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Using a converter to keep engine warm in isolated areas. can it be done?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by sdc49, Sep 22, 2012.

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  1. Sep 23, 2012 #11
    seabring

    seabring Road Train Member

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    Just my opinion but when I am in an isolated area , especially parts of Canada, and it's going to be really cold out I don't shut down the engine. Anyone who has froze up will have the same opinion. I have the webasto bunk and engine heater but for safety's sake if your out bush on your own just leave it running. Beats dying in your sleep from hypothermia!
     
    seabring, Sep 23, 2012
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  3. Sep 23, 2012 #12
    gokiddogo

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    Is that what you do when the temperature drops below 50 degrees in Miami?
     
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  4. Sep 23, 2012 #13
    Pablo-UA

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    OMG, Ice age is coming!!!!!!!
     
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  5. Sep 24, 2012 #14
    Semi Crazy

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    A 1500W heater will trip the 1500W converter if a converter is even remotely similar to an inverter.

    In TN all I need is my 500W oil pan heater. The coolant heater only gets plugged in below 20°F and the generator needs to run for either of those unless 110V AC is available nearby.

    Obviously you are on a tight budget if you are thinking of running such a high watt device off of a PlaySkool inverter. You're best bet would be an El Cheapo gas gen at least 5000W because they are all overrated so in reality 4000W might trip the breaker on it.
     
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  7. Sep 29, 2012 #15
    sdc49

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    I want to thank all of you for your post, I live about 15 miles away from my parking area.
    I figured it will cost me about $880.00 a year if I drop & drive it in for 2 months and just plug it in.
    To me this makes more sense, no fire burning under the hood, and I might not even have to if temps are warm enough, but I know a lot more about it than when I started, very good ideas.:biggrin_25525:
     
    sdc49, Sep 29, 2012
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