So I just heard that starting Jan. 1, 2008 drivers will not be able to idle in California AT ALL.

http://www.fuelpub.com/web/online/Industry-News/California-Anti-Idling-Law-Kicks-in-January-1/1$263

I started looking into products you can buy to heat/cool the truck while off.
Couldn't find that much info.
There are products called Espar Airtronic and Webasto Air Top.
What are they? How do they work? How much do they cost? If you have either product or something else can you rate them and pass on any info about them?

APU's look big and expensive. ???

Thanx

The Webasto unit is a cab air heater that burns diesel fuel from the fuel tank to heat the cab. It is usually mounted under the bunk, and has an air intake and output vent in the bulkhead under the bunk, and is controlled by a thermostat usually mounted on the sleeper control panel.

Blows quite a bit of heat, but on the colder nights (below 15 degrees) it will run your batteries down unless everything is unplugged in the truck. below 10 degrees you may have to run the truck in the middle of the night to ensure you will be able to start in the morning. It has always kept me warm if I close the divider curtain, but I've only used it down to about 10 degrees.

I love mine, but it is a real PITA keeping the batteries charged in cold weather!

Check out: http://www.etrucker.com/apps/news/article.asp?id=44764 about Espar Airtronic and Webasto Air Top Needless to say they don't cool you down. They are only a heater.

For heating/cooling your looking at APU. Search google for "auxiliary power unit" Cost will be $3500 up.

Thank GOD I'm retired.

kc0iv

Just so you all know, there is a catch with the APU's in CA starting Jan 1, 2008.

If your trucks engine is an 07 or newer then APU must meet CA emission requirements before you can use them in the state, and last known there was not a single one that does.

On engines made before 07 then any APU may be used at this time.

on 07 engines, there is a filter (particuler?) and that same filter must be on the APU. In Cali that is.

This is all one big F'in joke. God all this bullshit gets under my skin. :evil:

I've heard this law is already in effect in NY. This sucks! :sad:

So stop delivering to CA or New York then maybe they will see if they like it. Blasted tree hugging hippees. Stop the immigration of Californian to my state I like it the way it is. As a matter of fact Seattle can up root itself and move to LA.

Just one more reason for me to never go to California.

There is a heater called a Coleman Procat that is safe in the truck (we only use it while awake.) It uses propane which is legal to carry on the truck. It is a catalitic hearter (no open flame) and works very well...

that is what we use to stay warm....keeping cool....well not sure yet. I am sure we will figure out something by the time summer arrives.

google Coleman Procat and you will find info about the heater.

tootie