Polaris RZR RS1 Heaters

Picture a solo run through a Wisconsin cornfield at six in the morning, frost still on the windshield, hands going numb on the wheel of your RS1 before the sun is even thinking about coming up. You’re definitely going to need a heater you can count on. Your RZR RS1 is a one-seat machine with a tight, minimal cab, and every heater we carry for it is a 12V plug-in unit or a seat heater pad rather than a hardwired coolant cab heater. A 180-watt swivel-base heater from Greene Mountain or a seat pad from Tusk solves the cold-morning problem without any drilling or coolant lines.

The RS1 only comes in one configuration, so fitment in this case breaks down pretty simply. What matters is how you want the heat delivered. A 12V heater plugs into your power socket and blows warm air where you point it. A seat heater pad runs off a dedicated wiring harness and warms you from the seat up, which matters more than it sounds like it should when you're riding solo with nobody else's body heat in the cab. We carry both from brands like Tusk and Moose. If you're not sure which setup fits your riding pattern, text or call us at (920) 644-5280, and we'll help you match the right heater to your RS1 before you make any purchases you might regret.

We're based in Wisconsin, and we winter our own machines here, so cold-weather gear on this page comes from riding in it, not just selling it.

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Buyer’s Guide: What to Watch for When Polaris RZR RS1 Heater Shopping

Type	Power Draw	Best For	What You Give Up
12V Plug-In Swivel Heater	180W, 15A (RoadPro)	Quick ambient warmth without touching wiring	Draws from the same 12V circuit as your other accessories
Single Seat Heater Pad	27-50W per pad	Targeted core warmth, low battery draw	No ambient cab heat, only warms where you're sitting
Full Seat Heater Kit (base + back)	Hi/Low switch, waterproof connectors	Complete seat-level warmth front and back	More install steps than a single pad

RS1 Heater Build Quality: Fuses, Cords, and Switches That Matter

The parts that fail first on a cheap 12V heater are the fuse and the cord gauge, not the heating element itself. RoadPro’s swivel-base heater runs a 20 amp blade fuse on a 6-foot, 10-gauge power cord, which is thick enough to carry 180 watts without the cord itself heating up. Seat heater pads live or die by their connectors. Moose's kit uses waterproof connectors on a neoprene base and back pad, which matters on a machine with a cab this open to weather. Bartact's universal pad kit skips the neoprene for carbon fiber, which handles the peel-and-stick install differently but still needs a dry mounting surface to hold long term. A Hi-Low-Off switch that clicks instead of feels mushy is usually a good sign the internals behind it are built the same way. Pair any of these with an RS1 cab enclosure and you cut most of the wind your heater's otherwise fighting.

Polaris RZR RS1 Heater Pricing: What You'll Actually Pay

The budget-friendly entry point is the Tusk Cold Weather Seat Heater at $47.49, a single pad with Hi and Low settings and a 158°F ceiling. It won't warm the whole cab, but it solves the "my hands are fine, my legs are frozen" problem for less than fifty bucks. The sweet spot is the Moose Seat Heater Kit at $94.95, a full base-and-back setup with waterproof connectors that most solo RS1 riders land on because it covers more of you without turning into a wiring project. For the premium pick, Bartact's two-pad kit runs up to $109.99 and lets you run seat and backrest heat off one Hi-Low-Off switch. The most common warranty is between 3–6 months, but Everything Polaris RZR does offer extended 1- and 2-year warranties on all products if that is something you are interested in — you can add the extended warranty right at checkout.

Top 3 Polaris RZR RS1 Heater Brands

Greene Mountain builds the 180-watt, 15-amp swivel-base heater on this page, backed by a 20 amp blade fuse and a 6-foot 10-gauge cord thick enough to carry that draw without heating up itself.
Tusk engineers seat heating built to hit 158°F on High while drawing just 50 watts, a lower load than a plug-in cab heater for riders who want warmth without taxing the RS1's electrical system.
Moose makes its seat heater kit from stretchable, water-resistant neoprene with waterproof connectors, built for a cab this open to weather.

Top 4 Polaris RZR RS1 Heater Products

The Polaris RZR UTV Heater 12V with Swivel Base by RoadPro ($89.95) plugs straight into your power socket and swivels to point 180 watts of warm air exactly where your hands and face need it most.
The Polaris RZR UTV Cold Weather Seat Heater by Tusk ($47.49) is the budget entry point, a single 50-watt pad with High and Low settings for riders who just need their seat warm on the drive out to the stand or the field.
The Polaris RZR Seat Heater Kit by Bartact ($59.99–$109.99) uses a peel-and-stick carbon fiber pad you can trim to fit, with a Hi-Off-Lo switch and the option to run one pad or two.
The Polaris RZR UTV Seat Heater Kit by Moose ($94.95) covers both the seat base and backrest in one kit, the most complete seat-level warmth on this page without stepping up to a full cab heater setup.

Polaris RZR RS1 Heater Frequently Asked Questions

Can I install a hardwired coolant cab heater in my RS1 like I would on a two-seat RZR?We do not currently carry a hardwired coolant cab heater for the RS1. Every heater option on this page is a 12V plug-in unit or a seat heater pad, which are also simpler installs since neither one requires tapping into your coolant lines.

Will a 12V heater still work if I park the RS1 with the engine off?
Yes, 12V heaters run off battery power so they'll work with the engine off, but battery capacity is limited, especially if you're also running lights or a sound system at the same time. If you plan to run a heater for long stretches with the engine off, talk to us about a secondary battery.

What's the real difference between a seat heater pad and a plug-in cab heater?
A plug-in heater like the RoadPro swivel-base unit blows warm air into the cab and can be pointed wherever you need it. A seat heater pad, like the ones from Tusk or Moose, warms you directly through the seat instead of the air around you, which uses less power and responds faster since it isn't waiting on cab air to warm up.

How do I install a seat heater pad without ruining my seat?
Most pads, including Bartact's, use peel-and-stick adhesive and sit under your factory seat cover or against the backside of an aftermarket cover. Make sure the mounting surface is clean and dry before sticking it down, since adhesive won't hold on a damp or dusty seat base.

Written and reviewed by the Everything Polaris RZR fitment and marketing team, riders and product specialists who work with these machines daily.

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Last updated: July 2026