Found a heater......

[Nickathome]

I think I have found a heater that might work in my truck. Not sure if its 12 or 24 volt though. If 12 volt and my truck is 24V can heater still be hooked up? I may buy this one. Check it out and let me know what you think;

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetai ... toview=sku

[Lifer]

Looks like it should fit just fine without interfering with the passenger-side legroom too much. It's blower motor is probably 12 volts, but you can always install a voltage dropping resistor in the circuit.

[MSeriesRebuild]

We have one just removed from a M37B1, a compact unit in like new condition with a 2-speed 24 volt fan motor. Priced right, the guy wants $35 plus shipping for it. Can e-mail some photos if you are interested.

[DJ]

PM sent

[Nickathome]

PM sent

DJ, I saw no PM from you?

[djester]

Charles:

If Nickathome isn't interested in heater, I'd like to buy it. I trust your judgement on these matters.

Dave

[Nickathome]

Actually, I think I am going to go with the one from Summit racing, so go for it...

[MSeriesRebuild]

Charles:

If Nickathome isn't interested in heater, I'd like to buy it. I trust your judgement on these matters.

Dave

Let me send you some photos before you make up your mind. I'll get that done over the weekend.

[52m37Hal]

Nick
based on the instal document it looks to be 12vdc (shows a single battery in the wiring diagram.
Hal

[Nickathome]

Nick
based on the instal document it looks to be 12vdc (shows a single battery in the wiring diagram.
Hal

I kinda figured that. Would this be a problem in a 24v system such as mine? I was told I could introduce a resistor into the line to reduce the voltage down to the required 12volts. Is that difficut to do? Not really familiar with resistors so would need to be enlightened in that regard before I decide to go that way, thanks.

[MSeriesRebuild]

Nick
based on the instal document it looks to be 12vdc (shows a single battery in the wiring diagram.
Hal

I kinda figured that. Would this be a problem in a 24v system such as mine? I was told I could introduce a resistor into the line to reduce the voltage down to the required 12volts. Is that difficut to do? Not really familiar with resistors so would need to be enlightened in that regard before I decide to go that way, thanks.

You will be better off to go with a 24 volt motor, the type heater you are looking at is available in 24 volt from numerous outlets, just ask around

The issue with trying to reduce voltage while dealing with the line pull a motor requires will have to be done right in order to be safe & have a decent life span. I believe you will be cheaper off also when all is said & done to source what you want with a 24 volt motor.

[Nickathome]

After reading here I'm gonna go with a 24V heater, however the only place I found that has a heater that I like are Summit racing(seems all theirs are 12 v), and Red Dot(has 24v heaters but I can't find a distributor that will list a price. Anybody buy a red dot or similar heater and have a website they can furnish? Thanks.

[MSeriesRebuild]

After reading here I'm gonna go with a 24V heater, however the only place I found that has a heater that I like are Summit racing(seems all theirs are 12 v), and Red Dot(has 24v heaters but I can't find a distributor that will list a price. Anybody buy a red dot or similar heater and have a website they can furnish? Thanks.

ZERO-START is another supplier, similar products to RED DOT.

[Nickathome]

Charles;

Thanks, I'll check that one out .

[Brett]

Try www.millsupply.com and look in the stepvan catalog for aux heaters