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[@tonynimmons111]

I’ve been following you for years and I always love your videos about how to fix an upgrade things on trucks.

[@mattg8593]

It's best practice to release the refrigerant while the gauges are still hooked up (or at least a little to get positive pressure). By taking off the gauge under vacuum, it relies on the spring of the valve core to keep air out, plus you let some air in by the time you unscrew it far enough.

[@travissk5036]

Great Content. Excited to see where this technology is going.

[@dixiemae5042]

Now for the solar panels 👍🏻

[@IgorMyra]

I'm not in the "hardware" part of trucking and it is very interesting to learn more about the actual trucks and how they work. Thanks!

[@truckingandfixing]

👍

[@stevembaya9792]

As usual another great video.😂will see you one of this days for my landstar 120

[@truckingandfixing]

Pricing for our Electric APU packages: ► Option 1 (with Lithium batteries): $7,699.99 Inverter, inventor hookup, heater, DC charger etc... are not included in the package, are subject to our standard shop rate. Contact us @330-573-5396 to schedule your electric APU installation at our shop. Shop address: 1120 High Ave SW Canton Ohio 44707 Lithium Batteries (Lightingvolt from Roadwarrior) used in this APU project is here ► bit.ly/3BgXT2U

[@johnnorris7897]

I want one for my 2011 freightliner columbia ❤

[@vitalekg]

Can u elaborate why it cost so much? My buddy bought same concept system on ebay for 1400 and extra 400 for the batteries I think. He is very happy with the performance of the system even though it's China made stuff. Was this unit USA made?

[@kwadwokoomson5114]

Do you have a payment plan for this unit 😊

[@jah-jah87]

Whats the difference between this model and the one in aliexpress for 489$ usd.? Is it 7 times colder?

[@cooterbrown7681]

​@@vitalekgthus unit is from China too

[@jpsworld1978]

WOW I been waiting patiently for this video 📸❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@truckingandfixing]

Wonderful! 😉

[@mtgwdefender]

GOOD JOB!! 👍

[@igor1126]

You should install DC-DC charger instead of isolator. Since your lithium batteries are very low resistance compared to acid batteries, it will draw lots of amps while charging, this will cause alternator to work at full capacity.

[@mtgwdefender]

Never heard of that

[@mtgwdefender]

Never heard of that! 😮

[@fleetwood7941]

I was thinking the same; what’d be the effects of running and charging all day especially in high heat situations running one bank lithium and the other flooded or glassmat

[@cliffhilton89]

@@mtgwdefender I run a DC-DC charger. My 2005 Sprinter van 2500 has cables from the alternator to the charger, to the 500 AMPS of LIPO Chinn batteries. I use a 2500 watt inverter. 12 volt Big rig AC is next.

[@45yt6]

One way to burn the alternator.

[@ArmandoPerez-tj7bc]

I am very interested. I have a few questions. 1) What is the BTU of the AC unit? 2) How many wattage does the 4 batteries have, both AGM and Lithium? 3) Aren’t you concerned that the life cycle of AGM batteries are only around 500, versus 3,000 plus on Lithium? 4) does the lithium battery have self heating to be able to charge when is under 32F? 5) How fast do the batteries charge? I have 3kwh I can charge at 1500 watts so about 2 hours.

[@uria711]

I really hope he gets around to answering these questions

[@Sinerwray]

You plan on using the ac in the winter?😂

[@ArmandoPerez-tj7bc]

@@Sinerwray well the point is to also use heater and get access to the battery to power electronics inside the truck such as TV, etc

[@TheDenooneD]

I think this unit can heat in winter if I'm not mistaken 🤔

[@F8truckin]

Great video!

[@truckingandfixing]

Thanks

[@elmerv1179]

Very interesting !! Just one question, Can this unit be operated while the truck is running?

[@Sam-gu7nr]

Way too expensive brother! That A/C Unit is $580 at Ebay. I just bought two lithium batteries 12v100ah for $220 each. And just pay some one $400 bucks to installed it. Roughly you’re spending $2k for everything. You’re charging $7k for everything that’s crazy. I understand everyone wants to make some money out here, but Jesus Christ $7k!!

[@truckingandfixing]

You can get a phone for $200 and you can also get a phone for $2,000. They are both phones. But there are major difference in the components that are being used in each phone, brand name, and functions etc. That is all.

[@yuseff_bobr]

KZbin pricing lol he had to pay camera guy and spent some time to edit this video. That was an additional 5k 😂😂😂 There’s no money in trucking right now. I might as well sell my truck and open ac installation shop. I ordered the exact same unit from China, different brand but still decent quality lifepo4 batteries 600amp, dc to dc chargers, and all tools and was still under 2k. Took me a few hours to do the job but I guess I can be proud cause I saved at least 5-6k vs Ryan the KZbinr doing it for me

[@KPSJASSAR]

Where you bought the batteries and what brand

[@calvinspiff4348]

Truck drivers are idiots

[@steverone7623]

Otrookie did one in his Freightliner

[@mickglenn3531]

How does a truck run engine heater in severe cold weather with an electric apu?

[@MrPizzaman09]

I figure if you idle the truck for 8 hours a day, this pays for itself in 7-12 months assuming a gallon an hour.

[@amirabelardo8203]

How much u charge for installation ? Location?

[@usertruckingusa7582]

Any info on who works on these units let me know

[@joseramos3669]

How much does it cost to install, Where are you located?

[@shawnmichael4785]

Seems like a solid setup with the same price as tri pac though

[@ricardohrivera]

How much is this unit cost. Y still offering it ?

[@tuandriverga]

How much for the labor if I brought my own units?

[@Troy-zu3gn]

Hey ryan i wanted to know if someone buys a used truck from a auction, or used dealer, or private owner can i use my laptop and sign into quick serve by Cummins and put engine number in there so i can find out about that engine. Your info appreciated thanks.

[@kennardjohnson7875]

I'm very interested!

[@fleetwood7941]

Even with an isolator is it ok to run lithium along side if flooded lead or AGM in the same series? Long term

[@purpleyeti705]

Hey Ryan, been watching since you were still driving and stopped in my hometown of Snyder at the allsups. Love your content. If i could ask one question as I'm interested in getting an eapu system installed, would you be willing to use a couple of the newer 560 AH batteries from Dakota lithium in your builds?

[@jamessurplus8988]

Lithium batteries cannot be charged when cold. Are you heating them somehow for cold wx operations?

[@craigjames6504]

@ed1658 it is ONLy connected to the A/C compressor and fan? I doubt that...

[@craigjames6504]

Maybe you could use the heater to bring the batteries up to operational temp, then charge. Then that bank could be used for jump starts or other electrical needs normally provided by an APU

[@willparrish7646]

They're self heating when a charge voltage is applied.

[@SamA-v5h]

How could you run this unit off of a generator?

[@omarh4694]

I got a question for you. I have a 2018 international lt with factory installed E APU,, can I use a generator to run it intstead of batteries? And how can this be done?

[@petromelnyk2832]

How long it would take to instal in your shop ?

[@Mr666darkangel]

Hey Ryan. How to make appointment to install electric apu?

[@truckingandfixing]

Please give our office a call on Monday, so we can schedule for you.

[@alverto11hernand32]

How much solar price

[@malachiallenel8897]

What brand is the APU?

[@Who692]

Any financial program?

[@Sinerwray]

I'm interested how I get appointment?

[@jpsworld1978]

What's the difference on option one and option 3 besides pricey and the difference between the batteries

[@truckingandfixing]

Only battery difference. Lithium battery is much lighter than AGM. And suppose to be having a longer life span

[@ayad66]

Where you find the box battery

[@6582rg]

What additional pricing is involved? Inverters can get pricey. The whole package price with labor included.

[@truckingandfixing]

Inverter hookup, inverter, heater etc are not included in the package price.

[@truckingandfixing]

Package price include the labor

[@Edwin03886]

Hello sir can you please tell me the model number for the ac and were I can get one

[@joseguerra1910]

Sr where are you located ??????

[@truckingandfixing]

Canton Ohio

[@dprrn]

What did it take to install that oe battery box as far as cost and mounting . Ive got the same cascadia but it has the driver side battery option.

[@JJRrcfoam]

What brand multimeter and part number

[@macval2401]

Where can I buy one and what brand is it

[@truckingandfixing]

You can get it from us! Reach out to us www.foxtruckandtractor.com/general-7-1

[@plowman8471]

if the batteries are not heated they will be dammed if charged below 40 degrees

[@thomaswilson8634]

I want to know at 95 degrees outside how long will it actually run

[@truckingandfixing]

Our customer who has the unit stated roughly 12-14 hours depends on how cold you like to keep your cab.

[@SamC992]

I have one that’s about right before it needs charging 12-14 hours. You can go 16 hours or so if you have it on the lowest setting works great 7-8 pm sundown until 9-10 am even in TX and AZ. You can use it while getting loaded and unloaded during the day but you will have to sit under the vent remember only the rear vents work not the front. If your a night driver and sleep during the day it will work with the curtains closed on the bunk but not much longer than your 10 hour break with it set to a higher setting.

[@thomaswilson8634]

@@SamC992 thank you very much. That answered my question. See i run a lot of pepsi loads so sitting in the day time is par for the course. So I guess next is to call green apu for a appointment. Ryan should get on their list for service. He would have all the east coast guys coming by. Lol. Thank you sincerely

[@SamC992]

@@thomaswilson8634good luck I can’t stand the sound or smell of diesel apu’s I can sleep with a refer running next to me but not one of those lawnmowers

[@Davidhillborn]

E APU won't ever cool down the bunk enough to get good sleep.

[@TerenceMoore-g4t]

Is it possible to do this set up with a generator instead of lithium batteries?

[@truckingandfixing]

Yes

[@TerenceMoore-g4t]

@@truckingandfixing I have a 4500 Westinghouse generator with 120 plugs. I’m not an electrician how can a 12v ac connect to 120v without messing up the unit?

[@luismanuelmendoza789]

Dont you need a DC to DC charger???

[@truckingandfixing]

The isolator works well for this application.

[@nikoz4841]

Lifepo4 battery requires 2 stage charger. It's not ideal to run them with truck alternator.

[@Steve.191]

What charges the batts?

[@JeanMeme]

It uses the trucks charging system.

[@jondemise131]

It'll charge as you drive down the road.

[@luiscaceres3490]

What about honest warranty?

[@waqarwld]

generator Westinghouse 4500 for 700 and $400 portable air condition and you just run air conditioner so tell me why we would go spend the $6,000 + budget

[@richcherwalk6349]

Because you're probably running a one hose ac which makes everything muggy damp

[@Arkmor]

How long does installation take?

[@truckingandfixing]

Roughly a day

[@jayan4295]

Do you need to change the alternator?

[@truckingandfixing]

No

[@sohibsh5844]

Hi! I’m interested, How much unit battery plus your job, please let me know

[@truckingandfixing]

Total $7700

[@fariss.alboughaz]

​@@truckingandfixingyou first says $5k-$6k, now we are at +7k

[@mtgwdefender]

Only 22" Hg of vacuum?!? 🤔 🤔 It should be more

[@idrismansaye8852]

How many hours this unit can run

[@truckingandfixing]

The battery manufacturer said 10-13 hours

[@patrickziemke1412]

👍

[@GeorgeGuira]

Hi sir question do you think I can use generator to power up the 12v ac unit instead of 4 batteries?

[@truckingandfixing]

Yes you can

[@GeorgeGuira]

Thank for your response I appreciated a lot. Do you have any suggestion the first step I’m going to do I already have a split air conditioner and generator installed on my truck for almost 2years I had no issues but I want it to replace with 12v air conditioner but runs with generator instead of batteries should I buy transformer from 12v dc to 120v dc plug in to 3500 watts generator do you think it will work?

[@jamestamu83]

Like your videos. Please consider using safety glasses when working around batteries.

[@rndygong]

How Much is the installation

[@rndygong]

Never mind I see it

[@ivanjovanovic4502]

Any monthly payment???

[@truckingandfixing]

We are looking for a finance company to work with us, will post here when we have one available. As of now, we don’t have the money payment option

[@Davidhillborn]

I had an electric APU. I stayed hot as fuck all summer...

[@truckingandfixing]

It sounds like the A/C issue, not the battery issue. You need a higher cooling capacity APU

[@aldisskerbergs6969]

I have 6 years of experience in trucking CA/USA, 7500btu is enough for Canada, but it's impossible to keep the truck cool in Southern states of the USA in the summer . I would suggest at least 10000btu +

[@AbdurRahmanCozart-go1ch]

Truckers are always getting robbed.😒

[@scottkunz6365]

I like.... 200 lbs would help me as bco.

[@franknavarro9507]

Lol 😂 to expensive , out there are a lot people installing this for $2 to 3 K

[@vroor32]

😂 $780 for a 12v100ah? .... Truckers being robbed in daylight 😂😂

[@markm0000]

If only you knew man. There’s a whole lot of money in this industry, just none for the poor driver.

[@mtgwdefender]

Next time, don't forget your safety glasses. SAFETY FIRST!! 😁😁

[@kennardjohnson7875]

I dislike diesel apu's should be banned, a holes park next to you when you have your windows open, you want to get your pipe wrench and bend over the exhaust pipe.

[@MrBrianmichaelwilson]

You’re gonna be a BUSY man!!!

[@danielcapota5401]

How do you charge those deep cycle battery’s ?? Directly from the alternator??

[@truckingandfixing]

Yes, direct from alternator

[@danielcapota5401]

@@truckingandfixing thank you I appreciate your info

[@danielcapota5401]

I have another question, is it an 8 gauge cable enough to run it from my truck battery to the deep cycle battery in order to change it ??

[@uglysportshorts1528]

I’m interested and I have 4 batteries under cab and 4 in the back of the cab. I think it hook to the apu unit I already have in the truck. But it don’t work. It blown warm air in the summer and it don’t keep me warm in the winter. Could it be low voltage