I B I am nothing and God everything. My goal is to inspect my life with the mirror of scripture to see where I really am and His word shows me that I am desperately in need of the Lord and that I must surrender and let Him do the work. He’s such a loving Father, I owe Him my life. 😎
@@HighMileageHelper Amen!... Its good to see that there are some young people out there that stay humble and follow Christ! May the Lord contuine to bless and lead you to be light in this world!
Poor planing is not reason to sleep in a pickup truck. Ok you dont make enough to have simple persons life a full bed... wow I would change your " business " as you have no business
Thank-you so much for your videos. I am researching this right now with the intent of driving as a way to transition into retirement. You look like a wonderful person and I am sure your parents are very proud of you. Be safe!
Brian F It’s my pleasure! Thanks for reaching out and sharing Brian! Of all the different trucks out there, we have the best one in my opinion haha but I’m obviously biased! 😎 God bless my friend!
I have a 2021 4Runner. Gonna drive cross country for fun and I will sleep in the back at night because it’s gonna be hot (it’s summer) This is a 4.0 v6 gas engine and it can idle until it runs out of gas. Not gonna hurt a thing. As long as the cooling system is working your fine. It doesn’t matter if it’s diesel or gas. I’m gonna be completely cool when I sleep. Damn a motel!
Another thing to consider is the fact that most of an engines war happens at a cold start. Therefore, keeping it at operating temp is actually better for the internal components.
Right, but I would not advise to idle much at all, oil pressure and Temps are too low at least on diesels. Bump up the idle to around 1100 or so. This brings up oil pressure quite a bit and keeps it running at operating temperature. Most wear does occur during a cold start and shutting on and off also makes the engine continuously go through heat cycles as it warms up which is the hardest thing on an engine. Guys who shut their truck off like say at the fuel pump and everytime they run in for food or somthing will most likely never see a million miles. High mileage engines are ones that run for extended periods of time per start cycle.
I never look at it as a trade-off between ‘idle all night’ or ‘take a hotel’. I take a hotel every 3 to 5 days just because…..but never idle the engine. At least more than an hour or so. You DO have a good point vis-a-vis “comfort”, though. Especially during times of very hot or very cold weather. I find it easier to stay comfortable when it’s cold (good wool blanket takes care of most of that) than when it’s hot. Currently it’s good sun-reflecting window coverings (Weather Tech currently) and slightly open windows and 2 battery-powered fans. Kinda-sorta works, but it’s a work in progress. Looking to get a generator….the ‘quiet’ models…….to run a small A/C and a small electric heater. They use less than a gallon of gas in a 7 or 8 hr period and won’t wear down your engine. But I can sorta see why YOU opt for the ‘engine idle’ model. You stay (at least according to an earlier video) at truck stops. So you’re on a concrete jungle with a hundred other big trucks which are idling all night. So partly open windows and your OWN vehicle being quiet isn’t an option. The noise alone would probably keep you awake. I stay in rest areas.
Another great video it's a lot of help for us me and my wife just started 2 weeks ago hauling for wave Express and a lot of your information has come into play already greatly appreciated God bless 🙏 thank you
it's hard on the engine. a good compromise is a diesel generator with heat and air tied to it.I forgot to mention that lower rpm idle or even higher rpm idle doesn't keep the oil pressure up and the lower operating temperature allows more soot and contamination of the oil
@@Patrickkokujin nope didn't miss it. I have run a cmv diesel engine for 25 years. Idling a diesel is hard for it and adds extra wear and maintenance costs
Enjoying your videos. Trying to learn all I can and hoping to make a jump in careers as I believe this is something I would really enjoy! Thanks for the education.
Garry Hosmer Hey thanks Gary for reaching out! I’ve got tons of video ideas but not enough time in the week haha just trying to stay consistent with you guys! I really hope you guys can start off miles ahead of where I did! 😎 thanks for the support!
For winter months you can pleated save by using a ceramic heater by using a lithium battery generator. And why your driving your recharging the Lithium battery again.
bear in mind your truck has a big engine. for idling that long the consumption is great. don't laugh i have a small diesel. bought since brand new, currently at 140.000 miles and the overnight idle is ridiculous. if the ac is on, it has high idle at about 1100 rpm to keep the water temperature high. it has about 4 liters (1 gallon ??) for 10 hours. i idle it during summer a lot. i did a full service check up at my mechanic. no issues found with the turbo, dpf was perfectly fine. just change the oil more ofter. if i had a diesel heater i wouldn't idle it that much
Hello Daniel ,I have enjoyed all your video and all the info. Doing my orientation on the 25 and 26 . Hope to meet out there Keep up the go work . Thanks again for all the info .
I was wondering if I could I do my truck how bad it would be I just know whoever invented the diesel engine is badass it just runs and runs and runs it seems like it doesn't like to be shut off diesel engine likes to roll blow out all that bad stuff at 65 miles an hour for 11 hours like you said I'm a new subscriber tonight because you help me I'm laying over in my truck tonight I'm actually idling myself thank you for the tips
Hey man 2 things I didn't hear you talk about maybe you had them on another video? but if you're not deleted You can do some serious damage to your plugs by Idling just for 30 minutes Just something to consider, Another thing a lot of guys have said that it takes about 10 gallons of fuel which is roughly $20 I'm from the South so I really don't mind the heat but in the cold weather I have a 0 Degree sleeping bag and periodically I will crank up the truck once or twice through the night, Another thing that's good if you have to have the heat are the AC is a Honda generator They cost about $800 but they're really quiet small and light and takes about 2 gallons of Gas which is about $3 through the night and a plug in heater are a plugin fan.
Just found your channel and subbed I have a 2011 dmax how many gallons does a 8 to 10 hour idle burn? I was looking into a back seat sleeping set up . Not a professional driver I just want to travel the country and explore
Another great video. Do you run into any problems with anti idle laws . I know a few years back they carried some steep fines with the east coast being the worst
On some of the toll ways in NY they threaten to just about kill you at the rest stops if you idle lol. Literally anywhere else I've gone doesn't much care at all. Thanks for the great question!
Another great video Boss thank you I do idle my Ram all nights as well been in the road pulling rvs over 5 years now and never had an issue also deleted trucks are the way to go less headaches, So if you don’t mind me asking what Oil you use in your Ram ? And how often you do an oil change ? Thanks again.
Thanks for reaching out and asking those great questions! I use Rotella T6 5w-40 with Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer 10q of Oil 2q of Lucas with a Wix XP Filter. My oil analysis has come back excellent every time I have it tested, so I'm a believer in those products. I'm somewhere inbetween 15-25k miles. Generally closer to 25k though. Thanks man!!
HighMileageHelper awesome thanks bro for sharing I’m actually using same oil and Lucas everytime but I do every 10k miles keep up the great videos boss 👌
Enjoyed the video Daniel! I was wondering about idling the truck at night and the overall fuel usage. Do you high idle or just leave it running at base idle? I have heard it's best to high idle because of keeping the temps up but don't know what most people do. I appreciate the content and information your sharing on your channel. It is a big help! Have a Blessed Day Friend! Justin
Homegrown Country Homestead Hey Justin! Thanks for reaching out! Great question! I have only high idled in the winter when it was below 0. Under decent circumstances, normal idle does the job I have found. And I mentioned this on another comment but I THINK that it’s around 5gal for 10hours.. that test I did at the beginning of driving so long ago, I don’t even remember the time of year or temp outside or whatnot but number 5 seems to be stuck in my mind for some reason. I might put out a video or a post on the community tab about that this coming week and what that looks like! Thanks for always being an encouragement and helper! 😎
Hello I have a ram 2500 Cummins 6.7 2023 is it ok to leave the trucking running all night or should I high idle the truck ? I have DEF is that harmful to the def? Thx
Danial, I know all trucks are different but do you have an idea of how much fuel your truck will use in 10 hours of idling in summer temperatures? I have a zero sleeping bag and sleep well in cold, but heat is a killer on my sleep!
Scott Kimrey A long time ago when I first started I tested it out and I filled up the night before and topped it off in the morning. I seem to remember a number of 5gals, but I’m not certain of that. I can do that this week and hopefully get back to you to confirm!
I’ve heard people getting small generators in the bed and running small AC units into the cab. And in the winter a small space heater for heat. I’ve travels for years working and living in my travel trailer, and this seems to be an alternative for cheaper living and maintains comfort as well. I pull w/ a99’ Cummins 2500, and am guessing the older trucks have less issues than newer trucks on DPF and emissions issues clogging. I’m straight piped turbo back, 5” exhaust, and feel that I could fuel all night which I have at times, but wouldn’t need to if I was doing it full time.
Rick Smith I do Rick! I’m spoiled rotten up here! Haha 2h 15min away from Synergy and loving it. And thank you for the support as always my friend! You’re a big encouragement! 😎
The regen system is killer to me. Idle for 2 hours makes the turbo close (exhaust brake) and the idle increase. I understand the idling, but ill take a honda generator with an AC unit in the back window.... Deleted, straight piped and a tune removing just the emissions is great to save then.
Brandon Caldwell That’s not a bad idea Brandon. I’ve seen guys with ac units of sorts and I’ve thought about it before. For now I’m either too lazy or cheap to move forward on something like that haha we’ll see!!
@@HighMileageHelper understandable. Believe its south Georgia hotshot who does the AC in the rear window on his F250. When its cooler he removes it. Most expensive portion is the generator as AC window units are cheap for such a small area.
@@c.a.mcneil7599 You keep mentioning his clothes, why are you so concerned about the man's clothes? live your own life buddy obviously you don't bust your ass for a living like real men out here, if it bothers you so much buy him and send him some clothes.
@@victorvegat. I were coveralls when I crawl my tuck. Like when a load needs covered I tarp it. Professionals are just that. Hoodlums are that. I bet this person's were flip flops when he or think he she checks in at the reciever
Your video is timely as I've been talking to different drivers about idling all night, some say do it and some say it's too hard on the systems. I'm curious whether you crack your windows a smidgen when idling or leave them all up.
If there is a hotel to be had I would stay in a hotel. Club memberships is worth its weight in gold just like a fuel card. Nothing like sleeping in a bed, hot showers, continental breakfast with coffee. I can get that with an average of $75 a night. I don’t think you are saving that much by idle’n your truck all night. I do understand it does not make since to stay in a motel all the time. Either way it is a tax right off at the end of the year.
Hi Daniel, thank you so much for all your video and specially this one as I was questioning myself with that question. Do you fast idle at 1000 RPM or just let it go at pure idle. God bless you and great though from Canada my friend
Frank absolutely my friend! I have all these answers and ideas I’m trying to pump out but there’s not enough time in the week to get everything out as quickly as I would like haha glad I could answer this one for you! And fast idling when below 0 degrees but normal does the job under normal temps. God bless man! 😎
Hey man I’ve been with Indiana since mid March and have done around 80k! I’ve watched all your videos and they helped me a bunch. I idle if it’s below 40 and above 70 so pretty much all the time. I’ve got the 2019 ram with 1231 drive hours and 255 idle hours, was curious about your hours. Thanks for all the help
Cory Bellinger Hey Cory! Thanks for reaching out! I appreciate that encouragement! And that’s awesome man! Unfortunately my truck only gives me a grand total, not separated between idle and driving. I have a hair under 16k engine hours
That’s impressive I hope I have that much luck out of this truck. It’s been good so far even with everything goin on in the world, I’ve been lucky and stayed busy through it all. Keep it up man I really like the videos
John Vanderlip absolutely I do! Although to be fair, I plan my trips to run through my home or at least not have to be out over night as much as maybe others are so take that for what it is. There’s only been a few times I’ve had to buy a shower but honestly they sometimes just give you a free shower at the register instead of paying the $14 fee. I’ve been shocked a few times by that, or a trucker behind me who has dozens and dozens who gives me one of his out of the kindness of his heart. I’m always grateful for that!
@@HighMileageHelper Im like you im home more than im away. I have a good location where i take one day to go get camper and go back home then the next day deliver and come back home.
@@HighMileageHelper I followed your suggestion and joined anytime fitness, so many locations. After looking at cheaper fuel sources some of the big fuel stops are not such a bargain with free showers.
You are absolutely right the city boy trucks are the absolute worse trucks on the planet. Repair after repair after repair. Due to not working the truck like it’s designed to
Brad Taulbee very cool! Have you found that heater to overcook you at night? I tried a propane heater with the windows cracked and I roasted myself the few nights I tried lol
@@HighMileageHelper I turn it on low and crack the windows for fresh air and i am fine. Usually down to 35-40 i sleep best with just a good blanket and no heater. The only time idling in the winter is when warming up the truck or when it is cold enough I worry about the truck starting.
Brad Taulbee I gotcha, that makes sense too. Not starting in the morning is a healthy fear lol gelled you’re fuel filters and lines is a real threat to these diesels
HighMileageHelper this heater has a thermostat and a guy showed us his and it worked awesome. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07MKK79F7/ref=sspa_mw_detail_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1
TowAway Couple Hey that’s an awesome heater set up!! Very cool! You guys gonna get it and do a review on it? Seems like that’d be a huge help to people who shut off the truck!
I bought a new 2020 ram 3500.7,000 miles the cp4 pump came apart and the truck has been in the shop 2 weeks waiting for parts .do you use fuel additives?
Ford and Gm tried the CP4 first with bad results and then Ram added the CP4 in 2019 with the same results. Bosh must have had a real good salesperson to get Ram to add the CP4 to its truck after it got such a bad name in Ford and GM.
Tony Johnson someone else mentioned getting a co2 alarm 🚨 definitely gonna check that out! But I’ll just say after 4 years it’s been just fine but it only takes one bad night, so that logic doesn’t exactly count lol thank you for sharing this thought!!
Lance Freeman Thanks so much Lance! I appreciate the encouragement!! I don’t but that’s a good idea to have! That’s definitely not something to mess around with. I might make a video on that, thank you for bringing it up sir!! God bless!
Jeffrey Begeman I hope to make a video on this soon in detail! I usually do truck stops(under certain conditions), Walmart, dealerships that let you park overnight. And yes I’ve been threatened and told to leave several places by people in charge or not haha I’ll go over that in the video as well 😎great questions!!! Thanks!
Jeffrey Begeman I’m never on the road on a Sunday and my church for the longest time has had Wednesday night services(which I rarely ever missed) unless my trip had an interruption/delay. We have since changed to Thursday nights so in the future I’d be free and willing if I were on the road at that time and new of a place. When my original Ford 6.0 blew up the 1st month I started this job, I found a church in Rolla, MO I went to while I was stranded for 8 days. They were the most loving folks and just the encouragement I needed in that difficult time.
Scott Kimrey oh wow! That’s awesome! I was at the holiday inn (I think) right in front of the curve in the highway near that roundabout that leads into town. My truck was at the Ford dealership and I would walk down that main road and went grocery shopping to survive that week haha I always have a moment of silence when I drive through there hahaha 😂 😂😂
I try never to idle ..... it clogs your DPF and carbons up your engine plain and simple. I have been driving since 1979 and since the DPF and SCR filters aka Smog motors, it will destroy your engine minute by minute
He's got over 600k miles now and has been doing it since the beginning at 79k what on earth could possibly happen that wouldn't happen normally at that mileage ..come on man
erik christensen that’s a response that will take a full series of videos (which I’ve been dreading to make haha) but I’ll try to just give the highlights. We can drive 11hours a day inside of a 14hour window, then we have to take a 10hour break. The 14 window includes pre trip inspection, picking up, fueling, the 30min break (which has to be taken within the 1st 8 hours of driving to break up your 11hours of driving) post trip inspection, drop off, and anything related to “working”. I will be making a series of some kind in the future going through all of this is detail but it’s going to be so much work and time. It will take me a long time to work through it. Hopefully this summary answer helped though!
You would have to power that heater, as well as power your auxiliary battery all night for it to not drain the whole system, to run your fan to blow the heat throughout the cab. I’m not sure where you’re gonna plug in or get power from unless it’s a generator. Then you’re back to using fuel, just at a slightly lower level. If I missed something, let me know. I can be slow at times!! 😂 God bless!
I am not currently driving over the road. But when I had my semi. I bought a small honda generator and used a small space heater at night. Now a days, semis have built in ones. But my idling at not was a gallon per hour at $2.75-3.00 a gallon.
Hey thanks Craig for sharing that and great idea! I keep kicking that idea down the road, but haven’t pulled the trigger on it yet. God bless my friend!
I meant to tell you that I have been talking with Synergy this past week. The recruiter that I spoke with was very helpful and polite. She answered several questions and emailed me some helpful information. What time of the year would suggest to start ? I will be ready to go in a few weeks. But I must say I am a little hesitant. And also if you do not mind? What is the insurance you have to have? I know it's 500,000/500,000. I guess that is collision and something. And also ulaiden insurance. Not sure the coverage amount. If you do not wish to post on here. Hit me up on Facebook. (Craig Rawlette). Thanks
Hey there, I am subscribed on another name also, SO does DOT allow your sleeper? Or do they care because you are by yourself? I was going to let wife drive deadhead while I sleep. But team drivers have to take the insides out of rear doors to be in compliance.
DOT does not consider our backseats a sleeper BESIDES a Ram megacab due to the dimensions. If you are alone and no one else is driving, you can sleep in the back and it's no problem. Officers expect us to be sleeping back there and don't say a word about it.
Why would you idle a pick up truck its not like you have room to sleep in it comfortably? Please help me understand why you idle your truck when your in hotel? I was slow as I see the dirty stained clothes he wears. Why would one listen to you..... look at yourself ..?..
Wow no money in what you do domino effect humm make you not have a stained shirt. Be professional or ne unprofessional. I say don't idle get hotel as this guy can't afford a unstained shirt. I don't idle I have a apu and drive a 780 vnl. Bed and workstation. 1,078,595 miles no inframe and burns zero oil... 300k rev is a fail in one year.
Just discovered your channel today...you seem a very humble. Young guy... conutine that way and God will always be with you!
I B I am nothing and God everything. My goal is to inspect my life with the mirror of scripture to see where I really am and His word shows me that I am desperately in need of the Lord and that I must surrender and let Him do the work. He’s such a loving Father, I owe Him my life. 😎
@@HighMileageHelper Amen!... Its good to see that there are some young people out there that stay humble and follow Christ! May the Lord contuine to bless and lead you to be light in this world!
Poor planing is not reason to sleep in a pickup truck. Ok you dont make enough to have simple persons life a full bed... wow I would change your " business " as you have no business
Thank-you so much for your videos. I am researching this right now with the intent of driving as a way to transition into retirement. You look like a wonderful person and I am sure your parents are very proud of you. Be safe!
Hey Bryan! Thanks for reaching out!! It’s my pleasure to try and be a help! God bless my friend! 😎
Thats awesome your pushing 600k miles!! I have the same truck and hope I can get that many miles and more.
Thanks for all your videos and info!
Brian F It’s my pleasure! Thanks for reaching out and sharing Brian! Of all the different trucks out there, we have the best one in my opinion haha but I’m obviously biased! 😎 God bless my friend!
I hope you
R making money this guy can't afford a tee shirt without a stain
I have a 2021 4Runner. Gonna drive cross country for fun and I will sleep in the back at night because it’s gonna be hot (it’s summer)
This is a 4.0 v6 gas engine and it can idle until it runs out of gas. Not gonna hurt a thing. As long as the cooling system is working your fine. It doesn’t matter if it’s diesel or gas.
I’m gonna be completely cool when I sleep. Damn a motel!
Another thing to consider is the fact that most of an engines war happens at a cold start. Therefore, keeping it at operating temp is actually better for the internal components.
Brian you are the man! I didn't think about that but that's huge, especially over the long term! Nice call! God bless my friend!
Right, but I would not advise to idle much at all, oil pressure and Temps are too low at least on diesels. Bump up the idle to around 1100 or so. This brings up oil pressure quite a bit and keeps it running at operating temperature. Most wear does occur during a cold start and shutting on and off also makes the engine continuously go through heat cycles as it warms up which is the hardest thing on an engine. Guys who shut their truck off like say at the fuel pump and everytime they run in for food or somthing will most likely never see a million miles. High mileage engines are ones that run for extended periods of time per start cycle.
I never look at it as a trade-off between ‘idle all night’ or ‘take a hotel’. I take a hotel every 3 to 5 days just because…..but never idle the engine. At least more than an hour or so. You DO have a good point vis-a-vis “comfort”, though. Especially during times of very hot or very cold weather. I find it easier to stay comfortable when it’s cold (good wool blanket takes care of most of that) than when it’s hot. Currently it’s good sun-reflecting window coverings (Weather Tech currently) and slightly open windows and 2 battery-powered fans. Kinda-sorta works, but it’s a work in progress. Looking to get a generator….the ‘quiet’ models…….to run a small A/C and a small electric heater. They use less than a gallon of gas in a 7 or 8 hr period and won’t wear down your engine. But I can sorta see why YOU opt for the ‘engine idle’ model. You stay (at least according to an earlier video) at truck stops. So you’re on a concrete jungle with a hundred other big trucks which are idling all night. So partly open windows and your OWN vehicle being quiet isn’t an option. The noise alone would probably keep you awake. I stay in rest areas.
I idle above 75 and below 25 ish , works well for me . Also I hate staying at hotels on normal nights , just for resets .
Another great video it's a lot of help for us me and my wife just started 2 weeks ago hauling for wave Express and a lot of your information has come into play already greatly appreciated God bless 🙏 thank you
David Powers that brings joy to my heart, my friend!! 😎 so happy to be a help! Let me know if anything comes up that I haven’t covered!
it's hard on the engine. a good compromise is a diesel generator with heat and air tied to it.I forgot to mention that lower rpm idle or even higher rpm idle doesn't keep the oil pressure up and the lower operating temperature allows more soot and contamination of the oil
You must have missed the part where he says he has 500,000 miles on his truck and years of idling all night.
@@Patrickkokujin nope didn't miss it. I have run a cmv diesel engine for 25 years. Idling a diesel is hard for it and adds extra wear and maintenance costs
Enjoying your videos. Trying to learn all I can and hoping to make a jump in careers as I believe this is something I would really enjoy! Thanks for the education.
Garry Hosmer Hey thanks Gary for reaching out! I’ve got tons of video ideas but not enough time in the week haha just trying to stay consistent with you guys! I really hope you guys can start off miles ahead of where I did! 😎 thanks for the support!
For winter months you can pleated save by using a ceramic heater by using a lithium battery generator. And why your driving your recharging the Lithium battery again.
bear in mind your truck has a big engine. for idling that long the consumption is great. don't laugh i have a small diesel. bought since brand new, currently at 140.000 miles and the overnight idle is ridiculous. if the ac is on, it has high idle at about 1100 rpm to keep the water temperature high. it has about 4 liters (1 gallon ??) for 10 hours. i idle it during summer a lot. i did a full service check up at my mechanic. no issues found with the turbo, dpf was perfectly fine. just change the oil more ofter. if i had a diesel heater i wouldn't idle it that much
Hello Daniel ,I have enjoyed all your video and all the info. Doing my orientation on the 25 and 26 . Hope to meet out there
Keep up the go work . Thanks again for all the info .
randy ryan Hey Randy! Thanks so much for reaching out!! I appreciate that support my friend! Hope things are going well for you sir!! 😎
I was wondering if I could I do my truck how bad it would be I just know whoever invented the diesel engine is badass it just runs and runs and runs it seems like it doesn't like to be shut off diesel engine likes to roll blow out all that bad stuff at 65 miles an hour for 11 hours like you said I'm a new subscriber tonight because you help me I'm laying over in my truck tonight I'm actually idling myself thank you for the tips
Hey man 2 things I didn't hear you talk about maybe you had them on another video? but if you're not deleted You can do some serious damage to your plugs by Idling just for 30 minutes Just something to consider, Another thing a lot of guys have said that it takes about 10 gallons of fuel which is roughly $20 I'm from the South so I really don't mind the heat but in the cold weather I have a 0 Degree sleeping bag and periodically I will crank up the truck once or twice through the night, Another thing that's good if you have to have the heat are the AC is a Honda generator They cost about $800 but they're really quiet small and light and takes about 2 gallons of Gas which is about $3 through the night and a plug in heater are a plugin fan.
GOOD VIDEO THX! I am a new subscriber and I am thinking about trying RV Transport as a career.
Thanks again! I hope I can be a help to you!
Just found your channel and subbed I have a 2011 dmax how many gallons does a 8 to 10 hour idle burn? I was looking into a back seat sleeping set up . Not a professional driver I just want to travel the country and explore
Another great video. Do you run into any problems with anti idle laws . I know a few years back they carried some steep fines with the east coast being the worst
On some of the toll ways in NY they threaten to just about kill you at the rest stops if you idle lol. Literally anywhere else I've gone doesn't much care at all. Thanks for the great question!
@@HighMileageHelper Bring a pet with you and you can idle the truck. They can't have that pet freezing, but the driver can freeze!
Very good to know about idleing long periods of time. That was a worry of mine
Humm idle and not afford a unstained shirt waist of fuel
. To each there own.
A bunch of great points !
Another great video Boss thank you I do idle my Ram all nights as well been in the road pulling rvs over 5 years now and never had an issue also deleted trucks are the way to go less headaches, So if you don’t mind me asking what Oil you use in your Ram ? And how often you do an oil change ? Thanks again.
Thanks for reaching out and asking those great questions! I use Rotella T6 5w-40 with Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer 10q of Oil 2q of Lucas with a Wix XP Filter. My oil analysis has come back excellent every time I have it tested, so I'm a believer in those products. I'm somewhere inbetween 15-25k miles. Generally closer to 25k though. Thanks man!!
HighMileageHelper awesome thanks bro for sharing I’m actually using same oil and Lucas everytime but I do every 10k miles keep up the great videos boss 👌
Another Great Video Brother. Thanks
Another solid video man!
Chris East thanks bro! 😎
Enjoyed the video Daniel! I was wondering about idling the truck at night and the overall fuel usage. Do you high idle or just leave it running at base idle? I have heard it's best to high idle because of keeping the temps up but don't know what most people do. I appreciate the content and information your sharing on your channel. It is a big help! Have a Blessed Day Friend! Justin
I was wondering the same thing
Homegrown Country Homestead Hey Justin! Thanks for reaching out! Great question! I have only high idled in the winter when it was below 0. Under decent circumstances, normal idle does the job I have found. And I mentioned this on another comment but I THINK that it’s around 5gal for 10hours.. that test I did at the beginning of driving so long ago, I don’t even remember the time of year or temp outside or whatnot but number 5 seems to be stuck in my mind for some reason. I might put out a video or a post on the community tab about that this coming week and what that looks like! Thanks for always being an encouragement and helper! 😎
@@HighMileageHelper Thank you Daniel! Have a Blessed Night!
HighMileageHelper I believe that Tow Piglet did the test on normal idle and it was 18/20.00$ a night on normal idle
Frank Do you remember if that was in one of his Fords or his old Dodge?
Hello I have a ram 2500 Cummins 6.7 2023 is it ok to leave the trucking running all night or should I high idle the truck ? I have DEF is that harmful to the def? Thx
Good channel, love my Cummins diesel can idle it forever if needed, not worried.
Absolutely! It’s a beautiful thing! 😎
Danial, I know all trucks are different but do you have an idea of how much fuel your truck will use in 10 hours of idling in summer temperatures? I have a zero sleeping bag and sleep well in cold, but heat is a killer on my sleep!
Scott Kimrey A long time ago when I first started I tested it out and I filled up the night before and topped it off in the morning. I seem to remember a number of 5gals, but I’m not certain of that. I can do that this week and hopefully get back to you to confirm!
I’ve heard people getting small generators in the bed and running small AC units into the cab. And in the winter a small space heater for heat. I’ve travels for years working and living in my travel trailer, and this seems to be an alternative for cheaper living and maintains comfort as well. I pull w/ a99’ Cummins 2500, and am guessing the older trucks have less issues than newer trucks on DPF and emissions issues clogging. I’m straight piped turbo back, 5” exhaust, and feel that I could fuel all night which I have at times, but wouldn’t need to if I was doing it full time.
Hey friend! Great ideas! I’m too lazy/cheap to go all out like that but someone out there might follow in those footsteps!
Great video, as usual. You must live in Indiana if you don’t stay out overnight much. I live in Mississippi so I spend a lot of nights away from home.
Rick Smith I do Rick! I’m spoiled rotten up here! Haha 2h 15min away from Synergy and loving it. And thank you for the support as always my friend! You’re a big encouragement! 😎
But horrible winters and rust lol
Michael you aren’t kidding! Lol
The regen system is killer to me. Idle for 2 hours makes the turbo close (exhaust brake) and the idle increase. I understand the idling, but ill take a honda generator with an AC unit in the back window.... Deleted, straight piped and a tune removing just the emissions is great to save then.
Brandon Caldwell That’s not a bad idea Brandon. I’ve seen guys with ac units of sorts and I’ve thought about it before. For now I’m either too lazy or cheap to move forward on something like that haha we’ll see!!
@@HighMileageHelper understandable. Believe its south Georgia hotshot who does the AC in the rear window on his F250. When its cooler he removes it. Most expensive portion is the generator as AC window units are cheap for such a small area.
I'm a guy that has to have noise when i sleep... the noise really helps me sleep.
Lyle Feucht Lyle I’m with you buddy! I’ve got to have that air or something on.. it can put me right to sleep lol
But do you have unstained clothes thats 1 up on this guy....
@@c.a.mcneil7599 you obviously have never worked on a vehicle before if you can't get past a greased stained tee shirt.
@@c.a.mcneil7599 You keep mentioning his clothes, why are you so concerned about the man's clothes? live your own life buddy obviously you don't bust your ass for a living like real men out here, if it bothers you so much buy him and send him some clothes.
@@victorvegat. I were coveralls when I crawl my tuck. Like when a load needs covered I tarp it. Professionals are just that. Hoodlums are that. I bet this person's were flip flops when he or think he she checks in at the reciever
I had heard it's better to idle in neutral with the parking brake on? Any comments on that?
Your video is timely as I've been talking to different drivers about idling all night, some say do it and some say it's too hard on the systems. I'm curious whether you crack your windows a smidgen when idling or leave them all up.
Mark Gordon I almost never crack the windows to be honest. I think that’s mostly because I enjoy freezing myself out at night 😂😂😂
If there is a hotel to be had I would stay in a hotel. Club memberships is worth its weight in gold just like a fuel card. Nothing like sleeping in a bed, hot showers, continental breakfast with coffee. I can get that with an average of $75 a night. I don’t think you are saving that much by idle’n your truck all night. I do understand it does not make since to stay in a motel all the time. Either way it is a tax right off at the end of the year.
Hi Daniel, thank you so much for all your video and specially this one as I was questioning myself with that question. Do you fast idle at 1000 RPM or just let it go at pure idle. God bless you and great though from Canada my friend
Frank absolutely my friend! I have all these answers and ideas I’m trying to pump out but there’s not enough time in the week to get everything out as quickly as I would like haha glad I could answer this one for you! And fast idling when below 0 degrees but normal does the job under normal temps. God bless man! 😎
I always use high idle. Keeps oil psi up and pushes the exhaust out.
Good ole "Italian tune-up"
Hey man I’ve been with Indiana since mid March and have done around 80k! I’ve watched all your videos and they helped me a bunch. I idle if it’s below 40 and above 70 so pretty much all the time. I’ve got the 2019 ram with 1231 drive hours and 255 idle hours, was curious about your hours. Thanks for all the help
Cory Bellinger Hey Cory! Thanks for reaching out! I appreciate that encouragement! And that’s awesome man! Unfortunately my truck only gives me a grand total, not separated between idle and driving. I have a hair under 16k engine hours
That’s impressive I hope I have that much luck out of this truck. It’s been good so far even with everything goin on in the world, I’ve been lucky and stayed busy through it all. Keep it up man I really like the videos
Back in my day we would make an igloo.
Do you get enough complimentary showers with your fuel purchases to get you through?
John Vanderlip absolutely I do! Although to be fair, I plan my trips to run through my home or at least not have to be out over night as much as maybe others are so take that for what it is. There’s only been a few times I’ve had to buy a shower but honestly they sometimes just give you a free shower at the register instead of paying the $14 fee. I’ve been shocked a few times by that, or a trucker behind me who has dozens and dozens who gives me one of his out of the kindness of his heart. I’m always grateful for that!
@@HighMileageHelper Im like you im home more than im away. I have a good location where i take one day to go get camper and go back home then the next day deliver and come back home.
@@HighMileageHelper I followed your suggestion and joined anytime fitness, so many locations. After looking at cheaper fuel sources some of the big fuel stops are not such a bargain with free showers.
Just curious does your truck have DEF?
You are absolutely right the city boy trucks are the absolute worse trucks on the planet. Repair after repair after repair. Due to not working the truck like it’s designed to
I quit idling my truck when I quit pulling 5th wheels !! Travel trailers and boats only. Now I sleep in a king size bed with kitchen and big screen tv
How are idling laws impacting running the engine all night? Are there exemptions at designated truck stops?
Have you needed a new transmission yet? Do you change your transmission oil at recommended time?
It original and I have no current issues. I do all maintenance which has only been guild and filters.
What are your engine hours? If you don’t mind me asking.
I agree with you I have 450000 on mine and I run it all the time even sometimes on a 34hr reset
I idle my truck during the summer. For the winter I installed a bunk heater that runs off of diesel fuel so I dont have to idle.
Brad Taulbee very cool! Have you found that heater to overcook you at night? I tried a propane heater with the windows cracked and I roasted myself the few nights I tried lol
@@HighMileageHelper I turn it on low and crack the windows for fresh air and i am fine. Usually down to 35-40 i sleep best with just a good blanket and no heater. The only time idling in the winter is when warming up the truck or when it is cold enough I worry about the truck starting.
Brad Taulbee I gotcha, that makes sense too. Not starting in the morning is a healthy fear lol gelled you’re fuel filters and lines is a real threat to these diesels
HighMileageHelper this heater has a thermostat and a guy showed us his and it worked awesome. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07MKK79F7/ref=sspa_mw_detail_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1
TowAway Couple Hey that’s an awesome heater set up!! Very cool! You guys gonna get it and do a review on it? Seems like that’d be a huge help to people who shut off the truck!
I bought a new 2020 ram 3500.7,000 miles the cp4 pump came apart and the truck has been in the shop 2 weeks waiting for parts .do you use fuel additives?
Oh man, I’m so sorry to hear that! I use Lucas and Hotshot diesel fuel additives and I’ve been very happy with them
Ford and Gm tried the CP4 first with bad results and then Ram added the CP4 in 2019 with the same results. Bosh must have had a real good salesperson to get Ram to add the CP4 to its truck after it got such a bad name in Ford and GM.
How safe is it to sleep while the truck is running.not worried about exhaust getting in and not waking up just wondering thanks
Tony Johnson someone else mentioned getting a co2 alarm 🚨 definitely gonna check that out! But I’ll just say after 4 years it’s been just fine but it only takes one bad night, so that logic doesn’t exactly count lol thank you for sharing this thought!!
@@HighMileageHelper use an RV carbon monoxide alarm, they are built better than home alarms
I thought it was illegal to idle your truck. I know it is for the 18 wheelers
Love your videos. Do you have a CO2 detector in your truck?
Lance Freeman Thanks so much Lance! I appreciate the encouragement!! I don’t but that’s a good idea to have! That’s definitely not something to mess around with. I might make a video on that, thank you for bringing it up sir!! God bless!
If you had a CO2 detector, it would go off every time you exhale….😀
What are some good places to stop for the 10 hours? Have you ever been told to move along?
Jeffrey Begeman I hope to make a video on this soon in detail! I usually do truck stops(under certain conditions), Walmart, dealerships that let you park overnight. And yes I’ve been threatened and told to leave several places by people in charge or not haha I’ll go over that in the video as well 😎great questions!!! Thanks!
@@HighMileageHelper Do you ever stop at a church and catch a worship service?
Jeffrey Begeman I’m never on the road on a Sunday and my church for the longest time has had Wednesday night services(which I rarely ever missed) unless my trip had an interruption/delay. We have since changed to Thursday nights so in the future I’d be free and willing if I were on the road at that time and new of a place. When my original Ford 6.0 blew up the 1st month I started this job, I found a church in Rolla, MO I went to while I was stranded for 8 days. They were the most loving folks and just the encouragement I needed in that difficult time.
HighMileageHelper I have worked in Rolla for many years, that’s great th hear about the a church there!
Scott Kimrey oh wow! That’s awesome! I was at the holiday inn (I think) right in front of the curve in the highway near that roundabout that leads into town. My truck was at the Ford dealership and I would walk down that main road and went grocery shopping to survive that week haha I always have a moment of silence when I drive through there hahaha 😂 😂😂
I try never to idle ..... it clogs your DPF and carbons up your engine plain and simple. I have been driving since 1979 and since the DPF and SCR filters aka Smog motors, it will destroy your engine minute by minute
He's got over 600k miles now and has been doing it since the beginning at 79k what on earth could possibly happen that wouldn't happen normally at that mileage ..come on man
Dumb ain't ya
Off subject but you mentioned the hours you drive per day could you explain how that works.
erik christensen that’s a response that will take a full series of videos (which I’ve been dreading to make haha) but I’ll try to just give the highlights. We can drive 11hours a day inside of a 14hour window, then we have to take a 10hour break. The 14 window includes pre trip inspection, picking up, fueling, the 30min break (which has to be taken within the 1st 8 hours of driving to break up your 11hours of driving) post trip inspection, drop off, and anything related to “working”. I will be making a series of some kind in the future going through all of this is detail but it’s going to be so much work and time. It will take me a long time to work through it. Hopefully this summary answer helped though!
HighMileageHelper thanks. I’ll be waiting for that video. 👍
Better wait till after sept bc hours of service change again
Michael good idea! Thanks Michael!
How many engine hours does your truck have?
Motohobo a hair under 16k hours! Thanks for reaching out friend!
Thanks, im just hitting 3600 on my 2015 cummins. It looks like I have a long way to go.
Motohobo haha you’ve certainly bought the right truck to be able to go ridiculously far, in my opinion! Haha thanks for sharing!
I didn't get my email notice of your posting this.
uhh ohh! Not sure why that is!
Isn't it cheaper to put on a diesel coolant heater on your truck then your idea
You would have to power that heater, as well as power your auxiliary battery all night for it to not drain the whole system, to run your fan to blow the heat throughout the cab. I’m not sure where you’re gonna plug in or get power from unless it’s a generator. Then you’re back to using fuel, just at a slightly lower level. If I missed something, let me know. I can be slow at times!! 😂 God bless!
I have a cab heater and engine heater that work fine on the 3 battery's in my truck runs for 15 hrs with no charge
You kept saying the same thing over and over but you never said the amount of fuel you use idling overnight or the total cost!!
I am not currently driving over the road. But when I had my semi. I bought a small honda generator and used a small space heater at night. Now a days, semis have built in ones. But my idling at not was a gallon per hour at $2.75-3.00 a gallon.
Hey thanks Craig for sharing that and great idea! I keep kicking that idea down the road, but haven’t pulled the trigger on it yet. God bless my friend!
I meant to tell you that I have been talking with Synergy this past week. The recruiter that I spoke with was very helpful and polite. She answered several questions and emailed me some helpful information. What time of the year would suggest to start ? I will be ready to go in a few weeks. But I must say I am a little hesitant. And also if you do not mind? What is the insurance you have to have? I know it's 500,000/500,000. I guess that is collision and something. And also ulaiden insurance. Not sure the coverage amount. If you do not wish to post on here. Hit me up on Facebook. (Craig Rawlette).
Thanks
A gallon per hour plus wear and tear.
Hey there, I am subscribed on another name also, SO does DOT allow your sleeper? Or do they care because you are by yourself? I was going to let wife drive deadhead while I sleep. But team drivers have to take the insides out of rear doors to be in compliance.
great videoes
DOT does not consider our backseats a sleeper BESIDES a Ram megacab due to the dimensions. If you are alone and no one else is driving, you can sleep in the back and it's no problem. Officers expect us to be sleeping back there and don't say a word about it.
Thanks my friend!! I appreciate that!!!
@@HighMileageHelper Thank you!! plan on Driving with wife, probably have to make a sleeper. My wife is also appreciative of your videos.
I will idle at night, pilot and loves have the best showers
I agree!! 😎
Hi I'm about to start rv hauling in the next few months. Thanks for the advice can I send you my number to reach out to you about this type work
Dow Pratt please do and I will get with you as soon as I can! Thanks (email is in my about)
Could you put on a clean shirt once in a while?
Are you offering to buy me some? The majority of my clothes are permanently stained from working on projects and I only get new clothes at Christmas.
Why would you idle a pick up truck its not like you have room to sleep in it comfortably? Please help me understand why you idle your truck when your in hotel? I was slow as I see the dirty stained clothes he wears. Why would one listen to you..... look at yourself ..?..
Wow no money in what you do domino effect humm make you not have a stained shirt. Be professional or ne unprofessional. I say don't idle get hotel as this guy can't afford a unstained shirt. I don't idle I have a apu and drive a 780 vnl. Bed and workstation. 1,078,595 miles no inframe and burns zero oil... 300k rev is a fail in one year.