APU space

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  1. redlinesecured

    redlinesecured Bobtail Member

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    I have a 2016 Cascadia with 150 gal. Diesel Tanks on both sides. I want to install a tripac Evolution APU but do not have the necessary space due to the fuel tank. Can I slide the RS fuel tank forward to make space? Will doing that affect the vehicle in any way? Or do I need to install a smaller fuel tank on the Passenger side of my truck? Any help with this is appreciated. I currently only have 16" of space and need 29". Thanks
     
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  3. CoyoteExpress

    CoyoteExpress Medium Load Member

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    It will move the fuelweight a bit to the steer axle
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  4. Justrucking2

    Justrucking2 Road Train Member

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    You have to have room somewhere under the truck without having to move a fuel tank. What is the wheel base of the truck and have you ran it up to Thermo King to let them have a look? On my Volvos I always had them mount the units under the passenger seat area, behind the removable skirt.
     
  5. redlinesecured

    redlinesecured Bobtail Member

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    I have not taken it in. I only talked to them through the phone. Thank you both for replying. I'll take it in and look into the generator option. Thanks
     
  6. Justrucking2

    Justrucking2 Road Train Member

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    Look under the skirting, anywhere there is room they can put one. And if you are keeping the truck, I would just go with the TK unit. I have the new Evolution, installed in January of this year, it freezes and heats me out of the cab.
     
  7. CoyoteExpress

    CoyoteExpress Medium Load Member

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    Works only on the old ones on the new ones there is the dpf mounted
     
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  8. Justrucking2

    Justrucking2 Road Train Member

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    On the Volvo, got it.
     
  9. redlinesecured

    redlinesecured Bobtail Member

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    I had a TK on a 2013 Freightliner and I really liked it. There is room under the passenger side. I hope they can mount it there.
     
  10. Aces-N-Eights

    Aces-N-Eights Light Load Member

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    Do some research here on the forums about people's opinions of having an APU. Most would go back to one with someone else paying for it. They are problematic (at best) and a PITA to get serviced (regardless of what websites and dealers say). I would def go the generator / batt tender / portable ac route. Much cheaper, much more reliable, and portable from truck to truck (if you are a company / lease driver). I am installing a split system a/c powered by a 3500 quiet run gen set that will backfeed my inverter to keep batteries charged. Still, all said and done, looking at $4000 (including getting a friend to vacuum and charge ac) which is 1/3 to 1/2 of what an APU can cost.
     
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  11. redlinesecured

    redlinesecured Bobtail Member

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    that is a good price. I am currently looking at that option. I am not familiar with that type of set up but ill definately do some research. Thanks
     
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