Secret power inverter install in a company truck?

Is there anything in the rulebook that forbids you from putting a porteble gasfired generator behind the cab?

 

I think that would pertain to hazmat. But if you strapped down a small honda gennie, maybe even two of them in phase you can do whatever you like inside that sleeper if you can run the cable in through the side box. (Probably the left one) If the hondas off desiel then your fuel tanks will be the main supply from time to time. Your mileage would not change much if at all feeding those little things.

The potential on the other hand of losing those little gennies is pretty good. There are many places with light fingers walking off with stuff.

Since you are not wiring anything to the truck itself anywhere, you can tell your Bah Humbug Boss to stuff it. (And shut up...)

 

Please do not attempt to install a power inverter. An incorrectly installed inverter can cause a fire and burn your tractor down.

Ever see those tiny plug in ovens that run off of a 12v cigarette lighter? You'll see 'em for sale at various truck stops that have a larger than average size store. I'm wondering if one of doodads would tickle your fancy.

And I got chuckle about your driving over eighty miles of flat earth. Dang that elusive curvature.

 

The ONLY other way for "simeone" to do it without getting caught.. and I'm purely laying out a hypothetical solution here.. is to attach to said batteries each and every time with alligator clips.
This can be achieved only if said truck allows ready access to said batteries without a circuitous navigation of external wiring.
Said wiring needs to be as short as possible as to not overload any wiring from said batteries to any prospective inverter device. (2/0 less than 6ft for 2000w Inverter)

Alleged installation should be quick and simple with no visible evidence of tampering in said area remaining after each use.

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Probably be less of a hassle to change companies to one that either has APU's or allows a bigger inverter to be used. I worked for a company like his and it sucked. Their new trucks now have built in inverters and opti-idle systems instead of an APU, which sucks a little less.

As far as advice, not a lot you can do. The options of 12v appliances is a thought, but they don't really work all that well. A friend I work with lives on what his 12v lunchbox heater can do, but it takes forever compared to a regular microwave. All because he refuses to spend the money on an inverter he feels the company should be providing.

 

My suggestion, find a better company.
And let them know why on your way out.

 

Install it, remove it when you go to a terminal and just stick everything at the bottom of your suitcase. They can't discard your property....that's theft. Stealing ones property is illegal. Violating a company policy is NOT illegal.... fixing to do that to mine. Cold food is getting old