terrylamar
Well-Known Member
What is this, so called, Arctic Package, I see associated with trucks that run in extreme temperatures of the far North?
What I gave gathered so far is that it is a oilpan heater, coolant heater, a fuel heater, insulation for the cab, special batteries, a wind cover for the bottom of the engine compartment, thinner oil, a radiator cover and who knows what else.
I guess you could insulate your truck yourself. You would have to go to the trouble of tearing out the interior and adding insulation. What kind?
What kind of batteries?
Do any of our Northern friends have any experience with running in extremely cold temperatures on a daily basis?
Last year, while in Canada, I ran into some -24 F. temps. for me that is cold. I could really tell the difference in my truck when all the grease froze. It didn't sound good at all.
If I am going up into Alaska or Canada, it won't only be during the Summer months. I need to take some reasonable precautions.
What I gave gathered so far is that it is a oilpan heater, coolant heater, a fuel heater, insulation for the cab, special batteries, a wind cover for the bottom of the engine compartment, thinner oil, a radiator cover and who knows what else.
I guess you could insulate your truck yourself. You would have to go to the trouble of tearing out the interior and adding insulation. What kind?
What kind of batteries?
Do any of our Northern friends have any experience with running in extremely cold temperatures on a daily basis?
Last year, while in Canada, I ran into some -24 F. temps. for me that is cold. I could really tell the difference in my truck when all the grease froze. It didn't sound good at all.
If I am going up into Alaska or Canada, it won't only be during the Summer months. I need to take some reasonable precautions.