Mandatory APU's

mandating them sure won't make them any cheaper

 

the only way I see the big co.'s putting on APU's is if the idling ticket went to the OWNER of the truck. But of course this wouldnt stop the co. from just outlawing idling in their trucks. I already told my wife that if my company ever disallows idling, (without giving me an APU of course) i'm done. I wont be unsafe so they can make even more money. And yes, I do realize that that is why they are in business. I dont have a problem with them making a profit, just not at my expense or safety!

 

pretty much sums it up doesn't it

 

It only doubles or triple the cost.

Mandated car insurance is living proof of that.

 

Using shore power makes the most sense to me. You would have to pay too park but I don't think it would be very expensive since all they are providing is electricity, unlike idle air.

 

I should have stated I was predicting what I think we will see in the future. As you stated, you will not find many electrical hook-ups at truck stops at the present time.

 

In terms of installation, how difficult/expensive is it to retrofit a truck to use 110V power for heat/cooling/acc vs an APU?

 

Isn't the shore power you are refering to like the ones you see boats hooked up to? If so, I'd imagine you would need: all weather cable and connector plus an overhead, underground or above ground ground system.

Hunter