looking for a cheap apu

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  1. CHICKENMAN

    CHICKENMAN Light Load Member

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    I drive for a company who wont fork out the money for a APU. I also haul for a trade show company that when I'm at the show i cant idle my truck. And let me tell u something, its SURE HOT IN HERE now. With out any smart remarks please, whats the best way i can stay cool in here ???
    Since i have to pay for it myself.

    Thanks
     
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  3. stranger

    stranger Road Train Member

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    Just couldn't help myself.
     
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  4. mslashbar

    mslashbar Medium Load Member

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    My experience with apu's is you get what you pay for. Buy a cheap one and you'll have nothing but problems. Even some of the better quality ones are a headache. I think the best would have to be the tripack by thermoking.
     
  5. CHICKENMAN

    CHICKENMAN Light Load Member

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    I knew u couldnt do it lmao, i tryed that but it didnt work:biggrin_25523::biggrin_25523::biggrin_25523:
     
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  6. rookietrucker

    rookietrucker Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    You forgot to get the accessories with it. :biggrin_25526:

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  7. stranger

    stranger Road Train Member

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    You think he's sweating now, add that accessory and he may pass out.
     
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  8. Runaway02

    Runaway02 Light Load Member

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    You guys are soooooo bad.LMAO
     
  9. rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    How's he gonna keep cool with a hot babe like that in the cab. I'd suffer that I would. :)
     
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  10. MedicineMan

    MedicineMan Road Train Member

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    there is no such thing as a cheap apu.

    you could get a 2500 watt or larger power invertor and one of those portable roll around ac units but you'd need a 4 or 5 inch hole to vent it out, the units are large and they won't runn too long on your 4 truck batteries so you will still need to run the truck to charge them quite often. You could add 4 deep cycle batteries and a batt isolator. I have a buddy who has a small window unit mounted under his bunk, he cut a hole in the floor then built a sheetmetal hood to attach to the rear of the unit and vent it into the hole. he says he can run it for like 8 hours.
     
  11. Working Class Patriot

    Working Class Patriot Road Train Member

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    Go here......

    I have one and it works.....
     
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