ANyway to add rear windows defrost to Express?

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DC813

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Very rarely do we need rear defrost here in Florida. However, I have NEVER owned a vehicle without one. Even my 88 CRX had one but my 2014 Ram does not. Ridiculous. Does anyone know of a "stick" on rear defrost I can just wire into my Side Mirror Defrost Button? I have a solid rear window. Thanks guys.
 

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I live in an area where it averages -20 C all winter and the rear window defrosts quite quick on its own once the cab heats up. Ive never had an issue with it.
 

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Probably not because most jurisdictions do not consider the rear window an essential viewing window on a pick-up truck. In many places you could remove your rear-view mirror and not get a ticket.
 

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When I pulled out my back seat and trim, I noticed that the wiring was there for an electric rear defroster, even though I have the vented rear defroster.

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Vented rear defrost!? I wonder if mine has that. Do you have to have your a/c set to dash windshield vent for it to function?

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Vented rear defrost!? I wonder if mine has that. Do you have to have your a/c set to dash windshield vent for it to function?

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No. I have a separate button for the rear defroster.

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Crap.... That's what I get for buying the cheap trim :/

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No. I have a separate button for the rear defroster.

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What does it look like back there? Is it the same switch for the heated mirrors? It has a separate fan? Never heard of this. Maybe I have it too?
 

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