What if it Snows?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. Dave_in_AZ

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    I think I may know that cactus. Tucker the vegetation is not out to get you.
     
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    My wrench says the electric APU's are worthless for Phoenix type conditions. They tried some and he classifies them as "junk."
     
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    Not arguing, but they work fine in Boise in August for standard 12-hr periods, even at 110+ degrees. Still have more than 50% charge after 12 hrs. We never really park longer than 12 hours, ever, so that may be the critical difference.
     
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    That’s all I’ve ever heard from anyone except the head of sales for those things. They’re only worthwhile in moderate climates, Where afternoon temps above 92 degrees Fahrenheit rarely exceed 3 or 4 hours
     
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    I was parked next to a truck a week or so ago that was running an apu... It sounded HORRIBLE!... Like it was about to throw a rod. And as I walked past to go take a shower, the exhaust fumes made my eyes water and nose burn. When I came back to my truck I made it a point to look a little closer at my neighbors apu... There was a huge oil on the ground where apu exhaust was directed... I dont think he had been taking care of the proper maintenance on the apu. What an idiot.
     
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    11513108-97DB-4B76-AD22-970D11D536B2.jpeg Today’s project
     
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    3319E68C-D804-4993-8A1C-DF90D3A5D70B.jpeg Tomorrow’s project
     
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    More than a hobby — yuppies in Sun Valley will pay big bucks — thinking there’s 15 or 16 Franklin’s I can put in the Crown Royal bag — only about 360 more to go before I start serious truck shopping.
     
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    What Schneider found is they work great for the first 12-18 months, then reliability goes down, particularly in the units used down south.
     
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