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Dead coolant and Heating heater blower - 12v alternative
Posted: 02 Dec 2025, 15:33
by stevenm
Blower motor died and in no rush to start removing the dashboard. Has anyone got experience and recommend any of those 12v plug in blower?
Re: Dead coolant and Heating heater blower - 12v alternative
Posted: 02 Dec 2025, 16:24
by cobblers
They're utterly useless.
At best, they're able to generate a max 150w of heat when plugged in to a cigarette lighter socket on the van,
As a comparison, the OE heater matrix is over 5000w.
Re: Dead coolant and Heating heater blower - 12v alternative
Posted: 02 Dec 2025, 21:03
by TwinTurbo
Yeah not got much chance with anythig 12v.
My heater is fine, but on frosty mornings in whatever vehicle I am using , I have my 700Wh Powerbank and a 600W Ceramic mains heater. Produces enough heat to thaw the screen. And I recharge it at my workshop where electricity is free
Or put a 2KW fan heater on an extension ( long one if your not going to stay on the drive )..
Rob
Re: Dead coolant and Heating heater blower - 12v alternative
Posted: 04 Dec 2025, 11:22
by Louey
Get a window vac to clear the windscreen for now until you do decide to rip the dash out to replace the blower motor.