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Is it worth it to get an APU (Auxilary Power Unit)

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by swiveldemon, Dec 11, 2020.

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  1. Dec 11, 2020 #21
    Penumbra

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    Ya my Pete had something like that, I believe it was powered by the APU (which came factor standard it was also under the bunk)

    new company I’m with doesn’t have heating for my APU, but even the smallest heater I’ve found trips the emergency shut off on the unit

    owner can afford a Ferrari to show off at work but not a decent heater for his drivers lol welcome to trucking!
     
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  3. Dec 11, 2020 #22
    swiveldemon

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    Do company drivers have these or are owner-operators the main people who have them? Figure it might be hard to get the company to pay for them, but maybe it's in their interest because of the cost savings?

    As an owner-operator I suppose you have a vested interest in your own comfort. :)
     
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  4. Dec 11, 2020 #23
    Moose1958

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    Both! Most carriers that deploy them have the APUs installed before the trucks are delivered.
     
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  5. Dec 11, 2020 #24
    swiveldemon

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    Like how typical are these guys?
     
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  7. Dec 11, 2020 #25
    swiveldemon

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    Percentage-wise how many trucks on the road have them, do you suppose?
     
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  8. Dec 11, 2020 #26
    Penumbra

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    Darn you APU!!!
     
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  9. Dec 11, 2020 #27
    Penumbra

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  10. Dec 11, 2020 #28
    Blue Zombie Trucker

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    Interesting thread. I've seen what appears to be a trend toward fleets relying on optimized idle rather than apu's but my experience is admittedly limited.
     
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  11. Dec 11, 2020 #29
    swiveldemon

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    maybe just in your experience on the road? Just wanna know the ballpark. 1 out of every 10 trucks you see? 2 out of every 10?
     
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  12. Dec 11, 2020 #30
    Blue Zombie Trucker

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    Do you know that the little green book outlaws portable heaters in CMVs? Key word being portable.
     
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