[Fredog]

Originally Posted by GMAN

I see about as many not using IdleAire as are connected at some of these truck stops. Some are actually blocking trucks from parking in those spots unless you pay IdleAire. IdleAire isn't very practical. It takes up too much space and if you are a non smoker it can really smell bad from all the smoke. I never use IdleAire. I can idle my truck for what it costs to connect to it.

you can usually get a motel for less and be a lot more comfortable

[matcat]

Originally Posted by Fredog

you can usually get a motel for less and be a lot more comfortable

With gold membership it cost about $20 a night, good luck finding a motel for that cheap.

[avc]

What the hell happened to the solar powered and bio fuel generators that are supposed to be providing supplemental power to heat and cool rigs ??

Damn, this industry is decades behind the times, even RV's have better systems than truckers, that or the industry really does not want to invest the cash in technology, but would rather have drivers suffer.

Hell they could place solar panels on the top of every trailer and power NYC and LA right now !!!

It is high time for a truckers national strike, END OF STORY, the industry is ass backward to say the least !!!!! :angryblue: issedoff:

[GMAN]

When I started driving a truck we didn't have air conditioning in our trucks. We rested any way we could. Some would sleep on or under their trailers or roll the windows down and sleep in the tractor. Now, I am as spoiled as everyone else. It is difficult to sleep when you are too hot. I do think that there should be more that we could use to avoid idling, save fuel and still be comfortable whether it is cold or hot.

[avc]

Why should drivers get the short end of the stick ??

Truck drivers need to form a NATIONAL UNION to deal with these morons in government and the trucking companies.

[matcat]

Originally Posted by avc

What the hell happened to the solar powered and bio fuel generators that are supposed to be providing supplemental power to heat and cool rigs ??

Damn, this industry is decades behind the times, even RV's have better systems than truckers, that or the industry really does not want to invest the cash in technology, but would rather have drivers suffer.

Hell they could place solar panels on the top of every trailer and power NYC and LA right now !!!

It is high time for a truckers national strike, END OF STORY, the industry is ass backward to say the least !!!!! :angryblue: issedoff:

How would you run the electrical wiring from a moving trailer? :P

[Malaki86]

Originally Posted by avc

What the hell happened to the solar powered and bio fuel generators that are supposed to be providing supplemental power to heat and cool rigs ??

Damn, this industry is decades behind the times, even RV's have better systems than truckers, that or the industry really does not want to invest the cash in technology, but would rather have drivers suffer.

Hell they could place solar panels on the top of every trailer and power NYC and LA right now !!!

It is high time for a truckers national strike, END OF STORY, the industry is ass backward to say the least !!!!! :angryblue: issedoff:

Trailers need to be light weight to allow more freight. Solar panels aren't light.

Trailers need to be low cost to allow a better profit margin. Solar panels aren't cheap.

Maybe for a solo operation where you're hauling light-weight freight all the time, sure, that'd be a great idea. But when it comes to the trucking industry in general, solar panels covering the trailer roof just isn't going to happen.

[avc]

Not true at all.

Have you held a calculator ??

They have very lightweight solar or light capturing panels that power them.

The entire issue will be solved by advanced technology soon, just wait and see.

The industry just does not want to invest the money in systems at this point, but the law will force them to do so.

Truckers should strike against inhumane conditions if the industry does not move quickly.

[matcat]

Originally Posted by avc

Not true at all.

Have you held a calculator ??

They have very lightweight solar or light capturing panels that power them.

The entire issue will be solved by advanced technology soon, just wait and see.

The industry just does not want to invest the money in systems at this point, but the law will force them to do so.

Truckers should strike against inhumane conditions if the industry does not move quickly.

The kind of solar panels you are thinking of for a roof are made of glass, silicon, and steel, they are quite heavy. To cover a trailer would require probably about 5000 lbs easy. Not to mention they are very very expensive. Now you need to add in a power regulator and batteries, we are getting even heavyer. But I am curious as to WHAT you need the power for anyway, as an alternative to an APU?