RZR cab heat

[Socalx09]

2019 Turbo S with high aluminum doors and a windshield

The cab gets very hot in your leg area with the high doors. On hotter days, we will take the windshield off, but still find that it gets pretty hot. I don’t mind it as much as Robert. I hate being cold and can deal with it. I even turn on my heated seats when it’s hot, but that is mostly due to back pain on longer rides. But, family who has used the RZR also noted everything is great, but it gets so hot. I have been in a RZR with stock doors and it does not get this toasty. It also traps dust inside our cab a lot.

Robert wants to put side scoops on the doors to force in airflow and a slide door to close the vents on the colder nights. I think the scoops won’t look nice and just think adding vents will be enough.

I also found this heater/cooler fan that says it’ll remove heat and dust on warmer days, but he thinks in a 4 seater, it might not work. It is a cheaper fix to try before cutting into the front doors.

Any one else have this problem or advice, before he starts to mock something up to make?

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[LargeOrangeFont]

Hmmm That is a neat little piece. Try taking that door off for a bit on a ride and see what happens. My guess is almost nothing.

My personal thought is anything designed to plug into that back power port is not going to move enough air in or out to make a difference.

You could use a boat bilge blower to pump air INTO the cabin from the front near his feet. That is airflow he would feel and it would cool him off.

I think the idea of scoops and sliders on the doors is probably the best one, and allows each passenger some adjustment.

 

[rickym20]

Not really sure how well these work but have seen these installed on a few cars. Never got to talk to the guys that use them but it may help get a little air flowing and also has vents you can close for the cold nights.

 

[Bowtiepower00]

Most of the heat comes from the coolant lines running through the tunnel. I have seen some people insulate the inside of the center console, I think there might even be a kit to do so. Do a search over on RZR forums, I think it’s been covered a bit over there.

I installed heat reflecting Dynamat on my rear engine panel- but that was more for sound reduction and rear passenger comfort. It would probably help on the inside of the console/ tunnel.

 

[Bpracing1127]

I have high doors and I don’t even notice it. Same car as you

No windshield tho

 

[RiverCruiser]

https://www.amazon.com/Easy-Cool-Door-Latch-available-circulation/dp/B08DQBQT95?th=1

 

[RiverCruiser]

https://www.amazon.com/Easy-Cool-Door-Latch-available-circulation/dp/B08DQBQT95?th=1

BIL says these work great.

 

[Socalx09]

Not really sure how well these work but have seen these installed on a few cars. Never got to talk to the guys that use them but it may help get a little air flowing and also has vents you can close for the cold nights.
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We are going to order this. The RZR came with a full stereo system from the previous owner so hoping it’s now where the speakers are on the interior.

 

[Socalx09]

https://www.amazon.com/Easy-Cool-Door-Latch-available-circulation/dp/B08DQBQT95?th=1

Thanks! This is the back up option. A little worried about the door being slightly open though. But, read up that others haven’t had any issues with this.

 

[Socalx09]

Hmmm That is a neat little piece. Try taking that door off for a bit on a ride and see what happens. My guess is almost nothing.

My personal thought is anything designed to plug into that back power port is not going to move enough air in or out to make a difference.

You could use a boat bilge blower to pump air INTO the cabin from the front near his feet. That is airflow he would feel and it would cool him off.

I think the idea of scoops and sliders on the doors is probably the best one, and allows each passenger some adjustment.

Didn’t think of the bilge blower. Lots of good ideas on here that we didn’t even search for. He ordered the vent system to see how it’s installed. Hopefully that works and our problem is solved.

I secretly think this is his way of riding his quad more and making me drive the RZR

 

[Socalx09]

Most of the heat comes from the coolant lines running through the tunnel. I have seen some people insulate the inside of the center console, I think there might even be a kit to do so. Do a search over on RZR forums, I think it’s been covered a bit over there.

I installed heat reflecting Dynamat on my rear engine panel- but that was more for sound reduction and rear passenger comfort. It would probably help on the inside of the console/ tunnel.

Just did a search and found a bunch of threads for insulating. He’s going to look more into this with the vents. I wonder if the two auxiliary tanks under the front cabin also is bringing in heat as well.

I have high doors and I don’t even notice it. Same car as you

No windshield tho

With the windshield it gets pretty hot, but I have to keep that on mostly for health reasons. Without it, it is better, but still has a lot of heat.

We have the radios and a stereo mounted under the dash panels, but the stereo is so low that when you are in the driver seat, your right leg rests against the bracket mounts. The radios and stereo can be off and the bracket can slightly burn your leg when it gets too hot in the car. Unfortunately, it’s just a bad setup since one cup holder is not even usable with how low setup of the stereo/radio are. I’ll take a picture today when the RZR comes out of the trailers But, we really don’t want to take the car apart to move all of that. Hopefully some airflow solves that problem.

 

[Socalx09]

Got to try out the vent this weekend, and it helped make it more comfortable. Nice that we can close it for the chillier times.

 

[DLC]

Insulate the center tunnel housing, It will help with heat from the coolant lines

you can also add a scoop / wings to direct more air flow down into the tunnel

That is A good Looking car! Like the red and gray or is it grey…..


lol

 

[fishing fool]

@Socalx09 how about the dust in the cab? I would think that all the dirt would come in.

 

[pixrthis]

Those are great looking doors and cage, I see why you’re hesitant to put scoops on them. I have no experience with the side vents they use in NASCAR windows and A pillars but they might be an option that doesn’t mess up the lines of the car.

 

[Socalx09]

@Socalx09 how about the dust in the cab? I would think that all the dirt would come in.

It actually wasn’t too bad in Glamis. Didn’t notice that the car was extra sandy or that we were more dusty than usual.

Insulate the center tunnel housing, It will help with heat from the coolant lines

you can also add a scoop / wings to direct more air flow down into the tunnel

That is A good Looking car! Like the red and gray or is it grey…..


lol

The plan is to insulate it in the summer when he has more time to take the car apart. We are hoping for a big improvement on that. The vent definitely helped, but it still gets a little toasty in the car. We need to also replace the sliders or seat brackets on the car as well so might as well do it all at one time. The brackets suck to slide and I need it fully up to be able to see when I’m driving.

Thanks! It definitely is a clean looking car to us. Trying to keep it simple with colors with add ons, and not to mess up the lines.