We were recently in the shop at Celadon, because the new bunk heaters in the 2010 was not working. After the problem was corrected, they hooked the computer up to the dash. Ever curious, I wanted to know what they were doing. The mecanic said we weren't gonna like it and he was right.
First they turned the PTO back so the truck cannot Idle up. Then they turned the cold idle temp down to 19 degrees.
We have been out here together for 25 years, and have seen some pretty freaky weather. Been caught in some bad snow storms and stuck in rest areas for a couple of days.
These heaters run off diesel fuel and the fan runs on all 4 batteries. Celadon preaches winter safety, I THINK NOT!
Lets just say we are caught in one of these freak storms and stuck in a rest area. The temp is 25 degrees. You have to sleep sometime, and cannot idle because its over 19 degrees. While you are asleep the batteries go dead, because of the heater. You have no Qual-com, because of no batteries. Maybe you have no cell service. And if you are stuck in a rest area, it stands to reason no one can get to you. You could freeze to death, how safe is that?
Truck won't idle in temps over 19 degrees
Discussion in 'Celadon' started by FRUITLOOP, Nov 29, 2009.
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Wow, I'd like to work for that company!! I get whacked for idling when it's over 10F. Only allowed 5% idle time in winter.
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