Would this solve snow blocking headlights?

[Gixx1300R]

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[Gixx1300R]

Those are my prototype nozzles. The length and size will change. The system will use 200 psi air to blow away the snow via a button inside the passenger compartment. It can be used while driving

 

[hemiarch]

Do tell

 

[Willinak]

For a temporary solution, could you just use clear packing tape over the affected areas, then remove the next morning?

 

[Hookalakupua]

For a visual, here is what is being attempted to be solved. I decided to go with a bumper lightbar that I’ll be covering with an amber tint. This accumulation was during a 34 minute drive at 24 degrees, with snow falling at approximately 1.25”/hr.

 

[CyberGlow]

Those are my prototype nozzles. The length and size will change. The system will use 200 psi air to blow away the snow via a button inside the passenger compartment. It can be used while driving

Would love to see the final product.

 

[hemiarch]

Would love to see the final product.

Will the air be heated?

 

[Gixx1300R]

Will the air be heated?

No, the air will not be heated

 

[CyberGus]

 

[Alexander S.]

One can afford real women, the other only drawn ones.

 

[CyberGus]

One can afford real women, the other only drawn ones.

Fine by me

 

[Gaximus]

Would it be possible to make a "face shield" that connects to the Frunk that extends down in front of the headlights? It could be removable in non-snow times. Either all the way across or a pair of "glasses" for the truck. You'd still be able to use the frunk.

I think any kind of lens or cover, could distort the light, messing up the beam spread and effectiveness.

 

[cybergriz]

I got to drive again in a storm with the acrylic block in place, but didn't get enough accumulated for a true test - where the bumper fills up with snow. The block iced over, and did not continue to accumulate. Light was still ample though the thin layer of ice. I can't wait for some serious accumulation - feeling good about this fix, and looking forward to reporting back!

 

[cybergriz]

For a temporary solution, could you just use clear packing tape over the affected areas, then remove the next morning?

Based on my tests so far with the acrylic block - probably. I haven't tested tape because I'm looking for something even easier, and didn't want to tape on the truck. Tape is definitely be cheap and super accessible. If you have snow give it a try!

 

[cybergriz]

Would it be possible to make a "face shield" that connects to the Frunk that extends down in front of the headlights? It could be removable in non-snow times. Either all the way across or a pair of "glasses" for the truck. You'd still be able to use the frunk.

Based solely on my acrylic block test, this could work too, and probably wouldn't noticably alter the light beam. It somehow would need to keep snow from entering from the side of the shield/tape, which might happen naturally. If you can make one give it a try!

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