Idling at service plazas on ny thruway

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by david123abc, May 6, 2014.

  1. rank

    rank Road Train Member

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    Where do I get one of them stickers?
     
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  3. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    Is your truck carb certified?
     
  4. Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    am i the only one that noticed it is his batteries and not the idling is the problem?
     
  5. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    I noticed. But you beat me to the punch.

    When all 4 of my batteries are up to snuff I can run my CPAP, fridge and cooling fan for 8-10 hours and not drain the batteries to the point the truck won't start.
     
  6. Richter

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    If you own the truck there is no reason not to get one. 900ish on fleabay. Burns less then half a gallon per night on max. @ $4/gallon the idleing truck burns $40/night in fuel. The bunk heater burns $2 in fuel. If your not a company driver, there is no excuse to not have a bunk heater.
     
  7. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    I just never worried about it. I think I run the truck over night about 1 or two times a year.
     
  8. Richter

    Richter Road Train Member

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    But how many nights a year are you uncomfortable do tot he cold, but dont run do to not wanting to waste money. The bunk heater allows you to remain comfortable more without sacrificing money.
     
  9. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    Actually not many.
     
  10. Richter

    Richter Road Train Member

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    Payback time is only 24 nights or 240 hours.
     
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