Let's say your truck battery or your reefer battery is dead, and help isn't on the way.
Ain't nobody got time for that.
You gotta go.
As long as one or the other is good, you can jump start your truck's battery with your reefer unit battery (and vice versa), by connecting only the positive terminals of the reefer and truck batteries.
Many trucks have jumper connection posts outside the battery box, making the connection easier.
There is no need to connect the negative terminals when the trailer and tractor are connected at the fifth wheel/king pin, as this connection creates a shared ground!
How awesome is that?
Of course, you'll have to have a set of jumper cables handy also.
Duh...
Being a prudent driver, you'll need to get your charging system checked out by a professional when you get a chance, but this little trick will get you down the road and keep your cold stuff cold.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Feel free to comment.
Keep it professional and courteous.
Don't be a nasty truck driver.
We have enough out there giving us a bad name already.