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Heat Limitations, at what point do you not run, because of heat?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by supergreatguy, Jul 18, 2022.

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  1. Jul 18, 2022 #1
    supergreatguy

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    Is there a point at which you won’t run your truck due to heat? Is there any extra damage that be done with heat over 105?

    Here in DFW we’re gettin into the 105-110 degrees. Which is hot enough to turn a fat person skinny, a vegan into a meat eater, a sinner into a saint. All within a half a day.
     
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  3. Jul 18, 2022 #2
    mitrucker

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    The short answer is no. During high heat make sure the coolant is at the proper level. Keep an even closer eye on your temperature gauge. Watch your tires closely.
     
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  4. Jul 18, 2022 #3
    supergreatguy

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    What would be “too high” of a outside temp to run in your opinion
     
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  5. Jul 18, 2022 #4
    mitrucker

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    That is not even a concern. Honestly, you’re worrying about nothing.
     
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  7. Jul 18, 2022 #5
    Rubber duck kw

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    It's more me who has the heat limitations than the truck. Gets too hot and just strapping a load down gets me feeling like ####. I've overheated myself a few too many times.
     
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  8. Jul 18, 2022 #6
    supergreatguy

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    point taken! Just rebuilt the AC system on my truck and wanted to ask that
     
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  9. Jul 18, 2022 #7
    Plantfoam

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    I've idled in 120f heat in Phoenix just like many others, with no problems. I had a newer truck, though.
     
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  10. Jul 18, 2022 #8
    062

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    Make sure you have plenty of water in case you breakdown in the middle of nowhere.
     
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  11. Jul 18, 2022 #9
    Long FLD

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    All I do is make sure my tires are at the correct pressure and drive slower to keep them a little cooler.
     
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  12. Jul 18, 2022 #9
    welldigger00

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    These last few weeks I’ve had to bring extra clothes out on the road, after I’m done loading up, I’ve soaked my clothes all the way through like I’ve jumped in a pool. Then have to drive 500 miles. Yuck. I change all the way out before I roll
     
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  13. Jul 18, 2022 #10
    supergreatguy

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    i normally keep a tote with food, 24 case water, and cooler with various drinks. I’ve been broke down with no food/water. Never again
     
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