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Apu reviews

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Beatty09, Nov 10, 2018.

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  1. Nov 10, 2018 #2
    Beatty09

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    I would like to hear what you have. How long you have had it. Your rating of it and if you would get the same thing again thanks
     
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  2. Nov 10, 2018 #3
    STexan

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    As a company driver I have only ran carriers and TK over the past 5 years.

    I liked the TK with fuel fired heat supplement better than this current carrier with electric heat. Plus the TK is much quieter. However from a truck owner and mechanic POV, they may feel differently
     
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  3. Nov 10, 2018 #4
    I glide 47

    I glide 47 Road Train Member

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    I've had a rigmaster. For 20 years it has a generator heat and ac.fairly reliable. Would I buy another absolutely yes ,this is my 4th
     
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  5. Nov 11, 2018 #5
    Freddy57

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    I bought a Dynasys gen 1 4.5 years ago. It worked pretty well for about 3 years, after that I couldn't keep it running anymore. Can't recommend them.
     
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  6. Nov 11, 2018 #6
    86scotty

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    Tripac Evolution. Came with the truck. I wouldn't buy a truck without one since they cost $10 grand and the truck prices with are without are negligible.

    Not very reliable but I love it. My problems were mostly before I replaced my 4 original chassis batteries. The heater (Espar D2) attached to it is amazing. Many people have trouble with them but I haven't.

    Reliable or not (and a new one would be for a long time) an APU is a necessary expense if you are OTR.
     
    86scotty, Nov 11, 2018
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  7. Nov 11, 2018 #7
    mitmaks

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    Thermo king tri pac. Had it 4.5 years. It has over 12,000hrs on it. I definitely recommend it. Keeps batteries charged. I have espar bunk heater as well so I save fuel as much as I can. Keeps inside sleeper warm -15F no problem
     
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  8. Nov 11, 2018 #8
    JonJon78

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    What motor did that have? I've got the gen 2 with CAT motor, wouldnt leave home without it. Cools me in the hottest temperature and keeps me warm in the coldest temps.
     
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  9. Jul 29, 2020 #9
    ky waldo

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    im looking to buy an apu, i know this is an old thread but maybe yall could give some advice
     
    ky waldo, Jul 29, 2020
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  10. Jul 29, 2020 #10
    86scotty

    86scotty Road Train Member

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    Well KY Waldo, just read this. Mine has 2k on it and this gives me hope! 12,000 hours is a TON of use
     
    86scotty, Jul 29, 2020
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