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Overdrive
| October 2014
EquipmEnt spotlight Apus
Cab comfort
F
or cost-conscious owner-
operators, an idle-reduction
system is often at the top of
the list for saving money on fuel.
In addition to that, reduced en-
gine wear offers more payback,
even though it's not immediately
apparent. With the many auxiliary
power units on the market, it's
important to research costs and
specs to find the right fit for your
application.
Nite Phoenix
The Bergstrom Nite Phoenix
no-idle system has a large
compressor and an LCD
digital user interface and
battery monitoring system.
The unit includes a 110-
pound lithium-ion battery,
onboard service diagnos-
tics, automatic temperature
control and a check-filter
function. The company's
Tundra inverter and shore-
power kit, which offers
shorepower and hotel load
capabilities for the Nite
system, includes an exten-
sion cord and a switching
box that automatically
detects 110-volt AC power
and provides the vehicle
with AC power and 12-volt
DC power.
Bergstrom Inc.,
bergstrominc.com
ComfortPro
Carrier's ComfortPro APU has a
60-amp alternator and a large reser-
voir that allows for a 1,000-hour oil
service interval. The unit also has a
thermostatic expansion valve, a con-
denser with a fin-and-tube design
and a low-pressure sensor designed
to shut down in the event of a
refrigerant leak. The R-134a refriger-
ant also allows for simpler service.
Carrier Transicold,
trucktrailer.carrier.com
Dynasys
Hodyon's Dynasys APU has a nonintegrat-
ed four-component design to allow for
quicker installation. The flexible mounting
system is built to accommodate most
Class 8 frames and can be located on
either side of the truck and behind fair-
ings. The APU uses R134a hermetic-style
air conditioning refrigerant and electric
heating, and its 6,000-watt power comes
from a belt-driven generator designed for
easier service.
Hodyon, hodyon.com
Idle Free
Idle Free's electric APU provides heat, air conditioning and
electricity and is available with Reefer Link technology
designed to make a reefer unit's excess energy available for
added runtime. The company recently was acquired by Phillips
& Temro Industries, an investor in companies that provide
cooling products serving the heavy-duty truck industry, among
others.
Idle Free Systems, idlefreesystems.com
