Block Heater - Yes or No?

[Skyflyer]

I'm building a Laramie ecodiesel and was wondering if the block heater is needed. I will garage my truck at home so it won't be needed there but I might be hitting some cold areas when I pull my travel trailer in the Northern part of the States. Suggestions?

Thank you!

 

[mikeru82]

You're spending $3k over the Hemi to get the ecodiesel. Spend the extra $95 and get the block heater.

 

[Fatherof3]

I would definitely get the block heater with the diesel . You might not ever need it but if you ever do you’ll have it . Like my mother always says “ it’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it “ .

 

[mikeru82]

It's not a money thing....I am trying to keep vehicle weight low for fuel efficiency and payload capacity. But if it's something that's necessary and will benefit the truck, of course I will include it.

I value the information that experienced RAM owners provide on this forum.

The entire block heater probably weighs less than a six-pack. I get the payload capacity issue, but the block heater is not going to change it much.

 

[NewLove]

Every Ecodiesel comes with a block heater. They are just charging you for the cord. Which you can get on Amazon for $12.


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[sppb32]

I would like to have a block heater on the Hemi

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[Jako]

I would like to have a block heater on the Hemi

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I was quoted $545.00 (parts / labor, no tax) by the dealership. Less than $100.00 for parts on the internet and $95.00 on the "build".