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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 12:44 AM
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Electric heaters?
Toying with this idea and here's something I found:
DC Thermal, The Worlds most rugged and reliable Cab Heater
Anyone have electric heat in their Fs?
 
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Does it get that cold where you live?
 
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Better upgrade your alternator.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 09:45 AM
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2x... that sucka draws 50 amps.
 
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