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Truckerjo,

Did you buy this setup? I thought it must be a crazy idea when nobody responded to my post on idling alternatives thread. http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...e/14587-idling-alternitives-7.html#post466103

Well, maybe we both are??? Anyway hoping to get some feedback about inverters/generators for air conditioners. I am also having a hard time finding a portable air conditioner (other than a battery/ac adapter air conditioner that looks a little iffy), that doesn't weigh over 60lbs and take up so much space AND has a warranty! Not asking for much, am I?

That seems pretty cheap for an air conditioner, about $300 to 600 cheaper!

 

The Honda generators are very quiet also.

Something else to consider though, you're going to have to carry gasoline with you. That's hazmat. Unless you're an O/O your company might not think too fondly of that.

 

My buddy has an 8000 w AC he powered with a generator he bought from Home Depot...cheap genset/made in China. Wore out after 1 year.

 

Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't you be able to fill up at the truck stops, which would take care of that dilema? Would it be considered hazmat in the tank or only carried in the truck??

 

Let er' buck, and let us know how it works.
On a side note I might want a smoke alarm just in case the wires short.

 

Hey Brickman, do we need to read between the lines on this one????

Alan