Roof top ac vs apu

Yep and soon thereafter a 5 digit DPF repair.

 

Lots of threads on this here at TTR.

 

The older model APUs don’t have a DPF. I have a Tripac, and mine doesn’t have a DPF. I think it’s the Evolution model that comes with it.

 

I'm also looking, would prefer one of this all electric, even if i need an extra batteries, Dometic is coming with this electric rear cab unit soon, lots more options in Europe idling regulations are more restrictive for years.
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I would stay away from any new technology. Electric APUs are still pretty new in the trucking industry. Thermo King released their version a year or two ago, and it didn’t really take off. I have never seen one on the road. Adopting new technologies is very risky. Don’t let them use you as a beta tester. I always give these new technologies years before I deem them a safe purchase. Let the masses test out the product first.

 

If you are a handyman DIY type of person, this is what I have...

https://www.amazon.com/Senville-SEN...55887053&s=gateway&sprefix=sennv&sr=8-1-spell

3500 Watt Super Quiet Inverter Generator

It requires knowledge of A/C, flaring lines and electrical and welding in order to install it.

Besides the items above, I spent an additional $100 in steel for the mounting bracket and stainless hardware.

It's currently costing me about $7 a day to run.

If you buy the Predator generator, remove the charcoal canister and throw it in the trash. Vent the gas tank outside the case and block off the air cleaner hose. Any bad reviews you see for that generator are caused by that charcoal canister filling with gas and causing the engine to run rich.

 

And the reason I went with the split AC is because I couldn't buy a new Tripac anywhere in the US for love nor money. They are all spoken for. That since may have changed but I kind of doubt it. This setup will pay itself back in a couple of months just with the fuel savings. I gained 1.5 mpg just by not idling the truck.

 

Oh... and I forgot to mention the best thing...

You can set it at 70 degrees and go to bed when it's 90° outside, then a cold front moves through and say it gets down 30° outside. It'll still be 70 in your truck. The system heats and cools as needed.

 

I was referring to the DPF on the truck after the APU quits working and the truck starts idling.

 

That’s the set up I like, it’s called a mini split.