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thanks for taking care of Bailey
Wow! So similar. I went to Ft. Jackson in January 1970 then to Ft Gordon. I too was in signal corp. Plus I grew up on Hwy 25 between Wilsonville and Columbiana Alabama. That power plant is Ernest Gaston Power Plant. When built in the late 1950’s early 60’s is was a huge financial blessing for Shelby County. Many cousins and uncles worked there.
Good bad and ugly. Thanks for the real commentary. Roll on!!.
Hi Dan,
I forgot a good tip about where your air conditioning leak troubleshooting tip is to look for wear refrigerant oil and dust might be sticking to hoses, lines and fittings.
Rule of thumb in refrigeration gases that a bit of the lubrication oils travel with the refrigerant gases and minor leaks will show if you look for the signs.
I know you have your truck under hood clean so maybe this will help target what is failing without having expensive diagnostic equipment and dyes by using your eyeballs.
Good luck, just thinking out loud are you over a million miles on your AC system?
Hey Dan, I also went to signsl school at Fort Gordon in 1971
That's how I drive our RV. No dash air, and use the generator and the big AC units to keep it cool with fans, for better fuel efficiency. Stay safe and cool.
Every Paccar rig be it KW or Pete has had AC issues. I’m talking my 1974 W900 up to my 2015 W900. Never failed to cause issues.
Put some AC dye in your system or get a squirt bottle with some windex in it and spray those joints in your ac lines to find your leak......
That looked like a nice run on 301 thru the woods in SC. Don't do it in Maryland from Bowie down to Waldorf; light after light after light!!!
You could try a can of freon with the leak seal and conditioner in it
I'll be in MS in Sept, so I'll keep my eyes open.
Find a Reefer Shop, if I ever need my A/C worked on again- I’ll be going to Frost King in Fort Worth-, back in the 80’s I carried my sister in-laws car in to get her a/c fixed. You could hang meat in there, you could see the coldness- haha- she had carried it to the dealer 3 times, and it wasn’t working- dealers work on everything- Frost King knows cooling systems - just a thought - y’all be Careful- Texas is in the 100* this month-
Don't let Bailey get hot .
Thanks for your service !! I was at Fort Jackson summer of '93 ...
Right now you're a victim to the famous "Murphys law". If things can go wrong at a bad time, it will...😅
You'll find time to get it repaired, Dan. Keep the wheels spinnin'. The rates will go up again too.
Thanks Dan for the video
Hope you soon fix the Air Conditioner
Stay safe and keep them wheels rolling 🌵🇬🇧👍
My daughter fixed her AC with a can of recharge, worked for awhile, but the freon can be old, and the AC doesn't empty. It stopped working, but a complete recharge was better than a new AC.
Working 👍🇺🇸
Nothing Worse that having your Truck AC go out and Bailey is wearing her fur coat at the Beginning of Summer. 🤔🙏
I hope everything gets better for you guys you guys have a blessed week
In the Philippines for a few months, hiking in the jungle, going on cool trips, but my heart is still on trucking haha dang it son! I miss the open roads of America!
Thanks Dan, Teresa, Baily, coordinator and viewers/subscribers.
for sharing.
Yes Dan the "R" word is being avoided and I am positive it is here. I had to use my vacation time for the words "WNA" (work not available) or go home without pay. South Carolina is a "Will to Work Labor Policy State"... for the past several weeks and work in several Departments to keep my pay coming in the Mfg. job I have now for a global tool company.
Let me ask a question, does Mercer have a network/in-house service mechanics that may specialize in AC work so you could stay at a Mercer location on the cheap while getting your truck repaired. Many service shops will not let their owners stay in their vehicles while it is being worked on. Not sure about the trucking industry.
Even facing adversity, you still find time to knock out a nice video (good job timing to the editing cuts). Praying for travel mercies for you and your pup... and that your schedule and the A/C repairs line up.
Stay safe sir!
Love how Bailey looks at you. Best friend safe travels.
Dan
Have your HVAC repair shop add ICE 32. It's developed by a NASA ENGINERT and drops your temp 15 degrees and saves wear on compressors About $80 bucks for a car. Local shop swears by it.
Yep it’s a struggle right now. Everything is super slow
Sorry about your AC. Prayers for better times. Stay cool Bailey.
Dan, I went to Fort Gordon in 1966 for Radioteletype school. I don't know how it was when you were there, but when I was there most all the buildings were left over from WW2. I guess now the whole base is all built up and it's really nice. I was there in July-August and the heat and humidity almost killed me. Couldn't wait to get out of there. I ended up going to Germany which was a nice change in weather and at least I didn't have to go to Vietnam. Good luck and love your videos. Take care of Bailey as she is a sweet dog.
Likelihood all of the WW2 era ‘Temporary’ Barracks are gone. Some instillations have saved 2-3 for a Museum
I think I saw that you got the A/C fixed. Good.
You covered some familiar territory on this trip. Am very familiar with that I-95 and 301 corridor. Yes, US301 runs all the way up through southern Maryland and then jogs east just south of Baltimore over to the MD/VA eastern shore. I use 301 frequently to avoid the Washington DC area. Am also very familiar with Ft Gordon and Army Signal Corps in Augusta. I enjoy your videos. Thanks for the effort.
buy a manifold set and vacuum pump from Harbor Freight somewhere along the way and fix it yourself. Once you get some dye in there and find the leak, it might not be that bad to fix. (unless it’s in the cab…)
I was Air Force stationed at Sheppard AFB from late 86 to 90.......
I loved trucking out in the Carolinas back in the 90's. I haven't been out there in a long time. I also went to basic at Ft Jackson. New Hollywood they called it. Did my AIT there also as a heavy wheel mechanic. If your coming back to Illinois for the 4th and you get up by Hannibal or Quincy stop by. I'll give you my exact location. We have a truck stop right here .
I hope you get that AC fixed if you can. I picked up ATVs in El Paso Tuesday and it was blazing hot. Going to be that way all week down there. I hope you and Bailey can keep cool. Be safe out there and thanks for the videos!
I went to basic training at Fort Dix in 88 , I was 88m truck driver, at the time you could transfer your military license to civilian by taking a written test.
I did 4 years sea duty in 84, extended my enlistment in 88 and did 2 years shore duty at Lakehurst. We would’ve been neighbors!!!
Bummer about the a/c
How about that…first of summer and the AC breaks. Murphy’s Law. Thanks for sharing Dan. Know that you will get it fixed soon. Praying for you and Bailey.
What I know about Air-Conditioning you could put in a thimble, but many times it’s those almost like a valve core. Insert that’s leaking, so if you go to where you put Freon in if you could put a little soap on those you’ll see if they’re leaking or not those are pretty easy to change.
Schrader valve. And you are correct they work just like a valve stem core.
For the most part, the trucks been running ok. No major issues for a while. Hoping this AC thing isn’t too hard on the wallet. Sounds like a leak somewhere. Hope it ain’t the damn condenser.
100 plus all over west Texas
Prayers for your air conditioner and your generator. Be safe out there.
well your a/c compressor isn't ceased, you might be able to see a build-up of oil and grease around the hoses or a/c parts to try to get a visual of where the leak is, but l'm sure you know that. Stay safe and cool, it's hot out here.
Thank you for your service, hope you get the ac fixed soon.
Sorry Dan I know it sucks to have A/C problems. Stay cool, be well.
I was in the Marine Corps and went to an Army Signal Corps school at Fort Monmouth before everything moved south to Fort Gordon. If you went to Sheppard I'm guessing it was for cable splicing school.
Hang in there Dan! Hope you get the A/C problem fixed soon. My ears perked up when you mentioned Sheppard AFB as I had a brief training there long before you did (early 1971), then on to Scott AFB for my 4 years of service. I am from mid Missouri so I was quite fortunate to be able serve about 180 miles from home during the Vietnam war. I joke that I fought the war in East St Louis and was home on the weekends! Thanks for your service and your great videos.
Hey Dan !! When you are checking the motor oil in the "CAT"" ,,look at ALL the A/C connections for compressor oil around them as good ""OL" vibration has a tendency to break the lines off there !!! They do sell A/C stop leak too !! Have a good run this week !!! 🤔🙄👀👀👀
Hi Dan, great content as usual. Timing the scene changes with the music was a nice touch in this edition.
Retired refrigeration tech, and I wish I was closer Dan. Leaking that fast should be some signs as to where it's leaking. Look for the oily spot.
301 ends in Delaware around Middletown
Thanks for your service and some of the best content on U-tube.
🙏🙏🙏🙏prayers for you and Bailey.. stay safe out there.. and thank you for your service 🙏
I just spotted you on I-20/59 South west
I live in Annapolis just off RT 301 which ends in Delaware. I drove RT95 from Annapolis to central Florida, what a horrible road.
Hang in there & safe travels. The a/c of my old pickup went out & never bothered for fix it, even in Alabama. Give Miss Bailey a hug, smooches, & scratches behind both ears.
301/302, whatever it takes. Thanks for the "back road" videos. Always enjoy those. We haven't had very much hot weather in the Northeast, so far. Like Gilda Radner said, "It's always something." At least the truck is driveable. Good to know you'll be home for the 4th of July. Praying for you and your generator to hold up until you get home. Will certainly be getting warmer the closer you get to home. Safe travels.
I would avoid Texas it has been very hot down here. Stay cool I hope you can get this repaired quickly!
Stay cool, my friend and our prayers are that you can get the AC fixed quickly and it will not be too expensive. Also another great video. I love the footage coming down 301.
Hopefully, an AC mechanic in your area watches this and can help the both of you and your generator out. Stay cool, Dan and Bailey.
Dan, always something. The AC is really a pain. Lucky you got the Big RV unit on back. Prayers for you and Bailey. Hopefully you can take the time to get repaired in El Paso. There's a good shop there out by Ft. Bliss. I just don't remember the name. Out on State Line Road.
Dan, nice video.
Dan will be prayig for you and your generator. Hang in there and better days will be ahead. You will get it repaired I am confident.
Your the super trucker ,tough it out like the old timers did w/no a/c just a couple roof vents & door vents, and some good deodorant, maybe use that TH-cam EASSY MONEY to fix the a/c issues .
i bought my first truck as an owner operator ini Feb 87 it was a 76 Kw cabover with a shiny 290 n 13spd i was 29 and im still at it flatbeddin all this time
Say Dan you said you were at Shepherd Air Force Base .that's my home town Wichita Falls Texas I'm glad to hear that from a fellow driver thank you name Rodney
Thanks for your service and have a safe trip and getting your AC fixed up and great video keep up the good work God bless from GA and stay safe
Hey Dan, I did basic at Ft Jackson in 1978 then Gordon for AIT. (Avionics) Was stationed Ft Rucker for a while than went back to school at Ft Huachuca. You know where that is 😀then Germany. Great times
Hope you get the ac fixed before coming back to TX. It’s really hot here (TX). Best of luck
There's always something with trucks.
In Florida 301 starts to run parallel with 75.
Good video, thanks for showing the scenery on 301. Best of luck with the a/c
I-95 goes to as far North as Canada. Well, Houlton ME which is the last exit on I-95 before Canada anyways.
Sorry to hear of a/c loss, Dan. Back in the day, driving truck, I lost a/c in AZ, lovely drive after that event. LOL. Thanks for the video . Darrell, an "Original Transcon RR" enthusiast.
July 4th in the USA is major shutdown. Our daughter got married in Oklahoma on July 4th back in 1998. We had trouble finding a place for the wedding reception. Keep cool. 😊
Good luck
Thanks for your service, both military and trucking. Hopefully you can get your a/c issues resolved quickly. Safe travels!
Man hope everything goes smoothly. And you get that AC fixed
It's always the Weakest Link Dan 🙃
Dan thanks for the Military Update, I was in 1972 and retired in 1992, USAF. We are living in Tampa, Florida not far from HWY 301 & Interstate 75. Take care, Sir! 🫡
Stay safe. Thank you for the video.
Safe travels😽🌿💫try to keep cool. I know you 2 are.🐾🐾🐶
Dan Dan the professional flat deck man. Ya it sucks with no air con. Your so lucky to have the big generator with as a back up. It’s got to be tuff out there with such low rates. Got got to make it to be able to spend it. Always like your videos Dan. Have a great and a safe day. Happy trails and happy motoring.
Don't come west Phoenix will be 110 +for the next week
Hope that you get your air conditioning fixed soon it’s coming up on summer time and you all will need it.
301 goes into Delaware and maybe further north. Back in the day that’s how we went from SE PA to my aunts house in NC.
You can try one of those small cube A/C plug in things. It may be a good temporary fix.
Please to mention Ft Jackson again. Miserable weather for basic training.
South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama in June are not places to be without AC......Limp it along till you can make time to get it repaired. Do one of the trucks at home have the needed parts?
Hope the generator and the RV AC hold together, because it's going to be real hot going across Texas. It's 114 in Weatherford, Texas an hour ago.
I've always used freon with stop leak in my junkers, it's always seemed to work for me if there's just a pinhole leak. But if the compressor casting is leaking then there's no hope for it lol
The company I retired from had the bus contract on fort Gordon in the mid 1980’s spent some time in Augusta working out there.
I went to basic at Jackson in 87 😅😅
Nice video again, hope the generator keeps running Dan.
Hello Mr Dan,,, hopefully U get ac fixed ASAP!!!!! Portable Ac the plugs into lighter works Gr8!!!! Gr8 alternative jst incase main trk ac fails!!!!!!
if you do not have caps for the a/c line fittings get some and put them on there could be a leak causing a loss of refrigerant
301 does run through MD and into DE.
Thanks for the video Dan. Hope the AC gets working
Make sure Bailey doesn’t get overheated!
Good luck to you and Bailey! Yea! Hope the generator hold! Drove a company truck for 25 years and they didn't worry about no AC until you got back to a terminal! But , I didn't have a codriver like Bailey to worry about either! I just tried to drive in the night time! Take care!
Safe travels Dan
Funny thing, my 2014 and 2015 Volvos and 2016 Freightliner never been and issue! Knock on wood!
Well I know it's late. Ac freon with dye with those glasses to see where it leaks with the red flashlight. Comes in a kit. Check and see if it's the compressor. Around pulley ECT. Tells you how long it takes,parts and such. Just might help you because the AC guy just might tell you it's leaking. And how he's got changed the condenser, hoses ECT. Like they tried if me. I just went and put my glasses on and showed him it's not leaking. Then showed him where a o ring was leaky. Said let's pull the expansion valve with filter. Works great. That was in 2021. No problem. Anyway thanks