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Thanks, Travis. I was born and raised in Dallas where I only saw snow once. Now I live in NW Wisconsin where we already have about a foot of snow on the ground and a low tonight of -21. Our Tracker windshield ices over inside from our breath when we’re snow plowing for 8 hours and it’s hard to see, so I’ll try the alcohol wipe to see how it works. Maybe I’ll carry a bottle of Jim Beam to see how that works! I’m sure after an hour I won’t care! Seriously, thanks for the tip, I’ll try it tomorrow.

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I think the current configuration has the fan on the right side of the engine blow across the cylinder head and exhaust to assist in cooling. After that I think the air goes via a tube directly downwards. Is there a way to duct this air to the windshield?

You can also look for a defroster for the old air-cooled VWs. Back in the 60s and 70s we used to add these little 12v units to help defrost the windshield. A word or caution, as this may be more of a load than the stock stator can support, so if you go this route, I would add a 12v battery under the driver's seat, and power the defroster from that, You can charge the battery while you are not driving the Tracker.

Here's a link to the type of defroster/fan unit I am referring to:

https://smile.amazon.com/QUUREN-Portable-Windshield-Defroster-Demister/dp/B09FDP55ZT/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2BL8P5W2SI68X&keywords=12v+defroster+for+car+windshield&qid=1641556750&sprefix=12v+defros%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-4

 

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2015 mule......i run a portable generator in the bed when plowing, with a small electric heater in the cab for warmth.....to keep the windshield from fogging,  i have a small 12 volt fan that directs air to the windshield.........that keeps fog at bay....for the exterior, i have no windshield wiper so i carry a squeegee to keep it clean....been using this method for several years, works like a charm......... 

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