Product Review - Icy Breeze

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Cool the sleeper in your semi truck without idling. Some company drivers can't idle. Some lease operators or owner operators do not want to idle.
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5 окт 2024

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@kishascape 5 месяцев назад

I like the platinum because the extreme cool features where it pumps the heat exchanger faster.

@bbbb1024 2 года назад

Awesome review! I have an enclosed trailer I take camping, my wife doesn’t let tents lol. Definitely going to try it in the trailer.

@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell 2 года назад

I was surprised to see how well it handled the 100° day. The truck was already cool from using the AC when driving, but it made it ten hours without becoming unbearable.

@grahambj Год назад

Thank you for the in-depth review! I'm definitely getting one.

@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@jimmackay3392 Год назад

I run one in my no AC dump truck. I freeze two one gallon milk jugs and I get about eight hours out of them with pretty much steady 45 degrees output.

@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell Год назад

I need to do another review. I have plastic bottles to freeze now.

@OTR_Dame 3 месяца назад

Nice review I’m just looking for something during 10hr breaks overnight definitely gonna look into getting one

@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell 3 месяца назад

When I worked for Artur Express, I had a Volvo VNL 760 that had no EPU or APU. The Icey Breeze saved me money because I could use two bags of ice rather than idle all night.

@TannerBraungardt Год назад

Thanks for the great video!

@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell Год назад

Glad it helped

@conchocul5653 Год назад

Thank you for the review

@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell Год назад

Thanks for watching

@michaelmccullough1726 Год назад

Did you ever try the plastic things instead of ice? If so how was it?

@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell Год назад

Yes, I did. They work well but are large. They take up a lot of room in my freezers. I plan to do an updated video on the Icy Breeze in the next couple of weeks. I’ll try and use the plastic ice things.

@americantopgunner5102 2 года назад

Did it cool down the sleeper area tho. I’ll be using it in my suv while camping. I’ll be using frozen 1 gallon water bottles instead of ice bags

@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell 2 года назад

Yes, it cools the sleeper area. It was most effective when I used the truck’s AC to cool the space then used the Icy Breeze to keep it cold.

@americantopgunner5102 2 года назад

@@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell good to know thanks brother. Drive safe.

@crxk20r59 5 месяцев назад

Hello, by chance do you know how many decibels at its lowest setting?

@mattp2288 Год назад

Bought this and it is a cool concept but it LEAKS everywhere and has holes in the plastic. (Not from the cover not being closed. I would not recommend just based on this. They also said on their website they don't accept damaged returns. (Even though this is their fault)

@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell Год назад

I did have that problem. Mine holds the water well.

@cotjocky466 2 года назад

I love product reviews! Especially helpful items like this, but I thought all Arter trucks came with a motorized APU? And those use about 0.5-1 gallon of fuel per 10 hour break which would be cheaper than 3 bags of ice per break? APU coveted under the Penske maintenance warranty?

@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell 2 года назад

There are trucks that do not have APUs. I was given a choice between a 2017 Freightliner with APU and a 2022 Volvo VNL 760 that didn’t have one. Summer doesn’t last forever. I chose the VNL.

@cotjocky466 2 года назад

@@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell Gotcha. If you end up sticking with them I’m sure you can upgrade to a different/newer truck with a APU at a later date. Hopefully it at least has a Espar heater!

@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell 2 года назад

@@cotjocky466 It does have a heater. An APU uses between .2 gallons and .5 gallons per hour. That’s better than the 1 gallon per hour for idling. I am on the list for a new VNL, but I’m good with this one for now.

@cotjocky466 2 года назад

@@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell Good info!

@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell 2 года назад

@@cotjocky466 - I’ve also bought three of the $15 plastic water bottles. I have an AlpiCool freezer. I’m going to try and use them instead of ice.

@coreyg3658 Год назад

I can't sleep with the engine running. I needed something to help on hot nights.

@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell Год назад

Pro Tip - When its really hot, stick the hose under your covers down by your foot. The whole bed will be nice and cold.

@albol6677 Год назад

Thanks for the info just ordered one for my sleeper they have promo code going on right now for the platinum $50 dollars off Are u still using it any update videos

@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell Год назад

I have a truck with an EPU now, but I still use the Icy Breeze sometimes at home, even poolside.

@brandonb7120 2 года назад

Nice review. What are your thoughts on the future of trucking? In regards to automation and self driving trucking etc? I feel like you're someone who would have some good, well thought out ideas on it. Essentially my main question would be if someone was wanting a career for up to 25 years from now what do you think that looks like?

@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell 2 года назад

There will be autonomous trucks. At first there will be a few, then a hundred, then a thousand, etc. They will have a lot to overcome to replace truck drivers. There’s the fear from the suburban house moms, the ignorance or truck drivers who think we will all be out of work next week, and general acceptance. Autonomous trucks will enhance truck driving, just like the automated transmission, digital mirrors, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist.

@brandonb7120 2 года назад

@@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell do you think there will still be a full career for someone looking to get into trucking now that wants something for 20-25 years?

@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell 2 года назад

@@brandonb7120 Absolutely. The trucking industry is going to evolve not disappear. Eventually, long haul OTR will be done by autonomous trucks but we are talking 25-30 years from now. Those drivers will move to regional and local, meaning more time at home in their own beds.