#1 2009-12-13 07:14:15

bigh

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From: Fort Lupton, CO

Registered: 2009-07-21

Posts: 1

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Re: New UTV Heater

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Badley

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From: Spanish Fork, Utah

Registered: 2007-02-14

Posts: 1,617

Re: New UTV Heater

I am installing one of these (100CFM). Not sure if it will go in the Rhino or RZR S... probably the Rhino to keep the grandkids warm. Will post some photos, etc. when I get a chance to install.

harry j freeman

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From: ne pa

Registered: 2009-11-15

Posts: 12

Re: New UTV Heater

Hi did you get that heater installed? If so how dose it work? Do you get much heat output fom it?

Badley

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From: Spanish Fork, Utah

Registered: 2007-02-14

Posts: 1,617

Re: New UTV Heater

Have not seen it yet - hope to get it installed over the hollidays if I get time.

RedMan

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Registered: 2007-10-26

Posts: 339

Re: New UTV Heater

well how did it go?

Badley

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From: Spanish Fork, Utah

Registered: 2007-02-14

Posts: 1,617

Re: New UTV Heater

Just got it yesterday. Looked for good mounting location on both RZR S and Rhino... nothing looks promising right now. Real estate on the RZR is limited and the Rhino has better options but will interfere with console. Mounting bracket that comes with it is limiting. Mounting to plastic dash or firewall will allow it to vibrate - only other support will be hoses - probably not a good idea. May have to fab a mounting bracket. Will post some pics of the heater and mounting bracket later.

Badley

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From: Spanish Fork, Utah

Registered: 2007-02-14

Posts: 1,617

Re: New UTV Heater

So the heater bracket is only about 1" across (width). I think the bracket is solid and I really like the adjustabilty (angle). The problem is the 1" width - If I mount on the firewall (vertical) of the RZR I think it will vibrate excessively. On the Rhino it could mount under the dash on angled plastic (horizontal) but I still think it would be prone to vibration. I think if the mounting bracket were 3-5" wide it would spread the mounting points (to the plastic firewall) out and create a much more stable mount. Other option would be to use a large backing plate to spread the weight across more plastic. Any thoughts?

The heater is 3/4" hose connections. Rhino use 3/4" radiator hose - so no problem on a rhino. The RZR use 1" hose - If I reduce that to 3/4" to flow through heater, won't that limit the flow of the circulating pump and create a potential problem?

I plan to install a valve to bypass heater in warmer months.