"Should I get a 2KW or 5KW heater?" That's the most common question we get when clients start shopping for truck parking heaters. The answer? It depends on your trucks and where you drive-not a one-size-fits-all rule. Let's break it down with real client stories, so you can pick what works.
First, 2KW heaters: These are the "quick and efficient" option, perfect for smaller cabs or milder cold. A client who runs a fleet of city delivery vans (think Ford Transits) switched to 2KW heaters last year, and he said, "Our drivers only need to warm the cab for 5 minutes before hitting the road-2KW gets the job done without wasting power. Plus, it's compact enough to fit under the seat."They're also great for short-haul trips, where you don't need to keep the cab warm for 8+ hours overnight.
Then 5KW heaters: These are the heavyweights, built for large cabs, long hauls, and extreme cold. We work with a lot of clients in Russia, where winters hit -20°C, and almost all of them choose 5KW. One long-haul driver told me, "Before, my old 2KW heater could barely keep the cab above freezing overnight. Now, with the 5KW, I wake up to a warm cabin-even when it's snowing outside." They're also ideal for sleeper cabs, where you need consistent heat for the entire living space, not just the driver's seat.
Here's a quick rule of thumb we share with clients: If your truck has a small cab (under 60 cubic feet) and you drive in areas where winters stay above -10°C, 2KW is probably enough. If you have a sleeper cab, drive in sub-zero temps, or need to heat the cab for 6+ hours at a time, go with 5KW.
And don't worry-both power options come in our split and integrated designs, with all the voltage flexibility (12V, 24V, universal) we're known for. No matter which you pick, you're getting a heater that's built to last.
Not sure which power fits? Talk to our team about your fleet's needs or browse 2KW and 5KW heaters to learn more.
