Good Windshield Ice Cover?

no worries, just getting my guard up for the typical Tacoworld bs that threads usually devolve to around here. If it gets that cold, get some winter rated windshield washer fluid. You can also get isopropyl alcohol and dump it on the windshield to remove the frost. They sell it at a lot of automotive stores. Works a treat if in real jam.

 

There is a difference between frost and ice....

 

ice is just as easily dealt with. but to get actual ice one has to live in a humid environment. Most places in north america do not see humidity in the winter with the exception of the PNW (rarely an issue there) and the east coast/great lakes region (major issue there due to the lake affect).

regardless the best bet is to turn the truck on, crank up the defrost/heater, go out 10 mins later and hit it up with the scraper, it will usually pop right off. use the time in btw to clear it of snow, make a coffee etc.

 

Warm windshield after the drive home + snowfall=nasty ice in the AM

 

while i own a 2nd gen i agree with this post, This is what i do in TN or in NY when it snows. I have one of those long snow brush/ice scraper things, I clear any snow and ice off while the truck is warming up.

 

Wow frost blankets are a thing. Living in Canada in southern Alberta where -40 is not uncommon I’ve never heard of such a thing. Start the truck, crank the defrost, brush the snow, scrape the ice, run inside grab your coffee and kiss the wife, go out to truck and drive away. That’s just how it’s done.

 

I built a garage.

 

Long snow brush on one end and ice scraper on the other end. Works every time , I get serious snow where Iive in NY . As others have stated hop In, start her up with defrost on and get out and brush off snow then scrape ice off windows. By then truck is allmost warmed up and seat heaters are ready to fry an egg. I've done it this way for 24 plus years years

 

So how do you go about not having a warm windshield after you have driven the truck. It is not possible, unless you do not turn the heat on, but then your going to have to deal with frost on the inside of the windshield which is an entirely different issue.

The best solution is to start the dam truck, clear the snow, then go at the ice/frost it will typically pop off if you have the truck warmed up. Stop being so damn lazy and just get up 20 mins earlier.

 

Didn't say you could avoid it, or that I am concerned with the issues as I have a garage. Just stating the fact that it isn't just humid environments that cause ice on windows.

 

A trash bag works well

 

Yeah, I know, old thread, BUT... This is GENIUS!

I'm thinking small (6" x 6"), 500W, ceramic heater mounted behind the center console box in such a way as to keep it away from anything flammable (seat fabric, headliner, etc). Run some wires somewhere up front to one of these:



In the garage is a wi-fi smart plug with an extension cord plugged into it that leads outside from under the door. Plug it in when I park for the night. Next morning... "Alexa, warm up my truck."

Neighbors don't have to listen to my truck idling, and I'm not wasting gas. Ohhhhh, I need to do this.

 

also, some cheap rubber floor mats from the local auto parts store work well, used them a couple times

 

I think its required by law, but make sure the heater has a tip over switch. When I put mine in I usually put it ontop of the center console blowing forward. Also something to keep in mind, the doors will not close with a extension cord in the door jamb, thats how I bent the bottom of my door.

 

I was looking at this one from Amazon:

$19 Amazon Basics Ceramic Space Heater, Mini Heater for Office Desk, Portable Tent Heater for Camping (Indoor Use), 500 W, With Tip-Over Protection, Lightweight (1.4 LBS), Black, 5.8"D x 3.4"W x 6"H

www.amazon.com/dp/B074MX8VN5/

Cheap enough to experiment with. Has a safety switch, but I would mount it to some kind of bracket so it couldn't possibly tip over (I'm paranoid that way).

That would be the reason for the receptacle mounted somewhere up front and running wires through the firewall.

Sorry about your bent door. Another reason to bring back vent (wing) windows. Remember those?

 

sounds like a remote starter with extra steps.

 

Also, I've got a manual trans and there's is absolutely no way I'd leave my truck in neutral without chocking the wheels. Takes some of the convenience out of remote start.
My driveway slopes down towards the street and I don't need someone banging on my door in the middle of the night wanting me to move my truck 'cause it's blocking the street.

 

yeah that shits annoying, I had a starter on my evo but I would always forget to leave it out of gear so it never got used lol

 

I loved those windows. My 1986 2wd ram charger had them.

 

I've had poor luck using towels in Montana, New Jersey, and Arizona (yes, it snows, a lot). The towel can absorb water and then drip inside your vehicle if you use a door to hold it in place.

The windshield covers work but they're definitely not required; just personal preference. I don't like idling my vehicles for long periods when it's cold so I bought one and it works well.