Electric windscreen frost removers anyone?

[De Sisti]

Warm water in a plastic bag (one of those freezer types) pressed/rubbed against the windscreen. Cheap and effective.

 

[DRM]

Back in the 70s VW had the 411 ( ? ) which had a wee petrol heater independent of the engine which could be switched on about five minutes or so prior to departure which defrosted the windscreen / windows and made the inside of the car all warm & toasty - !
Wonder what happened to that bright idea - ?

They're still available, made by Eberspacher, in either petrol or diesel versions, they're fitted on HGV's for nights out, & campers, they were also fitted to the top spec Mk1 Freelander SE,a popular modification was to remove the thermostat control & replace it with a timer, as it was designed to come on when the temperature dropped below a certain level, but you could set it to come on so that the car was warm when you wanted to leave

 

[Drago]

Got a Webasto one in my van.

 

[screenman]

Yep. That is what I have always used.

But now I have an EV, that shouldn't be necessary, if I leave it plugged in I can say I want the cabin at 22C (or whatever I choose) for 7:00Am, and it will be ready, which will also have defrosted the windows.

I am looking at going EV for this reason, what do you have?

 

[Alex321]

I am looking at going EV for this reason, what do you have?

Škoda Enyaq. Bought 2nd hand (2 years old) in August.

And yes, last night I put into the app that I wanted the car ready for 9AM, and while my wife's Micra and teh camper van both had thick layers of frost o the windows, the Enyaq had clear glass and was pleasantly warm.

 

[Drago]

The Webasto on my camper is on a 4G connection so I can defrost that from my phone.

Mrs D defrosts her volvo while still plugged in to shore power when she can, leaves the battery full for the journey.