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09-29-2006, 01:57 PM

Does anyone know where I could find a heating pad that plugs into the cigarette lighter in a car? The heat really helps the pain during long trips, but I can't seem to find one anywhere. Someone's got to make something like this!!!

Kev · 09-29-2006, 06:45 PM

I've seen some seat support cushions for cars that offer heat, but no major brand names come to mind. Another thing you could look for is a power inverter that plugs into cigarette lighter and converts 12 VDC to 120 VAC then use a 120 VAC heating pad.. You'd have to be sure the power inverter could handle the power consumption
of the heating pad... Have you checked local hunting supply stores for a 12 V pad?
I believe a lot of hunters/ice fishermen, etc., would be looking for portable heat too

mikeyarmo · 10-01-2006, 01:42 AM

Thats a good idea! I have never head of this being done before, so unfortunately I cannot provide any tips.

GNC Crohn's Man · 10-02-2006, 06:59 AM

You can always buy am expensive german bmw that comes with them built in but other than that I have no clue..... German cars are oohhhhhhhhhhh soooooo nice...

But I'm a truck man.... I would kill a car in a heart beat the way I drive...

10-04-2006, 04:34 PM

my dads truck (yukon) has built in heaters for the tush. lol feels niiiice.
my mom got a seat cover that heats up and vibrates that plugs into the lighter. I think my dad got it from Canadian tire or something. of course if your not in Canada thats not at all helpful.. mybe walmart or some place where they sell car stuff. lol

10-04-2006, 06:02 PM

Thanks for the ideas.....I'm definitely going to look into them.

Cara Fusinato · 10-07-2006, 02:18 PM

My Hyundai has heated seats. They work for a while and shut off (for safety). You could turn them on and off repeatedly. Try looking in Lillian Vernon and Harriet Carter catalogues (they are online now too) and see if they stock those. They have stuff like that in their catalogues.

10-21-2006, 12:05 AM

If anyone else is interested, I did purchase a small heating pad and an adapter at Radio Shack. The heating pad uses 45 watts and the adapter can handle up to 75 watts. They say it's best to unplug it when the car is shut off so you don't risk draining the battery. I must say, it's heaven!!!

cookey · 10-21-2006, 04:39 AM

Hi Michel..I have one in our car, it's heaven for sure. It comes in real handy in the winter, being I'm Canadian and all...lol. I'ts exactly how Val described it to be..they can really get hot those little cushions, but they feel great on aching joints.

((Val)) ...How are you lady? I was already to paint the town with you and Jonny. Jonny gone back now I imagine, hope you both had a blast together.

Kev · 10-21-2006, 04:55 PM

Hey Michela.. Glad the power inverter suggestion worked out for you. Can I borrow it

09-29-2006, 01:57 PM	#1
Micheladelfina Guest Posts: n/a	Heating pad for car Does anyone know where I could find a heating pad that plugs into the cigarette lighter in a car? The heat really helps the pain during long trips, but I can't seem to find one anywhere. Someone's got to make something like this!!!

09-29-2006, 06:45 PM	#2
Kev Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 3,886	I've seen some seat support cushions for cars that offer heat, but no major brand names come to mind. Another thing you could look for is a power inverter that plugs into cigarette lighter and converts 12 VDC to 120 VAC then use a 120 VAC heating pad.. You'd have to be sure the power inverter could handle the power consumption of the heating pad... Have you checked local hunting supply stores for a 12 V pad? I believe a lot of hunters/ice fishermen, etc., would be looking for portable heat too __________________ KEV

10-02-2006, 06:59 AM	#4
GNC Crohn's Man Vita-Man Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mobile, AL, USA Posts: 291	You can always buy am expensive german bmw that comes with them built in but other than that I have no clue..... German cars are oohhhhhhhhhhh soooooo nice... But I'm a truck man.... I would kill a car in a heart beat the way I drive... __________________ Be advised that I am not an expert or a Doctor so legally you shouldn't listen to anything I have to say.

10-04-2006, 06:02 PM	#6
Micheladelfina Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks! Thanks for the ideas.....I'm definitely going to look into them.

10-21-2006, 12:05 AM	#8
Micheladelfina Guest Posts: n/a	Got the heating pad!!! If anyone else is interested, I did purchase a small heating pad and an adapter at Radio Shack. The heating pad uses 45 watts and the adapter can handle up to 75 watts. They say it's best to unplug it when the car is shut off so you don't risk draining the battery. I must say, it's heaven!!!

10-01-2006, 01:42 AM	#3
mikeyarmo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Thornhill, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,203	Thats a good idea! I have never head of this being done before, so unfortunately I cannot provide any tips.

10-04-2006, 04:34 PM	#5
Valentina Guest Posts: n/a	my dads truck (yukon) has built in heaters for the tush. lol feels niiiice. my mom got a seat cover that heats up and vibrates that plugs into the lighter. I think my dad got it from Canadian tire or something. of course if your not in Canada thats not at all helpful.. mybe walmart or some place where they sell car stuff. lol

10-07-2006, 02:18 PM	#7
Cara Fusinato Sarcastic Forum Comedian Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 616	My Hyundai has heated seats. They work for a while and shut off (for safety). You could turn them on and off repeatedly. Try looking in Lillian Vernon and Harriet Carter catalogues (they are online now too) and see if they stock those. They have stuff like that in their catalogues.

10-21-2006, 04:39 AM	#9
cookey Mama Crohnie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 781	Hi Michel..I have one in our car, it's heaven for sure. It comes in real handy in the winter, being I'm Canadian and all...lol. I'ts exactly how Val described it to be..they can really get hot those little cushions, but they feel great on aching joints. ((Val)) ...How are you lady? I was already to paint the town with you and Jonny. Jonny gone back now I imagine, hope you both had a blast together.

10-21-2006, 04:55 PM	#10
Kev Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 3,886	Hey Michela.. Glad the power inverter suggestion worked out for you. Can I borrow it __________________ KEV