What if it Snows?

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

  1. JolliRoger

    JolliRoger Road Train Member

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  3. sealevel

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    They cycle on and off depending on voltage and oil temp. When it's combined with a bunk heater it will cut on when volts hit 12.5 or wherever you set it. On a 65 degree day it may never run if your batteries are good. I run deep south so the AC is what I require the most. I have found that it shines the most in winter up north. It's a beautiful thing and I treat it accordingly. It changed my whole perspective on OTR trucking. Closing in on 50 I don't want to ride on milk carton crates. Lol. Just gotta keep up with them and find @Opus to park next too.
     
  4. JolliRoger

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    When they ask if you are aware of the case and have an opinion. Just tell them NO, but you do not understand what anyone did wrong.
    Be out in 15 minutes.
     
  5. JolliRoger

    JolliRoger Road Train Member

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    "Good things come to those who stand and wait" has struck. Sounds good all way around. You worked for it, enjoy now.
     
  6. Rideandrepair

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    They have the bunk heaters, that blow hot air. The coolant heaters. I’ve always wondered about just having the coolant heater and running the heater fans on the Truck. Is that what you do? Or does the heater do both? I like the idea of keeping the engine warm. Especially since I don’t have a place to plug in the block.
     
  7. JolliRoger

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    With that much in replaced parts, should be in pretty good shape now. Stay with it, abandon and buyer gets the benefit. Always loved to buy a piece of material handling equipment the owner threw in the towel on. Got it cheap, lots of needed work all done, and not much to get it ready to turn.
     
  8. Bill51

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    So, I can back. I can back for days.
    Tight spaces, no problem.
    At the company I currently work for, I had to use a different tractor yesterday and today while the one I usually use is in the shop.
    Suddenly, I can't back for squat.
    This part of the rather small company's operation does not have a shop.
    Any issues, the truck goes to the local Freightshaker.
    Sometime yesterday afternoon it hit me. Freightshaker used a right hand mirror on the left hand side. They are the same size and shape.
    So the depth perception is jacked.
    Even knowing what happened, I could not compensate that well today. It was a PITA, and resulted in quite a few pull-ups.
    Sadly, it will be considered a minor inconvenience and ignored.
    LOL.
     
  9. Rideandrepair

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    Sounds nice. I wondered why an APU and a Webasto diesel heater. I thought the APU provided heat also.
     
  10. austinmike

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    Bazinga - all caught up - had to throw in the towel last night. couldnt get caught up - :(

    Driveway is still a sheet of ice, nearly did a 180 pulling out this morning lol
     
  11. Cattleman84

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    30 acres would be better
     
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