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Need some APU help........

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Powell-Peralta, Nov 21, 2010.

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  1. Dec 3, 2010 #21
    Hardlyevr

    Hardlyevr Road Train Member

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    Before I had an APU, I used one of those 12v plug in bunk warmers. Went to bed with the cab nice and warm, and it was usually about 3 or 4 AM til it was noticeable cold in the truck. I was still warm in the bunk though.
     
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  3. Dec 4, 2010 #22
    Powell-Peralta

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    i might try the mattress pad/12v bunk heater; Do these have any problems with draining the batteries down?

    i will probably also try the extreme sleeping bag idea as the battery idea, while do-able and i like it, is a little cost-prohibitive right now. Will report back later.
     
    Powell-Peralta, Dec 4, 2010
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  4. Dec 4, 2010 #23
    Markvfl

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    I'm sitting here burning $9 - $10 a night in fuel running my home made redneck APU which is a Honda EU3000 generator with a roof top A/C and 1500 watt space heater. Where can I buy the Webasto for $895???
     
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  5. Dec 18, 2010 #24
    Powell-Peralta

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    UPDATE:

    Ok, i implemented the sleeping bag idea. Marmot trestles 0 degree bag. Works very good----i tried it at about 28 degrees. Felt like the heater was on.

    i think this is the solution for anyone who can't idle or does not want to idle in the cold. It's about $120-130ish. Can't be beat for value. The only thing negative is that it is made in China. So, we will see about durability. Not designed in China though.

    http://marmot.com/products/trestles_0

    i will post a review probably in the experienced truckers section.
     
    Powell-Peralta, Dec 18, 2010
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