Truck With No APU

Idle away. One of the few good things about WE is their (lack of) idle policy. That and no cams

 

If they dont have an apu then idle the #### out of that thing. I had a 2015 cascadia , i run that thing for almost 6 weeks straight a couple summer back... no reason to not be comfortable, its tough enough to be onthe road for so long.

 

Most of the newer engines need to be idled up to
Keep heat in the exhaust and keep face of DPF from plugging up
Also keep pressure up in cylinders to prevent blow bye and fuel dilution of oil
Limits fuel from washing oil from cylinder walls and scuffing them
If drivers read the manual on the engine. I know most drivers don’t most want the rpm’s up to at least 900 rpm for extended idle

 

As said here already. No idle policy per se. If its above 75 it will idle. If 74 it will not. If you have a freightliner you have opti-idle. International does not.
The parking lots with the paid air setups have a deal with western express so it doesn't cost you. Or at least it was like that previously.
If you want details on a generator set up PM me and I'll send you pictures.

 

Find out what the resistance is across the temperature sensor when it's 80 degrees outside. Then go buy a resistor. Just make sure to reinstall the sensor when winter comes or you might damage your AC compressor when you use your defroster.

And above all, don't get caught.

 

Hi guys, this new system EGR/DPF is BS.I’am second day in this kind of the trucks and I’am heading home to return this truck to my son.I’am going to stil driving my old Classic XL with c15 rebuild last year.Thank you son, but papa come back drive my shaker.Guys good luck with this new system trucks.

 

I always thought high idling a diesel was to minimize carbon buildup on the pistons, rings, injectors and valves.

Haven't seen anyone mention that and i'm not a driver nor have I ever owned a diesel anything.... have I been living my life as a lie all these years?

 

well you can figure out the appliances you are going to want and add up the wattage needed to run 1 or more simultaneously. if you do this dont forget startup surges....
or you can figure out what you can afford.
or you can see what will fit in the space you have available.

for the last 2 options you work your usage around your capacity. I only use 1 or maybe 2 small, appliances at the same time. my devices are cooking -instapot (+/- 600w), electric skillet (+/- 800w) and hot water instant boiler. And a hand vac, a laptop charger, thats about it. everything else is a trickle charge like phones, headlamp, bluetooth devices.
I have a harbor freight 2000w inverter generator. 450$ and it fits on my headache rack. I'll take the trade off of cooking my rice first and stir fry the rest later, rather than have to move the genny in and out of the cab or unstrap it from the deck or the catwalk.
YMMV