Per the instructions of a seasoned driver, I lowered my trailer's landing gear to reduce the rocking of the heavy winds and dang nab it, it worked! On another note, my bunk heater was producing heat of an excess of 90+ degrees (no wonder I was sweating bullets the other night) and the APU fan was producing a current of around 50 degrees. So between the two, the truck stayed a nice warm environment around 75 degrees.
I did call break down as I was concerned with the temperature of the bunk heater and he told me at least I was lucky to have one as there were drivers out there that didn't have heat. I was informed that there was a temperature cutoff......dang, wonder if that heater has to hit 110 first! None the less, my bunk never caught fire and I slept half way decent.
My only concern now is the reefer and the fuel to run it. I am to run the reefer at 34 degrees continuous. We might be here another 2 days and I don't have a clue on how much fuel is needed to run the reefer. In my current location, I would have to ask 3 to 4 trucks to move so I can either pull forward or backwards in order to obtain fuel and very likely lose my spot. But you know, after some caffeine induced thinking, since the tank holds only 50 pounds of fuel, it would only take me 10 trips to fill that tank up with a 2 gallon jug. Problem solved! Load is secure and I get to burn some needed calories!
I am going to sign off for now, take a walk as the temps are mild, it is just dang nab it windy! I80 and I25 is down for the count.......let's make the best of it!
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