Apu's in the new age

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  1. Old Man

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    Around 10k,
     
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    Fair enough, but going from matte black on top of my truck to a gray rattle can primer dropped temp in my truck during 90 degree sunny weather 10 degrees, (110 down to 100 with windows open) i likely have garbage insulation in this old thing, but adding a black panel on top... (especially with adhesive) not loving it.

    I HAVE toyed with the idea of having a fixed essentially spoiler that allows air underneath it to flow so the sun doesnt hit the top of the cab itself, and a fixed solar panel isnt the worst thing to BE that panel, but thats a bit down the list of must-dos with the truck, especially since id then have to make sure i didnt lose mpg from orientation and that its strong enough to not tear off...
     
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    Sooooo, basically just buy a new apu installed....
     
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    These and Onan diesel gens seems to have less issues than traditional truck APUs. Maybe it is the space to breath or whatever. I don’t know. Plug it is a bit more power for big bunk trucks.

    looking forward to seeing how your unit your installing turns out. Looks good so far.
     
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    But will a new apu run 50,000 plus hours?
     
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    sorry, I don’t. I just had them put the package on when we specced the truck with the fridge and inverter, and the software automatically upgraded the alternator.
     
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    Whats a house's ac runtime?
    Youre comparing apples and oranges, sure your diesel generator is nice, ive got one of those, its called an engine. Its still powering something else, will THAT last 50 k?
     
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    You and me both, did too much yesterday, been running all over pickup/deliver etc today, no time and now no energy.
     
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    thermoking panels are encased in indestructible UV proof thick plastic with a 5 year warranty, I get a constant 12.6v from good parking lot lights at night, 13.6v from the sun. when the weather is good between summer and winter I can boondock for a week straight with all the hotel loads I want laptop/kettle/hot plate/lights without even needing to start the APU
     
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  10. lilillill

    lilillill Sarcasm... it's not just for breakfast

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    mine had almost 30,000 hours on it when I sold the truck. Still ran good.