Used APU Installation

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  1. freelife2010md

    freelife2010md Bobtail Member

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    Hello, i got a parked old freightliner in Juliet, IL that has a tripac thermoking APU and i was wondering if there's someone to help transferring that APU to my new truck. The old truck needs a new engine and i'm considering selling it as salvage but i need that apu on the new truck. Do you guys know someone who can get this done in Chicago area? Thank you
     
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  3. 062

    062 Road Train Member

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    pavrom Road Train Member

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    ...if I understood him correctly- he needs mobile mechanic ...don't know anyone , my mechanic 85miles north of Joliet.
    he can try contacting GREEN APU in Lemont il , maybe they can help or suggest
     
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  5. freelife2010md

    freelife2010md Bobtail Member

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    Thanks bro but no! Unfortunately green apu only works on their own equipment
     
  6. KDHCryo

    KDHCryo Medium Load Member

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    shouldn't be too hard..

    Unbolt everything from old truck, bolt apu power onto frame of new truck.

    Mount inside unit into new truck, run new lines, recharge system, give it some diesel and 12v goodness, and you're back in business.

    Couple holes in the cab, some caulk, a little bit of stereo wire and an inline 12v fuse rated for 50amps....6 beer job on the weekend!
     
  7. abyliks

    abyliks Road Train Member

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    How many hours? How much are you in the truck? Is it worth buying a new one for the new truck?
     
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  8. Siinman

    Siinman Road Train Member

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    You may be able to get the guys in Joplin MO to do it. They sell used ones so might install one if you can take it to them.
     
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  9. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    did you contact ThermoKing?
     
  10. boneebone

    boneebone Road Train Member

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    if you can bring it to Phoenix, AZ I know a ThermoKing mechanic that can install and service it for you.
     
  11. wifi_guru

    wifi_guru Medium Load Member

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    i was qouted 11k for a tri pack in oklaholma city thats bunk heater inverter the whole nine yards!!! that might be worth looking into. and that's a steal the guys giving em away
     
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