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NotSteve 08-19-2008 05:37 PM

Why not just freeze a a gallon jug of water in your fridge, open the door and put a fan behind it. I'm sure that would cool the cab down to 50 when it's 110 out!!!

And what are you going to do when the humidity is 80% outside and your cab is 70. Won't matter, you'll be swimming in a sea of sweat without the dehumidifier that doesn't exist on that unit.

mike3fan 08-19-2008 11:35 PM


Originally Posted by NotSteve
Why not just freeze a a gallon jug of water in your fridge, open the door and put a fan behind it. I'm sure that would cool the cab down to 50 when it's 110 out!!!

Yeah because it's 110 out so often :? ,what about the majority of nights where it's 70-75 and it's just a little too warm to sleep comfortably? This product could be useful in those instances,the majority of drivers do not sleep during the day and sleeping during the hottest part of the day.

These are the projected lows for Aug. 20th,usually considered the hottest month of the year.

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NotSteve 08-20-2008 12:51 AM

Well, you can try and justify it all you want but I'll be in comfort and you will be sweating your azz off and Rev, we'll, he'll be on fire.

Rev.Vassago 08-20-2008 01:59 AM

I don't like the idea of it because even if it does stay frozen long enough, it is still adding humidity to the truck, which is never a good thing.

Malaki86 08-20-2008 02:23 AM

From their web page:


The BlueCool Truck air handler is installed in the sleeper and features a control panel that operates both the fan, temperature, is able to dehumidify the bunk and can also be used as a circulating fan.
Like I said - I know nothing more about it than what I'm reading on their site.

BTW - who knew that an Air Conditioner could start a heated argument.

mike3fan 08-20-2008 02:57 AM


Originally Posted by NotSteve
Well, you can try and justify it all you want but I'll be in comfort and you will be sweating your azz off and Rev, we'll, he'll be on fire.

for 10k,you should be frozen in the summer and toasted in the winter,some have better things to spend money on. 8)

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NotSteve 08-20-2008 08:05 AM


Originally Posted by mike3fan
for 10k,you should be frozen in the summer and toasted in the winter,some have better things to spend money on.

Price goes up on every post. Boy, before long my Rigmaster will have cost me $500,000

mike3fan 08-20-2008 09:21 AM


Originally Posted by NotSteve

Originally Posted by mike3fan
for 10k,you should be frozen in the summer and toasted in the winter,some have better things to spend money on.

Price goes up on every post. Boy, before long my Rigmaster will have cost me $500,000

So Steve what would you say you'll have into "your" system when you're done? APU,roof top AC,Espar.don't forget the mods done to the APU also....and your time too.

RostyC 08-20-2008 09:41 AM

Mike what did you pay for your Espar installed?

mike3fan 08-20-2008 10:33 AM


Originally Posted by RostyC
Mike what did you pay for your Espar installed?

$1500,I also added the coolant heater for $3100 total


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