12v Electric Heater?

[marker227]

Can anyone recommend an electric heater for a car that plugs into the 12v?

I've seen some online, but they look like crap and the reviews aren't that great.

I'm just looking to get the inside warmer since my car takes forever to get heat.

[Eloi]

I don't think you will find any such heater that will
help your cause. Too much wattage is necessary
to produce noticeable heat.

Remember the old volkswagen , they used catalytic heater
gaz-runned to heat the cabin ?

Perhaps you could find heated gloves @ 12 volts.

[nategr8ns]

my mom's maxima has a heated stearing wheel.
It's AWESOME!
Maybe get some way of heating the back of the handle of your steering wheel?

[marker227]

It's not my hands that are cold. It's my whole body.

I have a portable electric heater that is AC, but it's kind of big... I could use the power inverter and buy one that is smaller, but AC.

[nategr8ns]

the only other thing I can think of is either A) a big jacket that you take off when the heater gets going (or dont and leave the heat on low) or B) rev the engine/leave it running before you set off to get the engine warm.

[djrams80]

Remote starter?

[marker227]

I've already thought about those other ideas. If it's not a 12v heater, does anyone know of a good AC heater that's not too large?

I can't do a remote starter...

I'm looking for a heater.

[stano0098]

My dad keeps this in his truck for emergencies.

http://www.safetycentral.com/12volcarheat.html

[marker227]

Do you know how it performs?

[Eloi]

But be advised it draws a lot :

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MFG Model RPSL-581
Disclaimer: These heaters are equipped with a safety fuse to prevent accessory damage. Some vehicle charging systems will overload the fuse and prevent the heater from being used on certain models. Constant fuse overload is not due to heater defectiveness and is not sufficient reason for return. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to provide the properly sized vehicle alternator, generator and charging systems that will not overload the fuse provided with these 12 volt heaters.
This heating device puts out subtle heat that is meant as an auxiliary or spot heater not as a replacement for a car heating system. This 12 volt auto heater offers the user a small but constant heat source. Higher unrealistic expectations does not warrant the product defective. A higher heat output would require a higher watt auto heater and a direct wired-in installation ''