Large trucks are roaring on the road and are the main force of road transportation, but some large trucks have a household air-conditioner hanging on their bodies, which makes people wonder if the trucks all have their own air conditioners? Why do drivers have to install another one privately? Aren't they afraid of being investigated and dealt with by the traffic police?
First, the car air conditioning is not powerful
Truck drivers work in a harsh environment, with long hours of driving, crossing multiple regions, complex road conditions and extreme weather conditions. And car air conditioning, although it is standard, does not fully meet their needs. There are three major pain points in on-board air conditioning in large trucks. Due to the large cockpit and unreasonable body structure, the refrigeration capacity of the on-board air conditioner is difficult to effectively reduce the temperature in the car, especially in the case of direct sunlight during the day.
On-board air conditioners need to be driven by the engine, which increases the cost of fuel consumption. Generally, a large truck will consume 2.2 liters of fuel if the air conditioner is turned on for an hour. The on-board air conditioner can only be used when the vehicle is started, which means that the driver cannot enjoy the comfort of the air conditioner when resting or parking. These problems have caused truck drivers to lose confidence in the on-board air conditioner, and some drivers even do not turn on the air conditioner altogether, preferring to endure the torture of high temperatures.
Second, external air conditioners are more affordable
In order to solve the problem of on-board air conditioning, some truck drivers have chosen to install household air conditioning units on the body privately, that is, the so-called external air conditioner. This approach has the unique advantage of taking a risk. The cooling effect of the external air conditioner is better. Household air conditioners usually have more power to reduce the temperature in the car more effectively, and can adjust the temperature and wind speed according to the driver's preferences.
The external air conditioner does not rely on the vehicle to start, but is powered by a diesel generator. Compared with on-board air conditioners, diesel generators consume less fuel and are more efficient. Moreover, the external air conditioner can be used normally when the vehicle is turned off, and is no longer limited by the engine state, which greatly improves flexibility. These advantages make external air conditioning the preferred choice for truck drivers, who find it both cost-effective and comfortable.
3. There are risks associated with privately installed air conditioners
However, this practice of "plugging in air conditioning" is not without risks and hidden dangers. The installation of external air conditioning needs to be modified behind the front of the vehicle, which may damage the original structure of the vehicle and have certain potential safety hazards. If the installation is not secure, it may fall off during driving and cause traffic accidents. Secondly, the power cord and water pipes of the external air conditioner are easily damaged, which may lead to fire or short circuit.
More importantly, this kind of unauthorized modification violates the regulations, and once it is found by the traffic police, it will face fines, demerit points, demolition and other penalties. These consequences put truck drivers in a dilemma, in order to improve the comfort of work, choose to privately install external air conditioners, but also pay certain legal and safety risks.
epilogue
Why do truck drivers install air conditioners privately, which is a seemingly simple but complex question. It involves a focus on the rights and interests of professional drivers, as well as the maintenance of road traffic safety. Truck drivers are torn between requirements and regulations, and choose to install private external air conditioners in order to improve work comfort, but they also pay certain legal and safety risks. Addressing this problem requires a multifaceted effort.