Decided when I was moving snow last time and it was below Zero outside that maybe it was time to install a heat source in the cab. Did some research on what was available as I don't want to do this twice. I know from experience that electric isn't really practical as this cab came with an electric heater as a free gift. What a joke that was. Your better off burning toilet paper than depending on that thing for heat. Really didn't want to deal with running hot water from the engine and it can take awhile to get good heat while the engine is warming up. Then I ran into these and they seemed like a viable option.
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Was going to order the 8kw but after reading reviews decided to cut back to 3kw. Turns out that might have been a good ideal as my son said his boss just installed one in the Semi that he's restoring and his really cranks out the heat. Started installing it on Saturday but I don't move fast anymore so it will be tomorrow before it's done.
First photo is where I'm going to install it. There isn't a lot of room in the cab and I'd like it to keep the windshield clear. I'm using the two bolt holes that the grab handle fastens to and one mounting screw for the instrument panel.
Here you can see the heater mounted with the fuel line underneath. Both the intake and the exhaust from the burner come out in this same area. The exhaust will turn and exit straight back through an opening that's already in the cab. The combustion air will come from inside. The cold air intake is toward the back and exits the front. There is ductwork included with the heater. I just tied into the diesel line to the engine after the filters which are under the floor.
With the heater in this position all controls are still easily accessible and it will only take 2 bolts and a screw to remove it in the spring.
The heater comes with a Tee so some of the heat will go down and the baffle will direct the rest toward the windshield. If all goes according to plan it should be working tomorrow afternoon. I like the idea of low power consumption and near instant heat. On top of that it has digital controls with a remote so I can preheat the cab without leaving the house.
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First photo is where I'm going to install it. There isn't a lot of room in the cab and I'd like it to keep the windshield clear. I'm using the two bolt holes that the grab handle fastens to and one mounting screw for the instrument panel.
Here you can see the heater mounted with the fuel line underneath. Both the intake and the exhaust from the burner come out in this same area. The exhaust will turn and exit straight back through an opening that's already in the cab. The combustion air will come from inside. The cold air intake is toward the back and exits the front. There is ductwork included with the heater. I just tied into the diesel line to the engine after the filters which are under the floor.
With the heater in this position all controls are still easily accessible and it will only take 2 bolts and a screw to remove it in the spring.
The heater comes with a Tee so some of the heat will go down and the baffle will direct the rest toward the windshield. If all goes according to plan it should be working tomorrow afternoon. I like the idea of low power consumption and near instant heat. On top of that it has digital controls with a remote so I can preheat the cab without leaving the house.
