A cab enclosure on a General 1000 blocks the wind, but on a cold morning it only keeps the cold air in with you. Fogged-up windshields and numb fingers are the norm until you add a heat source. For deer stands, winter chores and early-morning duck runs, a heater changes the whole experience.
The Polaris General 1000 In-Dash Cab Heater from SuperATV, available at Wild Boar ATV Parts, mounts in the dash and puts real heat into the cab.
How a cab heater works
An in-dash heater like this one uses hot coolant from the engine. Coolant runs through a small heater core, and a fan blows air across it and out the vents into the cab. It works much like the heater in a car or truck. Because it uses heat the engine already makes, it adds warmth without a separate fuel source. Expect the air to warm up as the engine comes up to operating temperature, so give it a few minutes after a cold start before cranking the fan to high.
The numbers behind it
SuperATV rates this heater at up to 20,000 BTU at 135 CFM, drawing 5.2 amps at 13.6 volts. Here is what else comes with it:
- Adjustable fan speeds
- 360-degree adjustable vents
- Defrost hoses and vents
- A built-in shutoff valve
- High-grade radiator hoses rated from -40°F to 285°F
- An IP67 rating
- All the hardware and instructions needed to install it
Defrost and the shutoff valve
The defrost hoses and vents may be the most useful part of the kit. A fogged windshield is not just annoying, it is a safety problem when you cannot see the trail. Aiming warm air at the glass keeps it clear. The built-in shutoff valve is handy too. When warm weather comes back, you can shut off coolant flow to the heater instead of pulling the whole unit out of the General.
Before you install
A heater works best in a machine with a cab enclosure, since an open cab lets the warm air escape. Plan to drain some coolant during the install and to bleed air out of the cooling system when you refill it. SuperATV also offers an optional grille cover for this heater. This unit is designed for the Polaris General 1000, so confirm your model and year before ordering. If you have questions, call the Wild Boar team at 850-912-4350.
