Engine pre heater.

duddy · Nov 19, 2013

Does any one have a pre heater on their truck that is stand alone, well other than diesel fuel. I do not have the availability to plug in and am looking for a way to ease cold starts.

I have heard of webasto, which are run on a few fleets that a few of my friends work for. I am looking for places to buy, either vendors on here or other brands.

clayton · Nov 30, 2013

Not on my personal truck but have one on a peterbilt, an Espar. Works wonders. Think we had a webasto on a dodge 5500 few years back.

MossBack · Dec 1, 2013

When I worked in the oilfield we had numerous webasto heaters. The small units were either a coolant heater or a air top heater. Basically you could heat the cab or heat the coolant. My 2008 f-550 service truck had both with a remote and a timer. (Had to do anything to keep from plugging up DPF from excessive idling )

I have been out if the oilfield for 3 years now but I remember them going to espar because of the simplicity.

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m j · Dec 7, 2013

http://stores.ebay.ca/coolitstore
that is the webstore for a distributor near me
you can probably google search for one near you

duddy · Dec 7, 2013

thanks guys, kinda want a coolant heater with how this winter seems to be headed.

rentstdi · Dec 7, 2013

It's not that cold here, I just plug mine in and have it turn on at 2am and I normally start around 6... No issues in the afternoon. And I'm just south of you in fondy

duddy · Dec 8, 2013

I have no option of plugging as to I live in a stupid apartment complex. I just would like to have the engine stay warm so I dont do much damage to the engine.

RedRice589 · Dec 8, 2013

duddy said:
I have no option of plugging as to I live in a stupid apartment complex. I just would like to have the engine stay warm so I dont do much damage to the engine.

Really that's strand
Ger there were all kinds of plug in in my buddy's complex, over by the a.c. Units he always plugged his 7.3 in.

duddy · Dec 8, 2013

Its dumb but the only one I can find, I would need a 300 ft cord to go to the back corner off the building where parking is not allowed. Plus the truck does not fit in the garage.
will be talking with the office ladies to see if they can do something about it.