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Generator for dually

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by Blueagle, Feb 26, 2013.

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  1. Feb 26, 2013 #1
    Blueagle

    Blueagle Bobtail Member

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    I'm thinking of getting a inverter generator some where in the 3,000 watt range and hooking up a small 1500 watt space heater and on really cold nights possibly the block heater. I would like the generator to run a max of 12 hrs between refueling it. However, the generators I have seen pulling that kind of load would come no where near that length of time. I have also seen ways you can hook up a 6 gallon marine gas tank and extend how long it will run. On a boat or at a construction sight legality isn't a real problem, however, when it comes to Dot can it be done legally.

    If it isn't legal what have you done to lower/eliminate the idling in your pickup and still stay warm while sleeping in the passenger seat.
     
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  3. Feb 26, 2013 #2
    Roadmedic

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    Look into an espar heater system. The cab heater is about 1400.

    The fmcsa has a rule about portable heaters.
     
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    mikeshauling Thanks this.
  4. Feb 26, 2013 #3
    scottied67

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    I have seen plenty of hotshot drivers in the 4 wheeler section of truckstops with the 2000 to 4000 watt generators. Some of them do have the 6 gallon marine tank set up for extended run times too. I have the 2000 watt Honda that will run almost 8 hours on one gallon of gas at low idle or almost 5 hours on high idle. Not that big a deal to get out and top it off after a few hours, afterall, have to go in to use the restroom anyway....
     
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  5. Feb 26, 2013 #4
    workin' for a livin'

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    Why not use an inline cabin heater that runs off your diesel tank. Webasto makes nice heaters that dont take up much room. Just an idea
     
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  7. Feb 26, 2013 #5
    bubbanbrenda

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  8. Feb 26, 2013 #6
    Blueagle

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    Yes my dually is a diesel. I was looking at this http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200482994_200482994

    Being an inverter generator not only can it charge my battery (should I need it) it also should put out enough watts to power a small space heater and my block heater. Naturally I won't being using all 3 at once, and hopefully not charging my battery at all, but nice should i need to. And being an inverter generator it is stable enough to power my laptop.

    The other heaters are interesting also. Will check them out.
     
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  9. Feb 27, 2013 #7
    RVTransporter

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  10. Feb 27, 2013 #8
    bubbanbrenda

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    That one is gas powered, the link I posted was diesel, you wouldn't have to carry gas cans, you could draw from your existing tank.
     
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  11. Feb 27, 2013 #9
    Blueagle

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    oops. my bad. didn't notice that. will check it out.
     
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  12. Mar 2, 2013 #10
    Nottoway

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    But what about cooling in the summer...is there a combo unit for heating & cooling? (Or are heaters & ACs covered under their own thread?)
     
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