09 Apex want to add a heater seat - What brand?

[rkkoeb]

So I am looking at adding a heated seat for my 09 Apex. Does anyone have a recommendation on brand to purchase that has worked good? Tusk? Heat Demon? I plan on running this heater off a relay so when the snowmobile is off the seat will shut off. Any good recommendations to pull the "Trigger" power from?

 

[rkkoeb]

I am leaning towards the Tusk as it has both high and low settings instead of just on/off. Anyone use this seat heater before

 

[rkkoeb]

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-atv-motorcycle-seat-heater-p?s=1478224

 

[DGZRT]

Heat Demon use to be a great comapany.
https://www.amazon.com/Heat-Demon-211030-Seat-Heater/dp/B00U2U222M
https://www.symtec-inc.com/products/seat-heaters/
Do a google search on installing the Heat Demon . https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=8&v=v1QJ8q7OgFI&feature=emb_logo
Gives you some idea !

 

[74Nitro]

I bought a package of two off Ebay last year for $60. Came with everything needed, heated pad, relay, wiring, switches. Just have to remove seat cover, glue pad in and put cover back on top. I looked and that seller has no more right now, but I would think there'd be lots on Ebay.

 

[rkkoeb]

I like the heat demon but the ones I found only come with on/off switch and not low and high. Does anyone have a link to this brand with this style switch?

 

[tomanytoyz]

Maybe get the one for a new Yamaha Viper ? They works great !

 

[rkkoeb]

ok so I purchased the Tusk heater. Now I need to get a realy. Any recommendation on which one to purchase?

 

[rkkoeb]

https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-0332209150-Mini-Relay/dp/B000XMFWLW

Is this what I need?

 

[RobX-1]

What would you need that relay for? I read the Tusk heater description and saw it has wiring to connect straight to the battery so unless I'm missing something I would think you would want to add an in-line fuse but would need to get proper size fuse.

 

[RobX-1]

Am also curious to see how it goes for you as it would be a nice option to have.

 

[RobX-1]

The picture of the relay in that link you provided sure looks similar to what is provided with the Tusk seat heater:

Maybe the kit already comes with what you need where the only thing to add would be an inline fuse so as to protect the heating element from shorting out.

 

[rkkoeb]

Picked up a relay from Fleet Farm last night. Will wire up this weekend. Yes it comes with a relay but that is for the switch. When wired directly to the battery you could leave the switch on and drain down your battery. Adding a second relay I will tie into either the lights so it triggers the switch on and off depending if the sled is running or not

 

[74Nitro]

Not sure I understand why you would need two relays...?

 

[74Nitro]

Not sure I understand why you would need two relays...?

I wouldn't wire it from the battery, that is why you want a relay.