No APU? The EcoFlow RIVER 3 is Your Trucking Lifeline.
- Tim Melisi

- Oct 5
- 1 min read

$209 -Amazon
Stuck in a company truck without an APU? Don't burn fuel idling or suffer through an uncomfortable night. The EcoFlow RIVER 3 is your immediate, cheap, and effective solution to hold you over.
Here's the quick pitch for OTR drivers:
Instant Power, Zero Approval: No installation or waiting for maintenance. Buy it, charge it, and get power tonight. It's the cheapest, fastest way to get comfort right now.
Run Your Essentials: The RIVER 3 easily handles essential overnight power for the gear that makes your cab feel like home:
Laptops, Tablets, and Phones (stay connected and entertained)
Fans or Electric Blankets (regulate temperature without idling)
Small Appliances (portable kettles, coffee makers, etc.)
Charge While You Drive: Plug it into your truck’s 12V outlet during the day. By the time you park, the RIVER 3 is charged and ready for your 10-hour reset.
Quiet and Clean: It's silent and runs on electricity, so you stay compliant with anti-idling rules and get a peaceful rest.
Avoid Main Battery Drain: Unlike cheap inverters that can leave you stranded, the RIVER 3 has its own dedicated, long-lasting LiFePO4 battery. It won't compromise your truck's ability to start in the morning.
For a fraction of the cost of an APU, the EcoFlow RIVER 3 is the perfect "hold over" option to keep you comfortable and functioning until (if ever) that APU arrives.



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