What if it Snows?

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

  1. 77fib77

    77fib77 Road Train Member

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    Virginia. It's 27 out.
     
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  3. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    You need some new batteries.
     
  4. 77fib77

    77fib77 Road Train Member

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    I came to same conclusion.
     
  5. mitrucker

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    Got all errands/shopping done yesterday. Don’t need to leave home today for anything.
     
  6. Dave_in_AZ

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    Does Vulva have any cheap ones?

    Freightliner has some for $77 that will last a couple years. Think the deeper cycle are a bit over $100.
     
  7. 77fib77

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    Idk. I normally put the cheaper ones on. I'm fine with that. I have had this truck 22 months. New batteries after 22 months isn't too bad.
     
  8. Dave_in_AZ

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    You should get a bunk heater so you don't FREEZE TO DEATH AND DIE.

    The OM recommends Thermo King Tri Pac.
     
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  9. 77fib77

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    I have the bunk heater it ran all night. I'm wondering if that did it. Or just a miss calculation of how much power the preheater takes with normal bunk heater usage. Well I will probably get a gas can, just in case. I never use the generator. Pulled the old can out to feed the lawn mower and get rid of old gas.


    I got the truck started after an hour of charging. Probably 1.5 hours.
     
  10. Dale thompson

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    . That’s not cold enough to require a preheater use unless it’s a very tired motor
     
  11. 77fib77

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    It always does it once it gets in the 30s for this truck. The intake manifold has coils in it the pre heat the air. Heats it up, starts and comes on again after it started comes on for another 10 seconds. Voltage goes from 12 to 10.0 during pre heat and check engine light comes on for low voltage reading. I wish it had a manual override. 27 degrees is not cold enough for it. I'll have to get new batteries.
     
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