P1000 Free Cab Heater

[Cuoutdoors]

im going to be pulling a sled with grandkids in it over christmas, I will be in a snow covered stubble field, hope tracks don’t kick snow in cab through the hole,?

Nah I think you'll be fine.

 

[CumminsPusher]

I agree with @Cuoutdoors. Very little other then air comes in, we’ve been at speed through some deep snow and it’s never been an issue.

In heavy snow with the rig working you’ll definitely have plenty of heat because of the fan.

 

[ehart814]

I agree with @Cuoutdoors. Very little other then air comes in, we’ve been at speed through some deep snow and it’s never been an issue.
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In heavy snow with the rig working you’ll definitely have plenty of heat because of the fan.

That's a pretty cool picture! I've always thought the white machines look great!

 

[Buckslayr]

I agree with @Cuoutdoors. Very little other then air comes in, we’ve been at speed through some deep snow and it’s never been an issue.
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In heavy snow with the rig working you’ll definitely have plenty of heat because of the fan.

that rig looks great, what cab is that?

 

[CumminsPusher]

that rig looks great, what cab is that?

Custom build. When we wanted a hard enclosure years back no body made one yet and I wouldn’t really have had the cash at the time so I just built one.

 

[Buckslayr]

Custom build. When we wanted a hard enclosure years back no body made one yet and I wouldn’t really have had the cash at the time so I just built one.

I tried this today, worked good. lots of heat, minimal snow, ,alittle but not bad, who knows when grandkids start driving,ha,I added a couple old mudflaps to act as sort of a schroud. cheap quick and seemed to work good.I also welded a couple wings on the bolts I took out so it will be quick to take on and off.

 

[CumminsPusher]

I tried this today, worked good. lots of heat, minimal snow, ,alittle but not bad, who knows when grandkids start driving,ha,I added a couple old mudflaps to act as sort of a schroud. cheap quick and seemed to work good.

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Nice one! I’ll bet that does work well good thinking. You’ll be in t-shirts when that fan comes on lol

 

[Buckslayr]

Nice one! I’ll bet that does work well good thinking. You’ll be in t-shirts when that fan comes on lol

well after the grandkids used it,the verdict was alot of heat comes out of there,the tracks throw a lot of snow on corners and my not so sealed cab lets alot of snow sift in, they all agreed it was warm in there anyway.thanks for the heads up on this free heat, Merry Christmas all on Honda SXS Club!

 

[PioneerDuluth]

I tried this today, worked good. lots of heat, minimal snow, ,alittle but not bad, who knows when grandkids start driving,ha,I added a couple old mudflaps to act as sort of a schroud. cheap quick and seemed to work good.I also welded a couple wings on the bolts I took out so it will be quick to take on and off.

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That's a great idea!

 

[MikeyXX]

Where exactly is that access panel again? The picture was good to show it but I can't then click it it grasp of where it is. Start up front under the dash near the floor? what does it give you access to?

 

[JTW]

Where exactly is that access panel again? The picture was good to show it but I can't then click it it grasp of where it is. Start up front under the dash near the floor? what does it give you access to?

Center of the “firewall”

 

[Buckslayr]

I tried this today, worked good. lots of heat, minimal snow, ,alittle but not bad, who knows when grandkids start driving,ha,I added a couple old mudflaps to act as sort of a schroud. cheap quick and seemed to work good.I also welded a couple wings on the bolts I took out so it will be quick to take on and off.

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this should help more, added a couple flaps to stop direct airflow

 

[CumminsPusher]

Where exactly is that access panel again? The picture was good to show it but I can't then click it it grasp of where it is. Start up front under the dash near the floor? what does it give you access to?

Sit in the middle seat and kick your feet forward, right there. Two 5mm hex bolts take it off.

 

[Tommyp]

Could you not install a vent that could be closed off when not needed? Like a automotive a/c vent that You can direct it where you want or close it off.

 

[JTW]

Could you not install a vent that could be closed off when not needed? Like a automotive a/c vent that You can direct it where you want or close it off.

Yes

 

[MikeyXX]

Ah, k. I opened it and some tubes flexed out a bit. I'll try when I get home from vacation.

 

[Buckslayr]

Center of the “firewall”

here is the access hole and measurements,Im going to look for a vent to put in the cover

 

[Buckslayr]

here is the access hole and measurements,Im going to look for a vent to put in the cover

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this should work

 

[Buckslayr]

this should work

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ordered a fan override from the store, should be great for the free heater.!

 

[Buckslayr]

ordered a fan override from the store, should be great for the free heater.!

got the override kit from honda sxs store. works for heat on demand. now if I could just get the right vent delivered.check out the honda sxs.com sticker.