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Topic: Running heater

Posted By: RichC
Subject: Running heater
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2017 at 2:10pm

Realizing that it is possible to over-think everything, I'll go ahead and ask my question.

If, while de-winterized, you anticipate unexpected cold weather (cold snap, mountains, etc.) can you or should you run heater while towing?

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2017 RP171
2018 Ford Explorer

Replies:

Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2017 at 2:35pm

The Pod should shake around enough to keep the water from freezing without the furnace, if that's your concern.

Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2017 at 4:55pm

The heater will heat the inside of the Pod, not the underbelly, maybe some radiant but not while towing. Pods are great but have limitations. Lot of posts on 4 season capability or lack there of. I'm not taking my Pod into obvious bad conditions, expecting it to survive a blizzard, or long term freezing temps. Or even bad road conditions, over confidence is a killer.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
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