Windshield Frost/Snow Cover

[20GladRubicon]

Any suggestions for a good windshield frost/snow cover? I live in the northeast and my windshield has been frozen over the last few days.

I’ve been driving Jeeps for the last 8 years before I got this Ram to pull my travel trailer. The Wranglers fit in my garage, but the Gladiator didn’t. It was rare to have an issue with the windshield frosting up overnight, probably due to the windshield being so vertical.

I don’t mind spending some extra money if the quality is good and it fits properly. What brands can you recommend? Thanks!

 

[Curlymurt]

While I don't remember brands, I had one that had two solid dowels on the end that kept it flat to the windshield. I like that ok. I have a soft cheapo, like tent material, now from Amazon. Literally as cheap as I could get it 3 years ago. It's still going and I use fairly frequently.

 

[Mountain Whiskey]

Remote start is a great brand.

 

[mikeru82]

I've used one of these for years...

https://www.costco.com/frostblocker-windshield-and-mirror-cover%2c-2-pack.product.100504960.html

 

[MidnightExpre$$]

Remote start is a great brand.

I concur....

 

[jessed1]

Remote start is a great brand.

That or a garage! My truck goes in the garage when the snow flies.

 

[2019REBEL]

Remote start is a great brand.

Try getting a in cab warmer along with block heater to warm things up faster to defrost everything.

 

[mikeru82]

That or a garage! My truck goes in the garage when the snow flies.

I park in a garage at home. But that doesn't help me when I'm at work. No covered parking, and no place to plug in a block heater. Remote start is great and all, but I don't like letting my truck idle for extended periods...like more than 30 seconds LOL. The snow cover works great for my purposes.

 

[Pop's Ram]

Last October, I bought this one from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GRY3NGH?ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details&th=1

$44.98 - covers the whole windshield and came with the mirror covers as well. It's only been 1 winter so far, but I would recommend it.

 

[Mountain Whiskey]

I park in a garage at home. But that doesn't help me when I'm at work. No covered parking, and no place to plug in a block heater. Remote start is great and all, but I don't like letting my truck idle for extended periods...like more than 30 seconds LOL. The snow cover works great for my purposes.

Burn that decomposed dinosaur baby! That truck ain't lasting forever. If it can't idle to get me warm, I'll have to go and buy a Ford.

Yea, press of the remote, the defrost kicks in, seats heat up, steering wheel gets nice and warm. If it looks like it hasn't melted it all in 15 minutes, well, a second press of the remote comes into play!

 

[gHiDoRa]

Remote start is a great brand.

Worked in summer time too.

 

[EMS_Pilot_66]

Any suggestions for a good windshield frost/snow cover? I live in the northeast and my windshield has been frozen over the last few days.

I’ve been driving Jeeps for the last 8 years before I got this Ram to pull my travel trailer. The Wranglers fit in my garage, but the Gladiator didn’t. It was rare to have an issue with the windshield frosting up overnight, probably due to the windshield being so vertical.

I don’t mind spending some extra money if the quality is good and it fits properly. What brands can you recommend? Thanks!

Here’s what I bought and used for 2 years in Iowa. It was great and made snowy mornings a breeze. 5 min and you’re on your way. Side covers slide over the windows/door frame for security. Fold the mirrors in and you don’t need to buy mirror covers.


Windshield Cover

 

[BowDown]

I got a frost guard at Walmart last year on clearance strangely during winter, $9

 

[OldMarine]

seriously? I grew up in Boston, and never heard of such a thing. We scraped our windshields with ice scrapers, and the defrost took 100 miles to warm up enough to do anything!

 

[Rlaf75]

I have a co-worker that simply uses a tarp. He secures it by closing the doors on it. We all laughed at him until we had to go out side and scrape the ice off our windshields as we watched him open the doors and shake off the tarp and drive away lol.

 

[Neil McCauley]

Coat the windshield with butter, preferably salted.

I read an article somewhere seriously recommending wiping it with a vinegar/salt solution.

 

[BowDown]

I have a co-worker that simply uses a tarp. He secures it by closing the doors on it. We all laughed at him until we had to go out side and scrape the ice off our windshields as we watched him open the doors and shake off the tarp and drive away lol.

I used to use a trash bag cut down the sides, it worked but did allow for the windshield to still get a little ice or snow buildup. This works far better

 

[mikeru82]

seriously? I grew up in Boston, and never heard of such a thing. We scraped our windshields with ice scrapers, and the defrost took 100 miles to warm up enough to do anything!

And you walked 5 miles to school each day...uphill...in both directions. And flush toilets were for weaklings.

 

[2019Raven]

I have a homemade cover that my sister made for me. It is a thick cloth doubled over with magnets stitched in to hold it down on top. the windshield wipers hold the bottom and the doors hold the sides. Works great in snow and ice. I dry it in my garage in the evenings.