u2slow
bilge rat
I didn't pay $40cad/pair either. Got them at a battery shop. No rubber boots on them.
They have those that will turn the defroster on and defrost the windshield also. Don't know if that brand does. I saw a show on it years ago, it's actually a little diesel fired furnace.If you were willing to spend the coin, a webasto or something similar is the best thing since sliced bread.. I have one on my 01, and I have one for my 93 that will be going on...
I leave it on for about an hour, and it starts like it's summer time out.. no smoke, etc.. if you don't know, it's a diesel fired coolant heater, circulates the coolant around, has a built in pump.. leave it on long enough, it'll get the coolant to and maintain about 170° temperature..
The only con is they are expensive, but you can find them used, and they are easy to work on.. go on ebay, and look up parking heater.. they're big on European cars because many countries over there you can't idle your vehicle..
He said search ebay and I did-- knockoffs are all over the place for $150. Obviously chinesium but readily available. Just mount it in the bed so it doesn't take the rest of the truck with it when it catches fire.I have looked at Webasto and Espar coolant heaters before... $$$$. I'm not sure i can justify it for a basic pickup.
Now if it's a vehicle I could use as a crash-pad/camper also (van, suburban, etc) then it's better value.
There are cheaper knockoffs on ali-express.