wired

Edit: If you are going to use a block heater... Make sure you tie the cord around a solid brace under the hood then bring out the cord between the grill and the hood. That way when you forget to unplug it and back away from your spot it won't pull the cord out of the block or rip your grill apart.


I have to agree 100% with you on that one. Wife has ripped the cord end off so many times.
In Alaska, it may be a wise idea to completely winterize your rig. There are more than a few forum members in Alaska, they should be able to let you know what the winters are like there.

PG-JKU

And drive down the street with a 30' orange extension cord dragging behind you all morning. Ask me how I know.

CdnJeepDan

Haha! Pretty common sight here in the winter. That and grills missing a few teeth. Wasn't really a big deal back when Jeeps had metal grills but with the plastic one it could get pricey.

Matt08jk

When I lived in Winnipeg I really liked the extention cord wrapped around side mirror look.

I miss winter.

Patchules

I would add waxing all metal surfaces that contact rubber gaskets / seals plus clean and silicone protectant on all rubber window and door seals.. I used to live up in the Lac St. Jean region. Much too cold- diesels were real buggers to start.

Noxian

I am putting 35s on for winter :P

I am tempted to wire up a extension cord and ziptie it to my bumper I hate the plug dangling against the paint and its annoying opening and closing the hood.

terrykkxx

I rarely use the block heater.
can't wait for the winter.

edit..,

question for you guys, do you purchase windshield insurance?

SNOWHARA

I did this last weekend. If you keep the flat block heater cord under the hood where it won't get kicked around, you probably never have to change that cord. The wires right at the cord end always break after a winter or 2, leaving you with a engine that might not start. I ran a good piece of 14/3 extension cord from right in front of the battery, past the passenger headlite, out in front of the rad (grille removed), and cable tied it to the driver's side tow hook. This cord and cord end will take a beating. Toss the cord end every year (use a good one). Leave some slack in the 14/3 so you can cut off 2 or 3 inches every year. Up by the battery, plug in your block heater and battery blanket. Get an ammeter and check your current draws before winter hits. Does it sound like I kind of obsess over this stuff?? Yes, but I like a vehicle that starts when it's -40!

wired

Naw, Im not going to replace the window every 3 weeks, so I think I can absorb the cost of a front window every 1.5 years or so.