Running with JCT, Part Deux

You know this may screw my warranty, I pulled open the box under the bunk after running high heat for a bit. I could touch the heating coils. They arnt getting fully warm. Though its putting out moderately warm air now but that's because I'm in 32 degree weather, not -2 like yesterday.

 

Maybe the air was just too cold? I feel like I'm in a heat wave down here in South Louisiana. It was 66 degrees when I stopped.

 

Could be I guess...But I have it on high heat...I'm reading 96.5 out of the mid vent by my head. Controller temp reading 81. And its not on Comfort Monitor. (Normally I like it at 70 I was just...running it full to see what it will do). That is 50+ over ambient though currently so I guess I cant complain?

 

I don't even know what the comfort monitor is. There was no manual for the APU when I got the truck. The last time my APU was worked on, the service tech set all the settings for me and I haven't touched it since and it works perfectly.

 

Its under menu. Basically it makes it maintain a temp, and it will turn on the heat or the ac accordingly to keep it at that temp. Like setting the temp in the TK.

 

Off the top of my head I'm wanting to say that intake and output should be 30 degree Delta T. So (once again I apologize for being lazy and not looking) you said you didn't have a return air vent under your bunk? But if 75 in cab you should be looking at 105 output from mid vent. If no return air you are possibly pulling air in from outside. Did you happen to see if your evaporator box where all the lines come in is foamed? Also no offense to the FL evo people but In my opinion they aren't insulated at the cab doors as well as other trucks. I always notice daylight coming through the door cracks. Also make sure the foam filter and area in front of box are clear from obstructions. Air circulation is key. Back to the installation problems.

 

www.impco.com you should be able to get a PDF copy of a service manual. If issues I could possibly email them to you. But comfort monitor is an override at times meant to keep hours down on unit. But at times basically locks you out and it won't start because it's at temp or already ran it's duration.

 

The turn to DG Foods in Bastrop is not exactly truck friendly. Even with the tandems all the forward, the trailer still drops off the road and if you don't gun it just before it drops, there is a real chance of the trailer sliding into the deep ditch. And you won't be pulling it out yourself.

The place itself is real tight and is a drop and hook. There was me and two other trucks (other companies) all trying to do drop and hook. But we managed with a little coordination between all three of us.

Hooked to my trailer only to find 2 flat tires. One had broken the bead and the other about to. Being Saturday and no tire shops close by, I took a chance with the auto inflate and 10 miles later both tires were aired back up. I happy that worked.

Now, I have two days to go 500miles. Which is fine by me. Got 4 hours left on my 70 for tomorrow and recap 8 for Monday.

 

I've seen more wrecked trucks today than I can ever remember. I40 New Mexico. Hope none in here were owners of the Jct trucks.
Would it kill NM to put down some brine? Jeez