{"id":2827,"date":"2022-01-10T08:00:03","date_gmt":"2022-01-10T13:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/?p=2827"},"modified":"2022-01-11T04:51:22","modified_gmt":"2022-01-11T09:51:22","slug":"best-portable-heaters-semi-truck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/best-portable-heaters-semi-truck\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 4 Best Portable Heaters for Your Semi Truck"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When colder weather starts setting in, those who own a typical family car already know how to keep it in good running condition throughout the season. Motorhome owners will need to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/prepare-motorhome-bus-winter\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prepare their vehicles for winter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, whether they plan to store them or use them regularly. The same can be said for you if you\u00a0own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/semi-trucks-for-sale\/\">semi trucks<\/a> or have any kind of trucking business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Checking the heater is one of the first steps to getting ready for winter, and arguably the most important thing on the checklist. Even if your truck\u2019s heater is working fine, though, it never hurts to have a backup in case it stops working. Plus, repairing the heater can get expensive because certain heater cores are difficult to replace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given that, having a portable heater on hand is preferable to staying on the road and driving while the truck\u2019s cab grows colder. So here are the portable semi truck best heaters for you to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid; padding: 10px; width: 100%; border-radius: 25px; border-color: #F4A70F; color: #007bff;\">\n<strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #007bff;\">What&#8217;s Inside<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#top\"> Top 4 Portable Semi Truck Heaters<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#12v\"> 12v DC Portable Car Heater<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#roadworthy\"> RoadWorthy Back Seat Heat 12V Truck Heater<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#olympian\"> Olympian Wave 3 LP Portable Gas Catalytic Heater<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#mrheater\"> Mr. Heater F274830 MH18BRV Big Buddy RV Propane Heater<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"top\"><b>Top 4 Portable Semi Truck Heaters<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"12v\">12v DC Portable Car Heater<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This heater has a heating output of 150 W, and while it\u2019s labeled as a car heater, it can also be used to heat an RV, which means warming a truck cab is right up its alley. It\u2019s easy to install, since all you need to do is plug it into the truck\u2019s cigarette lighter socket and it will heat up the cab in about a minute and at least defog or defrost your windows and windshield.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This portable heater can keep going even while the engine isn\u2019t running, so you can definitely pull over when you need to for a quick nap. Unfortunately, it\u2019s not the best choice for long drives, so if your trucking business needs you to be on the road for more than an hour, you\u2019ll want to look elsewhere.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"roadworthy\">RoadWorthy Back Seat Heat 12V Truck Heater<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This heater was made for trucks and RVs, although it works great for other vehicle types such as vans and trailers. It comes with an instant heat output, and because of its high-impact casing, you can bet that it\u2019ll be durable enough to withstand travel over rough, unpaved roads.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, in order for it to function, it needs the engine to be running. So make sure you bring a warm blanket with you if you foresee yourself taking a power nap at some point during the trip. If you have a fleet driver, remind them to do the same whenever they head out and the RoadWorthy heater is in the cab.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"uv-lst\" data-category=\"125\" data-count=\"6\" data-type=\"new\"> <\/div>\n<h3 id=\"olympian\">Olympian Wave 3 LP Portable Gas Catalytic Heater<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This portable heater has an adjustable BTU ranging from 1600 to 3000, allowing it to produce just enough heat to warm up to about 130 square feet of space. It runs on low-pressure gas, and if you want to use it somewhere other than in a truck, it can work as a wall-mounted unit too. You won\u2019t have to worry about a battery connection let alone an electrical drain with this heater.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mrheater\">Mr. Heater F274830 MH18BRV Big Buddy RV Propane Heater<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This heater comes with a 4000- to 18000-BTU radiant heater and can be used both indoors and outdoors. It has a heat level control knob, allowing you to choose from among the low, medium, and high settings and is great for larger spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to, you can connect it to a propane tank, as long as you don\u2019t use unauthorized accessories or attachments as doing so can lead to injuries most would much rather avoid getting. You\u2019ll want to be careful, too, if you\u2019re using this clean-burning heater while the truck is in motion; even though it shuts off automatically if it tips over, there\u2019s still a risk of fire because of the fuel source.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are just a few of the choices available when you\u2019re looking for a portable heater for your semi-truck. Before you decide on one and purchase it, though, remember that there are several factors to consider, besides how well the heater can warm up the cab, how much space it will take up, and how much it costs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, remember that residential heaters aren\u2019t always safe for use in a vehicle, no matter how big the vehicle and even if the heater is a portable one. Propane heaters are generally safe for indoor use, but if you get one it\u2019s best not to use it when you\u2019re actually driving, for safety\u2019s sake. And if your truck has a weak alternator or uses several other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/must-have-semi-truck-accessories\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">semi-truck accessories<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that rely on electricity to run, a 12V portable car heater may not be the best choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, your best choice is still to have your truck\u2019s heater repaired before winter truly begins, but if that isn\u2019t a viable option for you at the time, whatever the reason, then looking into portable heaters is a good back-up plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, finding just the right heater for your truck isn\u2019t as easy as picking the one that\u2019s most convenient or fits your needs the best. You\u2019ll also need to think of how you can use it safely, without compromising your truck or your trucking business. So take as much time as possible to compare and contrast your choices and see which ones you can work with, before making a final decision.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When colder weather starts setting in, those who own a typical family car already know how to keep it in good running condition throughout the season. Motorhome owners will need to prepare their vehicles for winter, whether they plan to store them or use them regularly. 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