My 8000 BTU Midea AC uses 150 watts on low and runs on a lithium battery and inverter that I can charge when driving or with a solar panel, total cost under $1000.

This !!!! It's EXACTLY the setup I have in mind for my F250

Make sure you park in designated areas for campers and RVs and not truck stops since you invested to undercut the trucking industry. You are not a semi truck and have no compliance to use their resources.

There used to be a company that made rear window Sleepers for pickup trucks just big enough to have a single bed inside. That and I'd love to see somebody actually put together some type of diesel Apu and a separate AC system allowing to disconnect the engine AC compressor to see what type of mile per gallon increase you would get. I'm willing to bet that set up would pay for itself in 2 years or better and be much better return on investment because of the reduction in where on the motor.

I would recommend a cover for the generator to keep the road grime off of it.

Thank you !

What’s the name of the ac unit you use

Great video, thanks!

Where did you find the AC unit?

Have you figured how to leave the truck running with out the truck turning off every 30-40 minutes

Dude really reading like its a charles dickens novel

What size generator are you using

you got a new sub

Very good video thanks

what are the best year chevy or gmc diesels engine type to used compared to the worese

Do you still have this unit? And do you think the ac unit could keep up with texas heat for a truck trying not to idle during the day? I have a job where I'm in the truck all day and idling is costing me a ton of money, do you think the unit could keep the truck, at least where I'm sitting in the seat, comfortable?

Very smart guy. I did the same on my 2012 cascadia. I have a champion 4250 generator since my 5th wheel is enough far away from my cab, and a floor portable 9000 btu a/c, and I connect the ac exhaust in the passenger side window, in a piece of aluminum sheet that I cut molded same like the glass, but leave a hole in where I connect the a/c exhaust. We do what we have to do, to survive in this tough times...😉👍

any issues running the generator in the rain? thanks for the vid. trying to diy something like this this week!

My sleep position is same but without a formal mattress per say. I just filled in the low spots on the floor w small pillows then two exercise mats then I cut the foam out of old mattresses 2 layers equalling 9" of foam. Then I go round and round and round just like my dog do and settle in snug as a bug. I sleep better in my truck than I do at home.

Awesome hope to see more

I’m looking this up as I’m dying of heat 🤣

great info got a honda 2000 works good with a small ac unit from ace hardware in the rear window sitting on the tool box hobo style

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Appreciate your comments! Be Patient ! Very good.

Hey there, are those the correct rated chains? Most of the time they are gold and I believe G70 rated.

Most truck stops sell a 12v heated mattress pad that you sleep on. I have slept at down to -18° f. And I don't have an Arctic grade sleeping bag either. I haven't really figured out how to stay cool yet. Have a Milwaukee M18 fan but not really put it to the test yet.

Hi, I am in the process of filling out my LLC. Do you, or would you sign on a new LLC to run under your numbers for a percentage, and if so, can I apply?

Which ELD do you use?

So, I’m about to buy my truck and I’m still trying to figure out what type of trailer I’m gonna buy... it’s most likely gonna be a 3 car trailer. With that being said, I have a few question about the start up cost and the day to day operation of a hotshot owner op...let me know if you wanna talk off line

Thanks for posting. I’m about to start my hotshot business as soon as I get my CDL license which it should be soon. Since I’ve been in trucking school I understand the importance of driving speed limit and have greater respect for semi drivers and people who obey the law. Your CDL license is your life and any violations can break a company.

great to see you back on the road was wondering what happened. thanks for the information.

This is an 8 minute video of him getting passed by small passenger cars. :D

I typed out the equipment description given in the video from 3:58 to 5:45. It's not everything, but most things mentioned. Feel free to copy and paste in the video description! It may need a few things added. (Qty 15) - 2” 30 ft. straps (Qty 15) - 2” ratchets 20 edge protectors Ryobi power tool set Flashlight Crowbars Earthquake impact wrench 12 ton bottle jack Grease gun Wrenches, pipe wrench Tape measure Heat gun 6 - 5/16” chains Long boards strapped down to trailer Tool box mounted to tongue of trailer (Qty 6) Rachet binders 5/16 x 3/8 50 bungee cords (Qty 4) 5/16” ratchet binders (Qty 2) - 20 x 27, 8 ft. drop tarps (Qty 2) - 20 x 27, 6 ft. drop tarps

Wish I could have seen the trailer

Is setting a sleeper set-up that way DOT approved?

Hahahahaha ever heard of K.I.S.S.? I had all of these design ideas to create a plywood insert for the window....and here you are with foam!....duuhh...i don't know why i didn't think about that.

Cheers, mate! Great video! And yep, i have a 92 f350 crew cab......all the seats are gone (minus the driver seat😃) and i sleep diagonally...im only 5' 6"....couldn't imagine being 6'.

How did you get the power to the inside of the truck?

Great advice; I’m looking to start here in SC. Would you lease or buy your truck for a startup?

But then again non cdl means smaller loads, cheaper repairs,, better gas mileage and able to get into tighter areas. But if you have a cdl then you get the sleeper attached to the cad and that makes it more comfortable with your house on wheels

How do you like your Chevy. I do love Chevy but never owned a Duramax but want one someday

I use Trucking Office as well, best for Owner ops or small fleets in my opinion

Can you make a video of the things you'll need to do to be a cdl hotshot? i'm currently non cdl and have my cdl, but idk what things i need to do to change my compliance over to cdl like ifta etc. Thanks!

We just traded in our 2020 3500 Ram and got a 2022 Ram 3500 limited. Planning to trade in every 3-5 years. We are more comfortable, dealer warranty, oil changes/ etc. minimum break down. (Only tires a few times in 2 years) How do you see this approach? Btw we have CDL .

Just a quick question. What happens when a Hotshot CDL driver goes through a check station over weight and gets caught? Do things like that show up on your record? Another thing I would like ask is you dont get your loads scaled to make sure your not overweight? I dont understand why you would think having a CDL makes it so that you dont have to worry about all the things you say non CDL drivers have to worry about. When in fact I think having a CDL is indeed much more responsibility as you are carrying more weight.

I enjoy the content btw! I dont know why it sounded like Non CDL Hotshot drivers were doomed at weigh stations but I cant tell you just as many CDL drivers have just as much trouble as well if not more if they get shut down. Simply because 9/10 times Its not the license that gets you in trouble! Its something with the load / paperwork. If you get shut down your truck and trailer is not going anywhere. As long as your non CDL license is valid you could possibly unhook and drive away to go get done what you need to get done. Just because you have a CDL does not mean your immune to getting fines. Not to mention as a CDL license holder when you get points on your CDL it looks very bad. Some companies will not hire you based on how many points you have. So thats something to think about as well. Imo the only advantage to having a CDL is going to be weight you can move down the road! And thats with a truck and trailer rated to do that. You can make good money moving less than 26k weight. Thanks for the video!

@GMSTRUCKING Did you do Enterprise Lease or Purchase and pay monthly payments? What worked out for you??

Im going to attempt to start a partnership with some freinds at my school, im about to get my liason for deiving in march

To answer to your question just get a CDL period I don't drive truck I have it because it the best license class to have CLASS A on the road I drive any kind of vehicle

Is that a gas motor or duramax diesel