P1000 Heat ideas for Rear Passengers?

[cboyda]

Woot, Wetaskiwin Search and Rescue has purchased a 1000-5p deluxe and adding enclosure/roof/heater, but the dealership is saying there is no way to heat the rear. Was really hoping to put the floor vents on their feet for the rear passengers. Any suggestions?

Just thinking of some way to extend our winter, night operations...

 

[Ridinfool]

First off, welcome from the mountains of WNC
Second : We love pics, because with out them it never happened.
Third : There will be plenty of heat for the back passengers, unless your riding in subzero temps then maybe not, I would test it out first before adding something I may not need.

 

[TxDoc]

Welcome from Texas.

I don't know if this helps, or not.

For those who wanted heat, I had 12 volt electric blankets. They could wrap over their legs and sit on it and they could wrap around their shoulders and chest.

They got heat and kept the wind off. When we had the below zero temps for a couple of weeks, it was great

I don't know how cold your temps get and how well it may work.


But, good luck on your search.

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[Vikes79]

As hot as the back seats get in normal conditions I’d say it’s going to be fine, provided you get the huge gaps under the rear doors sealed up, and the gaps at the top of the roof line.

 

[toddvdh]

the back seat should be fine. It’s warmer than the front in mine.

I got creative with some pipe insulation and zip ties to close the gap at the bottom of the door. In the front I used some stick on gaskets.

 

[Rayger143]

Woot, Wetaskiwin Search and Rescue has purchased a 1000-5p deluxe and adding enclosure/roof/heater, but the dealership is saying there is no way to heat the rear. Was really hoping to put the floor vents on their feet for the rear passengers. Any suggestions?

Just thinking of some way to extend our winter, night operations...

I wouldn’t be concerned if you are getting a full enclosure and a heater. Like @Vikes79 said seal off your gaps. Being part of SAR you probably are wearing good winter gear and in my opinion that’s how you stay warm.

 

[eolesen]

I'm half tempted to strap one of my Honda eu2000i inverter gennie onto the back of my 700 and run space heaters...

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[Robobrainiac]

I just remembered seeing this

P1000 - Little Buddy Heater Mount

I mounted a Little Buddy Heater in my 2021 1000-5 today. I 3D printed the mount. Looks like it will work fine for joyriding or plowing. Not too sure about trail riding due to the tip switch. I'm going to find some straps that I can cinch down. Right now I'm using 1/2" velcro cable ties. Just...

hondasxs.com

Is there room for the rear passengers if you spun the heater 180 degrees for them to enjoy the mr heater benefits?

This might be helpful for you.

 

[DRZRon1]

I'm half tempted to strap one of my Honda eu2000i inverter gennie onto the back of my 700 and run space heaters...

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Smart man - or buy a used Jeep and outfit, cheaper, better and no sealing, stuffing, heating - lol….

 

[Jerryg]

Swamp ass doesn't reach the rear seats?

 

[Prntckt]

Woot, Wetaskiwin Search and Rescue has purchased a 1000-5p deluxe and adding enclosure/roof/heater, but the dealership is saying there is no way to heat the rear. Was really hoping to put the floor vents on their feet for the rear passengers. Any suggestions?

Just thinking of some way to extend our winter, night operations...

Welcome to the forum from west central Wisconsin.
Warm clothing, sealing up gaps and a good heater like an Inferno are the best steps in my opinion

 

[Bighat]

Woot, Wetaskiwin Search and Rescue has purchased a 1000-5p deluxe and adding enclosure/roof/heater, but the dealership is saying there is no way to heat the rear. Was really hoping to put the floor vents on their feet for the rear passengers. Any suggestions?

Just thinking of some way to extend our winter, night operations...

I've thought about installing heated seats in mine in the front. I don't have a 5 so this my not work for the rears. Dorman 628-040 Dorman Seat Heater Kits | Summit Racing

 

[toddvdh]

I forgot about that on mine. I have 4” thick heated seat cushions for the rear. That definitely helps. The rear seats are too low, even for 6’ adults.

And they work good in a tree stand, fishing boat or Packer game also.

They are similar to this although mine were from wal mart.

 

[Robobrainiac]

I've thought about installing heated seats in mine in the front. I don't have a 5 so this my not work for the rears. Dorman 628-040 Dorman Seat Heater Kits | Summit Racing

That is a cool concept to have them permanently mounted.

I used an automotive "cover" that I enjoyed alot. The electric heater I tried did not work well. It was only enough to warm your hands over it when needed.

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[toddvdh]

I've thought about installing heated seats in mine in the front. I don't have a 5 so this my not work for the rears. Dorman 628-040 Dorman Seat Heater Kits | Summit Racing

I thought about this idea but was Leary because of the amount of water that gets on/in my seat during the warmer months.

 

[StewB]

I forgot about that on mine. I have 4” thick heated seat cushions for the rear. That definitely helps. The rear seats are too low, even for 6’ adults.

And they work good in a tree stand, fishing boat or Packer game also.

They are similar to this although mine were from wal mart.

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I bought two Mossy Oak - Wally World 3" electric hunting cushions like these. They fit perfect, make the rear seats better year round, and you can rig them to use vehicle power instead of battery (mine use standard USB power). When out in the cold, we throw an old sleeping bag across our laps and it works.
I also have a heated vest. If you haven't tried one, you should. It's magic.

 

[bumperm]

Look up car seat heater kit. I installed a kit and improved lumbar support in my Honda S2000 (didn't come with that feature and it sure is nice). Look up car seat heater (and also add the work "kit" to see options for adding just the heater elements to existing seats).

Haven't done this on a SXS, but it's done all the time on small aircraft. Install a metal shroud around the engine header pipes. The shroud should have a gap of a few inches and not be near or touching pipes. Then use flexible ducts to take heated air to the foot well area in front of seats. The duct should end with an adjustable & closing louver to regulate heat. To force air through the system, on aircaft it's ram air from front engine cooling inlets. That might be doable in this app, but probably easier to use a bilge fan that many of us are using to keep the under-seat area cooler in the summer.

 

[JMynes]

I bought two Mossy Oak - Wally World 3" electric hunting cushions like these. They fit perfect, make the rear seats better year round, and you can rig them to use vehicle power instead of battery (mine use standard USB power). When out in the cold, we throw an old sleeping bag across our laps and it works.
I also have a heated vest. If you haven't tried one, you should. It's magic.

I have one of those. It actually gets too hot for comfort sitting in the deer blind.

 

[Dirtstiffs-1000]

For accessories like heated seats, usb charger, 12 volt gizmos.

 

[Bighat]

I thought about this idea but was Leary because of the amount of water that gets on/in my seat during the warmer months.

That would be like electric shock therapy.