1999 dodge ram 3500

foxdodgeman1998 · 09-05-2008, 10:00 PM

I have a 1999 dodge ran 3500 4x4 dually with a 5.9 cummins I found a plug in that you would plug into a wall outlet in the front just to the right of the passanger headlight if you r looking at the front of the truck and can not figure out what it goes to. does anyone have a clue what it is for?

junior3382 · 09-05-2008, 10:14 PM

YUP... block heater. Keeps the block from freezing in the winter.

foxdodgeman1998 · 09-06-2008, 10:15 PM

so I am guessing the only time you need it would be up north when it is snowing cause i know you dont need it down here in florida.

mudseeker · 09-06-2008, 10:45 PM

might come in handy for those freak ice storms.

RoadHammerTLM · 09-07-2008, 05:49 PM

Block heaters are nice in the north that is for darn sure. When you do not have one you resort to wrapping your frontend with a blanket and putting a drop light under the hood.

Hammer

junior3382 · 09-07-2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by foxdodgeman1998

so I am guessing the only time you need it would be up north when it is snowing cause i know you dont need it down here in florida.

Yeah basically. If the outside ambient temperature never drops below 30 degrees for an extended period of time, then you will not need it. But manufacterers will not build climate regualted vehicles... meaning can onlybe purchased and owned south of such and such state...etc... WITH the exception of California, they simply have their own world of laws for vehicles....LOL....

bradrhale · 09-09-2008, 11:57 AM

we do the same thing with our pressure washer, hammer.
that is an interesting pic mud. where did you get that from??

mudseeker · 09-09-2008, 12:00 PM

i think i googled "frozen car". the second car in the pic is a vette!!

09-05-2008, 10:00 PM	#1
foxdodgeman1998 Full Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 17	1999 dodge ram 3500 I have a 1999 dodge ran 3500 4x4 dually with a 5.9 cummins I found a plug in that you would plug into a wall outlet in the front just to the right of the passanger headlight if you r looking at the front of the truck and can not figure out what it goes to. does anyone have a clue what it is for?

09-05-2008, 10:14 PM	#2
junior3382 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Currently, I live in Lancaster country, Pennsylvania. Posts: 2,974	YUP... block heater. Keeps the block from freezing in the winter. __________________ Lets get some mud on the tires...eh?!?!? OWN: 1998 Chevy Blazer ls 4x4 4.3l Vortec V6 1998 Mazda B3000 SE 4WD 3.0L V6 3" lift 31x10.50 Liberator A/T's

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mudseeker mod-o-tator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 4,059	might come in handy for those freak ice storms. __________________ member map add yourself

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mudseeker mod-o-tator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 4,059	i think i googled "frozen car". the second car in the pic is a vette!! __________________ member map add yourself

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09-06-2008, 10:15 PM	#3
foxdodgeman1998 Full Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 17	so I am guessing the only time you need it would be up north when it is snowing cause i know you dont need it down here in florida.

09-07-2008, 05:49 PM	#5
RoadHammerTLM Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 250	Block heaters are nice in the north that is for darn sure. When you do not have one you resort to wrapping your frontend with a blanket and putting a drop light under the hood. Hammer

09-09-2008, 11:57 AM	#7
bradrhale Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,968	we do the same thing with our pressure washer, hammer. that is an interesting pic mud. where did you get that from??

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