What if it Snows?

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  1. Oct 24, 2020 #55591
    Opus

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    Ok. My wife bought it for me.
    But honestly, I really don't need one.
    I like sleeping in the cold. And if it gets much below 30, I need to idle anyway just to keep my fuel from jelling
     
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  3. Oct 24, 2020 #55592
    InTooDeep

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    Not a big fan of electric heaters in trucks. In my small mind it just doesn't seem safe. Might be a left over from the house fire we had from one when I was a kid.
     
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  4. Oct 24, 2020 #55593
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  5. Oct 24, 2020 #55594
    lovesthedrive

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    Presuming you have enough batteries reserve. A 1kw setting in a truck sould keep the truck at 63F when it is -20F outside. All small electric heaters will have a tip over shutoff on them. As long as there isnt a radiant fillament (turns literally red hot) it should not be able to create a fire in the cab.
     
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  7. Oct 24, 2020 #55595
    Dave_in_AZ

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    A 400 would probably drive it. The thing is heating elements have a constant draw.

    So basically you're going to need your engine turning the alternator to keep it running for more than 5 or 10 minutes.
     
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  8. Oct 24, 2020 #55596
    stuckinthemud

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    I would like to throw my two cents worth in regarding small electric heaters. If the control knobs are located on the top of heater above the heat source , they might be subject to melting. Found this out from experience
     
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  9. Oct 24, 2020 #55597
    Espressolane

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    No fuel fired heating?
     
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  10. Oct 24, 2020 #55598
    LoSt_AgAiN

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    17/16ths? Lol
     
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  11. Oct 24, 2020 #55599
    Opus

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    ok, thanks. We'll take it back.
     
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  12. Oct 24, 2020 #55600
    Opus

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    nope......it was a CRST truck that came with OptiIdle......that doesn't work.
    Honestly, no really big deal. Like I said before, I like to sleep cold. Only bummer part is first thing in the morning for about 5 minuts.
     
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