heater

blackstack · Post by **blackstack** » Thu Nov 25, 2010 1:15 pm

Would appreciate comments on the advisability of using this or similar in a Pinz

http://www.sportsimportsltd.com/12vocarvvabo.html

edzz · Post by **edzz** » Thu Nov 25, 2010 2:28 pm

These use far more power than your electrical system can maintain for any reasonable amount of time. This has a 25 amp power draw,

you have a 30 amp alternator. It could be used in a Pinz if you don’t mind dead battery’s.

Ed

totaljoint · Post by **totaljoint** » Thu Nov 25, 2010 2:43 pm

I just put this exact heater in the camper of my T100 3 weeks ago. Wanted to keep the dogs warm on the way home from swimming in the lake this winter.
I have noticed very little heat output. Not zero, but certainly not enough to be felt more than 3-4 inches away from the fan.
Ed E.

blackstack · Post by **blackstack** » Thu Nov 25, 2010 6:48 pm

thanks Gents !!

totaljoint · Post by **totaljoint** » Thu Nov 25, 2010 10:23 pm

Hey Blackstack, if you want to see it's output for yourself, don't hesitate to drop me a line next time your on this side of the ferry ride!

edzz · Post by **edzz** » Thu Nov 25, 2010 10:32 pm

Used an electric vest for many years for winter motorcycling. You can buy one or build your own. May be better to build one for the 24 volt system (I suspect a 12 volt vest plugged into 24 volts could get real toasty)
http://www.shadowriders.org/faq/electricvests.html
http://www.klr650.marknet.us/diy-Electric_Vest.pdf
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=927

Keep your trunk warm and your branches are much less affected by the cold.

Ed

blackstack · Post by **blackstack** » Fri Nov 26, 2010 9:30 am

The chances of me getting my wife to don anything with wires attached that I made are very slim!!!! But thanks for the suggestion !!

And TJ ...one of these days for sure!!

Q · Post by Q » Thu Dec 02, 2010 6:16 pm

i had that heater (to run for short bursts)- one day it took a spill and the plastic fan broke and jammed causing it to catch fire (there is another old thread on the forum about fires with that heater if i remember).
i then bought the one that is all metal on the same website:

http://www.sportsimportsltd.com/us-made ... eater.html

(model S24-2500). it has a high-low switch, i only use low (high= 25 amps, low= maybe 15 amps?) which is ok for warming cold hands. i have it temporarily mounted under the upper rifle holders (for the passenger).