Windscreen frozen inside and out!!

The Mad Hat Man · Dec 2, 2012

its not a leaking heater rad - or a full rear cubby box is it? you have too much water inside the car.

try a dehumidifier for a couple of days.

as for a 12v one.....
to be of any value, a dehumidifier should be capable of gathering >5l of condensed water a day, and that is going to take a lot of 12v power.
Typically, a 350W dehumiddy will achieve 5 - 10l/day, and that means a 30 amp 12v line.

without going electric, this is about as good as you can get.....http://www.force4.co.uk/6652/Force-4-Rechargeable-Dehumidifier.html

landowner · Dec 2, 2012

The Mad Hat Man said:
its not a leaking heater rad - or a full rear cubby box is it? you have too much water inside the car.

try a dehumidifier for a couple of days.

Or leave it in the sun with the windows open a bit (if we get any sun that is) I did this to mine last week and it dried all the condensation up.

Soloby Rob · Dec 2, 2012

IndiTd4 said:
Hello Guys,
I have a what seems to be a low specked out 2003 3dr Freelander 1,
it doesn't have all the nice to haves such as heated seats or heated screen,
and they all seem to have the same poor and very slow performing heater,
no FBH either, so when like a little earlier this evening I needed to pop out quickly I went to the Freelander
and it was frozen inside and out on the windscreen,
it took almost 10 min to get to a point that I was able to see out safely,
and therefore start my journey..

I was wondering what you guys use to help a little in the situation??
I have seen ceramic heater/blowers on e-bay, are they any good??

but what do you guys have or use??
do you have any tricks you use that would help me out a bit??

Thanks very much for any advice,
My doors are all still attached, but my matches are wet and don't work..

Are you speshull like one of theses blokes.

Or are you..............................

Or god forbid

And if that don't help, these will fer sure.

Pikey · Dec 2, 2012

IndiTd4 said:
I have cold and wet matches that don't work mate,,,

any advise on how to burn something with no matches would also help..

spray with petrol wind down windows. the crappy electrics are bound to spark and ignite the fumes..

IndiTd4 · Dec 2, 2012

I am the one trying to cover my face, how did you find that picture of me??

Soloby Rob · Dec 2, 2012

IndiTd4 said:
I am the one trying to cover my face, how did you find that picture of me??

Top man. :clap2::clap2::hysterically_laughi:hysterically_laughi

IndiTd4 · Dec 2, 2012

I take it these wont be any good then??

2 X Moisture Absorbing Cordless Rechargeable Dehumidifier Caravan Home Boat | eBay

Dr_evil · Dec 2, 2012

Could always put silica gel in your glovebox

jamesmartin · Dec 2, 2012

IndiTd4 said:
I am the one trying to cover my face, how did you find that picture of me??

hes the short arse 3rd from the right so has photo to hand

The Mad Hat Man · Dec 2, 2012

IndiTd4 said:
I take it these wont be any good then??

2 X Moisture Absorbing Cordless Rechargeable Dehumidifier Caravan Home Boat | eBay

see post #21 :doh: (why do i bother?)

Soloby Rob · Dec 2, 2012

jamesmartin said:
hes the short arse 3rd from the right so has photo to hand

Who is??????????????

IndiTd4 · Dec 2, 2012

The Mad Hat Man said:
see post #21 :doh: (why do i bother?)

I did see it but I am interested in anything that might help,
even if its just a little..

P.S I really am glad you do bother..

jamesmartin · Dec 2, 2012

Soloby Rob said:
Who is??????????????

read all the words mine and his, even you may be able to work it out

Hippo · Dec 2, 2012

IndiTd4 said:
I take it these wont be any good then??

2 X Moisture Absorbing Cordless Rechargeable Dehumidifier Caravan Home Boat | eBay

They won't do much.

I have one of these: Buy Argos Value Range 10 Litre Dehumidifier .

Only paid £40 or £45 for it 3 years ago. Price seems to have gone up quite a lot. They do a mini version but it's too low powered and only suitable for a damp cupboard.

Richard Martin · Dec 2, 2012

In the absence of a FBH and a heated windscreen I was thinking of getting one of these to clear the ice off the outside of the windscreen while I have my morning cup of tea
http://www.amazon.co.uk/ELECTRIC-WI...TOFM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354487313&sr=8-1

Crombie · Dec 2, 2012

Has anyone tried one of those windscreen blanket things for the outside. I'm sure that would help the inside. I was 20 mins this morning scraping ice

Hippo · Dec 2, 2012

Crombie said:
Has anyone tried one of those windscreen blanket things for the outside. I'm sure that would help the inside. I was 20 mins this morning scraping ice

Tip cold water over the screen. It's enough to melt the ice. Then put the wipers on quickly to clear the water before it freezes.

Brack · Dec 3, 2012

For the inside - how about a hair dryer running from an inverter (hairdresser jokes expected flak jacket on)

Crombie · Dec 3, 2012

Most freelander owners are hairdressers anyway

englishbullterrier · Dec 3, 2012

Crombie said:
Most freelander owners are hairdressers anyway

Oi ducky...... !

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