I was out cutting wood for 2 hours this morning and quit when the snow got heavy. I was pretty cold when I came in. Some of my old GTs have cigarette lighters. I was thinking that a local store(Benny's) sells 12v heating pads that plug into the cars' lighter. One of those inside my coveralls would be toastie! Has anyone tried this? I get a nagging feeling that there is something not safe about it but, since the cab still is in the garage I'm tempted.

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Posted December 29, 2012 - 03:57 PM
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Posted December 29, 2012 - 04:10 PM
Would be nice as long as it doesn't short out in your pants.
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Posted December 29, 2012 - 04:12 PM
I don't know about those heating pad's but I have a complete set of heated clothes I use when riding my mc. There is a jacket or liner(I have the liner), pants (again either out side pants or a liner), gloves, socks or sole inserts. They work off my 12v system and I have temp control for the jacket liner and another for the pants liner and gloves. You can also get a battery pack. You guys up north having to deal with all this snow I would think that if you don't have a cab this would be a good way to go.
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Posted December 29, 2012 - 04:13 PM
Just make sure that no snow gets down there !!! lol.. Seriously, it sounds like it could help. If you try it let me know how it works, please ? I'm usually quite warm in my coveralls and viinyl cab, but I'm always open for new ideas.
Edited by oldtimer, December 29, 2012 - 04:15 PM.
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Posted December 29, 2012 - 04:14 PM
Shouldn't be a problem as they are probably fused in the plug.
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Posted December 30, 2012 - 05:39 PM
I plowed for 3 hours today. Insulated coveralls were good enough in the sun. Snow blowing off the trees was a problem until I put a face shield on. I'll check out the heating pad this week.
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Posted December 30, 2012 - 06:32 PM
Check and make sure the pad is safe to use in wet environments. First time someone sneaks up behind you and honks the horn you'll know why. Melting snow is also a concern.
Edited by Cvans, December 30, 2012 - 06:33 PM.
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Posted December 30, 2012 - 07:36 PM
Funny you did this post today ,I saw a 12volt heating pad in the K-mart ad today and was thinking of doing the same thing , Al
http://www.kmart.com...r=1356914021071
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Posted February 14, 2013 - 07:27 PM
What a smart idea,my tractor has a 12 volt pluggin source I could just use it on the seat to keep things warm.
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Posted February 20, 2013 - 08:32 AM
Boyscout,
These are not heated, but work pretty well. I've had a set for a while from my earlier snowboarding days and it dawned on me just last year to wear them while out on a frozen tractor seat.
They are made of neoprene, like a wetsuit, and have straps to hold them on over your outerwear/ coveralls.
They are called " Hot Buns" , so if you google it , make sure you add " skiwear " to the search.
Edited by marlboro180, February 20, 2013 - 08:34 AM.
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