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duawil

Joined: 25 May 2006
Posts: 10

Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 7:35 pm Post subject: Looking for recommendations for heated seats

Would like to put heating elements in the seat back and seat bottom so my wife can stay warm.  Looking for recommendations.



Bought a set from Warmseats.com, but they seem to be a little to large to lay completely flat on the foam between the cushion and the cover.



Thanks.

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Strasnuts

Joined: 10 Feb 2009
Posts: 502
Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 8:16 pm Post subject: Looking for recommendations for heated seats

I used warm seats on my 10 and they work great. I had Aerosport products do my seats and they were able to install them no problem. 



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On Sep 10, 2012, at 23:35, "duawil" <aaa(at)pacifier.com> wrote:



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 Would like to put heating elements in the seat back and seat bottom so my wife can stay warm.  Looking for recommendations.

 

 Bought a set from Warmseats.com, but they seem to be a little to large to lay completely flat on the foam between the cushion and the cover.

 

 Thanks.

 

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woxofswa

Joined: 12 Aug 2008
Posts: 349
Location: AZ

Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 11:42 pm Post subject: Re: Looking for recommendations for heated seats

The gal at Flightline interiors sent me a link to some that she uses.  I can't find it right off hand, but I'm sure she'd tell you.

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Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 3:24 am Post subject: Looking for recommendations for heated seats

I got a set from Check corporation for my 6A - they're great.  Three settings.  I set up the wiring so the button is right next to the cabin heat valve on each side.  Also wired it up so it is easily removeable for maintenance.  DJ installed them when she built my seats.

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johngoodman

Joined: 18 Sep 2006
Posts: 530
Location: GA

Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 5:45 am Post subject: Re: Looking for recommendations for heated seats

I got mine from Heated Seat Kits dot com:

http://www.heatedseatkits.com/heatedseatkits/index.html



I got them several years ago, and the prices have obviously gone up. I got the Seat Comfort Systems, but the others look good, as well.



I installed them myself using my seat covers from Abby at Flightline Interiors. They work great, but the lumbar support pad tends to limit the heat in the seat back. I put the buttons on the console between the seats. The relay for seat heat power is fairly large so I installed it underneath the passenger seat. That way, the quick disconnect plugs for the actual heaters can stay between the tunnel cover and the seat track, where they plug into the wires coming out of the tunnel.



John

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Mauledriver(at)nc.rr.com
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Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 6:05 am Post subject: Looking for recommendations for heated seats

What does heated seats do for y'all?  My perception is that we have an 

excess of cabin heat for most conditions(?).

Is it primarily for startup?  On for cruise?  I assume one would not 

have the battery power to pre-warm.



I've never had a car or anything with heated seats so I just don't 

know.  I'm sure northern ops are more of a challenge.  I'm sure my 

co-pilot would love me forever if her seat was warmed.



The temperature issue I  need to address is a cold draft from rear to 

the copilot seat.  It seems to be from my unsealed baggage door. Anyone 

have a good recommendation?



Thanks,

Bill Watson

michael(at)sausen.net
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Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 6:11 am Post subject: Looking for recommendations for heated seats

Here is where I got mine from, Abby incorporated them no problem....



http://www.heatedseatkits.com/heatedseatkits/index.html



Michael



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Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 6:29 am Post subject: Looking for recommendations for heated seats

In my case, it was partially to accomodate my wife's back issue (lumbar).  She has heated seats in her car which I have grown to appreciate.



Additionally, the excess heat is directed at the feet initially.  My seat heaters allow me to run the cabin heat at a lower level until the entire cabin is warm while providing immediate comfort to the back/butt area.

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Strasnuts

Joined: 10 Feb 2009
Posts: 502
Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 6:38 am Post subject: Looking for recommendations for heated seats

Those look just like my warm seats. We trimmed mine as well but only length wise not width wise. 

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On Sep 11, 2012, at 9:58, Bill Judge <bjudge(at)gmail.com (bjudge(at)gmail.com)> wrote:



[quote]I've got these in my RV-8, they work great and you can trim them:http://www.amazon.com/Setting-Universal-Carbon-Fiber-Heater/dp/B004JOBWZ0/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top 

  

Bill Judge

N84WJ, RV-8, 815 hrs

http://rv-8.blogspot.com/ 

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duawil

Joined: 25 May 2006
Posts: 10

Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 7:10 am Post subject: Re: Looking for recommendations for heated seats

Thanks everyone for all the suggestions/info.



I am going ahead with the install of what I got from Flyboyaccessories.com after discussing it with Abby.

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rv10flyer

Joined: 25 Aug 2009
Posts: 364

Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 8:18 am Post subject: Re: Looking for recommendations for heated seats

I have $650 in lightweight and warm cloth seats from a local upholstery shop. It is like A/C...nice to have, but is not necessary. 



Bill, Ensure your baggage bulkhead corrugations are sealed off. Pick a cold morning and have someone ride in the back to altitude then leak check everything.

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Wayne G.

Mauledriver(at)nc.rr.com
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Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 9:38 am Post subject: Looking for recommendations for heated seats

Ahh, yes.  I forgot about the corrugations.  Mine are covered but not 

sealed.  Will have to do a test flight.



Thanks,

Bill

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On 9/11/2012 12:18 PM, rv10flyer wrote:

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 I have $650 in lightweight and warm cloth seats from a local upholstery shop. It is like A/C...nice to have, but is not necessary.



 Bill, Ensure your baggage bulkhead corrugations are sealed off. Pick a cold morning and have someone ride in the back to altitude then leak check everything.



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