My New Heater

Bugaru "JAY" · November 23, 2008, 06:09:10 PM

Hey guys I know that some of you run Heat, and some of us don't because we'll wosses and didn't build or intend to drive our Dub in chilly weather. But since winter normally dosn't set in till after the Holidays and on those nice sunny days we decide to drive. But this year Mother Nature decided to be cold and cranky "hm-mm sounds like my ex" and now wish we had heat?

This is an attempt to add a little quicky warmth to my chilly ride.

Note in this pic it shows the Temp before turning the heater on.

This is the heat that I received after 10 or so minutes of the heater running.

My Hook Up..

This heater has several cool functions. Like the swing out handle so that you can direct it to your windows, plus a long cord in the event you want to defrost the front of your windsheild.

Functions are.
Heater
Fan Only Mode
Light only Mode
Swingout Handle

Price when on Sale $9.99 at Harbor Freight. $61$

Note.. No Bugs, or killowhoops were harmed or hurt in this heating attempt. Also the heat obtained was done so while the car was idiling and not driven. I'm not sure yet how well it works while driving, but hey if it only raises the cars interior by 10 or 20 degrees that's all I need!

Beetleboi -Greg- · November 23, 2008, 06:42:24 PM

Cool Jay, that and the heated seat pad from Target should do the trick!

VWPANZER1 · November 23, 2008, 07:06:18 PM

I like that jay!

I have one of those hanging on my garage wall. Never opened it. I bought it when I had a Ford van that ran bad and would stall when it was cold and wet. I thought it might help if I directed it at the carburetor, but I sold it before I had a chance to try it.

(don't bother telling me how to fix it, Two Ford dealers and my ace mechanic all failed to resolve the problem.)

jt

lovebus (jack) · November 23, 2008, 08:08:06 PM

Quote from: VWPANZER1 on November 23, 2008, 07:06:18 PM
I like that jay!

I have one of those hanging on my garage wall. Never opened it. I bought it when I had a Ford van that ran bad and would stall when it was cold and wet.

(don't bother telling me how to fix it, Two Ford dealers and my ace mechanic all failed to resolve the problem.)

jt

You should have asked me, I just happen to know the fix for that very problum and it worked every time.

lovebus (jack) · November 23, 2008, 08:10:17 PM

Jay, I think I'll make a trip to HF tomorrow.

Bugaru "JAY" · November 23, 2008, 08:39:18 PM

Jack you gettezzzzn one for the Bus? Better get a few, that or I think that they have a Bus version, but you better pickup one of those 12KW generators to tow behind you. :wallbash: :wallbash: :wallbash:

&m& drive&& &m&

VWPANZER1 · November 23, 2008, 09:51:01 PM

Quote from: LoveBus (jack) on November 23, 2008, 08:08:06 PM
You should have asked me, I just happen to know the fix for that very problum and it worked every time.

Unfortunately, I didn't know you then. ???

jt

njgt-1 · November 24, 2008, 12:01:38 AM

Quote(don't bother telling me how to fix it, Two Ford dealers and my ace mechanic all failed to resolve the problem.)

Easy fix, trade it in for a Chevy! :icon_cheesygrin:

scarecrow · November 24, 2008, 06:41:40 AM

Wow you found one that actually works shocked Does it draw much current, I'm running a generator

Bugaru "JAY" · November 24, 2008, 07:05:24 AM

Quote from: scarecrow on November 24, 2008, 06:41:40 AM
Wow you found one that actually works shocked Does it draw much current, I'm running a generator

I think it draws 12amps. I'm running an alternator. Also keep in mind that if you look at the pic the heater was near the therm so I'm sure that the actual increase of total heat would be far less.