How to run a portable A/C and generator to stay cool in your semi truck. DIY/CHEAP APU setup.

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@nomadic-brit 3 жыл бұрын

Good video Matt 🇬🇧🇺🇸👍

@dweettbigg8422 3 жыл бұрын

Smart move...💯💯

@sharkeyedwards2244 Ай бұрын

LOVE IT

@michaelcarr3037 2 жыл бұрын

Nice setup be good to do a cost analyses over a say two year period price of the generator AC and components compared to idle 13 hours a day bet you see big saving on top of ware on the truck power head I drive western state's and was thinking even smaller generator and an evaporative cooler but ya thanks for sharing

@mileswatkins2162 3 жыл бұрын

Can you drop a viedo on how you have the generator frame mounted at the bottem

@ramonpadilla231 3 жыл бұрын

Great video man thanks

@NomadTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@badrudinhilowle5938 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for video , keep going bro ,

@NomadTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@ThePNWBoyss 3 жыл бұрын

Love the vid man.

@NomadTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@dayandominguez9659 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏻

@johnweber8562 3 жыл бұрын

When you doing another Live Video? Those were pretty good!

@tylorlangley2980 3 жыл бұрын

Theirs a truck wash across the interstate from the petro at the 299 in Alabama on 65 Next to a truck repair place

@matthewmagaw2709 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea with the generator and ac setup

@NomadTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It's been tweaked a time or two lol

@matthewmagaw2709 3 жыл бұрын

Even the best ideas need some fine tuning, from time to time. Bet it works better than a apu

@NomadTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

It would be nice if I didn't have to set up the ac everytime but its worth doing that and saving the 7k more I'd spend on just buying an apu.

@matthewmagaw2709 3 жыл бұрын

I feel you on that

@vinnyvegas249 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a blue beacon in cottondale

@bossboss-xd6dd 2 жыл бұрын

Ever thought about an electric motor to use as you starter. Or modify a small starter. That way you can start the generator from inside the truck.

@donnussel3822 3 жыл бұрын

to show you. my classic $4000. classic same as your bought with blown eng i have new 12.7 trying to send a pic soon i ll figure how to send soon i like your videos be safe

@markwillbanks3607 3 жыл бұрын

Good set up. Saves you thousands. Where are you picking up in Smyrna? I recognize the scenery but can't place it.

@cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739 2 жыл бұрын

Kool

@Tom-xp7dl 2 жыл бұрын

And yeah....and YEAH.

@GodofAbraham Жыл бұрын

I am not a truck driver but I have come up with a solution for problem of idling for air my question is is this something that is needed can I profit off of my ideal the weight added would be about 40 extra pounds price for all the parts needed would be $1,000

@hotreels8590 2 жыл бұрын

Its important the apu weight 500 pds your a least 70 i got a champion 4000/3500 on my truck😃👍

@JohnDoe-gp9kw Жыл бұрын

Is that DOT certified? Doesn't look safe from a fire

@otrookie 3 жыл бұрын

If it works it works, anything better than idling. I though my setup would cost me way less than it actually is lol hopefully it works

@NomadTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to see how yours turns out. How are those springs coming along?

@michealodom9111 3 жыл бұрын

@@NomadTrucker could this run on a 3000watt inverter while the truck is going down the highway?

@NomadTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

I run mine on a 2k watt but running it while driving, you might run into some issues with oil getting into the combustion chamber or fuel flooding and getting into the oil.

@michealodom9111 3 жыл бұрын

@@NomadTrucker ok. I meant the in cab electric inverter.

@NomadTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

@@michealodom9111 ooohhh, lol yeah 😆 I run a 2000 watt inverter 24/7 unless I'm home then I shut it off so it doesn't kill my batteries. Just make sure you use a fuse/breaker about 12 to 15 inches from the positive battery terminal. Get the correct guage wire for the distance as well.

@stevenvandyke2598 2 жыл бұрын

Way better than a 7k Apu setup, nice okie job bro

@billymadison1466 2 жыл бұрын

7k shit it’s more than that

@antoniohardy7416 4 ай бұрын

@@billymadison1466 16k actually now if your paying cash 🤦🏾‍♂️

@billymadison1466 4 ай бұрын

@@antoniohardy7416 wow

@CashisKingtrucking 2 жыл бұрын

What size BTU AC would you recommend?

@carlosnino4393 2 жыл бұрын

For truck 7000 is all u need

@edwardvargas1036 2 жыл бұрын

So you did this to turn off your truck at night to save fuel

@troy3456789 2 жыл бұрын

That little generator is just fine isn't it, even if it is exhausting on the fender

@NomadTrucker 2 жыл бұрын

I belive it does fine. Just didn't like the black exhaust residue all over the fender.

@Realtrucker81 3 жыл бұрын

How does the generator and upper gas tank vent??

@NomadTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

I loosen the cap enough to vent but you can't pull it off without turning it more.

@lauroquiroz7893 Жыл бұрын

Hi how much power does the generator has to power your ac, nice job

@Sinerwray 11 ай бұрын

3000watts minimum I would pick but I seen 2000 to 2500 run them but that's just me

@BrandonTheTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

How does that work with land star with you doing local?

@NomadTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

What do you mean?

@BrandonTheTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

@@NomadTrucker is it power only ? And is it like a contract for a certain amount of time?

@codyhall3166 3 жыл бұрын

Stop by the 291 on i65 that do a good job

@NomadTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

Will do. Thanks.

@codyhall3166 3 жыл бұрын

@@NomadTrucker yes sir I passed you Tuesday

@NomadTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

Oh okay, I usually have my cb turned up so I can hear others, did you try to reach me?

@codyhall3166 3 жыл бұрын

@@NomadTrucker I did

@NomadTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

Hell, I must have been on the phone or something. My bad. If you see me again hit me up. Sorry about that.

@chad1106 3 жыл бұрын

Just applied for Landstar any info I should know

@NomadTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

You could wait about 4 weeks before you get to orientation. You won't get a trailer at orientation. Could be two to three weeks before you get a trailer once you complete orientation. Ask the instructor in orientation how to find sos loads so you can get to work immediately.

@chad1106 3 жыл бұрын

@@NomadTrucker thanks

@daujlay8309 3 жыл бұрын

What thickness was the plexiglass you used for the vents? Stuff I bought cracked when I went to cut it

@NomadTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

It's not very thick, maybe a 1/8 or something in that area. I used a small grinder wheel to cut instead of a traditional saw blade. It makes a mess but won't crack.

@daujlay8309 3 жыл бұрын

@@NomadTrucker from one BCO to another, thanks!

@carlosdonestevez7532 2 жыл бұрын

If that thing says thermoking on it your better off keeping what you got

@michaelnutter872 3 жыл бұрын

How cool does it keep your truck at night. I planned on doing a 14k but ac. Does it keep you really cool?

@NomadTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

It works great. If in in Texas or somewhere in the deep south, I'll use a 12v van from the truck stop to help but other then that it's great. The lowest setting is 61 degrees and most of the night it shuts off because it reaches that temp. A 14 btu would cool better but also would take more to run with a generator.

@miltonalberto745 3 жыл бұрын

What brand is the A/C

@NomadTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

Soleus Air 8k btu. I picked it up from Menards

@miltonalberto745 3 жыл бұрын

@@NomadTrucker thanks brother appreciate you getting back to me ,blessings

@50-STARS 3 жыл бұрын

WHATS THE AC BTU AND WHATS THE WATTAGE OF GENERATOR????!???????!??????????THE IMPORTANT THING MISSED

@NomadTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

2:08 generator watts. And it's an 8000 btu ac.

@jchdroid2 2 жыл бұрын

2:00

@vinnyvegas249 3 жыл бұрын

Exit 77

@NomadTrucker 3 жыл бұрын

I get off at exit 86 so that's 20 miles round trip out of route. I did see today that there is a mom and pop wash at exit 291 on i65. I'll hit that at some point. Thanks for the information though.

@vinnyvegas249 3 жыл бұрын

@@NomadTrucker yes sir there is and they do a great job there. Most guys if they are dirty go there for a good wash and then let BB keep it clean, only because the 291 takes about an hour to wash once u pull in. It smells like shiiii but they do a stand up job.