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Sleeping Well Truck A/C Systems Eligible for STEP Rebates

TruckPR — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:45:51 +0000

Sleeping Well battery-powered A/C units (R-1200-1P and R-1205-0P) are SmartWay-verified and eligible for government grants and rebates, as well as a federal excise tax exemption.

Sleeping Well A/C System Makes the Cut at Marathon Cheese

TruckPR — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:51:23 +0000

Any way you slice it, the new R-1200P Sleeping Well Arctic Plus is a big improvement over diesel-fired APUs and other battery-powered A/C systems. So says Tony Gertschen, air conditioning mechanic at Marathon Cheese in Marathon, Wisc. Marathon is equipping every new tractor in the company’s 35-truck fleet with the Sleeping Well Arctic Plus. Badger Truck Refrigeration in Eau Claire will handle the installations.

JBAR Units Join the Red Dot Catalog

TruckPR — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:50:00 +0000

JBAR units are a great fit for the Red Dot family. That’s by design, says Mike Pease, who manages the JBAR business for Red Dot.

Why Heavy-Duty A/C Technicians Should Prepare for Low-GWP Refrgerants

TruckPR — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:54:00 +0000

Shops and A/C technicians should be getting ready now in order to prevent the same types of contamination issues the industry experienced during the transition from R-12 to R-134a.

Red Dot Offers Improved Battery-Powered A/C System for Truck Sleepers

TruckPR — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:21:00 +0000

Red Dot now offers the Sleeping Well Arctic 2000 Plus through its network of warehouse distributors in North America. The battery-powered auxiliary air-conditioner for truck sleepers is sold as a complete aftermarket installation kit and can maintain a cool, comfortable cab and sleeper environment while the truck engine is turned off.

Red Dot Names Bill Jewell Marketing Manager, Aftermarket

TruckPR — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:51:00 +0000

Red Dot has appointed Bill Jewell marketing manager for the company’s aftermarket business and hired Ron Hidalgo as marketing specialist. Red Dot’s aftermarket business supplies heating and air conditioning units, components, and all-makes replacement parts for heavy-duty trucks, buses, and off-highway equipment with enclosed cabs.

Red Dot Agrees to Acquire JBAR A/C

TruckPR — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:51:11 +0000

Red Dot has reached an agreement to acquire JBAR A/C Inc., a manufacturer of heavy-duty mobile HVAC units and systems, of Valley View, Ohio. Financial terms were not disclosed.

‘Miss Red Dot’ Returns for 2011 H1 Hydroplane Racing Season

TruckPR — Tue, 17 May 2011 20:21:00 +0000

Red Dot returns as the title sponsor for the U-17 Our Gang Racing for the entire 2011 Air National Guard H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Racing series.

Red Dot Names Robert Gardiner National Sales Manager, Aftermarket

TruckPR — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 23:42:00 +0000

Red Dot Corp., a leader in heating and air conditioning for commercial and military vehicles, today announced the appointment of Robert Gardiner as national sales manager for the company’s aftermarket business.

Change the Air Filter, Check the Evaporator

TruckPR — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 06:07:49 +0000

If it’s time to change recirc air filters in your cab, go a little further and check the evaporator for caked-on dirt that can hamper its performance.

During normal operation, the evaporator picks up moisture from the air which condenses on the fins as water droplets before draining out of the system. This dehumidification action helps make the operator feel more comfortable in the cab.

The downside is that moisture on the fins attracts dust. We see this a lot on backhoes, skid steers, and other equipment where the operator runs the A/C with the window open so he can communicate with a coworker on the ground.

Most filters for recirculated air are the low-restriction type. They aren’t designed to remove large amounts of dust from the air before it reaches the evaporator. Next time you change the filter (following recommended inspection intervals), check the evaporator. It may need a good cleaning to make sure the operator is getting the steady stream of cool air he expects.