Having an auxiliary power unit, or APU, installed on your truck is one of those things that you do not truly appreciate it until you have one. Once it has been installed you will never want go back. No more idling for hours on end wasting fuel and hoping not to be caught or fined due to anti-idling laws. No more hotel rooms just to get a decent night’s sleep. The APU gives you the power you need during these times to make your cab... more»

Adding an APU to your truck can end up saving you thousands of fuel expenses, wear and tear maintenance repairs, and potential fines or tickets due to idling. While the benefits can be quite large there are also all different brands and manufacturers of auxiliary power units out there as well. Each one has its own specific set of pros and cons. So, how do you know which one is the right one to buy for your needs and your budget? In this article... more»

Installing an auxiliary power unit to your truck can end up saving you a significant amount of money each year. In fact in most cases they end up paying for themselves after only about twelve or thirteen months. After that all you see are savings in your pocket. That being said, there are still a lot of questions on the topic of APUs. Over the past few weeks we here at ToughAssTools.com have attempted to answer these various questions in... more»

Installing an auxiliary power unit to your truck can improve your quality of life significantly. With an APU installed there is no more idling for hours at a time just trying to keep your truck cool or trying to watch your favorite television show. No, with an APU all of your power needs, including heating and cooling, are met with ease. Along with providing the power that you need you also end up saving on fuel costs and no longer have to worry... more»

Adding an auxiliary power unit, or APU, to your truck can solve a lot of problems for you or your drivers. Once the APU has been installed there is no longer a need to idle for long periods of time or to stay at hotels during overnight trips. The APU provides you with a source of air conditioning, heating, and power for other appliances or electronics like televisions or microwaves. Along with providing this power source they also can end up... more»

Adding an auxiliary power unit, or APU, to your truck is quite an investment. These products can range from five-thousand dollars all the way up to twelve-thousand dollars. What they offer though is worth it. When your truck has an APU installed you will have a source for power, heating, and air conditioning all without having to idle your trucks’ engine. This ends up saving you money on fuel and maintenance as well as keeping you in... more»

Adding an auxiliary power unit to your truck seems to be the only way to go nowadays. Constantly idling your truck to keep the air conditioning/heater going is not only bad for your engine but is also illegal in many states and cities. By installing an APU on you truck you are removing the need for idling during overnight stays or even during a long wait at a dock. With the APU you can shut that engine off and let the power unit take over while... more»

Adding an auxiliary power unit, or APU, to your truck is an investment, a large one at that. Typical APU prices can range anywhere between five-thousand dollars up to twelve-thousand dollars per unit. If you are a fleet owner and are looking to outfit multiple trucks at a time this expense can add up quickly. Or, even if you are just a sole owner-operator a twelve-thousand dollar expense is nothing to sneeze at. So, the question now is adding an... more»

Adding an auxiliary power unit, or APU, to a truck can make a significant difference when it comes to quality of life. It could be that you, or your driver, is stuck at a port or a dock and is waiting in the heat for multiple hours at a time until it his turn to load or unload. In this situation the driver either has to idle his engine for multiple hours in order for the cab to stay cool, he can shut the engine off and endure the heat, or if he... more»

For those of you who have been in the trucking game for quite a while you know the benefits of having an auxiliary power unit on your truck. This holds especially true for those long-haul drivers who are on the road for multiple nights each week. An APU allows you to heat, cool, and provide power to anything else you desire all while without having your truck idle. Idling your truck is not only wastes fuel but it can also increase maintenance... more»

Adding an Auxiliary Power Unit, or APU, to your truck can make a world of difference. If you are a long-haul driver and are on the road for multiple days and nights a week then you need to look into an APU for your truck. How many of those nights have you spent idling your engine for a few hours just so you can get some heat or air conditioning? Or, perhaps you just wanted to watch some television and microwave yourself a meal. Whatever the... more»

Having an auxiliary power unit installed in your truck can be a game changer. This is especially true if you are a long-haul driver and are spending multiple days and nights on the road. How many times have you been at a truck stop, rest area, or parked on the shoulder of an off ramp all the while wishing you had heat or air conditioning? Sure, you could idle your engine but do you really want to idle the engine for the entire time you are... more»