waveslider
Outdoorsman
The question: Given the realities that most modern diesels are light years better than vintage trucks in regards to cold-temp starting and running, I'm wondering if anyone has specific advantages or disadvantages of hydronic vs non-hydronic type systems?
We are currently faced with a decision between utilizing a hydronic-type air and water heating system (which for the record is the style we are familiar with from other vehicles) or using a non-hydronic diesel heating system. Aka: the choice between Webasto Hydronic Thermo Pro vs Webasto Dual Top Evo
Obviously, if you have an older truck that isn't particularly a fan of the cold, or you are looking to explore in some true corner-case cold environments where engine preheating is a true necessity, then the choice is clear. But for a modern truck that doesn't need the preheating capability, I'm wondering if there are advantages of one system over the other? Clearly, Hydronic is more expensive - looking for justification for that.
System Simplicity? Maintenance? Dealing with Cold Weather (outside of the engine preheat argument)? Efficiency?
Thanks in advance for insights and opinions.
We are currently faced with a decision between utilizing a hydronic-type air and water heating system (which for the record is the style we are familiar with from other vehicles) or using a non-hydronic diesel heating system. Aka: the choice between Webasto Hydronic Thermo Pro vs Webasto Dual Top Evo
Obviously, if you have an older truck that isn't particularly a fan of the cold, or you are looking to explore in some true corner-case cold environments where engine preheating is a true necessity, then the choice is clear. But for a modern truck that doesn't need the preheating capability, I'm wondering if there are advantages of one system over the other? Clearly, Hydronic is more expensive - looking for justification for that.
System Simplicity? Maintenance? Dealing with Cold Weather (outside of the engine preheat argument)? Efficiency?
Thanks in advance for insights and opinions.