I've had hard time defrosting my windows today, it went into teens and going even lower into single digits. I had it plugged it before I drove it but it just wouldn't handle thick ice on the windshield. I barely got some of the ice off on the bottom so I could see through. I think Ill scrape all the ice off and put a blanket on there before next snow comes.

 

I have used a light blanket for years. I cover he wiper blades and tuck the blanket under them. Also, it stretches out fat enough to cover the rear views as well.

With the block heater timer kicking on a few hours before I head out, I don't have too many issues.

Make sure your block heater is working!

Dave

 

Feed sacks also work good if you have them.

 

I tried a blanket once and the weather warmed during the night then froze again. The blanket was frozen solid to the windshield and was harder to remove than any ice I've even dealt with. It would have ripped to shreds if I pursued it. I just used the other truck that day.
Never again!
I just use an ice scraper with a long handle.
It also works if you use ice melter washer fluid. I squirt the windshield down but turn off the key before the wipers wipe it off.
Even if ice has formed it wipes off easily with the wipers in the morning.

 

Try using two large garbage bags ar perhaps a cheap plastic tarp. JMHO

 

that's what Im afraid of, having blanket or even garbage bag get stuck to it. Ive had about 3 inches on the windshield and then it got warm and melted a bit and now I have like 1/2" inch ice on the windshield. I could not get it off for nothing.

 

I never even thought about trying that. I'll be giving it a try.

 

I haven't done so yet, but one of these days I may fire up a little plumber's torch and try thawing the windshield with that.

 

Don't try the torch. Safety glass does not react well to cold and heat at same time. Use multiple ply tarp or garbage bag. Three inches of ice is good excuse to stay home.

 

If you use a torch you'll probably end up w/a cracked windshield,to much heat in a small area & the cold.
A heat lamp or blow dryer would work,from the inside to loosen it.

 

A carport is a great invention!

 

Heated garage would work good.

 

Put your bare hands on the window for as long as you can stand it right where you want to look through it. Then run the wipers and wash and you'll have a little hole to look through.

(well okay, that works well for the heaviest of frost we get in the mountains around here.)

 

they make a de-iceing spray that you can get at most part stores or wal-mart. it works ok, but if you done get interior warmed up it will frost over the window, but frost is better than ice i guess.

 

hi

why not put a small elect heater in the cab and run it to heat the cab some .
that should warm the winshield and loosen the ice in a short time .
dont put too much heat in one spot as it may crack the winshield try to heat the whole cab .