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where can I find a good 12 volt heater?

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by Homemade1959, Jan 16, 2013.

  1. Jan 16, 2013 #1
    Homemade1959

    Homemade1959 Light Load Member

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    need to find a good 12 volt heater. tried the $19.99 one that Petro sells, ended up returning the next morning but not without saying, that on a hot day it will blow hot air.:biggrin_2559: does anyone have one that they use and like? if so, where did you get it and how much should I expect to pay? any info will b greatly appreciated.:biggrin_25514:
     
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  3. Jan 16, 2013 #2
    Hardlyevr

    Hardlyevr Road Train Member

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    Anything that has sufficient wattage to produce real heat will take more power than what you can provide in the cab, especially with the engine off. A small heater that you would use in your home would be anywhere from 700 to 1500 watts, and at 120 volts would be 6 to 12 amps, but at 12 volts it would be 60 to 120 amps, which you are not going to get out of a lighter plug rated for 20!
     
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    Homemade1959 Thanks this.
  4. Jan 17, 2013 #3
    Homemade1959

    Homemade1959 Light Load Member

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    we are not trying to heat the truck just something to take the edge off. the heater in the truck works when it's parked idling. but when we are going down the road it slowly gets colder in the truck. we are trying to find to take that chill off in the truck until we can fix it.
     
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  5. Jan 17, 2013 #4
    runawayload

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  7. Jan 17, 2013 #5
    SESPVT

    SESPVT Bobtail Member

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    Hi, 12 volt and 24 volt Carbon Fiber heater with thermostat control you can try at, www.sespvt.com
    its well developed product and I believe the truckers can enjoy this beautiful product.

    Shafiq
     
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  8. Jan 17, 2013 #6
    snowwy

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    does the heater in your bunk not work??? cuz it's what i use in conjuction with the dash heater.

    i leave the fan on one. and i have a power switch on the dash i can turn off the back. works really darn good when the temps get in the negatives.
     
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