Ictok16

Hey fellas, I am from Nebraska and moving to Arizona for work in December. Wondering if there is anything I should be doing to prepare my truck for the constant hot weather down there that we don't really experience that often here.

Two things I am thinking about are some seat covers since I have heated and cooled leather. Any brand recommendations? Second will be a nice windshield reflector. Again, any recommendations from Amazon or anywhere else?

I know my tires will be worn more quickly due to the heat, but I am prepared for that. I can't really think about anything, but if you guys have any suggestions or tips I am all ears. Thanks!

digitaltrucker

Window tint

jdunk54nl

I live in Phoenix. Arizona has many different climates. What city are you moving to?

Ceramic window tint is always nice. I don't have ceramic but all of the windows except the front do have tint. I find that having window deflectors on (so people can't see your windows are open) and cracking the windows with a sun shade on the front (doesn't have to be anything special but just something to keep the sun direct rays off) works about the best.

I wouldn't waste money on seat covers or you won't be able to use, as in you won't be able to feel the air blowing at all, your heated/cooled seats and you will love the cooled seat in the warmer climate.

cscott900

Hey man, I am from Nebraska, Lincoln to be exact and moved to Phoenix 11 years ago. Congrats on the move and you are coming at a great time. Summers suck but other than that it is great.
As for your truck, I run thicker oil (5-30) and as the above poster said, window tint is a must. Also invest in a windshield visor and try to find as much shaded parking as you can, not only for the heat but the sun beats the hell out of your paint. Sounds like you are on top of your tires which is great, the heat mixed the faster driving speeds is hard on them. I see blow outs on the freeway daily. Other than that just make sure your A/C is always working.

DirtDawg

I'll assume (that word) that you mean greater Phoenix or surrounding valley areas? I've never lived there, having moved from SoCal to AZ mtns at 5k' elev 4 yrs ago. I'm very fussy about maintaining my vehicles (mechanical and cosmetics), so my truck being exposed to valley summertime heat would not be pleasing.

Seems similar to other regions where folks either deal with winter weather and salted roads with apathy or with sacrificial daily driver. If you are of that mindset and can afford to, maybe keep your truck home during work and use a relatively disposable vehicle for transportation commuting instead...

jdunk54nl

I think that a lot of the tire issues are due to people running tires past their useable mileage. I have stopped to help some of these blowout people and there is barely any tread on the remaining "good" tires.

cscott900

Totally agree, those tires are always bald.

Siber Express

I lived in Kachina Village outside Flagstaff and my most important thing was the Tire chains so I could get home in the snow. I could take my old CJ5 just about anywhere all chained up.
You never said where you were moving to, Up in Flagstaff they had never a day in history above 100 degrees when I lived there while Yuma is the most Oppressive place out there.

jschmidt

You can do nothing, like we all do. Or get some darker tint. Use a windshield blocker if you leave your truck sitting for a long time. Use tire and rubber dressing once or twice a year.

Otherwise, be prepared to buy batteries and wipers twice as often. Your truck will survive better here than in Nebraska.

Old Smoky

A/C resistor mod