Home-buit APU?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by delta5, Apr 2, 2011.

  1. MeatHead

    MeatHead Medium Load Member

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    I have a Rigmaster and love it. Had it for 5 years now. Replaced the gen head twice. Once under warranty for free and just recently for $545. Did a few modifications to it with a large external coolant overflow tank and ran the exhaust pipe to the rear of the truck and put a car muffler on. Removed the little push button breakers and mounted a real breaker box with nice 20amp breakers that are easy to get to.

    If it blew up today I would run out and buy another one.
     
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  3. Unclegrumpy

    Unclegrumpy Light Load Member

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    I hear ya Bill, schlepping the gas is a pain but I can run 11 to 12 hours on a tank so it doesn't run out while I'm sleeping plus I can't justify an $8000.00 investment on a truck that is worth $8000.00, lol.
     
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  4. delta5

    delta5 Road Train Member

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    Why is gasoline a pain? I have yet to see a truckstop that doesnt sell gasoline. I have seen plenty of drivers that are too lazy to walk over and buy a few gallons though... LOL
     
  5. BigBadBill

    BigBadBill Bullishly Optimistic

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    Well I hear ya on that but never looked at it like an investment in the truck. Planned on having zero value in it after 3-years and while it makes sense that it should increase the resale value becuase of less hours on engine it just hasn't played out that way. No matter, it is paying for itself in less fuel and comfort.
     
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  6. BigBadBill

    BigBadBill Bullishly Optimistic

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    It is one thing to be lazy on a day like today. Mid-70's outside. It is another thing when it is below zero, wind blowing, 2 in the morning and you have to park in the back because lot is full.

    But I am the first to admit that I am a lazy O/O.
     
  7. delta5

    delta5 Road Train Member

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    Oh come on... I bet if a driver was out of cigarettes, this wouldnt be a problem LOL
     
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  8. American-Trucker

    American-Trucker Road Train Member

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  9. BigBadBill

    BigBadBill Bullishly Optimistic

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    That is insane. And that engine is bigger than most car motors. Talk about having more time and money than you know what to do with.
     
  10. American-Trucker

    American-Trucker Road Train Member

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    watch some of his cooking videos and you'll see why he needs all that power lol He's like a chef he makes some amazing food! all in his truck.
    and if you think that setup is crazy, look back at his old videos of his last truck he had a sweet completly home made setup useing just batteries! He's VERY smart.




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  11. BigBadBill

    BigBadBill Bullishly Optimistic

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    Very impressive. The man has some energy and passion around all that he does. Fun to watch.
     
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