Curtis tuck-away-heater

Wildman1 · Dec 12, 2003

UPS showed up at 5:30pm with my Curtis cab heater. At 8:30pm I drove my 2210 outside and warmed her up to see if I had leaks or a priming problem. Very shortly the heater hoses warmed and warm air poured from the vents. No leaks.

I had previously been using a 800w electric interior car warmer mounted overhead run by a 1K Honda genset mounted on the rear spreader. The Curtis heater puts out 3 times the heat and does it with directional vents bottom to top.

A fairly straightforward installation and all hoses, clamps..etc..are supplied. I'm impressed.

art · Dec 12, 2003

Wildman I wondered how long you would put up with that system when you said you put it together. You will be loving the new outfit. P.S. Don't forget your jacket and gloves!

Dave___in___CT · Dec 12, 2003

Hi...

Is it the 15,000 BTU hot water heater ?

Does it have a fan ? On/Off switch ?

Thanks...

Dave...

PineRidge · Dec 12, 2003

That sounds like a toasty warm way to plow in the winter of Alaska!

mountain_man · Dec 12, 2003

Wildman1 - Any chance we can see a few pictures of the installation, especially how it's connected to the engine? Also can you give us the dimensions of the new style heater. Thanks,

Junkman · Dec 12, 2003

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Dave___in___CT · Dec 12, 2003

Hi...

$269...

Link to Curtis site...

Dave...

Wildman1 · Dec 12, 2003

Dave..it's the 15K btu unit. It has a separate 2 speed switch that you mount wherever. I mounted mine on the frame lip of the cab at the bottom of the windshield. I'll take some pics and post them.

Dave___in___CT · Dec 13, 2003

Thanks...

Can't wait to try mine out... delivery is next weekend... I hope !

Dave...

Wildman1 · Dec 15, 2003

MountainMan..the dimensions are: 71/2"w/7"h/8"deep plus 3" off the back for the fan motor.

Here's the 1st pic showing the heater with the switch mounted on the lower cab front window lip, just above and to the right of the heater.