Diesel Engine cold start, -28C. Reefer Trailer. Extreme Cold weather.

[@hlysprt3431]

Do you notice any difference between the Carrier Units and the Thermo King units in regards to starting up in cold weather? I run with Erb and we mainly use Carrier but from my experience the Carrier has a bit of a harder time starting up when it’s frozen outside

[@stumpr1]

I have not noticed any difference in these reefers units starting in cold weather. We run both units in our rental fleet and have not had a problem with either units. [batteries, a few here and then] But that's about it. Cold starts, seem about the same to me. Stumpr1 Bell Trailers

[@outcastsociety8513]

@@stumpr1 can we see a carrier unit start up in extreme cold ?

[@sterlingparkway]

@@outcastsociety8513 Sure can, in about 7 months from now. I also hope never to see -30C weather again, but it's where we live. Damn. BTW, yesterday we hit 37C....ya, no kidding. We go to the extreme here! Stumpr1

[@outcastsociety8513]

@@sterlingparkway yall got it crazy there. quick change from super freezing to super hot

[@sterlingparkway]

@@outcastsociety8513 Ya, we know....we must be somewhat crazy to live here....

[@toneylledo5011]

I was wondering what’s the purpose of the video? To prove that the TK will start at freezing temps?

[@stumpr1]

Purpose= to prove that, Yes, A TK unit will start even after sitting in extreme cold for a few days. Plus I get to stand outside and freeze my ass off wondering if it wil start. [which it does] Also, I have about 300 units and many of my customers ask if these units will start at these temps, even after sitting for a day or two. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers! Stumpr1

[@nickgodfrey1973]

Interesting that you mention the wind speed in Kilometers per hour. Do you use KM/H and other Metric Measurements in Canada?

[@stumpr1]

We are Metric here in Canada, Cheers! Stumpr1

[@nickgodfrey1973]

@@stumpr1 Well I learnt something new today :D

[@stumpr1]

@@nickgodfrey1973 See the day was not wasted after all!

[@JeffRAllenCH]

Honest question: if the setpoint for the interior is 2 degrees, does the ThermoKing actually heat up the trailer?

[@stumpr1]

These units can heat or cool. -20F to 80F

[@ryanverbinski2040]

Pure heat pump bro

[@robertanderson8809]

You might ask your local TK dealer to show you how to use sleep mode (if equipped)and that will keep the system up and running and will use minimum fuel

[@stumpr1]

Hey Robert, Yes, all my Reefer Trailers have the Sleep Mode. This is a great feature to have and many of our customers do request it. Cheers!

[@2700Kenny]

Non trucker here, why run the reefer if the temperature is already below zero?

[@stumpr1]

MOST Grocery stores require proof that the temp was controlled to what they need for that load. The shipper will add in a TEMP recording device that can and will be checked to ensure the load was at the proper temp thruout it's travels. Hopethat answers your question. Stumpr1

[@AliHassan-bm7mb]

What happened in from eror.""??

[@stumpr1]

Sorry Ali, what? EROR?

[@atalia6159]

From where did you do the video.?

[@stumpr1]

Winnipeg, Canada.

[@adambuxton6644]

Why not jump it and give it extra juice

[@stumpr1]

jumping very cold batteries can be dangerous, If this unit did not start, then yes, I would boost it to go. After leaving the doors open for 5 minutes. Just in case of battery vapours. Have you ever seen a battery explode? Not a nice situation.

[@adambuxton6644]

@@stumpr1 never seen it it explode but I was told jump it if u need extra juice but good point I always try start it first then if it fails then jump it

[@stumpr1]

@@adambuxton6644 true! Thanks Adam, Cheers!

[@sterlingparkway]

-28c damn cold

[@vincenttang1171]

Lol u think -28 is cold. -60 is cold. It's -25 here today and it's so nice out.

[@sterlingparkway]

@@vincenttang1171 ok, where are you at? -60 is slightly cooler, I'll give you that.

[@davidplatenkamp]

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