Ambient Air Temp Sensor to prevent Idling

I would find that sensor and reroute it into the cab...

 

hmmm sounds like very petty pissy company---75 degrees oat as everyone knows is probabely 15 degrees ar least higher in the sleeper
it should be easy enough to find---then just wrap some aluminum foil around it for the summer --so it stays nice and hot

 

they will fire you asap for tampering with electronics

 

Well let's see,Add a heat source in the summer and wrap the sensor in ice in the winter.....Idle all you need to..................

 

Our entire fleet has these sensors. 80% of our fleet has an APU and more are added weekly. Max 5 min idle time until outside temp is 15* F or below. Allows idle during extreme cold to protect the engine and supplement the diesel bunk heaters. I have "REAL" box fan that keeps my sleeper at outside temps while parked with a nice breeze. Endless Breeze mfg by Fantastic Fan. 12v only and available through Camping World.

 

it's not on the back of the cab it's under the hood, any dealer can show you ware it is

all trucks have that sensor, it's the same sensor that shows the outside temp on your dash. all they do is turn on or install the software in the ecm and set what temp it will let the truck run, just like the 5min idle time cut off.

 

that would be a deal breaker for me,unless they had apu's.

i wouldnt be able to sleep.

 

75 degrees outside in a humid climate means that it is probably 80 degrees in the cab at least, and would feel like 90. All the blatant disregard to driver comfort just to save a few bucks is getting bad. We have to live in those trucks. Also, it takes no consideration on where you are from. Someone from southern FL will handle heat and cold A LOT different than someone from ND.

I wonder if the office employees from northern states only have the ac on in the building if it is above 75 outside? Could save some money there too #### it.

I have always felt that if there is no APU, then you should be able to idle within reason. What if it is 74 and stormy? How are you supposed to be able to keep the windows down to keep cool? Not to mention, who want to sleep with the windows down in their truck in some of these truck stops at night? Also, I'm sure most of us use cab curtains and at least a sleeper curtain. Mine are made of vinyl. Not very breathable.

Sorry, end rant.

LOL

 

I can't understand why these outfits don't at least put in a roof fan and a sleeper door so a guy can get some ventilation... I use two fans and the sleeper door to stay cool.... I will idle when it's too hot but I try not to.

Why not try one of those Swampy coolers that use ice and water to keep cool... I willl be ordering one soon for the summer months.

http://www.swampy.net/iceuse.html