What if it Snows?

Oh goodie..........

2022 Premium Freightliner Cascadia features:

Battery-powered HVAC:All 2022 Freightliner Cascadias come with a battery-powered HVAC system that is quieter and more cost effective to maintain compared to alternative idle reduction systems, while also being compliant in all 48 continental states.

Optimized Idle: If batteries run low, Optimized Idle will kick on to ensure the truck remains at your desired temperature.

Bunk: Upper bunk with premium memory foam mattress.

Refrigerator: Factory-installed refrigerators keep food and drinks cold on the road.

Sleeper Size: 72".

Inverter: Factory-installed 1,800-watt power inverters.

Engine: DD15 Gen 5 engine.

Transmission: Automatic (DT12-DHE).

Miles: New (under 2,000).

Collision mitigation system: Detroit Assurance 5.0 CMS (adaptive cruise and blind spotter).

Side-facing radar system: Provides an alert when vehicles are in the lane next to you.

Forward- and side-facing cameras:SmartDrive (for recording critical events).

Electronic stability control system: Helps prevent skid or jackknife situations.

Colors available: Black, Dark Red, Charcoal, Medium Rich Blue.

Seats: Upgraded leather seat with heat and ventilation options.

Table workstation: Enjoy the luxury of having a lounge area.

Upgraded truck exterior: Premium chrome details and a painted bumper.

Warranty: 2022 Freightliner Cascadias come backed by top-of-the-line, factory direct warranties that include a 3-year/350,000-mile basic vehicle warranty and a 5-year/500,000-mile engine warranty.

 

I think the battery operated HVAC system is called a epu right? That thing is the hotness. Made the truck super comfortable to sleep in, i’d almost ditch this volvo for a cascadia.

 

Its why we have a porch with storm windows on it. If we must barbecue in the dead of winter? We are out of the wind and barbecue warms the porch. Tho we like @otterinthewater idea.

 

Have a factory installed unit, made by Dometic in this International. It does good most of the time. When it starts hitting 117 degrees, it will struggle. I think that has more to do with the batteries. I need new ones.

 

Yes, they are generally called an EPU. Know a few that have the Tripac-E unit. 2 are in T680’s and one in a Cascadia. They work very well. The T680’s have an auto start, so if the batteries get to low, it will start the truck. Don’t know if the Cascadia has that.

 

Do you like western stars?

 

This will mess with your eyes.

 

Well.
600 miles later.
We’re over the pit, I got to go around 6 trucks!!
They are out of brown rice, so I went to front of line...after they finish their tests I can unload.

And TX place and I have agreed on a detention/layover price of 2200,
550/day, though the last day was actually out of there at 0803, and was asleep until rudely awakened at 0500 to unload.
Now that place and I may be on friendlier terms.

 

So I pulled a Judge today and bought a new Laptop. It's pretty decent considering it is under $500. Got it at Walmart in NM. Currently heading up towards I-70 on the "back roads." Since my company doesn't want you to run Vale till after you've finished "grad" phase. Honestly though, it is a nice drive going US 54 and 400. Been on them before. Not so many "super truckers" and idiot 4wheelers. Oh and I swear to God that the communist state has the WORST 4wheeler drivers. I am always so glad to get the heck out of there.