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If you have a Honda Pioneer SXS (and probably other SXS / UTV) you know that heat build up under the seat. This heat is nice in the winter time as it works itself up around you and keeps you toasty and warm. In the summertime… NOT SO NICE! It can get pretty hot riding around. There are several things you can do to keep cooler. One is to insulate the bottom of the seat cushion. This does nothing to keep the area under the seat cooler but keeps you cooler on top of the seat.
Another thing you can do, and the topic of this article, is to install an exhaust fan under the see and blow that air out by the left rear tire. We used the same fan that is used to keep the hull of a boat vented. The in-line marine bilge air blower is installed so that it sucks air from under the seat and blows it out under the cart. Below I will list a general overview of the steps that we utilized to install the blower on our Honda Pioneer 700-4 Deluxe. I will also provide links to each of the products we used on Amazon. This project involves drilling, electrical, and mechanical connections. If you are not comfortable with this type of customization, do not do it. Hire someone to handle it for you!
General Steps to Install Fan Under Seat of Honda Pioneer SXS
- Layout all of the parts, see how they will go, and make sure you have everything you need
- Hold the bilge fan when it will be installed (see video for placement) and mark the hole locations
- Drill both holes and mount fan as shown in video
- Connect aluminum duct to fan and secure with hose clamp
- Route duct to rear and cut to lenght if needed
- Wrap duct with fiberglass heat shield (wear gloves and read precautions - itchy!) and secure
- Secure duct to frame as shown in video
- Connect fan (per fan instructions) to 12V switch and to fused power
- Enjoy the cooler ride!
Honda Pioneer Under Seat Exhaust Fan Installation List of Products we Used
Seaflo 4″ in-line Marine Bilge Air Blower
- 12V
- 270CFM
- Corrosion Resistant / Water Resistant
4″ Aluminum Duct to Blow Hot Air Out From Under Pioneer Seat
Exhaust Heat Wrap Roll to Insulate Aluminum Duct
- 2000F Radiant Heat Protection
- Includes Stainless Steel Zip Ties
We hope this hopes with the installation of an exhaust fan under the seat of your Honda Pioneer SXS UTV. This keeps us cooler when riding in the hot months and know that it will help you too!
