What not to do during the winter months

[Jim Fulmer]

Pulled the truck into the shop last night after working on the car, cleaned up then went to get a bite of food, came back pulling into the shop I notice an extension cord in the middle of the floor(saying I know I didn't leave that mess) well you know what I did, it is purely technique to unplug your truck prior to driving off or starting. No damage and it still works fine, Just a little FYI.



Jim

 

[R.E. Miller]

Ha ha

A new invention..... the quick disconnect block heater By: JFulmer. Just kidding

 

[Andy Perreault]

Here's an idea:

What I've done is drape the extension cord over my driver's side mirror so I see it when I open the door.



I remember last winter, one of the Alaska guys posted a link to a company that makes a quick disconnect plug for block heaters. Just back away and it releases the cord.

Andy

 

[illflem]

Originally posted by Andy Perreault

Just back away and it releases the cord.

That's how mine works, extension cord is bomb proof connected to a post, heater cord to the frame. Been using the same cords since my '95s were new and have never disconnected by hand. Much cheaper than a $250 automatic unplugger. Just use a high quality cord.

 

[Jim Fulmer]

R.E. Miller

You like that don't ya... .



Jim

 

[DieselDoghouse]

Hows about the self disconnecting cord that fires off when truck goes into gear?? Mebbe surplus sale at NASA?? Seriously, 'glad' to hear someone else done it, cause I KNOW one of these days I gonna dood it too!!

 

[Hummin Cummins]

They make 'em

Got them on some of our firetrucks, we keep them plugged in to battery conditioners. The trucks that dont have them have been spotted dragging a retractable cord reel and behind them

 

[Shovelhead]

Some one posted a link a month or so ago for the Auto-Disconnect plug used on Emergency vehicles.

As I recall the thing costs about $300.



I can buy alot of extension cords for that kinda $$.