Ice free windows ideas?
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
Otherwise looks like im buying a blanket for the truck
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 343
Likes: 0
From: maine
I'm giving you a hard time, but good God man you sound like my wife, so I guess my advice is get a husband, LOL
Winter sucks for sure, if you don't have a garage. I always thought a great idea for the windshield would be electric wires built into the windshield, I think Chevys used to have that on the rear window defroster back in the 90's?
I usually scrape of the snow, start the truck, full blast defrost, have a cup of coffeeand go. 5 minutes tops.
Winter sucks for sure, if you don't have a garage. I always thought a great idea for the windshield would be electric wires built into the windshield, I think Chevys used to have that on the rear window defroster back in the 90's?
I usually scrape of the snow, start the truck, full blast defrost, have a cup of coffeeand go. 5 minutes tops.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
I'm giving you a hard time, but good God man you sound like my wife, so I guess my advice is get a husband, LOL
Winter sucks for sure, if you don't have a garage. I always thought a great idea for the windshield would be electric wires built into the windshield, I think Chevys used to have that on the rear window defroster back in the 90's?
I usually scrape of the snow, start the truck, full blast defrost, have a cup of coffeeand go. 5 minutes tops.
Winter sucks for sure, if you don't have a garage. I always thought a great idea for the windshield would be electric wires built into the windshield, I think Chevys used to have that on the rear window defroster back in the 90's?
I usually scrape of the snow, start the truck, full blast defrost, have a cup of coffeeand go. 5 minutes tops.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 6,757
Likes: 5
From: Corvallis, OR
Almost all vehicles have that on the rear window now, but most are fine enough wires you can't see them.
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 352
Likes: 0
buy a mercedes. they have heated (to aroun 100*) washer fluid.
where i grew up, my neighbor would always dump a pitcher of hot water on the windshield and then use the wipers as quickly as possible. i was always expecting the windshield to break, but whatever lol.
get an electric blanket and put it over your windshield at night. haha
where i grew up, my neighbor would always dump a pitcher of hot water on the windshield and then use the wipers as quickly as possible. i was always expecting the windshield to break, but whatever lol.
get an electric blanket and put it over your windshield at night. haha
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 13,011
Likes: 742
From: Here in No. Calif
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
Senior User
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 277
Likes: 1
From: Brantford
Ok a couple things Mark from Canada dont give our secrets away from the land of the igloo
. second of all thats a brilliant idea they have tipover protection and if hooked to a timer they wont suck electricity all night. Also a buddy of mine from work used those windshield blankets and swore by them, just make sure you buy one from an auto parts store and dont cheap out on one meaning dont look for the cheapest but you dont have to get the most expensive one either.... ok rant over and enjoy the winter guys and drive safe
. second of all thats a brilliant idea they have tipover protection and if hooked to a timer they wont suck electricity all night. Also a buddy of mine from work used those windshield blankets and swore by them, just make sure you buy one from an auto parts store and dont cheap out on one meaning dont look for the cheapest but you dont have to get the most expensive one either.... ok rant over and enjoy the winter guys and drive safe
FTE Leadership Emeritus
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 23,174
Likes: 1,678
From: Stephensville WI
I used to put newspaper under my wipers and on my side windows (roll window down, insert newspaper, roll up to hold) at night. Remove newspapers in the morning for ice free windows.
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 131
Likes: 0
Ceramic cube heaters from Walmart or Sears are about $35. Here's an example Walmart.com: Jarden Home Environment Holmes Compact Ceramic Heater: Heating, Cooling, & Air Quality
Junior User
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 13,011
Likes: 742
From: Here in No. Calif
I dont use the system but I think if you have a crack then maybe it will spread. I had a small crack many moons ago and put up one of those silver dash protectors up on a hot day and came back to see the crack grew.