Staying Warm This Winter?

Discussion in 'Driver Health' started by GoneButNotForgotten, Jan 6, 2010.

  1. GoneButNotForgotten

    GoneButNotForgotten Heavy Load Member

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    I was just wondering if you "old sages" had any advice for those less experienced in cold weather on how to stay comfy in the cab (the cheaper the better), particularly considering the idle restrictions on most of the company drivers (and the direct cost of fuel on O/O's).
     
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  3. Scuby

    Scuby Heavy Load Member

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    If your truck has an APU or diesel fired bunk heater you'll be fine till the temp drops to about 15. Below that you''ll need to idle the truck to keep the fuel from Gelling. If your truck doesn't have an APU or a bunk heater you may have to idle depending on your comfort zone. Hypothermia can set in at 50 degrees under certain conditions. Also you can idle the truck for a few mintues with the heat on full blast before you go to bed.
     
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    Scuby Heavy Load Member

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    Also get a good cold weather sleeping bag. Good ones aren't cheap.
     
  5. lonewolf4ad

    lonewolf4ad Road Train Member

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    Not an old hand, but ###### if it's cold outside this rig is gonna be idling. Those office people are staying warm in their offices and homes, I will do the same in mine.
     
  6. GoneButNotForgotten

    GoneButNotForgotten Heavy Load Member

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    I agree totally with a good quality sleeping bag and a couple of good old fashioned heavy blankets (and keep most of your clothes on). My only problem used to be once the temperature reached the low thirties or twenties, the face would get cold and it would be time to fire up the engine for a little while. Never did try any of the small 12V heaters that you could plug in, just didn't feel too comfortable about thier safety.
     
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