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Rear seat heat

jcbarker

jcbarker

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Brrrr! It's cold in the NW at 10K'. My GIB is complaining. The heat coming out of my single heat exchanger is barely enough to keep me warm! Sooo, I was wondering if anyone has experimented with ELECTRIC heat? I'm not talking electric seat heat. I have that. I'm talking about hot air from an electric heat source. I've got a lightly loaded 60 amp alternator.
 
Back seat heat

A number of years ago, I installed an automobile heater (looks like a downsized quartz heater) in an RV-4 I formerly built/flew. You have a little more room in the back of an -8, so it could be made to work. The unit was marketed as "Back seat heat", and I believe you can find one at an auto accessories store. Cost was close to $100. I think it drew about 25 amps.
 
Electric seats

Consider electrically heated seats, as in some autos. I had my seat upholsterer put one in by rear seat for the wife. Havent hooked it up yet, but I think there are some threads on this topic here and it should be effective.
Eliminating drafts and such also help the rear seater a lot.
Tim
 
Thanks Vince,
Questions:
- What areas are heated by the jacket?
- What areas are heated by the vest?
- Why is the vest more expensive than the jacket?
- Power draw on each?
 
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