Thermo King’s solar-powered trailer heater

Aug 18, 2020

Thermo King’s Heat King trailer heating units now can be spec’d with the company’s ThermoLite 40-watt solar panels to help preserve battery life over the summer, save money on fuel and add uptime to help prevent products from freezing, such as electronics, beverages, paint, pharmaceuticals, flowers and plants. The heavy-duty Heat King unit has a rugged, simple design that provides 50,000 Btus and is built for easy operation and maintenance.

Thermo King, www.thermoking.com

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