{"title":"Banks heaters","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"banks-dual-heater-upgrade-kit","title":"Banks Dual Heater Upgrade Kit 42830","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-meta-content mt-md-3 mt-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-meta-content__inner p-2 p-md-4 shadow rounded-1-5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-acumin mb-2 fw-acumin-800\"\u003eAbout This Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-acumin text-gray-secondary fw-acumin-700 product-meta-subheading\"\u003eAdd the Banks 750 Watt Heater Upgrade Kit to your Monster-Ram for cold-weather starts as low as -30°F\/-34°C with block heat and -20°F\/-29°C without block heat.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-acumin text-gray-secondary fw-acumin-700 product-meta-subheading\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-acumin text-gray-secondary fw-acumin-700 product-meta-subheading\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-acumin mb-2 fw-acumin-800\"\u003eBuilt To Survive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-acumin text-gray-secondary fw-acumin-700 product-meta-subheading\"\u003eThis simple bolt-on kit requires no maintenance. Unlike the factory Cummins grid heater, which can fail and destroy your engine, Banks coil heaters are designed to fail safely, avoiding catastrophic engine damage.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-acumin text-gray-secondary fw-acumin-700 product-meta-subheading\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-acumin text-gray-secondary fw-acumin-700 product-meta-subheading\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-acumin mb-2 fw-acumin-800\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-acumin text-gray-secondary fw-acumin-700 product-meta-subheading\"\u003eDoubles your Banks Monster-Ram's heat output from 750 watts to 1500 watts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-acumin text-gray-secondary fw-acumin-700 product-meta-subheading\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-acumin text-gray-secondary fw-acumin-700 product-meta-subheading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-meta-content mt-md-3 mt-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-meta-content__inner p-2 p-md-4 shadow rounded-1-5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-acumin mb-2 fw-acumin-800\"\u003eCold Weather Starting Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-acumin text-gray-secondary fw-acumin-700 product-meta-subheading\"\u003eThe Banks Dual-Heat Upgrade Kit is designed around RAM’s block heating recommendations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-roboto fw-normal product-meta-description mt-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRAM recommends the use of a block heater at 0°F\/-17°C and mandates its use at -20°F\/-29°C. Failure to follow these instructions could lead to premature wear and\/or failure of key components, including pistons, rings, and cylinder walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-acumin mb-2 fw-acumin-800\"\u003eTest Criteria\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-roboto fw-normal product-meta-description mt-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe followed RAM's cold start recommendations. Per the owner’s manual, RAM recommends the use of the block heater when the temperature drops below 0°F\/-17°C and mandates the block heater at temperatures below -20°F\/-29°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a controlled climate chamber, our first test utilized block heat and two Banks coil heaters (1500 watts total). The Monster-Ram enabled our test truck to cold start down to -30°F\/-34°C. Against RAM’s recommendations, we also attempted to cold start with the same two coil heaters and no block heat. We were able to cold start down to -20°F\/-29°C. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll tests were performed with two intake air pre-heat cycles per the owner’s manual. Intake air temperature is just one factor contributing to a successful cold start. Individual results may vary. Testing is ongoing with a detailed video forthcoming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest Vehicle Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Ram 2500 4x4 Tradesman, dual cab short bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMileage 7,8XX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle unmodified apart from Monster-Ram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum 12-hour cold soak at specified temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#1 Diesel fuel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAMSOIL Signature Series 5W40 motor oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Interstate AGM batteries with full state of charge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew MOPAR fuel filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew MOPAR fuel\/water separator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew MOPAR air filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Banks Power","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49396445511957,"sku":"BKQC_42830","price":138.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/6844\/1109\/files\/DualHeaterUpgradeKit_1220x_crop_center_bb542a2e-8745-43ac-96f3-0cb28c514835.webp?v=1759783707"},{"product_id":"banks-1500w-and-750w-billet-heater-kit","title":"Banks 1500W and 750W Billet Heater Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-meta-content mt-md-3 mt-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-meta-content__inner p-2 p-md-4 shadow rounded-1-5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-acumin mb-2 fw-acumin-800\"\u003eAbout This Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-acumin text-gray-secondary fw-acumin-700 product-meta-subheading\"\u003eAdd the Banks 750 Watt or 1500 Watt Billet Heater Kit to your Monster-Ram to aid cold-weather starts. Increases total heat output in the Single Heat Monster-Ram to 2250 watts or up to 3000 watts in the new Dual Heat Capable Monster-Ram.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-acumin text-gray-secondary fw-acumin-700 product-meta-subheading\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-meta-content mt-md-3 mt-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-meta-content__inner p-2 p-md-4 shadow rounded-1-5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-acumin mb-2 fw-acumin-800\"\u003eBuilt To Survive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-acumin text-gray-secondary fw-acumin-700 product-meta-subheading\"\u003eAvailable in a single 750 Watt or dual 1500 Watt configuration, this simple bolt-on kit requires no maintenance. Unlike the restrictive, failure-prone factory Cummins grid heater, Banks coil heaters are designed to fail safely, avoiding catastrophic engine damage.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-acumin text-gray-secondary fw-acumin-700 product-meta-subheading\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-acumin text-gray-secondary fw-acumin-700 product-meta-subheading\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-acumin mb-2 fw-acumin-800\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-acumin text-gray-secondary fw-acumin-700 product-meta-subheading\"\u003eDoubles or triples your Banks Monster-Ram's heat output, from 750 watts to 1500-2250 watts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-acumin text-gray-secondary fw-acumin-700 product-meta-subheading\"\u003eSimply bolt on the 750-Watt or 1500-Watt Billet Heater Kit and connect it with the supplied cable.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-acumin text-gray-secondary fw-acumin-700 product-meta-subheading\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-acumin text-gray-secondary fw-acumin-700 product-meta-subheading\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-acumin mb-2 fw-acumin-800\"\u003eTest Criteria\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-roboto fw-normal product-meta-description mt-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe followed RAM's cold start recommendations. Per the owner’s manual, RAM recommends the use of the block heater when the temperature drops below 0°F\/-17°C and mandates the block heater at temperatures below -20°F\/-29°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a controlled climate chamber, our first test utilized block heat and two Banks coil heaters (1500 watts total). The Monster-Ram enabled our test truck to cold start down to -30°F\/-34°C. Against RAM’s recommendations, we also attempted to cold start with the same two coil heaters and no block heat. We were able to cold start down to -20°F\/-29°C. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll tests were performed with two intake air pre-heat cycles per the owner’s manual. Intake air temperature is just one factor contributing to a successful cold start. Individual results may vary. Testing is ongoing with a detailed video forthcoming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest Vehicle Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Ram 2500 4x4 Tradesman, dual cab short bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMileage 7,8XX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle unmodified apart from Monster-Ram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum 12-hour cold soak at specified temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#1 Diesel fuel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAMSOIL Signature Series 5W40 motor oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Interstate AGM batteries with full state of charge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew MOPAR fuel filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew MOPAR fuel\/water separator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew MOPAR air filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-acumin text-gray-secondary fw-acumin-700 product-meta-subheading\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Banks Power","offers":[{"title":"750 Watt","offer_id":49591473045781,"sku":"42809","price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500 Watt","offer_id":49600062128405,"sku":"42807","price":298.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/6844\/1109\/files\/Single_Billet_Kit.webp?v=1759784216"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.davesusa.com\/collections\/banks-heaters.oembed","provider":"Dave's Auto Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}