Yes alot of drivers use generators I had one

    I have seen drivers use propane to run a heater

    Think outside the box and try things out
     
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  10. Jul 13, 2011 #8
    VIDEODROME

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    I've met my owner who drove himself previously. He provided the windshield reflector but maybe I need something for the door windows as well. Otherwise the back is spray foam insulated.

    He also mentioned the propane for winter.

    As for summer fortunately there have been many nights with mild temperatures but I'd like to ask experienced Van drivers how you'd handle places like Laredo, TX. When it's time to finally sleep are you often stuck with finding a cheap motel or just have short naps while turning the A/C on and off?

    :biggrin_25518:
     
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  11. Jul 13, 2011 #9
    lil may

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    I had extra batteries in the van with a power inverter for a fan also a generator I drove (cargo Van and Sprinter) for a yr and also drove streight truck

    Each of them were set up differant I bought then generator it ran on gas would last for 8 hrs on what I put in it
     
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  12. Jul 13, 2011 #10
    Twiztid_Trucker

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    I use a Honda generator for camping, it is VERY quiet, small, and runs forever on little gas. They are expensive however but well worth the money.

    If I was to do a cargo van, I would look into the top-side AC units that they use in pop-up campers, these cost less than the generator ($600 when I was going to replace the one on our old pup), and they do work.

    Couple suggestions in this regard.
     
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    lil may Thanks this.
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