APU when frame space is at a premium

I've seen them mounted sideways across the frame rails behind the sleeper a couple times (so the access doors open towards the trailer to check oil and to service). Not sure if TK makes a custom mounting kit for it or if these drivers had to get them made. One thing about Tripac apu's is they're relatively quiet as long as the exhaust is aimed away from the cab.

 

Would it make sense for your application to get a shorter fuel tank? Maybe a 120 instead of a 150 on that side (keep the 150 on the other)?
May not fit your use case, but an idea if you didn't think of it.

 

Are you married to a diesel APU? You might have more flexibility with an EPU, I think?

 

Wouldn't be any worse than a reefer. Two immediate thoughts would be gap space, and watch having it to close to any exhaust parts. We had to reroute the exhaust on the new Cascadia because it was dumping heat and cooking the motors and alternators.

 

Those are ok for a 10 hour break, but on a 34 are worthless.

 

not if you do your 34's at home.... !

But I agree. Not the solution for everyone, but we absolutely love ours.

 

yeah but he specifically said to run a fridge while at home.

I had a truck with a climacab. It was ok for us because we were home on weekends. Never would have lasted in a true OTR company.

 

Right, but four separate EPU batteries should keep a fridge cold for a weekend -- I am assuming? We're usually home for 3.5 days every week, so we turn ours off.

 

Rigmaster has new units that'll mount behind the cab they do them everyday