Engine Block Heaters Vs' Battery Heaters: Preference?

[OurPathfinder]

So we live here in South Central Colorado where the temperatures can get pretty nippy sometimes. Our heated garage is great at home, but when we're out and about and have to leave the PF outdoors, we need to keep it plugged in.

Does anyone have a preference between the engine/oil pan heater to the battery blanket? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

[disallow]

Block heater is a more permanent solution, but only really necessary at -10C (14F) and below)

Battery blankets would need to be replaced every few years, but be cheaper up front. Your battery should be fine down to -40C (-40F) if its in OK shape.

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[OurPathfinder]

Thank you Terry. I think we will go with the oil pan mount. Found a good heater pad for the oil pan at Checker Auto Parts here in Colorado for $15 including tax. I talked with some neighbors and they recommend it as well. Thank you for your input! -Dave

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Thank you Terry. I think we will go with the oil pan mount. Found a good heater pad for the oil pan at Checker Auto Parts here in Colorado for $15 including tax. I talked with some neighbors and they recommend it as well. Thank you for your input! -Dave

I actually have one of those. Kinda half-a$$ed install if I remember, the heater is magnetic and you use a metal strip to attach it to the oil pan.

The heater is good for occasional use and thawing frozen pipes in your house.

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