Engine Block Heater - Cord routing/ home?

[Willys2Gladiator]

Yeah I know we all don't want to talk about winter prep but was wondering if anyone has done any routing of the plug cord.
Its too short to reach past the grill or front bumper.
Thinking of adding an exstentions so it reaches somewhere it could stay all year and not have to open up good to plug in.

Also thought about adding a plug into front grill as an option so you can just plug into.

Anyone play with this yet?

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[Mouse]

Was this an option on your Gladiator?

 

[Mr._Bill]

Was this an option on your Gladiator?

It's an available option for all, but dealers in warm climates usually don't order them unless requested. It can be added after, but is a labor intensive process. I opted for an oil pan heater, but haven't installed it yet.

 

[Mr._Bill]

Yeah I know we all don't want to talk about winter prep but was wondering if anyone has done any routing of the plug cord.
Its too short to reach past the grill or front bumper.
Thinking of adding an exstentions so it reaches somewhere it could stay all year and not have to open up good to plug in.

Also thought about adding a plug into front grill as an option so you can just plug into.

Anyone play with this yet?

I would run an extension cord and zip tie it somewhere near the bumper that is easy to access but out of sight. Possibly bring it out between the grille and the frame. Leave about eight inches that sits on top of the plastic trim piece during the winter and push it down out of sight during the summer.

 

[DrJ]

You running stock bumper?

May not help your situation but here’s what I did...

Noco plug 6ft extension mounted into the side of my RR Arcus bumper. Connects to my trickle charger and can add a block heater at a later date.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TJJQP1S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Willys2Gladiator]

You running stock bumper?

May not help your situation but here’s what I did...

Noco plug 6ft extension mounted into the side of my RR Arcus bumper. Connects to my trickle charger and can add a block heater at a later date.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TJJQP1S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Nice. I might do a plug in the bottom of grill. Or just lay behind bumper and body.
Or I may just leave it for the reality of me really needing it where I live in western Washington is slight.

Just curious what others have done.

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