APU vs idling in very cold weather?

Rory

So if I'm stopping for my 10 hrs and it's 0°F, but I am using my APU which will keep my batteries charged, and I have anti-gel already added, should this be ok? Or would you keep the truck idling in this situation?

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Ayden

04.09.2024

Don't worry, you'll be fine

Duke

03.15.2024

I’d trust my APU to keep things cozy

Tamsin

03.22.2023

I’d say let that APU do its job. Keeps the juice flowing and your toes from freez

Leroy

11.24.2022

Should be fine. I never had a problem with mine in that weather.

Xander

11.23.2022

You'll be fine to shut the truck down with anti gel in the tanks. If you ever find yourself without it I'd run the truck

Moon

11.22.2022

I personally don't shut down the trucks below 20, but my trucks are pre egr. Newer trucks handle the cold starts way better, but still, I wouldn't be comfortable with a truck shut down below 10

Mulder

11.19.2022

I have an APU and never idle my truck but I'm a wuss under about 10 degrees, I idle it then. Too afraid it might not start and I won't be able to escape back to the southern states as quickly as possible.

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