Gadgets To Bring Onto A Truck

Hey guys, so my fiance is super supportive and she just bought me a 6 in one victrola.

(record player with auxiliary cord input, Bluetooth, high Def speakers, and cd player, am fm radio Wood case really nice)

I was wondering if anyone would recommend putting this in the truck as entertainment listening to old records and such. Should I leave this home? (Obviously leaving this home during training and everything)

I also have a one quart crockpot, and a griddle/skillet the size of an average dinner plate. Originally I wanted just the griddle and crockpot then once I save enough money a new gaming laptop and microwave and mini-fridge. I'm fearing I'm quickly going too much crap for a truck.

Keep in mind it'll be my fiance and I living together as a couple solo driver team (she navigates I drive) this is the long term goal after I give myself 6 months time to get used to driving. Any advice on what to cut out and what to add in? I'll add a list fully of what is going into the truck beneath. First section is for during training the second group is added when I get my own truck.

8 tshirts 2 pairs of jeans 2 pairs of gym shorts for driving and walking to and from shower 2 sweaters 1 pair of shower flip flops 1 pair crocks for driving 1 pair timberland steel toed boots Backpack small with hygiene products and equipment (shaver, soaps, etc.) 1 heavy duty warm coat for cold weather and rain 1 pair heavy duty leather work gloves 1 tablet for entertainmentduring downtime and any information needed. 1 Rand Mcnally atlas 2 dry erase markers 1 pack of gel pens 1 box Snack bars like cliff bars, meal replacement bars

1 quart crockpot 1 dinner plate sized griddle 1 microwave 1 mini fridge Various food items Kuireg for water and coffee Paper plates cups etc Laptop

We plan on living fulltime in the truck, no apartment or car back at home.

I would leave the entertainment center behind. I'm not sure how big it it's But it sounds big. Maybe you can secure it on a shelf our something but then you need to find space to store the vinyl.

For music i have all my cd's burned to an ipod and a subscription to xm radio. Two devices which are no bigger than my hand.

Reaper....first...that's too much for the truck. Think light. Also, better make sure your allowed to have your fiancé in your truck full time before you make all these plans. Most companies have time limits for passengers...which she will be considered a passenger. The option is that she get her CDL and drive as a codriver. Good luck with your future.

I already got it in writing with prime to have her. I'm allowed three heartbeats on the truck. The victrolla is 24 inches wide 12 inches deep, 8 inches tall. If this is all too much what would you guys say to cut out or swap with to make less stuff.

I would cut the Wife out of the mix and bring everything else!

Lol no I believe leaving my GPS home would be bad

Keep in mind also, that everything on the truck takes a beating from the rough roads.

You are not going to be pleased by the performance of a vinyl record player on any truck.

Even when stopped, there are significant vibration sources.

1) You need power. Either the motor or a APU will supply that power. They both vibrate your cab significantly enough to feel it easily.

2) If you have a reefer , when that reefer cuts in, it will cause your truck to wobble a bit, then vibrate.

3) Even without a trailer attached, your truck is at least 10 feet high and box-sided. A good wind will make the whole truck sway, even when parked. With a trailer attached, even a little wind will wobble the truck.

Most wind wobble might be compensated for by a good record player, because it is a slow motion, but my instinct is that motor vibration is likely to cause skipping and might potentially damage your vinyl.

Reefer:

A refrigerated trailer.

APU:

Auxiliary Power Unit

On tractor trailers, and APU is a small diesel engine that powers a heat and air conditioning unit while charging the truck's main batteries at the same time. This allows the driver to remain comfortable in the cab and have access to electric power without running the main truck engine.

Having an APU helps save money in fuel costs and saves wear and tear on the main engine, though they tend to be expensive to install and maintain. Therefore only a very small percentage of the trucks on the road today come equipped with an APU.

You are not going to be pleased by the performance of a vinyl record player on any truck.

Yeah, but if you thought that Bob Dylan sounded good before, just wait til you hear him at 70mph on a bumpy road! You can make him rap!

Lol rapping Bobby that's be something. And you guys have great points about the vinal. Maybe leave that home for another day. So besides the vinal what else should I cut and replace