what to you do to stay warm?

I'm in the same position as you oldslowchevy just me and the boss. I can idle if I want but he appreciates if I try to save fuel whenever possible. When I started working for him he told me if I need to idle to get a good nights sleep do it I don't need you falling asleep behind the wheel because you didn't sleep well.

I recently received a bump in my pay and I strongly believe its because I try my best to save him a few bucks when I can.

 

Three thick blankets and a cat. Yes, a cat. my cat Ferguson rides with me. At night he gets under the blanket and sleeps against my back,he puts out more heat than a electric heat blanket.

 

I use 5-6 blankets and wear sweats when I go to bed. I will warm up the truck right before I go to bed and usually about the time I'm ready to get up it's just getting cold in the truck. I also put blankets over the windows, that is where you lose the most heat.

 

I didn't read the whole thread so maybe this has already been mentioned?...

Mr.Heater www.mrheater.com has several models that can be bought at stores like True Value, or www.northerntool.com . These are ceramic heaters that use those 1lb. cans of propane. These things are safe for use in a vehicle, rv, enclosed areas, etc. I have the largest one in a travel trailer and it works great.
The smallest one would be plenty in a truck. They are free standing and very stable. It has an oxygen sensor & will shut off if it's tiped over.
Hope this helps

BTW, I'm refering to the "buddy" models

 

Not allowed per the fmcsa rules.

 

There is no flame with this unit, & the propane bottles used are dot approved. Don't have the book in front of me and would hate to give bad advice so please advise.

 

http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/fmcsrruletext.aspx?reg=393.77

(6) Portable heaters. Portable heaters shall not be used in any space occupied by persons except the cargo space of motor vehicles which are being loaded or unloaded.

One of our drivers was ticketed for it just being in the truck.

 

Got it! Thanks.

 

what law is that??saying you can idle. haven't seen it.

these are the only laws I find; http://www.scribd.com/doc/2170989/2008-Idle-Laws-by-State