Electric Blanket

Has anybody tried a 12 Volt electric blanket in their car?

What do you think?

Thanks
Jay

My wife gets cold when the temp outside drops below 60 (which is a problem here, as it's below 60 6+ months a year). I've got a 12v blanket for her- it's "OK". But the 12v seat heating pad (a removable 18" square pad) can get so hot it'll make her dial it back to "1".

Every year about this time, guys will start posting pictures of the little ceramic heaters for their dash. They are like peeing in the ocean- run the numbers and you'll see. If you've got poor heat, and want to drive the car- a couple of seat heater pad and electric throws will toast you up nicely.

Hi Stan,

Can you recomend a manufacturer for the seat pad?
My Wife has the same problem! It really doesn't get that cold here in Texas but we want to be able to drive year round.

Thanks
Jay

Don't any of you people own coats?

Eric

You must not have a girl friend or a wife

:)
Jay

Seat heaters always made feel like I was peeing in my pants - or worse. Of course, at my age, that is a very real possibility . . .

I bought my wife an electrically heated vest from our local motorcycle shop. Works like a charm.
I agree with David-I don't much care for seat heaters, but my wife loves them. Guess what I have in my refurbished IM?

Andie loves her electric blanket.
Long underwear works for me.

Where can one find such an electric blanket (12 volt)?

Hi Jim,

Try this website.

http://www.roadtrucker.com/12-volt-heaters-blankets-sheets-1.htm

Jay

Jay - thanks for the lead on the blanket. My wife is a pretty good sport about riding shot-gun in whatever weather we encounter (cold, rain, wind). I think this electric blanket will further that sense of adventure for her in the Speedy.

Peace - Out!

Here is the same blanket from Amazon for a cheaper price and free shipping if you spend $25 or more...

http://www.amazon.com/Roadpro-12-Volt-Fleece-Heated-Blanket/dp/B0009Y2CFS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1291421114&sr=8-1

BTW,,,there are others that are higher rated and priced the same

Here you go, they have free shipping right now.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/p2p/search/searchresults.do?method=view&search=basic&keyword=12+volt+blanket&sortby=newArrivals&page=1

BTW the heater in the IM-6 will fry you out and then the heated seats are toasty warm. No need for a blanket but Henry did install a 12 Volt power supply as well.

Ron you will love the heated seats.

So if you have a 12 volt electric blanket, when you get home from a chilly fall road trip, do you plug the blanket into a house inverter, set it on LOW, and lovingly lay it over speedy's flanks before you go into the house? I'm just curious?

Only after a complete rub down :)