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Originally Posted by Baer
Mine does not like the single digit temperatures either. I usually have to glow it 3-4 time before starting. Plugged in is a different story.
I have been contemplating an idea for an auxiliary deep cycle battery with disconnect, and a 1500w inverter on a timer, all in the trunk, so I could plug it in when there is no outlet available.
The disconnect would allow the battery to charge when running but separate the two when not running, similar to a boat's house battery bank. what do you think? (I know the purists would not approve, but it is a pain when it's real cold with no outlets)
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That is a pretty good idea. In my 83 300SD there appears to be enough room under hood to do this set up if I fabricate a battery tray on the driver side fender area. (Only because of the long battery cable run it would need, and the longer the run the more amp. draw if done in the trunk). I had a similiar type of set up in my Suburban for when I took the family camping. Shoot, then you could also attach a trickle charger into the system so when you plug in your block heater, it will also ensure that your battery system is warm and fully charged.