Cheapest ebay Diesel Heater Install in a Caravan

Cheapest ebay Diesel Heater Install in a Caravan - Part 1

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Diesel Heater Install - Part 1: Installing the cheapest ebay diesel heater with a remote into our 20ft caravan.
Part 2: • Cheapest ebay Diesel H...
In this episode we'll install the unit into the van which includes:
- Positioning and drilling the holes in the floor
- Protecting the wooden floor from heat
- Cutting a hole in the caravan floor
- Protecting the wooden floor from heat (I used a down-pipe pop from Bunnings - an Australian hardware store: www.bunnings.com.au/fielders-...)
- Attaching the hoses to the unit
- Sealing the unit to the floor
Here is an link to some heaters like this one. I can't link to a specific heater as they change so regularly: tinyurl.com/y5evrqu3

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@erroleadie3442 4 жыл бұрын

the best installation guide

@berko79 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the feedback Errol, glad i could help someone!

@metricstormtrooper 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the downpipe flange idea, I was going to fabricate something similar.

@berko79 4 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍 good luck with your install!

@Jjgggowfseaw4803 3 жыл бұрын

You should have removed the vinyl from under the steel plate and also used heat proof sealant when you stuck the plate to the floor.

@berko79 3 жыл бұрын

Yes you are probably right John, however we have had no odd smells and there is no visible issues yet and we've run through quite a few tanks now. One day when i'm bored i'll take it out and have a look.

@adellturvey1185 3 жыл бұрын

Followed the use of flange and heat sealant, also applied heat paint, Great install video guide, follow on to Part 2: @

@petersmith5219 3 жыл бұрын

This is great...thank you so much. I have this exact unit. What is the unused keyhole cut? It looks like something that would be used for hanging the unit...

@berko79 3 жыл бұрын

I found out later that keyhole is to easily pass the fuel pump wires through. I ended up cutting and rejoining mine, but if you put it through there prior to bolting the heater to the floor you can save yourself any cutting of the wires.

@bigwangmark 4 жыл бұрын

Is it really wise to install something like this into an inclosed area made from wood? What could go wrong......I would say the same if it was a high end unit.

@berko79 4 жыл бұрын

I've just had the heater running flat out for 2 hours - the unit is still room temperature. The vent that the air comes out is much warmer than the actual unit. The exhaust outlet is the only area which really gets hot, with some shielding around the wood it seems to be fine - i will be monitoring this closely until i'm comfortable. Some people wrap the exhaust just to be safe.

@ppainterco 4 жыл бұрын

berko79, I think that flange will give ample clearance between the exhaust pipe and the wood. It also makes a clean-looking installation. It surprises me that someone doesn’t make a round flange mount for these heaters.

@metricstormtrooper 4 жыл бұрын

@@ppainterco some of the heaters have an inbuilt flange on the plate.