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Do USX trucks have APU units?

Discussion in 'US Xpress' started by driver31, Jun 29, 2012.

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  1. Jul 12, 2012 #11
    WRIGHTRACING

    WRIGHTRACING Heavy Load Member

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    That's the reason I don't wanna come back to USX...They decide what is comfortable for you to idle.

    So why will your APU only run for 6 hours?
     
    WRIGHTRACING, Jul 12, 2012
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  3. Jul 12, 2012 #12
    musicgal

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    Sometimes it will run longer...the shop boss said they knew it ran the batteries down quick, which is why they don't holler about the idle time.
     
    musicgal, Jul 12, 2012
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  4. Jul 12, 2012 #13
    ATL-1

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    Good info!
     
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  5. Jul 12, 2012 #14
    WRIGHTRACING

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    Yeah, because I thought an APU had an alternator to charge the electrical system as it ran:smt102
     
    WRIGHTRACING, Jul 12, 2012
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  7. Jul 12, 2012 #15
    HD_Renegade

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    Me 2, I don't understand why the APU would run the batteries down either?? Aren't they supposed to be a self sustaining power unit to do what ever you need to in the truck without running the truck??
     
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  8. Jul 12, 2012 #16
    Jorihe84

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    My APU charges my batteries. I can leave all my electrical devices on all night and soon as tap the key it fires up. You have some issues if your unit isn't charging your batteries.
     
    Jorihe84, Jul 12, 2012
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  9. Jul 13, 2012 #17
    driver31

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    yep thats why i decided not to go with them looking at other options seems other wise they are a good company but comfort on the road is important as you all know thanks for the info
     
    driver31, Jul 13, 2012
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  10. Jul 13, 2012 #18
    driver31

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    thats true when i was with prime never hade a problem with my apu there is something wrong with his
     
    driver31, Jul 13, 2012
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  11. Jul 13, 2012 #19
    25(2)+2

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    Battery powered APUs depend on a battery charge, and many don't work even as well as what musicgal related. Some companies tried them and aren't bothering to repair them.


    The fuel powered ones run indefinitely as long as they run.
     
    25(2)+2, Jul 13, 2012
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  12. Jul 14, 2012 #20
    NoCoCraig

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    Yep, sounds like one of the battery powered APU's
     
    NoCoCraig, Jul 14, 2012
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