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Chris M. (Argomaster9000)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 10:31 pm: | 
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Does anyone have a heat kit for their Argo Conquest?
I want one, but I'm not sure how difficult it is to install it.
I am thinking about purchasing one from ODG and installing it myself. Any comments from experiences? How does it connect to the engine? Is there a switch for it, or is it on all the time? I just built a roof and windshield for my Conquest and would like to keep warm in the winter with a heat kit.
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argoguru
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Chris,
I would try it without a heater kit first. if you have a top and windshield, heat from the radiator fan and brake cooler fan, blows alot of air through the firewall. extreme cold though, below 0 you probably would want one. I am considering one for my conquest for northern mi. ice fishing, just to get out of the cold and warm up while out on the ice. |
Kevin Watson (Kevin)
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Chris;
I didn`t get a heater, I wanted to try it as is first.
It can`t be any colder than riding a 4Wheeler.
It should connect through a heater hose from the radiater some way but I don`t know for sure. |
David Keeso (Argomag)
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Chris, from what I understand, the heater runs of the radiator heat from the engine. It is just a fan that blows the air through. I don't know where it comes in, but it does. WHere your serial number plate is, that is where the switch is. It is only on when you flick the switch. It has lo and hi settings. I don't have ome, never seen one, don't need one, but its a great conquest option--ONE MAX DON'T HAVE!!
(are you still going to send me those pics of your machine when you get back?? I am leaving on the 21st. IF you are back before you can use my regular e-mail- djhkeeso@rogers.com but after that, insanecrash@hotmail.com.
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Chris M. (Argomaster9000)
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Argogeru,
HEHE... Where are you from? My guess is not from Canada. The temperature here hasn't been above zero for nearly two months (that's degrees Celcius). With the windchill factor it has reached -30C (that's about -9000 F) HEHE! My point is that I will be using the Argo this winter in pretty much these conditions, which is my reasoning for a heater kit.
But I see your point about the windshield/roof. I guess if I have these then the engine/brake heat may be enough. Kevin is suggesting the same thing. David, you don't have a roof right? If you don't have a roof and you're alright then I think we should be alright too. I mean we're both using it in the same conditions pretty much (Ontario).
Thanks for the input guys. |
David Keeso (Argomag)
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Chris, no roof, no heater, no protection. Just a lot of winter clothing, heavy jacket, snow pants, hat, gloves and ability to withstand cold. Their are times when you could really use some heat in ARGO, and I have found that although the engine is running, and being worked, if it is cold enough, it won't heat up nearly as much as it would in spring or fall. Forget about the summer, the heat is overpowering. However, with the roof and windshield, you get enough heat that would get trapped in the enclosed area with the roof and windshield to keep you much warmer than without. A friend of ours who used to be an ARGO dealer has two ARGOs and he has windshield, and top on it. I have been in it once and as long as the door was shut, you got heat. My dad was there too, and we were going over some of my dads development and working out lot plans. My dad opened the door ever two seconds and didn't think about the heat. Might have been just as easy to take the roof off. But it does make a huge difference. Go for it, it will also keep rain and other crap off you. |
David Keeso (Argomag)
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By the way Chris, not to ruin anything here, but it was 4 degrees Celcius today and it was 6 on wednesday or thursday.
But, I get your point. We get extremely cold temperatures here, and they range everywhere. Argoguru, he isn't lying when he says -30 celcius. I have seen it many times in my 18 years of life. I have also seen it hit 30+ to 40+. |
Damen T.Hill (Argoss)
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hey everyone just wondering witch is better soft top or hard to on argo 6x6? I was thinking of making a nice canvas and clear vinyl top for my argo. but i have seen some nice hardtops for the argos But can you run the roll bar/cage with a hardtop?
and how much can i expect to pay for a windshild from argo?
any help would be great.
Damen |
argoguru
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that kind of temperature I would have a heater kit too, but in the lower penisula of michigan it is not worth the cost right now. we are only in the teens and twentys, and just the top and windshield would be enough. |
Chris M. (Argomaster9000)
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David,
Temperature-wise, here in Sudbury, it reached about 2C two days ago, which is the warmest I've seen in the last several weeks. My parents were surprised when I told them it hit about -30 with the windchill. I know that in TO it hit 7C or something like that. Just remember that I'm in Sudbury. HEHE! It's snowing as of now (3PM, Sunday), which I love, but there's only about 3cm of snow. Nevertheless, it looks very picturesque and I wish I had the Argo here!
Anyway, enough daydreaming... We'll just have to see this winter how effective the heat is. My goal was to go riding with my cousin on the trail this holiday, then pull over. As he's looking into my Argo to see what I'm doing, I'd like to remove my jacket, hat and gloves and smile at him and fan myself with my hand to tell him that it's a little warm in my Argo. HAHA!! :-) Naw, I'm not going to be that mean, but you get the idea. |
Chris M. (Argomaster9000)
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Sorry David, I forgot to reply about something. How big is your djhkeeso@rogers.com inbox? How much MB can I send you? I know Hotmail is quite small and I fear that my emails may not make it.
I *will* send you pictures, no problem. You want just general pics of it or what (I can't exactly remember)? We have the home-made windshield and roof on it along with the tracks right now. I have a FEW pictures of it (parents e-mailed them a few days ago) if you want? They were taken at night and aren't the best, but gives you an idea of what it looks like. They will be available on my web site as soon as I am done exams. :-)
Also, speaking of roof+windshield...
Damen, regarding the hard-top, I don't know how sturdy it really is to take into the bush. What I would recommend is to get a windshield and a soft-top and THEN apply the rollcage over that to protect yourself and your roof/windshield from the bush, unless you have the money for both a hardtop AND a rollcage.
I've phoned an Argo dealer awhile back and their windsheilds are approx. $1000 Canadian. A bit expensive. They're glass I believe, which we didn't like, so we built a windsheild out of plexi and framed it in an aircraft-aluminum frame for durability. Turned out really well with the roof we built for it.
One more thing to consider that I just realized is how you are transporting your Argo. Our trailer is enclosed so we don't have to worry about the wind. Is yours open or enclosed? Think about that, since I think hard-tops are more difficult to take off if you need to. |
David Keeso (Argomag)
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Chris, my djhkeeso@rogers.com account has had massive amounts of pictures come inton the inbox and it was fine. IF possible, can you send them in smaller amounts of 10-15 pics each.
Pics of anything ARGO related. Anything can be sent
Thanks. |
Ken Strahl
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Registered: 02-2005
Posted From: 205.200.39.192
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 09:10 pm: |
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Some observations from a newbe: I spoke with the fellow I bought my conquest from about the heater. He said his dealer said it wasn't necessary. That fellow lived in The Pas, Manitoba. My argo has the windshield and soft top. The first time I had it out it was -24C (thats around -10F) with a fierce wind and had my mitts and hat off and coat open. This week end it was around 0C (32F) and I spent 1/2 hr clearing my driveway. I had to open the driver side door because it was too hot. More reports when it gets cold up here. |
Brian in FABULOUS Utah
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 02:19 pm: |
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I've been running with the side doors closed but keep the rear window/door rolled up. This keeps the front warm but you don't have the cold air blowing in on you.
I was wondering if anyone had retrofitted a heater from an old car. Wouldn't think it would be too difficult. But Ken I'm with you. So far I haven't really seen the need for an additonal heater with the amount of heat the engine puts off. I did mount a small electric heater on the dash that plugs into a power point to act as a defroster. Saw a picture of someone doing the same on the web and was able to get the same heater unit. It works well to take off the frost and dew. |
Ken Strahl
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 04:01 pm: |
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Further update on need for a heater: It was -37C a couple of days ago with a stiff wind, making it darn cold no matter what temperature scale you go by. I had to clear the drive. I was quite warm here, taking my hat & gloves off, and opening my coat. After I took the plow off and went for a ride on the lake. This was a different story. While it wasn't bitter cold, I had to put my hat on and do up my coat (still didn't need gloves). What was the difference? I think it was the fact that on the lake I wasn't steering much, so the brake cooling fans weren't throwing off much heat. I still don't know if I would spend the money on a heater, though. However with the light snow I blew up on the lake, the windshield wiper is looking awefully good. I had to stop a couple of times to clear the snow off the windshield. I was really boogeying, though |
Len Cater (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 08:31 pm: |
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I have a Conquest 8x8 and find the engine heat is fine. The only thing is the rear passengers tend to get cold feet. The Isusu Trooper had an auxiliary heater under the passenger seat. A nice small unit, fully integrated with blower motor controls and easy to get from the wreckers. Probably a good choice if you want to retro fit one in. |
david berger
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2006 - 05:39 pm: |
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i saw an augsilery heater at wallmart today 20 amp 12v, fotgot how much$$ though |
Trev Meach (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 05:17 pm: |
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Bought a heater kit for my Argo Conquest, it arrived today. The instructions look like they have been hand drawn and I have no idea at all how to fit the thing! This thing is a neat unit, but the radiator/fan unit is BIG - I cannot see where I am supposed to mount it in the Argo! I'm in Australia, where it gets pretty hot in summar, but can reach 0 (Centrigrade) in winter. Reading these posts, I think I migt store the heater away until it gets really cold. |
Ken Strahl
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 01, 2006 - 01:28 pm: |
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Trev, if you have a windshield & top, I can't really see you needing a heater in your climate (Read the posts above from those of us in really cold climates. We're not all that macho. The engine heat is really enough). IF you don't, a heater isn't going to do you much good. Maybe you can send it back for a refund? |
david berger
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, March 02, 2006 - 10:07 am: |
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no keep the heater, sometimes the engine heat leaves the windshield fogged, your heater focused on windshield garentees clean and clear windshield whilest the engins warming your butt. |
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