Golf Cart Heaters

More often than not, you will not get golf cart heaters as part of the standard package when you buy a new vehicle. For those who already own a vehicle, adding a source of warmth for those cold mornings is top of the wish list. Here are some tips on buying and installing golf cart heaters.

Before you go out and buy, take some time to research the various types of golf cart heaters that are available today. This research will not take long as there are only a few good choices. That being said, it is still important that you get the product that is going to do the job for you and that will work properly inside your vehicle.

One of the very first issues for you to consider when you are researching golf cart heaters is the type of mount. Many of the current brands offer you an option as to where you want to place the device. For instance, some vehicles would do better if the device were mounted on the cup holder. Other devices might perform better is they are mounted on the dashboard. Keep in mind that some mounting suggestions as offered by the manufacturer may not work on your vehicle. This seems to be the case more often with cup holder mounts than with dashboard mounts.

The next issue to consider when you are looking into golf cart heaters is output of heat. This output of heat is most often represented by the term BTU. The more BTU output from the various golf cart heaters the more warmth they provide. Generally speaking, most vehicles of this size require at least 3000 BTU output to be effective. This suggestion is only that: a suggestion. If your vehicle is well protected from the outside air, this level should work fine. If your vehicle is not very airtight, then you may need to get a bigger unit. Golf cart heaters come in a variety of BTU output levels so make sure you get something that is going to work for you.

The next big consideration is the type. There are two popular choices in this area: propane and electric. Many vehicle owners prefer the propane type as it is very compact and puts out a lot of heat. The cylinder can be replaced at a minimal cost and they are very easy to operate, most often without having to produce an open flame to get them started. These models are very affordable, and they are mobile as well, meaning you can take it with you when you leave the vehicle.

Electric golf cart heaters are also popular but not as much as the propane type. The reason for this is installation cost. These models have to be installed into the vehicle and many owners simply do not want to incur that expense. These are installed on the motor and they are less expensive to operate over the long term as they do not require any refueling.

You can learn much more about the various brands of golf cart heaters by doing some online research. Many online vendors now offer both types and prices have never been lower.