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Need supplemental cab heat.......12V or 24V....anyone know of any units available?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by jakescia, Oct 19, 2008.

  1. Oct 19, 2008 #1
    jakescia

    jakescia Bobtail Member

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    We are looking for some supplemental heat for the sleepers without going to an in-cab heater costing 800-1200, so that we can heat the sleeper for a few hours without running the motor.

    I know of some available which utilize the regular diesel.

    I would prefer electric, just to avoid all potential danger from gassing the driver while he is napping.

    I've checked the internet, via google, and there is nothing I have found over 300watts.

    I would not mind putting supplemental batteries on the chassis behind the sleeper, for example, in order to avoid running down those starting the motor.

    Thanks for any ideas.
     
    jakescia, Oct 19, 2008
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  3. Oct 20, 2008 #2
    thomas

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    I see alot of the trucks with the "RV" roof mount heater/air mounted on top. They are electric.
     
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  4. Oct 21, 2008 #3
    pcfreak

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    Is it the money issue that makes you not want the in cab heaters?

    I'd rather pay good money for a reliable system than "cobbling" something together and risking damage to your truck.

    Other than that, if I had to, I'd put an inverter in the truck to run an AC space heater.
     
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  5. Oct 25, 2008 #4
    MedicineMan

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    the 12 volts don't put out any heat. sure not enought o heat the sleeper.

    just get an espar heater. it's diesel fueled, mounts under the truck and just blows the hot ait in, you won't "gas" anyone
     
    MedicineMan, Oct 25, 2008
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  7. Oct 25, 2008 #5
    bullhaulerswife

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    MM do you have a ball park figure on the cost on these? I've been looking at that type of solution. Know anyone that has one?

    I've heard that these are more affordable for the O/O. I was looking at a different brand, but the same concept. I think the cost was around $2500 installed.
     
    bullhaulerswife, Oct 25, 2008
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  8. Oct 25, 2008 #6
    MedicineMan

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    they are not too expensive. look on ebay or google it. the webasto is another unit. only roblem is they don't have AC in the summer.. lol

    I've always heard the espar is a better unit.
     
    MedicineMan, Oct 25, 2008
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    bullhaulerswife Thanks this.
  9. Aug 11, 2010 #7
    tesla4all

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    While the truck is running?
     
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  10. Aug 11, 2010 #8
    nutcase

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    If you mean the Espar or Webasto they can be run any time you want. They are self contained units. Only require a little juice from the batteries.
     
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