Bunk Heater shutting off in the middle of the night

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DirtyhandsMcgee, Jan 14, 2018.

  1. Purree

    Purree Bobtail Member

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    I'm asking because APUs don't work below 20 degrees or above 87 degrees.
     
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  3. Roberts450

    Roberts450 Road Train Member

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    Might need to reprogram the bunk heater to shut off at a lower voltage. The one in my new pete was programmed to shut off at 12.2v from the factory and would do as the OP is describing. I searched YouTube and found out how to lower it to 11.4v's and upped the timmer to 14hrs run time. Runs all night or day now.
     
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  4. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    It doesn't help when you invite all the local cats over for the night. :biggrin_25513:
     
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  5. Balakov100

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    Strange... Mine does a great job down to around 0f.
     
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  6. V c2c

    V c2c Light Load Member

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    Ya mine also works down pretty cold. And on the high end I use it in the south all summer. Still #### near 100 degrees or at least in the nineties most of the time and works fine
     
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  7. driverdriver

    driverdriver Road Train Member

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    Sounds like you don't have a clue what an apu is?
     
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  8. 77fib77

    77fib77 Road Train Member

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    I have been having the same problem with my bunk heater. I'm pretty sure it's the batteries. Another $400 to spend.
     
  9. TravR1

    TravR1 Road Train Member

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    You know in ancient Egypt cats were royalty. They were seen as near godlike.

    There purring is supposed to be a relaxant and destresser for humans.
     
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  10. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Taste like chicken. Btw
     
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  11. TravR1

    TravR1 Road Train Member

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    Just wait until you are attacked one evening at a truck stop by 100s of evil kittens. Just know its because you did not properly respect them for their healing powers.
     
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