Comforts Of Home With Roehl?

Since Roehl does not allow drivers to have refrigerators, microwaves, or tv's in their trucks, what do Roehl drivers do during downtime for entertainment, eating, etc.? They allow inverters that you buy from them, but a 2-hour usage limit? Also, how do you stay warm during the cold weather conditions when they frown on idling? If someone is OTR , they should have the basic comforts of home without hassles.

Glen when I was there, been awhile, all their trucks had bunk heaters for the winter and opti idle for a/c. I never purchased the inverter from them because I made due otherwise. I had a 12 v cooler and they never said anything. I now have my creature comforts but back then I made due. A little imigation can go a long way

A little imagination can go a long way

Glenn, there are probably way more drivers out here who don't "have refrigerators, microwaves, or tv's in their trucks" than you realize. I would say it is a majority. Many drivers use ice chests/coolers for keeping things cold. Many use 12 volt coolers and cookers that don't require an inverter. The main inverter that I use is a small one to power up my laptop computer and it can be plugged into a 12 volt power outlet. I'm sure you could do that without any repercussions. The problem comes in when people start trying to use too much power for the truck's electrical system. It is dangerous. I have seen several trucks that burned right to the ground because of this. That is what they are trying to avoid.

What is it that you are imagining that you will be doing for over two hours with an inverter? You can cook a meal in way less time than that, and trust me you are going to be tired at the end of your long days if you are a successful truck driver. You will want to rest so badly that you won't even be thinking of ways to use that inverter.

OS I’m not sure if they changed anything but it used to be a total of 2 hours over a 24 hr time period. It didn’t have to be a 2 hr continual use.

I still dont have a microwave or tv. i bought a fridge when i started training. i do have a laptop but usually watch tv on my phone or tablet.

if anything, the inverter is used for my CPAP and charging my handheld Dyson vacuum.

Roehl is known for their hometime, so if you are home more often, then you wont be missing anything.

if you still have issues with their policy, then look elsewhere. there are tons of companies and one will work for u.

In addition, i know tons of drivers who bought all of the amenities just out of training, but couldnt hack trucking. in a couple months they werr gone and trying to sell everything at a discount. Why spend all of that money before you know what you really want to do?

Thanks guys and ladies. I would like adequate power for 1) a burner to cook a meal rather than rely on truck stop food; 2) power up my laptop for a couple of hours and 3) have a fridge/cooler to keep milk, etc. cold. Also, keeping warm in Winter and comfortable in Summer would be important.

Since Roehl does not allow drivers to have refrigerators, microwaves, or tv's in their trucks, what do Roehl drivers do during downtime for entertainment, eating, etc.? They allow inverters that you buy from them, but a 2-hour usage limit? Also, how do you stay warm during the cold weather conditions when they frown on idling? If someone is OTR , they should have the basic comforts of home without hassles.

I guess I’d better take my TV out of my truck then. Of all those items you described, the only one I’m aware of them having issues with is the refrigerator.

Roehl allows a tv in their trucks? What do you use to power it up, and does it run off a inverter?

Does Roehl

Since Roehl does not allow drivers to have refrigerators, microwaves, or tv's in their trucks, what do Roehl drivers do during downtime for entertainment, eating, etc.? They allow inverters that you buy from them, but a 2-hour usage limit? Also, how do you stay warm during the cold weather conditions when they frown on idling? If someone is OTR , they should have the basic comforts of home without hassles.

I guess I’d better take my TV out of my truck then. Of all those items you described, the only one I’m aware of them having issues with is the refrigerator.

Glenn, you can get a 12 volt powered TV at just about any truck stop. You can find them on Amazon also.

I have a 12v 19” and it works just fine. Also has a built in dvd player