In cab heater/engine heater
#1
10-28-2007, 08:11 PM
In cab heater/engine heater
Now that the cold weather is coming, I'm looking for a good bunk/engine heater. I idle at least 4 hours a day in the winter to keep warm at those slow docks, so I'm sure it will pay for itself quickly. I especially need it for those cold mornings where there is no plug in.
Can anyone recommend one? I am looking at a Webasto unit for around $1800 installed. Any pros/cons from the northern users out there? 
#2
10-28-2007, 09:51 PM
I had the Espar D2 and D5 installed in my truck a couple of weeks ago,one is for the bunk and the other is for the coolant,the bunk heater is awesome.I haven't had to use the coolant heater yet,but it has a 7 day timer on it so you can set it to come on over the weekend and have everything warmed up when you get to your truck,$3,100 installed.2 year warranty.
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#4
10-29-2007, 11:48 PM
Originally Posted by rank
the sooner you get one the better. The only down side is thay they don't provide AC in the summer
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#6
11-01-2007, 12:49 AM
After paying $3.39 a gallon today for fuel,it sure is nice not to have to idle the truck at night,I am beginning to think this may have been one of my best investments.
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#8
11-01-2007, 02:40 AM
Originally Posted by rank
they are. depending on where you run. It's a gallon an hour to idle....6 hours a day (sometimes 12). $25 - $50 every day.
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12-25-2007, 12:50 AM
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