HARBOR FREIGHT Genset on a semi truck

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2022
  • I break down the running fuel costs of idling on the road versus having a gas sipping generator you can make yourself, without breaking the bank. if you want a request on the build and how I got more hours per gallon, etc, shoot me a comment. otherwise, short and sweet video
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  • @shawnbon9629
    @shawnbon9629 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I’ve got the same unit and it works great. Runs everything and the ac in FL gets down to 65° . I had to turn it up so I didn’t wake up sick. Price a brand new APU when I bought my truck it was gonna cost around $13,000 installed. So I am still under $1500. I can’t be happier.
    I thought about doing a TH-cam video on it, but there’s so many here I don’t have to.

  • @badnews12431
    @badnews12431 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video

  • @buddyb1201
    @buddyb1201 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is good! You could almost buy a Néw generator ever month and still save money.

  • @carlosgarza7878
    @carlosgarza7878 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job

  • @darrellbambammacon8390
    @darrellbambammacon8390 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man that is a Nice Setup for a Jar Head !Just messing .but that is a nice setup inside the cab also.

  • @omarallabani4640
    @omarallabani4640 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really nice video. I enjoy watching it and I’m thinking to do a same set up can you send me a built description thank you.

  • @wlsonzor
    @wlsonzor 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It totally makes sense to buy a generator. Though your math is a bit wonky, 70 per week ( 10/2: 5), 70/5: 14 gal times cost @3.20. Equals $44.80 to run per week. 😉

    • @allamericantruckerrob9777
      @allamericantruckerrob9777  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oops! Still cheaper than the alternative 😂😂. Btw the whole Genny set up is still running 10 hours a day for my detailing trailer. 2000+ hours with regular maintenance

  • @martincara1931
    @martincara1931 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Three gallon a round trip son beter thats wat a usu on my😂 set up 😊

  • @haroldfamilia6037
    @haroldfamilia6037 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video!!
    What’s the model for the tool box? Please

  • @jonplay3602
    @jonplay3602 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Was the fan pushing or pulling air?

  • @DOAN1000
    @DOAN1000 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Did you buy a regular box from Home Depot and cut out the holes for the vents and fan ?

  • @markonikolicus
    @markonikolicus ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What’s up buddy you gave me good idea how to build cover for my generator, I got one question whether the fan is blowing air in or out?

    • @ocdetailing303
      @ocdetailing303 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Blows in. The exhaust side of the generator blow out as well. (Gen pulls air into and around where exhaust exits)

    • @ppgk92
      @ppgk92 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you make the fans blowing out?

    • @allamericantruckerrob9777
      @allamericantruckerrob9777  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ppgk92 I wouldn't advise that. The setup I have done keeps the heat away from the generator and there's no moving components to overheat risking a fire. Easy in, easy out

  • @andrebennett6999
    @andrebennett6999 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where did you buy the fan that's on your box

    • @allamericantruckerrob9777
      @allamericantruckerrob9777  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Pretty much any auto parts store off the shelf. I got the biggest one they had at AutoZone for I think an older Honda Civic. As we speak the Genset is running my detailing trailer and never skipped a beat!

  • @jonplay3602
    @jonplay3602 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What Milwaukee box is that? And how do you power the fan

    • @allamericantruckerrob9777
      @allamericantruckerrob9777  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Fan plugs directly to the 12v plug on generator, and the box is a DeWalt pack out box from home Depot. It's still in use, still same generator also

  • @nehasaini361
    @nehasaini361 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yes idling takes almost 6× more than generator

  • @MrKingcruz
    @MrKingcruz 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can u do a update, and whats the name of the box u have the generator in?

    • @allamericantruckerrob9777
      @allamericantruckerrob9777  20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Currently it's on my detailing trailer. Ocdetailing303 on insta/fb/youtube

  • @mileswatkins6472
    @mileswatkins6472 ปีที่แล้ว

    How does it do in the box with heat

    • @allamericantruckerrob9777
      @allamericantruckerrob9777  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Since it's been high 90s and over 100 in the new trailer setup, never had any issues 🤷🏻‍♂️😎

  • @yassergata4379
    @yassergata4379 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good morning I have a quick question where did u get the toolbox and what size

    • @allamericantruckerrob9777
      @allamericantruckerrob9777  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Home depot, and the size off hand was the same width as the generator. I'll have to look it up again

    • @fatboyrc9812
      @fatboyrc9812 ปีที่แล้ว

      What size DEWALT is that

    • @ppgk92
      @ppgk92 ปีที่แล้ว

      62 gallons

    • @ppgk92
      @ppgk92 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@fatboyrc9812 62 gallons cost $129 at home depot

  • @andrebennett6999
    @andrebennett6999 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did u have to put a plug end on the fan to plug in to the generator

    • @allamericantruckerrob9777
      @allamericantruckerrob9777  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes

    • @jonplay3602
      @jonplay3602 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@allamericantruckerrob9777 was it a regular wall plug or do you have to use a 12v adapter?

  • @AkiraKigRace
    @AkiraKigRace 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are u getting carbon monoxide inside your sleeper ?while parked in between other trucks ?

    • @allamericantruckerrob9777
      @allamericantruckerrob9777  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      None. Doesn't even register on the alarm

    • @AkiraKigRace
      @AkiraKigRace 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@allamericantruckerrob9777 dam I don’t know how to put mine I always get carbon monoxide in the sleeper while Parked at truck stop . I even tried putting the exhaust to the bottom, side , top and I keep having same issue ☹️

    • @mrmotofy
      @mrmotofy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@AkiraKigRace Look at sealing the likely underside of bunk

  • @dronetrucker
    @dronetrucker 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a 10k watt loud ass generator, i think i need to upgrade

    • @allamericantruckerrob9777
      @allamericantruckerrob9777  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Now they have 5k watt gen set that's the same quietness. I shoulda waited 🤦🏼‍♂️. This little 3800 is still kicking strong!

    • @dronetrucker
      @dronetrucker 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@allamericantruckerrob9777 I have had mine almost 10 years, time for a upgrade for sho.

    • @mrmotofy
      @mrmotofy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yep the inverter type

    • @mrmotofy
      @mrmotofy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@allamericantruckerrob9777 More output is bigger motor, or more gas...if ya don't need it don't burn it

  • @humblepanda1146
    @humblepanda1146 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you make a video of how you mouted that box to the cat walk

    • @allamericantruckerrob9777
      @allamericantruckerrob9777  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nope, I sold the truck and my company last year. 😢

    • @allamericantruckerrob9777
      @allamericantruckerrob9777  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      All I did was cargo strap it when moving and my locking cables to make stealing it harder. Drill holes, feed the cable through and lock it

    • @Johnny96ri
      @Johnny96ri 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@allamericantruckerrob9777 Sorry to see you sold the company. :(
      Any issues with the DOT about the setup?

  • @abdiqaniadan2349
    @abdiqaniadan2349 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where did you get this box sir

    • @allamericantruckerrob9777
      @allamericantruckerrob9777  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Home Depot. It's the DeWalt pack out box

    • @abdiqaniadan2349
      @abdiqaniadan2349 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you brother did you put the fan did you open that position or it comes with open

    • @allamericantruckerrob9777
      @allamericantruckerrob9777  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@abdiqaniadan2349 I went to advanced auto and got a fan of the shelf. Its a 12" Honda Civic fan and spliced the 12v wire to the goofy looking "v" shaped plug that goes into the 12v female plug on the generator. Kicks in immediately when the generator starts. I have the fan PUSHING air INTO the box so exhaust and heat goes out of the side the exhaust is sticking out on. Never overheats even in record temps when I was in death valley

  • @bosleylogisticsllc8244
    @bosleylogisticsllc8244 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you tell me size of your fan?

    • @allamericantruckerrob9777
      @allamericantruckerrob9777  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No idea, just an off the shelf maybe 12 inch. 12v fan

    • @bosleylogisticsllc8244
      @bosleylogisticsllc8244 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for your reply, I ordered same fan 12 inch. Fan I was using first didn’t push enough air so my generator kept cutting off from co sensor when I close my box

    • @bosleylogisticsllc8244
      @bosleylogisticsllc8244 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@allamericantruckerrob9777 i ended up getting ryobi with the electric start. Should have gotten the Predator

    • @allamericantruckerrob9777
      @allamericantruckerrob9777  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@bosleylogisticsllc8244 ah man I see the new one 5000 predator with electric start.... I'm going to upgrade to that after or IF mine craps out.

  • @ThumperKJFK
    @ThumperKJFK 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    👍Good information But why are you making this video that your talking about something very important, why Gosh darn loud music playing so we can't here what your saying??? WTF are you doing? darn. Can you please re record this so we can here what the heck your saying??? NO MUSIC just say what ever it is that is about the Gen Set. Thank you for trying to do something for the good of all of us. wow. 👍

    • @allamericantruckerrob9777
      @allamericantruckerrob9777  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I tried to keep the music down so it's not to interfere too much and I picked something pretty light and instrumental so that way there's no gaps and silent parts in the video. Makes it more entertaining for some people a treat for the ears if you will. I watch the video again when I stop except I'll use my cell phone speaker maybe I'm missing something here

    • @allamericantruckerrob9777
      @allamericantruckerrob9777  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Okay so the high pitch twangy parts of the song I guess could be a little distracting I'll make note of that for the next video

    • @ThumperKJFK
      @ThumperKJFK 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@allamericantruckerrob9777 sorry about the hard Rant. but I finally got to here it. After running your video in a audio EQ device to scrub down the Hi's from the music. So don't worry. :) and thanks again for the Great Break down. Your Good. and yeh, you cannot argue with the numbers. Make your own little Gen Set for the overnights/bunk time. Again. Thank you 👍👍👍

  • @thefix2573
    @thefix2573 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    $707.20, welcome.