TriPac Evolution Driver Training Video

[@MrBry65]

Wow, lol. I believe people are reading the title and not watching the video. The video literally explains it all! Great vid! Just started in my new truck with this god send of an APU! Thanks 😊

[@nakeyacarmichael7692]

Is the fan suppose to blow out cool air while I hate it on heat? Heat is barely coming out

[@rickcapabianco6411]

When I run the heat, the tri pack does NOT Kick on! Is that a problem ? Never had one before, please let me know. Thank u

[@albertkidder7716]

Where is the fuse for the trip as, I is it in the unit, or under the bunk?

[@akilghosh]

I can't dislike this video enough. It's not the narration, it's the fk-in heater

[@captainkangaroo4301]

How about an on/off switch and a continuous light to let you know that it is on or off.

[@michaelwright1602]

It was right at the beginning of the video, push the knob in to turn on and off. And there is a continuous light, the entire unit lights up when it is on.

[@great2c4me]

What's the button on the bottom of the hmi for? Is there a way to manually start the tripac evolution without draining the batteries?

[@jamesj6746]

It's a temperature sensor

[@Mike-ei9ip]

Problem with TriPack is it is noisy and needs much better isolation from truck frame to reduce vibrations.

[@OtterPup_]

Not a problem if you already drive reefer

[@Mike-ei9ip]

@@OtterPup_ In 90s I did drive for central refrigerated and learned my lesson Thermo King was not horrible and not great but Carrier is a horrific driver torcher device not only does it torcher driver but several parking on the left and right of the unit will definitely not get a good night sleep. So I definitely would not drive reefer.

[@gillhcl]

Does it warms up the coolant too. So that truck can start easily in cold weather or it’s just for heating and cooling in cab?

[@circusboy90210]

yes

[@michaelwright1602]

The Evolution APU unit is plumbed into your trucks cooling system. You will need a cold weather kit installed with the unit. The cold weather kit fires it up when the outdoor temp reaches a certain level and the TriPak then starts on its own and heats the coolant to a preset temp and than shuts the TriPak off.

[@fullmoonwhite1]

I have numerous problems with this unit. It does not seem to keep the batteries charged but I can start the truck just fine, every outlet shuts down after about 8 hours. The AC throws a yellow light sometimes and a red light sometimes turning it off and on solves the problem. The heater is dead as doorknob it slowly died out. When running the unit it sometimes shutdown and runs in about 8 minute cycles all night long. Although I'm seeking another company to work for I'm mostly concerned with the failure to keep the electrical outlets on I can deal with the AC issues for now and I really don't need the heater I just want the juice to stay on. Any ideas why the outlets keep going down even when the unit is still running fine? 🤔

[@drogan6]

Alternator is dead, or possibly a wiring issue. Went through this several times over a couple months and they finally fixed it. It was an alternator 2 times, and a wiring issue three times. So far it's been good for the last 3 months. Cross your fingers. Lol

[@realbigbird62]

Must say i prefer the dc climate control i had when i drove for variant. Gonna have to rig something up to get the air to blowout across the bunk better than the one vent behind my pillows

[@johng7627]

Key has to be in off position to work. My power only works in bunk with key off. Major inconvenience

[@TheRightBrotha]

I want one!

[@draculaS2k]

alright my apu just completely cut off. I don't have any indicators of a malfunction. the unit display lights are on but will not let me do anything. I just bought this two weeks ago brand new. is there a reset it button?

[@mrb5367]

What did you do to fix this?? Mine is brand new and doing the same thing.

[@hustlegame5069]

It’s probably just low in Freon. Mine did the same thing. Got it charged and now it’s fine. It was also brand new.

[@MarquisDamon]

BreakIToffRoading any fixes same issue

[@draculaS2k]

@@MarquisDamon wow totally forgot about this post. I done paid off my APU a few months ago. All right so if you guys have two brand new trippak Evolution. There's a USB port that's located where the fuse boxes. Take that USB port and plug it into a computer. Then click on my computer and look for open port... once you find the Thermal King logo. Hit run or open!!! It should bring up a screen with a bunch of perimeters and you can see the RPM temperature Funk temperature outside temperature and so forth. On that same menu you will see a tab that says alarms!! That is where you will figure out what's going on with your APU. It will broadcast the engine alarm code. Then from there you can find a list of codes on of codes listed on Thermo King Apu website. Hope that worked out for you guys.

[@MarquisDamon]

BreakIToffRoading thanks for the info lucky for me it’s a fleet truck so a trip to the shop she’ll take

[@TimJSwan]

Mine gets the sleeper berth extremely hot even in winter

[@SuperFlyLibra]

Mine to it will melt phone cords n all

[@wandarobinson4638]

How do I reboot my generator

[@randallbridge3348]

How long is the unit supposed to run? My unit shuts off after ~9-10 hours. Not a good thing when on you 34 hour reset. Any thoughts?

[@hustlegame5069]

Randall Bridge it’s supposed to run all night as long as you have over a quarter tank of fuel.

[@TheRoadhammer379]

it's not supposed to run continuously, it starts and shuts down as temp in truck rises and falls

[@circusboy90210]

@@TheRoadhammer379 not on a analog unit like this one.

[@danielmabie1688]

Very easy to use but unbelievably impossible to figure out without this tutorial. Three hours later & asking 4 truckers before finally finding this video. How about a regular on button with a menu you can actually see. The most simple shit you can’t figure out anymore. Hold button for 3 seconds & wait for hidden menus. Are you kidding me? My phone used to have a home button. Now I’m swiping up down sideways for hidden menus. What the F!

[@Mercedes-Guru]

Excellent explaination of HMI operation, assuming the viewer grew up on another planet. I assume it was meant to make sure the lowest common denominator understood. If the controls were any easier to operate they would turn themselves.

[@HoodieSource]

Not everyone has used an APU.

[@8split2]

I swear to God I can't get mi e one

[@XGiveMeLibertyX]

Knobs... Really? 10 grand and you get 80's technology? That should all be digital.

[@tybirous3417]

I'll take tactile feedback over the flat, unresponsive digital formats any day.

[@larrywebb8309]

@@tybirous3417 knobs are better

[@akilghosh]

Totally agree. This thing sucks big time. Either too hot or too cold

[@glackaglack1534]

Tybirous and 10% to get fix when broke done

[@adchso]

See the snowflake icon? Turn yours to that. That’s definitely the correct setting for you.

[@pablotafolla9617]

Mine is electronic don't work just the fan

[@pablotafolla9617]

Labor & parts to expence

[@BruceLee-to6mw]

Why it just works 2 minutes. Then stop. the ENG light is on.

[@Jadelgad0]

But how do you check the running hours??

[@ZiggieHood]

Should have a small digital reading unit located under bunk or in your side box

[@davewatts6724]

Mine runs great, on a 23 international LT no issues, and no problems whatsoever.

[@charlesv3962]

Ok???? How does turn on, I’m still waiting to learn how to get it run...

[@TheRoadhammer379]

First 30 seconds covered that... depress the left knob with the power icon.

[@maggimadison9253]

@@TheRoadhammer379 wrong! They mentioned NOTHING About having to have the “regen” button on the dash turned on-meaning the orange light comes on making you think it’s gonna regen BEFORE you push the center power button in the sleeper! This is the biggest pos unit EVER! I despise Thermoking 😡 they spend more time in the shop getting repaired than working. I hate this thing. Oh and if it flashes a regen code you have to regen WHILE ROLLING and absolutely no way to know if it ACTUALLY did a regen without stopping and trying it again. I’m on day 3 trying to force this pos to regen. I’m buying the greenway APU & I’ll let Penske keep it just bc of the sheer aggravation from fuckin thermoking! Every single APU I’ve had that was theirs has been total shit! DONT waste your money they never work

[@wendellthayne2509]

So what do you do if you press the power button and nothing happens?

[@dolu156]

My apu is bringing out a yellow triangle what can I do to clear it thanks

[@TruckerbaeLilly]

What did you end up doing? mine has yellow indicator too and stopped working

[@DowntownSound1]

Truck Driver Lilly --- mine too. Yellow Triangle. Did you guys fix it ?

[@MrCountryboy1968]

Truck Driver Lilly my Apu has a yellow triangle. What did you do to fix the problem?

[@hustlegame5069]

It’s probably low in Freon. Mine did this with the yellow triangle too. I had the system charged and now it’s fine.

[@serezhka021]

I put it in heat mode and it's blowing cold air. The apu doesn't start either

[@larrytanton5787]

Could be a sensor or a piece of paper blocking the intake inlet. Mine wasn't heating after i got into a different truck so went to TK for repairs, some idiot let his logbooks fall down between the bunk and cabinet blocking the inlet where it pulls air in.

[@serezhka021]

lendra2010 nope I got a different truck now

[@sebastianm7013]

Why doesn't the unit have a digital control??????????!!!!!!!

[@jacobnash7127]

What about the standby light? What if that lights up but never goes out and it won't kick on?

[@MarquisDamon]

Jacob Nash issue I’m having now have you had any fixes

[@siyonqoba4810]

Im having that problen too

[@metalcharlie]

is the dash mounted tripac switch in standby mode?

[@akilghosh]

This is the shitiest system ever made in the history of the trucking industry. It's a disgrace to peterbilt. Also the people who made it should bow down in shame .

[@danielmabie1688]

Just got a new truck. There are no tutorials on how to turn it on. I asked 4 truckers & spent 3 hours online & KZbin with no results. I can’t believe I need to bring it into the shop. So disappointed!

[@MikeMetals]

Company sent me a message to add anti-gel in the fuel tanks and now the heater doesn't work.

[@Luiginomics101]

The lines sometimes get clogged with that stuff. We have issues every year with the apu's not working after the driver added anti-gel to the system.

[@circusboy90210]

if you are purchasing fuel in a winter area it already has anti gel in it. never put that in yourself

[@MikeMetals]

@@circusboy90210 Freightliner Recommends to add anti-gel in the fuel...but if you have an A.P.U it will Clog it up

[@michaelwright1602]

The old controller was much better, and the new Evolution uses more fuel.

[@rubenbracamontes]

And the black botón

[@akbuilder7626]

Didnt even show how to turn it on lol

[@MarcHershey]

Press and hold the mode selector (the knob with the power button).

[@zephyteh2628]

Ya wtf

[@kingrolle]

My bunk hester only runs 2 minutes

[@BruceLee-to6mw]

Me too.😂😂😂😂

[@Jarhead-eu8py]

These thermo king apu’s are crap I hate the day I spent $12,500 on this garbage. I have had this crap since 12/19 got 900 hours that’s the amount of time it works properly it’s been in the shop six time every time I take it in they fix one thing screw up something else, to keep you coming back. They charge you for warranty work and the worst is it’s on a 2020 truck.

[@johnsantorawluszki715]

It sucks

[@siyonqoba4810]

These things aint worth shit

[@happynomadic1581]

This machine is a piece of 💩

[@great2c4me]

What's the button on the bottom of the hmi for? Is there a way to manually start the tripac evolution without draining the batteries?

[@larrytanton5787]

The truck im in i set it to fan and turn the fan speed to off, when the battery voltage drops and needs charged it automatically starts up and then off after charging the batteries. Some packages may not have that feature but since i have the inverter also it does on mine.

[@MarcHershey]

I always thought it was the thermostat, or it tells the device what the temperature inside the cap is.

[@TheRoadhammer379]

it's a temp sensor

[@bobbyanderson9633]

Who ever is the narrator needs his head kicked in. This concept is set for failure to Cash in on the repairs