APU's on trucks

Discussion in 'May Trucking' started by Jimmy Hoffa, Mar 11, 2012.

  1. Joker85

    Joker85 Road Train Member

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    I agree, my idle is at around 12_15% in winter time with my ps2 but it don't bother me but the summer months the policy is good now I idled all the time no need for an apu now
     
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  3. Blue02celi

    Blue02celi Road Train Member

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    how do you know your idle %... I don't have tv or gaming system in my truck, just my fridge, microwave and laptop. I usually try to use the microwave as soon as I stop for the night as soon at I park so that the truck is still on so I don't have to turn it on later, but usually before bed I turn the truck on for like 20 minutes. my laptop I usually leave plugged in while Im driving so it charges and the battery usually lasts long enough for my evening.
     
  4. Joker85

    Joker85 Road Train Member

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    Go to sensor tracs and go to summary
     
  5. American-Trucker

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    You couldnt pay me enough to work for may. My point is your adults, and your human you shouldnt have to call and ask if you can idle. I almost never idle but where and when i want to or need to i do no questions askked. In the winter im fine to a point but in the summer i aint sweating in my truck im a fb'er i do enough of that outside so since i have no apu truck will run as much as i need it to when hot.....





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  6. Jorihe84

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    Glad to see they kicked the % up some. It was 30% when I was there.

    And get used to those people on here that know EVERYTHING. There E-##### gets large dependant on wether they drive a Pete and haul a flatbed and have a flashy username. Meet these ppl in person and every word that comes out of their mouth is "I heard"
     
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  7. American-Trucker

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    Thats funny...the 100+ ttr members ive met are quite hood freinds of mine.....






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  8. Jorihe84

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    On a side note. I think it speaks volumes about a company that provides APUs . I can get ice cold when its blistering hot and vica versa. The power inverter is amazing. Can run anything at anytime
     
  9. Jimmeyjack

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    Well, do you question there IQ in person?
    Do you tell them they need to be adults?
    In other words you do seem to have a large e-#####.
    Maybe you are a pleasant guy in person but you need to learn some e- manners. jmho :biggrin_25513:
     
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  10. Scooter Jones

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    I don't pay a nickel for over-idle @ May. If it's hot, I just track my usage and send it in to my DM every day...no biggie. I don't have "to request" anything.

    I had an APU at another company I worked for, they weren't all that. It broke down all the time and I just ended up idling when I needed to, once again, no big deal.

    What does sort of get me is these guys that idle all freaking night and outside temp is like 50/60 degrees. What's the point? Do the math, at $4 plus a gallon and an average of 1 gallon per hr idling, that adds up to some pretty serious cash.
     
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  11. nobrand

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    Well for the guy that says he wouldnt work for May and pretty much put dowm my family ,, well i dont work for May at this time so but they are still my family so if you ever get through vernal ut look me up
     
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