I know this has probably been discussed, but I can't get anything to come up on search. I am moving from a v10 to possibly a 6.7 and have located a used 2016 truck that checks all of my boxes. However, after getting a look at the factory window sticker, it was ordered WITHOUT the aux cab heater (Texas truck) Living in the Northeast, and having owed a 24V cummins that made no heat until I was pulling in my driveway (8 mile commute) I'm looking for opinions on what to expect. Should I pass on this truck? Will it warm up on my commute?

PS, I'm also considering a new 6.2 gasser as opposed to a used diesel for the short commute reason. I do tow my 12,500 lb RV about 5K miles a year, putting on 10k a year average.

Thanks for any input, especially first hand.

 

I live in the south where we have some cooler and cold temps. The supplemental heat is nice and yes, I would think for you it would be a deal breaker considering your winter temps.

 

Seems like going from a 3V V10 to a 6.2 wouldn't have been worth the upgrade. The 6.2 is nice, but not nice enough to sell a good V10.

I always would support getting additional heat. Being cold is not fun. Diesel is too expensive to remote start and idle for 5 minutes to get warm too.

 

If you could still get a v10 I'd order one tomorrow. The 6.2 has equal numbers and an another gear, and 150k less mIles than what I had.

 

 

Hahaha, no no, the diesels have an electric heater element in the hvac system to help until the motor warms up. Diesels don't make a ton of heat and all of that cast iron just absorbs what it dies make. So when it's 10 outside it could take 20 miles to get the windows defrosted.

 

I have a similar (short) commute and my 6.0 never really warmed up enough to blow heat going to and from work when it was cold out. I tolerated it for the ten minutes each way. If it were me I'd get the gasser. With a daily commute that short you are never going to get the diesel up to operating temp and that's not ideal for the truck. It sounds like you make one long trip a year. I don't think that justifies buying a truck that is less suited to your actual everyday needs. I agree that getting rid of a V10 is frowned upon. I've done it and never got over it. I now have a eerily similar one and hope I learned from my mistake. I do understand your situation though and don't fault you (much).

 

Is this some new diesel thing? My dad had a 2000 7.3 and I drive trucks for a living and I never once had an issue in his 7.3 or any diesel truck I drive not getting heat within a few miles. Now having an issue defrosting windows in the winter for that matter, and whi doesnt plug their diesel in when its 40 or below anyways?

 

Does the thing have "stool warmers"? For me, the heated seats seem to help until the thing warms up. Or does it have a remote start? You can fire it up while you're getting ready to go.

 

I don't think it should be a deal breaker. Mine doesn't have it and it hasn't bothered me. I found my perfect truck and it had everything except the supplemental heater. We don't get as cold as the northeast though, maybe down into the teens for a few days. With the remote start, it will warm up fairly quickly.

You can search to see how effective the supplemental heater is. According to the data, it doesn't heat as much as people think. You can't run the fan wide open and get hot air coming out.

 

I think it started with the 6.7.

 

I see.

No, not a deal breaker. However, seat warmers are nice. My 6.0 takes a while to warm up. Once it is warmed up it will roast you out of the cab.

 

What about a plug in block heater? Wouldn't that start the engine off in a "not-cold" condition so it would warm up faster?

The 6.2 sounds like a better option for you, though.

 

Thanks for all of the replies. I went ahead with the purchase, truck is really nice and I can't wait to make it my own.

 

Congratulations on the new truck!