Russ T.
Supportive Member
That's tough to do in the wind, outside, when it feels like -30.
Carpet cleaning really is a different world in the Winter months up here.
Stripping and waxing floors tomorrow in a blizzard.
Cruise in < 3 weeks!!!
Keeping the van/tm warm in -22 weather...
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Carpet cleaning really is a different world in the Winter months up here.
Stripping and waxing floors tomorrow in a blizzard.
Cruise in < 3 weeks!!!
columbiacleaning
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I don't have that cold of winters where I live, usually not much below 20. Last year though it got down to single digits and I had a scare. Digital thermometer said 31 (in the van) in the morning when I went to check on it. I've always used oil filled radiator heaters. Found them to be fairly cost effective in the long run. I also use some insulated foam inserts from Home Depot that have a foil lining on one side. Works really well to keep the heat from passing through the foam. The pieces I get from Home Depot are 2x4 1 inch thick and 2 of them stacked horizontal fit almost perfect in the side and rear door wells. Got down to single digits and my van stayed a nice 60 degrees. Nice thing is total cost was about $50. Cab area wasn't even blocked from cold either. I'm thinking with some duct tape and a knife you could build a housing to slide right over top with the heater next to it. Just a thought.
Erniekosar
Member
It's a little work but I empty my water tank put 30 gal of window washing fluid attach my presure line and runn it till the fluid comes out
Put two gallons in buddy jug also and prime it also
I also wrap everything with a heating bleaket but everything is ok as long as the washer fluid is through the machine
As for flushing it keep the washer fluid hook up long enough whip hose to ckean 40 galon tank I use garbage can wiyh spigot installed at bottom keep flushing toll truck not shuts down
Then hook up with water and continue Flushing it's all soap is out
And then repeat the process when needed
Put two gallons in buddy jug also and prime it also
I also wrap everything with a heating bleaket but everything is ok as long as the washer fluid is through the machine
As for flushing it keep the washer fluid hook up long enough whip hose to ckean 40 galon tank I use garbage can wiyh spigot installed at bottom keep flushing toll truck not shuts down
Then hook up with water and continue Flushing it's all soap is out
And then repeat the process when needed
Russ T.
Supportive Member
30 gallons of windshield washer fluid...really???
J
JS41035
Guest
I use 50. 30 is for hacks.
Russ T.
Supportive Member
Lol!!!
BradFenstermaker
Member
Great tips Cooper. I use c 1500 watt ceramic.
I will be throwing moving blankets over the Judson and doors.
We rarely see under 15 degree here. Single digits late in the week.
Looks like wife's car is going outside. My diesel F250 stays inside, takes to long to warm up.
I will be throwing moving blankets over the Judson and doors.
We rarely see under 15 degree here. Single digits late in the week.
Looks like wife's car is going outside. My diesel F250 stays inside, takes to long to warm up.
KevinL
Supportive Member
One night of that and I'd be on the phone the next day calling every commercial property manager and service company asking if they had a warm spot you could park your truck. Maybe do a trade for cc. Even if the garage isn't heated you can plug in your heater and get it out of the cold.
Kevin B
Member
I wonder of those survival blankets that are reflective would help as a layer? Just an idea. Thankful for heated parking
Bob Savage
Member
I think one of the best things you can do before installing equipment in your van is to cover the van floor with 3/4" pressure treated plywood. I have done this in several vans.
I used roofing felt to make a pattern for the plywood, then put the felt pattern pieces under the plywood, and installed into the floor with stainless steel screws.
The plywood adds integrity to the van floor, makes your ride quiter, and insulates the floor.
Finally, I added an industrial diamond plate pattern roll rubber to the plywood.
Getting down to 5º this coming Wednesday.
We have 2 TM's parked outside at our shop.
When the temp is going to be in the mid to high 30's, I put a heater in each van, each one on the lower setting. When the temp is going to drop below 30º, I turn the heaters on the high setting.
When it's going to drop below 20º, I add a second heater to each van in the rear, and set them on the lower setting, with the inital heater still on the high setting.
Anything below 0º, gets both heaters on the high setting.
This has worked for 30 years, even when it reached -20º with no wind chill, and is a lot less hassel than covering the stuff inside, or draing the water out every day, etc.
I used roofing felt to make a pattern for the plywood, then put the felt pattern pieces under the plywood, and installed into the floor with stainless steel screws.
The plywood adds integrity to the van floor, makes your ride quiter, and insulates the floor.
Finally, I added an industrial diamond plate pattern roll rubber to the plywood.
Getting down to 5º this coming Wednesday.
We have 2 TM's parked outside at our shop.
When the temp is going to be in the mid to high 30's, I put a heater in each van, each one on the lower setting. When the temp is going to drop below 30º, I turn the heaters on the high setting.
When it's going to drop below 20º, I add a second heater to each van in the rear, and set them on the lower setting, with the inital heater still on the high setting.
Anything below 0º, gets both heaters on the high setting.
This has worked for 30 years, even when it reached -20º with no wind chill, and is a lot less hassel than covering the stuff inside, or draing the water out every day, etc.
bob vawter
Grassy Knoller
i like that flammable blanket idea...
THAT should keep that TM nice and warm....
THAT should keep that TM nice and warm....
bob vawter
Grassy Knoller
still don get that Lee..please 'splain how ya get the AF into the cap tube .PLUS the gauge its sef....GONNA BREAK!
Ed Valentine
Member
When we used to go on the road in the "old days" to trade shows, etc...., (boy, those Chicago/Wisc winters were harsh!!) we had our display van interior professionally foamed for insulation; and we ran a winterizing liquid thru the complete system. Never had a problem and it paid for itself in convenience and time
I agree with Steve L above.
I agree with Steve L above.
Old Coastie
Supportive Member
I God cursed me to live up North again, I’d sure enough build a heated garage to park in. Or rent one. Storage facilities offer climate controlled units and even though it would cost, it would beat losing your gear.
Sierra Clean Care
Member
Just buy one of these....
Dolly Llama
Number 5
Bobbles, was you bored reading 3 year old re-run threads?
this is what I used the last few years
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/comfort-zone-240v-ceiling-mount-heater?cm_vc=-10005
wired a 220 outlet in the pole barn , then wired a 220 cord/plug on the heater to be portable in and out .
It's not much bigger than 110 vt lectro space heaters, but WAY more efficient with more than enough capacity to keep it from freezing ...even with the doors open
if you're in cold winter climes and use space heaters now, and have capacity/ability to wire a 220 plug, you're stoopit not to get one
.L.T.A.
this is what I used the last few years
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/comfort-zone-240v-ceiling-mount-heater?cm_vc=-10005
wired a 220 outlet in the pole barn , then wired a 220 cord/plug on the heater to be portable in and out .
It's not much bigger than 110 vt lectro space heaters, but WAY more efficient with more than enough capacity to keep it from freezing ...even with the doors open
if you're in cold winter climes and use space heaters now, and have capacity/ability to wire a 220 plug, you're stoopit not to get one
.L.T.A.
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
Digital temperature gauges.
Hack Attack
Member
not likely, they reflect a bodies radiant heat so there still needs to be a heat source
icleancarpetz
Member
With them temp drops...I’d move to warmer climate. Forget that noise. Don’t know how you guys clean in that climate. Call me a wuss...
Windshield wash works just the same as anti freeze and much safer for environment and cleaner for on your driveway.
Windshield wash works just the same as anti freeze and much safer for environment and cleaner for on your driveway.
