Centramatic APU

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  1. Nitropickup

    Nitropickup Bobtail Member

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    Does anyone have experience with or (dare I ask) an opinion on Centramatic APU's?
     
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  3. RenegadeTrucker

    RenegadeTrucker Road Train Member

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    Bump, I am also curious, I am thinking about getting one for my truck, the thing looks like I can in stall it in place of my passenger side step box. I like that idea instead of mounting it behind the bunk where it will be louder.
     
  4. Semi Crazy

    Semi Crazy Road Train Member

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    Beins that it's got the "Centramatic" name it better run reeeeeeaaally smooth!
     
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  5. Captain Canuck

    Captain Canuck "Captain of the Ship"

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    I'm really curious about this too. The only other one I've seen before that could replace the step box on a 379 was the SCS Frigette, and they seem to have gone out of business. With my 150 gallon tanks on 244" wheelbase, there is no room at all for any kind of APU unless it goes where the passenger side step box is.
     
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  6. RenegadeTrucker

    RenegadeTrucker Road Train Member

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    I like the idea of putting it there because the factory box is junk, you don't put anything in there you care about.

    Id like to be able to keep the ones on the frame that are already there. They look better anyways.
     
  7. RenegadeTrucker

    RenegadeTrucker Road Train Member

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    Sometimes I really wish there was a "Dislike" or "Un-Thanks" button...
     
  8. Semi Crazy

    Semi Crazy Road Train Member

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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Semi Crazy [​IMG]
    Beins that it's got the "Centramatic" name it better run reeeeeeaaally smooth!

    What's wrong with my comment? It makes total sense.

    Or do you just not like my face? (Which is fine with me BTW)
     
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  9. king Q

    king Q Road Train Member

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    No , he just thinks it was a corny comment.
    Just like I would have made had I thought of it or been in time.
     
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  10. flood

    flood Road Train Member

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    well at least we know the belts will last longen and wear evenly....
     
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  11. BigJohn54

    BigJohn54 Gone, but NEVER forgotten

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    I can't find it, but I have seen a couple of owners complaining about them on this forum. They complained about reliability and warranty work.

    I'd be willing to pay more for quality. Check how many places you can get warranty work done.
     
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