New Schneider trucks getting epus/apus?

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  1. mickeyrat

    mickeyrat Road Train Member

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    don't most of those states have an exemption in place for things like this?
     
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    The Cascadia Evolutions have the Idle Free HVAC system that produces 10-12 hours of cooling and the Aspar heater that produces unlimited heat.

    Here's a picture of my APU:
     
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    Depends on your region. Currently only the southern fleet have them and total about 400 truck. They are a pia to fix. Its a sealed unit to replace the whole cabinet behind drivers seat has to be removed.


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    So Ur telling me it has to be 20 degrees before you get heat? Screw that!
     
  6. moosc

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    The all tractors have Bunk heaters. No issues
     
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    I've never had trouble staying warm in my company truck - well the Cascadia anyway. The old beat up Century I started with had some issues with the bunk heater, but the one in the Cascadia would roast you right out of the bunk.

    Staying cool was a little bit of of a challenge in early spring and late fall when the outdoor temperature may be below 70* (can't idle) but the sun beating down on the cab really warms it up inside. After that though I had no trouble idling to stay warm, and the exhaust dumping under the cab always kept the sensor nice and warm lol.
     
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    You should, sensors are B.S and it should cost them drivers.
     
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    Yeah do that stay away from mega carriers go mom n pop carriers.
     
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    Not what I said. But if drivers keep taking it eventually you gonna have a camera up your ###.