No APU - A/C options??

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  1. Big Rig Max

    Big Rig Max Light Load Member

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    I need A/C options to help stay cool besides idling truck. I'm hauling reefer.
    Driving Texas & Midwest - summer is hot.

    Thx for the help.
     
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    APU
     
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  3. Chinatown

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    Go with a company that has APU.
     
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    Appreciate the replies - but I'm looking for solutions to current situation.

    Yes, I have a thread out to my local company drivers as well, but thought I'd get some opinions here as well.
     
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  5. JonJon78

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    Not many ways to keep cool in the summer especially running down to Texas without idling, having APU or staying in a hotel each night....
     
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    With your stipulations, a generator and a portable room AC.
     
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    Yeah, probably get something at an RV dealership.
     
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    Motel, APU or run truck.. people can’t pull magical solutions out of thin air
     
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    Bug box home improvement stores around me carry the room ACs. Have used one inside an 8 person tent during 90° temps. Woke up froze about 2am.
     
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  10. SteveScott

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    Why no truck idling? A truck parked in the sun on a hot day can get well over 120 inside even with the windows open. I would idle and just work it out with the boss later. Not worth losing your life over.
     
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