Honda Pioneer 700 DIY Cab Heater Build For Only $200

It's getting cold out and it sure would be nice to have some heat in the Pioneer 700. I looked and looked for a kit that would work with my other modifications and couldn't find anything, so I designed and built my own heater setup that is just as good as any aftermarket heater kit and my DIY costs were around $200.00. In this video I will show you step by step how to install the parts that make up this heater. I've listed the parts below so you can buy them and copy this setup if you think it will work for you. Thanks for watching!
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[@johngouker3887]

Better lighting would be nice ! 👍

[@sootrattlerolloff-road1415]

Everyone's an expert, right. That said, using a 'Y' where you used 'T's would have majorly increased velocity, as well as reduced backpressure in you heater-core plenum, which in turn would reduce amperage. All that said, awesome DIY!

[@alfredsavory8122]

Definitely a future project for my Honda. Thank you for the video. Awesome!

[@tomg6284]

How about just putting on electric pants and coat. Works for my motorcycle. Just plug in and your warm as heck.

[@b.whittaker7858]

Great tutorial!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ar15gator]

Good job! Grease on the hose fittings helps immensely to install hoses, especially if you need to take them off at a later date 😉👍🏻

[@farmerwood]

You should make a video on doing tunes and upgrades to make it faster thanks

[@merleditch5045]

Very good on how to do it thanks

[@hillbillyhangover]

Great vid!!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!!

[@JohnNicholson-o2p]

Jack where is the part lists? I don’t see it

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Maradyne Heater Assembly amzn.to/36zd8o7 Vent / Hose Kit (2 required) amzn.to/35rY9Ni PVC 1/25" T Fitting amzn.to/2IqNjPe High / Low Heater Switch amzn.to/32FNDR2 Optional Parts: (These can be purchase locally in smaller qty) Heater Hose (50 feet) amzn.to/3lqeSpX Small Hose Clamps amzn.to/3lvzhKk Large Hose Clamps amzn.to/3kuf7iC

[@cmf71]

It's been three years how's it working?

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Good. The only issue is the Pioneer runs pretty cool so it takes a while for the coolant to heat up enough to heat the cab. So if I'm going to go plow I will usually start the side by side and let it run for half an hour before I get going

[@billjensen6216]

Great idea. Only 1 question. In the warm to hot months, did you end up putting a bypass valve and T in, or do you run the heater all the time. I'm asking because my Honda pioneer 700-4 puts off a crap load of heat just from the seat area.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

I did not put a bypass on it and do not notice any more heat. I do close the vents just to prevent any residual heat from coming through. Also as far as the seat heat I insulated under the seat with stick on foil-backed foam which helped a lot.

[@billjensen6216]

@@JackofAllMasterofNone thank you for the reply.

[@tom73055]

This is a project . How many C F M. is this heater or btu rating? I think you have done a great job .ENJOY your labors

[@oldcarnocar]

12v diesel heater

[@coldspring624]

Well done video with value....I'm had to smack that sub box

[@iamsmittyb]

Great Video Thanks Man Could you post the Part number for the heater unit Please?

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

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[@farmerwood]

It’s not available

[@igloo98]

Where did you purchase the Maradyne TA8001279? Having a hard time finding that in stock. Your video was professional quality. Thank you!

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Unfortunately they are hard to find right now. I'm not sure what the deal is.

[@doc559]

🏆🏆🏆👍🙏 Subscribed Thank you for sharing

[@getsome2084]

Tried this but can't get air out of system. Got flow because it filled funnel I put in the rad cap to keep typing it up, but the lines don't get warm goin to heater

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

It takes a lot of running to get hot. Check your dash temp gauge. The 700 runs very cool. You have to drive it around a bit to really heat up. Sitting idling it almost can't heat up

[@stifflerjj4]

Soo..... Where do we find this heater? Great vid

[@kathystinson4754]

Do you have any ideas on a similar replacement?

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Check out the diesel heater situation. If I had to do it over I'd probably do something like that.

[@kathystinson4754]

Sorry I’m not understanding. My husband started to do your mod on our pioneer 700 but we can’t find that heater so I was wondering what a similar replacement would be. If there’s a link that would be helpful. For now we just have your stereo and gauges in. Thanks for your time.

[@thewelder9492]

Wow. You did a very good job. That heater is hard to find. I'll keep looking. One question, most likely stupid: You went from the engine directly to the heater and then back to oil cooler (i believe you called it). Am i correct? Just in the video i heard you say something about a tee. Sorry if it's a dumb question.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

There is no tee. I hooked it up the way you would plumb any aftermarket heater. It runs from the engine to the heater core back to the oil cooler and then back to the engine/water pump.

[@stifflerjj4]

Why didn't u just. Connect right into where the radiator is at?

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Because the radiator only has coolant flowing through it when the thermostat on the engine is open. You won't get any heat in the heater doing it that way.

[@stifflerjj4]

That makes sense

[@nathanduckeorth806]

12 volt hair dryer👍

[@kevinbrowning9035]

Great video ! I have used several of your videos for mods that I have completed. So thank you , question on this heater. Did you have any issues in the summer ? Overheating, issues with heat coming through the vents with blower not on? I've seen several people install bypass Y's when installing the coolant lines.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Nope. No issues at all in the summer

[@frankjames521]

I'm getting ready to add a heater to my pioneer, do you ever have an issue with the windshield fogging up? I will be using mine to plow and wonder if I shouldn't route some air towards the windshield. TIA.

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

I don't usually have a problem but it could be at some point. The problem with the pioneer 700 is there is no good spot on the dash to put a vent that will face the windshield.

[@farmerwood]

Did you windshield fog up

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

No

[@farmerwood]

How does it heat without full doors

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Not great. Doors are in the near future plans

[@farmerwood]

@@JackofAllMasterofNone yea In order to get these things upgraded is really expensive

[@agelitts438]

Can I fit my heater higher than the radiator

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Yes

[@thefix2573]

The full phrase is “a jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.”

[@ZachSav]

Any issues over heating long term with the high point now being the heater and not that cap?

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

No problems. Runs cooler actually

[@farmerwood]

The Heater is not available to buy is there any other ones similar?????

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Unfortunately it's out of stock at most places right now. Just search for Maradyne TA8001279 and see if you can find it somewhere. Hopefully they get back in stock on Amazon and eBay soon.

[@farmerwood]

@@JackofAllMasterofNone thanks I will do 👍👍

[@daimianjones2931]

Send me the info

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

Its all in the video description

[@farmerwood]

You need to update it it’s not available to buy the heater

[@mikepate9371]

You mentioned the radiator being cold most engine are designed to build up the optimal amount of heat operating temperature will this cause hot spots or cold spots in the engine or radiator I would think you would not want that to happen didn't think that was a good thing ?

[@JackofAllMasterofNone]

@@mikepate9371 The Pioneer 700 engine runs pretty cool so this heater is basically handling the cooling load for the radiator. Once you drive it hard it heats up enough that the thermostat opens and the radiator gets hot. This is all very normal and just like how your car works.