[mdhondaxr]

Has anyone ever heard of a device that would allow a small portion of the coolant to be routed into a "driver/passenger heater"? This heater would allow for the driver/passenger compartment to heat up within 90 seconds of start-up. Yes even on the coldest of days!

If yes or no.. What are your thoughts about having a device for your truck?

Please feel free to ask any additional questions about this to help make a decision one way or the other.

Thanks for your help and time!!!


Matt

 

[Ford_Forgotton]

There was a device that was on the news about 8 years ago they were using in cold cimates.

It was a SUPER insulated container bolted under the vehicle, and would STORE hot engine coolant for up to like 24 hours.

Start the vehicle, and it kicked into action, and would have HOT air blowing out the vents in under a minute or two.

I dont recall teh name of it, but if you lived in a cold climate, and couldnt "plug in" at night, Im sure it was great!

 

[TruckerDon]

This might work for you. Diesel fired heater

I think they're a bit pricy, though.

Don.

 

[Aviatrr]

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Has anyone ever heard of a device that would allow a small portion of the coolant to be routed into a "driver/passenger heater"? This heater would allow for the driver/passenger compartment to heat up within 90 seconds of start-up. Yes even on the coldest of days!

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Wouldn't a block heater accomplish the same thing? I'm not at all experienced with block heaters, as I live in Florida....but I would think you'd want to be using one anyways if you're in that cold of a climate. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif

Mike

 

[mdhondaxr]

Thanks, for your reply's

The block heater would definitely assist in getting warm air into the passenger compartment faster than not having it plugged in, however it takes mine about 5 minutes to get any real heat out, and yes it is necessary to have it plugged in just to get it started.

For ALL that currently live in a COLD climate if you could install a system that would give you heat in "90 seconds” would this be something you would buy for around 300-400 dollars?

I appreciate all of your thoughts!!

 

[Ford_Forgotton]

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For ALL that currently live in a COLD climate if you could install a system that would give you heat in "90 seconds” would this be something you would buy for around 300-400 dollars?

I appreciate all of your thoughts!!

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Why does this sound suspiciously like trolling for buyers? Are you building something to sell to people? Trying to get around the advertiser rules? or are you seriously *looking* for a 400 dollar instant heater?

 

[avi]

For $300-400 I can stay cold for a few more minutes. Daryl, yes, it does sound like somebody fishing for marketing feedback or customers.

 

[stroked_van]

if it costs less than $50, uses no fuel from van and no "fuel" (electricity or gas) from my house then I MIGHT consider it.

When I have had my van in cold climates and it was cold enough to have to plug the van in then it didn't take very long to heat up the interior anyway (talking 'teen temps, not juevos freezing cold).

I agree with the two previous posts.........looks like someone is trolling here.