APU - mainstream...or independent?

What do you mean by independent?

 

Standalone? Not tied into the coolant of the truck engine?

 

Then mine's an independent. If need be, I can run a power cord from my inverter to block heater.

 

I think he is talking about not name brand (TK, Carrier).

5k is still a lot for company that could be out of business the week after you bought the unit.

Couple mid-market guys I might consider.

And just saw in Truck Paper used TK's intalled for $5k.

 

i have a diamond power apu and it was 6700 installed brand new with a 2yr warranty.

 

I have an APU that was made by a company that was sold 2 or three times to a different company...it isn't that old can't find a #### thing or part for it, let alone someone to service it...go with a well established manufacturer!

It cam on my rig when i bought it used...would go with one of the majors if I had to buy one now that I have had to deal with an off brand.

 

Word that!

 

$9,500 for a new Tri-Pac installed at Sikeston TK.....

I have seen used one's for around $5k as Bill said, but they have a lot of hours on them. And I have heard/seen many that have some type of warranty issue in the first year, let alone one that is 5yrs old. NO THANKS!!!!

Promax out of Indianapolis is supposedly a good one too, and they are around $7,500 installed but I personally do not know anyone who has one.