APU Generator REBOOTED

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Driving By Braille

Driving By Braille

5 жыл бұрын

Reboot Of my popular Home made APU for under $2,000 Video.
I go into a more detail look into the setup and answer some question left by people in the comments on the original video.
All equipment is listed below.
*I DO NOT MAKE ANY $$$ FROM THE LINKS BELOW*
Generator - Yamaha EF3000ISEB
www.yamahamotorsports.com/gen...
Cheaper Version - Harbor Freight 3500 Watt Inverter Generator
www.harborfreight.com/3500-Wa...
RoofTop AC - Penguin II
www.amazon.com/Dometic-640315...
Generator Box - K&W KWGB262033
www.4truck-accessories.com/po...
Battery Charger/Jumper - Noco Genuis G15000
www.amazon.com/NOCO-G15000-Ul...
Radiator Fan - 10" Universal Radiator Fan
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...

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@yancym.2312
@yancym.2312 2 жыл бұрын
3 year later and this video is still inspiring. Look at my system, uses the AIMS 3200 Generator with built-in AGS function, the 3kw Sungold Inverter-Charger in a aluminum tool box with vents. The whole system is autonomous and kicks on under loading and low battery. Plans to add a saddle mount 25 hydraulic tank for gas and an AC mini-split this summer. Keep rockn the home built system.
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like an awesome setup. It’s better to be able to customize for your needs. Keep building on! Am thinking about doing a mini-split also.
@allenpardon8211
@allenpardon8211 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the idea I have mine set up and running on my truck now working great
@robertroucroft8208
@robertroucroft8208 5 жыл бұрын
Nice job, All that matters is that it works for you.
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 5 жыл бұрын
Thank You! Instead of all the negative ignorance from these other people. This is what a comment should be!
@mikecioka1180
@mikecioka1180 2 жыл бұрын
And is way more cheaper than a truck apu
@seal5215
@seal5215 4 жыл бұрын
Hi I just came across your channel.I have to say it's a very ingenious set up my friend. From A/C tech myself it is by far the best an economical APU I have seen on a Semi.WELL DONE!!! All it takes a good all AMERICAN INGENUITY. KUDOS from West Palm Beach,Florida.
@MrKetio
@MrKetio 5 жыл бұрын
Very well said ! Keep the rubber side down ! All the best !
@MrSehka77
@MrSehka77 4 жыл бұрын
Great idea, appreciate it , will probably use this for my truck
@ramonpadilla231
@ramonpadilla231 4 жыл бұрын
Great job and thank you for everything all the information you showed us It really help me a lot. Because now I’m not going to fix the APU unit that Is on my truck and wasted 1,000 again on something that is going to be fix again next year. I will install one just like you and be more happy. THANKS AGAIN
@yohamnysdiaz
@yohamnysdiaz 5 жыл бұрын
“You are probably a company driver” EPIC
@briananderson3801
@briananderson3801 3 жыл бұрын
No I own 5 trucks
@gregb7840
@gregb7840 Жыл бұрын
Bros this is a good idea to setup your apu this way...as long it meets your needs i'm good with this.. Keep up the good work.
@dhillonsavee
@dhillonsavee 4 жыл бұрын
Very Good job 👌 👏👌 , in less than 2000 dollars you are having same people spent 15000 dollar , yes they will differ , so all good , and u did for your comforts , not for others also not to compete so u don't need to prove , u did excellent job
@aglaedsahagun9514
@aglaedsahagun9514 4 жыл бұрын
Really good video, Thanks for all your help !!!
@Tony-th1ww
@Tony-th1ww 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you brother I'm hooking my truck up like yours. God bless you
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 4 жыл бұрын
I now have a truck with a carrier APU. I prefer this setup over the APU.
@timothylindsey7925
@timothylindsey7925 5 жыл бұрын
One of the nicer jobs ive seen . And yes iam z tech apu have their own compressor and inverter. A competent individual can build a nice unit, ive built 15units.that are as nice or nicer than any factory nit. Ive used def tanks for fuel even built 3 nice propane units utilizing 2. 30lb tanks. , remote electric start ,and battery charging capabilities all pre wired. And of course heat.
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 5 жыл бұрын
DEF tanks makes perfect gas tanks. And easy to mount.
@williamhustonrn6160
@williamhustonrn6160 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting an update on the setup, I came across your video while doing research on people who haul RVs with Semi (Class 8) trucks instead of using pickup trucks. After talking to multiple people who made the switch I came to realize that many claims that they get similar to better MPG towing their RVs with a used Semi for a fraction of the cost. Been thinking of picking up a used semi to test the waters on travel nursing and sleep in the cab for an assignment to see if the travel thing is for me. I love to travel, just not sure if it's worth the headache to move every 13 weeks for a new assignment or not yet. Was looking into ways to cool the cabin for me while on the assignment instead of idling the motor and didn't want to invest a ton of money into cooling the truck. Used semi's seem to be dirt cheap once they are outside their 3yrs or warranty period.
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 5 жыл бұрын
Since you are pulling an RV. Look into a pre-emissions engine. Some people say 2007 or older but those engines had duel turbos or EGR valves. To be safe I say 2005 or older. Then you don’t have to worry about idling the engine. If you do get a DEF/DPF engine. Then an APU or this setup is best. Do not idle these emission engines. The best setup if you have the funds. Get a kubota diesel generator and the rooftop a/c. Probably looking at around a 8-10k setup, but it’s better then those cheap APUs that break all the time and aren’t worth nothing in the summer time.
@malikawan1532
@malikawan1532 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. I wanted something similar installed on my truck. I talked to someone at rv shop and guy explained to me that those rv split ac units need to stay at a straight level on roof and because truck has slanted roof it won't work.
@briananderson3801
@briananderson3801 3 жыл бұрын
Good thing about it I could power all my power tools to do any repairs on my tractor or my trailer and u can run the engine or block heater that's what mine had and a trickle charger to keep the batteries up ,,,and you can wire the generator with a key switch inside the cab so u don't have to get out in the winter with a cable for the choke ,,,works for me lol good luck man
@k.lamareyev4418
@k.lamareyev4418 3 жыл бұрын
You sir are incredible
@passporttrucker9280
@passporttrucker9280 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice on the battery charger. I got mines Nov. 24th. It works great. The timing was good because my old one just stopped working. I also use a generator as an apu too. I have my generator installed under the trailer. I carry my motorcycle on the catwalk.
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 5 жыл бұрын
Passport Trucker awesome! Glade it worked out. How do you get your motorcycle up and down the cat walk... never mind, I’ll just watch your video 🤪
@passporttrucker9280
@passporttrucker9280 5 жыл бұрын
@@DrivingByBraille I have a rampage motorcycle lift on my catwalk. Go to my channel and you can see a video of me loading the bike. I like customizing my truck. I'm going to make some more videos so please subscribe. Thanks.
@passporttrucker9280
@passporttrucker9280 5 жыл бұрын
The reason why I named my channel Passport Trucker is that I also like to travel overseas. While I was in the Air Force I lived in Okinawa, Japan. I have a girlfriend in the Dominican Republic. I'll be there next month. I will make a video while I'm there.
@javierzuniga4676
@javierzuniga4676 2 жыл бұрын
Nice setup.
@paullavergne2477
@paullavergne2477 10 ай бұрын
That’s. Cool. I. Like that. Idea
@mrjamaican5012
@mrjamaican5012 5 жыл бұрын
😎🥃🇯🇲good job bro you are very creative
@Duuuu583
@Duuuu583 2 жыл бұрын
Much better than thermo king or Or any other brand apu💯👌🤛
@Ipad1956
@Ipad1956 3 жыл бұрын
sounds like there are some that really don't know what APU stands for, works, great
@saulgarcia2313
@saulgarcia2313 4 жыл бұрын
I actually copied your idea. With a 4000watt remote starter generator 4 agm batteries and I added a 75amp powermax battery charger and install a 12v air conditioner - it is an APU thanks
@juliussmith3064
@juliussmith3064 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info in your video. I decided years ago to go the generator route instead of the expensive apu route. The down side to the generator is you have to put gas in it and it is more noisier than SOME apu. The advantages are that you can do way more things with it than a $10,000 apu that will only work on your truck. I'm going to buy a box similar to yours and the battery charger that you have. Thanks for the link to it. I'm going to order it today! The cooling fan on the back of my battery charger has stop working so it cuts off a lot. I have one amg battery and an engine start module. I carry a motorcycle behind my sleeper. A lot of people ask me how do I get the bike down. So, I'm going to start a youtube channel in January. I hope you check out my channel too.
@briananderson3801
@briananderson3801 3 жыл бұрын
Go to harbor frt for most of your stuff battery charger ,the box for the gen ,the gen ,,,basically every thing you need for your set up that's what I've done for the last 6 I've built
@MALLUTRUCKERDUDE
@MALLUTRUCKERDUDE 3 жыл бұрын
Some people have no idea what they talking about. It is a aux power unit!! in my opinion this is the way to go. Tripac and carrier apu s are junk. Thanks for sharing bro
@TreadTheNet
@TreadTheNet 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome that you are brave enough to call out the idiots that think you haven't created your own APU. Having it detach from the truck for full portability is sweet. After your bullet proofing of the exhaust safety, this is an awesome APU setup.
@MrMaddsports
@MrMaddsports 5 жыл бұрын
Hey I like your setup I am planning on doing the same setup the only thing I will put the generator on the side of the from for clearance
@malikawan1532
@malikawan1532 4 жыл бұрын
Have you got your setup completed yet?
@briananderson3801
@briananderson3801 3 жыл бұрын
Just drill a hole in the exhaust pipe on the side weld the pipe into the stack and hook up the exhaust ,,,,you won't believe how quiet it makes the gen and the fumes go out the top keeps it out from under your truck keep on imagining that's what makes ideas work keep on keeping on
@northernliving2387
@northernliving2387 3 жыл бұрын
Will thought out design.
@zedrickspencer2310
@zedrickspencer2310 5 жыл бұрын
Try wrapping your metal exhaust with silver exhaust tape or try spraying it with flex seal once you fix that leak at the unit.
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 5 жыл бұрын
Zedrick Spencer great idea. Thanks! I will try that.
@jayhughes3064
@jayhughes3064 3 ай бұрын
Did you consider a mini slit ac unit ?
@steel440
@steel440 5 жыл бұрын
Good ideas man, I'm a new owner op in the east texas oil fields. Was thinking about doing something like this. Do you think it would hold up to dirt and gravel roads? Some of these lease roads get pretty rough!
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 5 жыл бұрын
Make sure it’s in good. As long as it’s solid, it should last. What you feel in your air ride seat bouncing up and down and hitting hard, isn’t what the back of the cab feels. Unless you have worn out airbags and shocks. I hit some pretty good bumps doing 75mph that will throw you up to the ceiling. All is good. Also, get a cover. You can find them on Amazon for around $20 keeps the dust and water out. If water gets inside, since the truck is bouncing, it will go into the inside of the cab. Hope this helps! Good luck. It will cool your cab down better then any APU. Been using a setup like this for almost 5 years. NO ISSUES. And I have only used 2 generators. Only reason I had to buy a new one, was someone stole it!
@TheBigOrangePumpkin
@TheBigOrangePumpkin 10 ай бұрын
You are correct, I have epu on my truck and that is for ac and ya inhabe 4 extra batteries. But honestly I add the generator for many another things
@Christian_Harlow
@Christian_Harlow Жыл бұрын
Try the eco flo wave in combination with your generator.
@paulshamblin6260
@paulshamblin6260 4 жыл бұрын
Got most of my stuff for my diy apu. Went with a Chinese 10hp diesel engine. A GM 12v alternator. A universal car ac compressor. Found a huge evaporator and fan unit new for a small shuttle bus to put in the overhead compartment of my Columbia. A universal 12v radiator fan for the condenser coil. I'm sure it's going to be lots of headache hooking it up but we gotta do something. I'm thinking you should run that exhaust back under the frame past the 5th wheel as far as you can so you wake up the next day. I may put a garden hose fitting on mine to kill the guy with the loud stereo that pulls in at 2 am on meth.
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 4 жыл бұрын
LOL at the meth guy!! You need to definitely make a video!! What’s it going to cost you? That sounds like a fun project. Let me know if you make a video.
@paulshamblin6260
@paulshamblin6260 4 жыл бұрын
@@DrivingByBraille I have never made a video but I might have to when I get through. Everything I bought came out larger than expected. The engine, by the time I got the $, the only one was the 10hp. Alternator, looked exactly like one for a car. I get it, it's bigger. Probably from a truck. The evaporator, sounded smaller in the description. I might have a condenser issue. It seems small but I can always upgrade. If we never try we will never have anything.
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 4 жыл бұрын
That’s right. More then 1/2 the time, I have no clue what I’m doing! You can’t figure it out until you do it.. then when you do it, you can perfect upon it. A project is never done and can always be improved. Good luck! 👍🏻
@Ayopo77
@Ayopo77 3 жыл бұрын
how can you connect your radiator fan to a honda 2000i with a DC plug
@BestCBDCenter
@BestCBDCenter 2 жыл бұрын
You CAN NOT fix stupid! Great job brother! ✌
@charlieboy501
@charlieboy501 3 жыл бұрын
Good ideal but only thing it cant keep the fuel warm for cold weather.also you should run thr ignition switch inside the cab
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 3 жыл бұрын
Gasoline does not freeze or separate like Diesel does.
@alanzapata9708
@alanzapata9708 4 жыл бұрын
lol. Subscribed. great video.
@skndungu1
@skndungu1 2 жыл бұрын
Where did you buy that box
@ricolewis1277
@ricolewis1277 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. What brand of box is that? What type of a/c?
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 4 жыл бұрын
All info is in the description.
@stevewaters9186
@stevewaters9186 3 жыл бұрын
I just found this video. One question that may be or may not be in the comments and since this is 2 years old, I am going to ask it anyways. Could you have hooked up an ignition key into the bunk area or is there no way to do that, to make it easier and quicker into the bunk and not have to get out of the truck.
@MrVolvo224
@MrVolvo224 5 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍
@entrepreneurnetwork2694
@entrepreneurnetwork2694 2 жыл бұрын
And what are you doing with vibration with the cords and moisture with strong winds and rain getting into box? Would it matter?
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 2 жыл бұрын
Never had an issue. Ran this setup in Utah for 2 years
@Mr500willy
@Mr500willy 3 жыл бұрын
Where you get thetool box for you generator?
@marutn.8481
@marutn.8481 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I'm looking to do something like this. Where can I get a toolbox like yours? And how much did you pay? Becuse I have no luck finding one yet. Thanks
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 2 жыл бұрын
Use to be $500.00. Looks like it almost doubled in price. 4truck-accessories.com/i-30497968-portable-generator-box-large-kwgb262033.html
@nazarbrichka3984
@nazarbrichka3984 3 жыл бұрын
Where can I find a box like this?
@pavontrucking4689
@pavontrucking4689 3 жыл бұрын
You think my is okay the G 26000 genius for diesel truck . I been using for a while ,and work fine so far . But I see your is 1500 eny different?
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 3 жыл бұрын
G26000 is a better unit. More milliamperes
@brauliodemora6202
@brauliodemora6202 4 жыл бұрын
How due i install the noco boost cable system to charge batteries.? Like I asked a mechanic he told me it was jumper cables but I see you have it connected directly .
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 4 жыл бұрын
Positive end goes to the positive side of the batteries. Negative end goes to the negative side of the batteries.
@mylife2530
@mylife2530 5 жыл бұрын
At minute 13:00 that noco genius can you explain how you have that connected ? What I am trying to figure out is if you have it connected to your battery , inverter charger or just charging thier incase your batteries die you can jump start them. I am a bit confused about that thanks.
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 5 жыл бұрын
It’s plugged into the generator. When I run the generator, while the truck is off, it fully charges the batteries. Batteries will last a lot longer if they are kept at a full charge. The jumper part of it, is just Incase.
@mylife2530
@mylife2530 5 жыл бұрын
@@DrivingByBraille got it thanks fo you use anything to keep your engine warm in the winter like a block heater ? I've seen those block heaters are 1500w+ 1500w for your small heater that's overloading the gen or am I wrong ?
@pavontrucking4689
@pavontrucking4689 3 жыл бұрын
One more question. The ac unit on the top roof . How many btu ? Cause I have a is3000 honda and wanna be sure if I can run 12000btu or 13000 btu with 3000 watt generator thank bro . Good video
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 3 жыл бұрын
The Honda 3000 will run it. This was a 13500btu
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 3 жыл бұрын
Go with a 10,000 or 12,000 btu. 13,500 was over than what was needed.
@otrookie
@otrookie 3 жыл бұрын
How’d you wire the fan to generator
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 3 жыл бұрын
Just used the 12v plug that most generators should have. They use them as battery chargers. You can get the plugs off EBay. Just do a search for 12v Generator Plugs
@denisewhite5923
@denisewhite5923 5 жыл бұрын
Hi, new to ur channel. I like what u have done. Great and inexpensive apu ideal! I would have to hire someone to do this for me. Any suggestion for me? Thks great video! All trk should have apu's. Thks
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 5 жыл бұрын
Use a small harbor freight generator. They are kind around $450. You can run pretty much anything with that. Just chain it to your truck somehow. I’d start there. If you need an A/C try a little window unit. I have a video on putting one in my new truck. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKO7h5hmlpunaNU
@denisewhite5923
@denisewhite5923 5 жыл бұрын
@@DrivingByBraille ok thks
@brauliodemora6202
@brauliodemora6202 4 жыл бұрын
@@DrivingByBraille how due i install the noco boost hd cables . I want to set it up how you have it directly encase batteries ever die would sable hassel etc.
@joeluis7437
@joeluis7437 3 жыл бұрын
Where do you find those 12v plugs like that? Been looking everywhere even on amazon and cant find it lol
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 3 жыл бұрын
For the predators www.ebay.com/itm/12V-DC-Charging-Cable-For-Harbor-Predator-3500-Watt-Inverter-Generator-63584-/263682381427?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286 For the Honda www.ebay.com/itm/T-PLUG-ALLIGATOR-Clips-Cable-Charger-12V-DC-8A-Batteries-FITS-TO-HONDA-Generator-/133601839055?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286 You can also do this if there is no 12v plug Voltage Converter Transformer 110/120V to AC 12V/5A, AGPtEK 60-Watt Waterproof Power Supply Converter for Swimming Pool Light, Water Pump, Outdoor Light, Spotlights www.amazon.com/dp/B00WUARNC6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_3X5W00Z8BAHJ1CNVCHNQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
@stevenmonson5149
@stevenmonson5149 3 жыл бұрын
Maby an aviation term APU..Auxellery Powew Unit brought more sophisticated ideas of a yellow box on wheels a tarmac, running on jet fuel to start up a plane ? , but I agree with a generator qualifying as an apu.
@jamesbostick6503
@jamesbostick6503 4 жыл бұрын
How often do you change the oil?
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 4 жыл бұрын
Every 3 months
@allenpardon8211
@allenpardon8211 4 жыл бұрын
Got the noco and waiting on the generator to show up, what size rubber grommets did you use in the box. Thanks
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 4 жыл бұрын
Not sure what you mean by rubber grommets? Do you mean for feet on the bottom of the generator box? I just bolted it down. But that’s a good idea!
@allenpardon8211
@allenpardon8211 4 жыл бұрын
Driving By Braille where the cords run thru the box
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 4 жыл бұрын
Ohh.. I think they were 1inch. I believe they are called firewall plugs. Took me awhile to find them.
@allenpardon8211
@allenpardon8211 4 жыл бұрын
Driving By Braille thanks
@Addddam21
@Addddam21 5 жыл бұрын
How many BTU is your AC Unit, and how long does your gas last under load.
@Addddam21
@Addddam21 5 жыл бұрын
Thinking about getting a portable stand up AC unit and a generator that at least would hold up for 10 hrs. BTU suggestions Generator suggestions
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 5 жыл бұрын
New truck, new “APU” air conditioner installed. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKO7h5hmlpunaNU That’s the video to my new A/C and generator setup. It will run 10+ hours. The generator is a predator 2000 at harbor freight for $450 with a coupon. But any 2000+ generator will run it.
@razrushaki
@razrushaki 5 жыл бұрын
Those are called: mini split a/c system!
@williamhustonrn6160
@williamhustonrn6160 5 жыл бұрын
A change that could possibly benefit this setup is switching out the single 3000+ watt generator for a pair of smaller generators that have a parallel connection available. We live in Colorado and every year the power goes out if we get a big snow storm, so we keep a generator around to mainly keep the frig and freezer running. 2 years ago my 5500 watt Generac died after we lost power for a few days and friend let me use his Honda 2000watt generator he keeps around for camping until I replaced mine. That little Honda didn't even struggle at all and was far quieter and actually consumed far less fuel overall and I ended up just buying it off him since he wanted to upgrade to the newer 2200 watt Honda generator to run his Camper a/c, since the 2000 watt couldn't. Well after he bought his new generator i asked if i could test out the parallel mode and we ran both connected via the cable and powered a 16k btu RV a/c on his camper and it was half as loud with the 2 running, since both generators split the load when the compressor came on and sat in eco otherwise. So i went ahead and picked up a 2nd one and did some testing on my own, running 2 of them used less fuel overall powering the house compared to running just 1 when we had our power go out this past winter. The drop in load on both just makes them run more efficient at lower rpms when running together. I bypassed the built in fuel tank and just ran new fuel lines to both units with a fuel quick disconnect in the line ran to a 12 gallon boat fuel tank i picked up local at walmart for cheap. In regards to prices bought the 2000watt unit from my buddy for $400, and bought the new EU2200i unit from Northerntool for $850 new using a %15 off coupon i found online. 2 of them is cheaper than the single Yamaha unit you listed you are using.
@lionhead_nhd3055
@lionhead_nhd3055 4 жыл бұрын
I love the set up bro how much was the key start generator
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 4 жыл бұрын
Think it was around 2k. You can buy a better one at harbor freight now. 3500 watt generator think they are $750-$800
@justnosa3481
@justnosa3481 4 жыл бұрын
I have an electric apu with a shore connection underneath my driver door. I'm considering removing the steps for the catwalk, building a box with steps and stuffing a generator in there to power my shore plug. The electric apu only works for about 5 hours off it's batteries which sucks. However installing a generator to connect it to my shore power will make sure my ac works even 5 hours after my generator runs out of fuel. How many hours can you run your generator before an oil change? Sorry for the long comment 😅
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 4 жыл бұрын
I was changing the oil every few months. That’s probably bad considering they recommend to change every 10hrs. But I have had no issues. These little generators really preform. My little predator generator I had before it was stolen was almost 3 years old and I ran it 30-40 hours a week. Still ran strong. Changed the oil maybe 5 times. If it’s an inverter generator and your not running it under a load (charging your batteries) could last up to 12hrs. I usually get 10-11hr running the AC with the 0.9 gallons. The extended tank, I fill it up once a week.
@justnosa3481
@justnosa3481 4 жыл бұрын
@@DrivingByBraille thanks for the info brother, I wanted to make sure I didn't have to change the oil on an every other day type of schedule haha. I'm probably going to run my mack 3 weeks on 10 days off when this covid thing blows over, so I guess every three weeks I will do the oil change on the generator. Also on the passenger side I have a box with a battery bank that powers the apu, do you think I should keep those 4 giant batteries when I put in my generator or should I just get rid of the apu battery bank to save weight ( keep in mind my apu has a truck jump start capability just incase my truck batteries die and I'm not sure that will work anymore if I get rid of the battery bank even with the generator on giving shore power)
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 4 жыл бұрын
I’d keep everything the same. Get a small 2000 watt generator. Plug it into the shore power. It will power everything and hopefully charge those batteries if it’s hooked up right. The generator would pretty much be idling. Get 12+ hours out of 0.9 gallons. Carry 5 gallons of gas, should be good for a week. Make sure you get a steal gas can. Harbor freight has them for $30-40.
@justnosa3481
@justnosa3481 4 жыл бұрын
@@DrivingByBraille thank you brother much appreciated. You're very knowledgeable and I like your content I've subscribed and turned notifications on, keep up the good work can't wait for the next video 😀
@shijolazarabstransportslim3098
@shijolazarabstransportslim3098 3 жыл бұрын
Can you help me to make one?
@briananderson3801
@briananderson3801 3 жыл бұрын
Hey man actually all the stuff you need for doing this is at harbor freight the box ,the gen ,the bat charger and so on its a lot cheaper and there gens are actually very good units I've done that for the last 6 I've built ,,,,you probably already know this lol ,,,be good keep the SHINNY SIDE UP, BE CAREFUL OUT THERE
@steves9600
@steves9600 3 жыл бұрын
Hows it holding up?
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 3 жыл бұрын
Don’t have this truck anymore. But I still use a generator and a/c unit. Works great.
@abdiqaniadan2349
@abdiqaniadan2349 4 жыл бұрын
Where can you get the housing sir
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 4 жыл бұрын
Info in the description
@VW_GOLF_GTI
@VW_GOLF_GTI 4 жыл бұрын
Who did the wiring for you?
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 4 жыл бұрын
Everything was done by me.
@ssoltys4128
@ssoltys4128 4 жыл бұрын
TK or carrier should not be considered apu’s because they’re hooked up to the trucks antifreeze meaning they’re not auxiliary they depend on another source to keep it cool
@howardfaison5062
@howardfaison5062 4 жыл бұрын
We’re you get the box from
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 4 жыл бұрын
www.4truck-accessories.com/portable-generator-storage-box-2-sizes
@richardadams3468
@richardadams3468 3 жыл бұрын
Put lock nuts on your bolts.
@entrepreneurnetwork2694
@entrepreneurnetwork2694 2 жыл бұрын
Hey man! Little criticism! I have a small fleet of of trucks. This is very good information! My suggestion! Just make your video stay positive and fuck these people that comment. Who cares. Fuck them! You catch more bees with honey 🍯
@zaidchalabi1599
@zaidchalabi1599 3 жыл бұрын
you dont get in trouble for having all cat walk covered with box ? i got a ticket for a spare that was not taking mote than 25% of it
@antoniohardy7416
@antoniohardy7416 Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂YOU: I don’t give a shit
@Uc9uE3pKsS6uQ
@Uc9uE3pKsS6uQ 3 жыл бұрын
do not park next to me
@prags6558
@prags6558 3 жыл бұрын
Holy shit y cant ppl just appreciate u sharing to help out a fellow American.....fuck ...mind yr own business
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 3 жыл бұрын
Being American also comes with the other side of freedom of speech.. having a negative opinion about stuff that does not hurt them one bit in their pathetic life but to sit on their computes leaving dumb ass comments on strangers videos.. Merica 😁
@samittin
@samittin 4 жыл бұрын
Nice set up. Don’t get the combative tone though.
@TreadTheNet
@TreadTheNet 3 жыл бұрын
Combative tone? You probably haven't poured efforts into giving/producing something like this video to then have moron's make completely derogatory comments tearing your work apart. When you experience that enough, you might find yourself being defensive (even combative by some people's standard). I don't know this gentlemen, but I thank him for his willingness to contribute, freely, this knowledge. Additionally, when he uses the combative tone, I actually appreciate it, because I think/hope that maybe some of the idiots whom can't control their tongue might eventually realize that they are not contributing anything useful.
@rickoliver5684
@rickoliver5684 4 жыл бұрын
iT MAY WORK GREAT. BUT TRYING TO FOLLOW YOU EXPLANATION IS HARD. HOPEFULLY YOU CAN DO ANOTHER PRESENTATION ................ AND PRACTICE MORE. THE NEXT TIME YOU INSTALL ANOTHER ONE, i HOPE YOU CAN DO A CLEANER ONE. GOOD LUCK!
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 4 жыл бұрын
I did one for my WesternStar that’s more in depth. This was one of my first video’s. Mainly this was just for visuals. If your mechanically inclined, this shouldn’t be a problem to follow. If you need a step by step, hand held instructions. I’d look into having someone else do it.
@jameslowmanjr6141
@jameslowmanjr6141 4 жыл бұрын
I know 1 yr but just watched. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😢😢😂 that’s not a apu. Then u explained it to them. Why did you. You can’t fix stupidity. Who cares what it’s called as long as it keeps you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. And these truck drivers anymore are so spoiled. I come from a long line of truck drivers. My grandfather can tell you about the big 30 inch steering wheels two shifters on the floor and you had to pull up on the steering wheel to push the clutch in and what the hell is a air ride Seat. What the hell is it with the thing with charging your batteries. What ever kind of APU you use is not running off your truck batteries so why would you need to be worried about charging them. It’ll be like you park the truck for your 34 hour break come back the next day hop in the truck turn the key and go. The only time my batteries didn’t start my truck when it was 15 below zero and I forgot to plug the engine block warmer in but yet that’s on an old-school truck.
@seven1productions819
@seven1productions819 4 жыл бұрын
I’m saving my pennies wth this virus going on just to get the case.😳
@jasonpayne6495
@jasonpayne6495 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks on expounding on an apu for the less educated, you're the shit
@redaimellah
@redaimellah 5 жыл бұрын
Why you say a lot of F. Words, don't you know I have my kids' pictures in my pocket!
@DrivingByBraille
@DrivingByBraille 5 жыл бұрын
Fuck... I’m sorry.
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