Re: Fresh water tanks.

by Davey Cracker Sun Aug 16, 2015 2:16 pm

Would something as easy as an insulated blanket thrown over the equipment with a space heater under it work?

I know nothing about this cold stuff, and I'm sure that's too easy or would have already been done I guess??

by Davey Cracker Sun Aug 16, 2015 2:17 pm

Rainbow Rider wrote:ACPower. The air hose is a great idea. What size do you use?

3/8"

Been using it for 25 yrs, and I think only had to replace it twice.

by Devon07 Sun Aug 16, 2015 3:42 pm

His problem is more when he is driving and has no heat to keep things warm...parked a heater inside maybe in a garage would do the trick.....his lines and chems etc are subject to freeze during the drive to a customer.

by milspec6 Sun Aug 16, 2015 5:07 pm

That is the problem in a nutshell.

Electric blankets help, but lack the horsepower to make enough impact. I was looking at the webasto diesel heaters last year which are what the semi guys use in their sleepers and some cargo areas.

They just tap right into the diesel fuel tank and use about 1 gallon per day, but they also put out about 4k btu of heat. Great for a cab, but not the box truck without good insulation.

by milspec6 Sun Aug 16, 2015 5:08 pm

Probably the only good way would be to install a recirculating pump and just keep the water moving through the equipment, but it might be just another pita to set up.

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