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Old 04-06-2007, 04:31 AM
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what all companies supply their trucks with an apu?
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Old 04-06-2007, 04:43 AM
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Most of the larger truck fleets out there have not yet. Mainly the problem has been the down time it takes to install the apu's in a truck. On top of the initial downtime, if the apu breaks who is certified to fix it? Once again, more downtime.

I have been hearing lately that Willis APU is giving training on installation and maintanence (to keep warranty) on their apu's to fleets on qualified purchases--this should speed things up a bit. I'm sure Rigmaster and others will follow this model. There is a nice article on the subject http://www.truckinginfo.com/news/new...category_id=14.
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Old 04-06-2007, 05:34 AM
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KLLM has them on all '05 and newer.
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Old 04-06-2007, 12:14 PM
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On the subject of APU's....man my RigMaster is as loud as my Tractor if not louder. I've walked past other APU's which you could barely hear.
Another thing....it needs a hotter thermostat. I have froze my nads off this winter with it...and most of the time ended up idling the Tractor.

I just NEVER have the time to swing by our RigMaster dealer to get the hotter thermostat installed. First off...they didn't have the part in stock. :roll:
Just ANOTHER thing you gotta service or repair...as if I don't have enough responsibilities. :roll: :evil:
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Old 04-06-2007, 12:31 PM
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Boyd Bros Transportation is putting them on all of their trucks too
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"What company's trucks have an apu?" Honey out of Florida. BOL
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Old 04-06-2007, 04:07 PM
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Weiner trucks run APUs
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WalMart does,plus they have Webasto bunk haters also.
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Packerland transport, Halvor Lines and some of Trans Am's trucks have them. Almost all of Schneider's new L/P are equiped with them.
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