This is the first video I watched when researching diesel heaters and you’ve answered so many questions I had. Excellent video, thank you!

Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

Great way to store that duct is to use a bungee cord, then just hang it inside the rig. Another good idea is to start the rig during the initial start up process so that it doesn’t consume so much power from your house or starter battery. Great video! I love my diesel heater! Such a game changer!

Got a Chinese diesel heater in my car for several years now. Not single-unit like this, but the internal workings should be the same. The machine proved to be extremely reliable and works without hiccups even after some tough offroading.

Thanks for a great test run and all the awesome information! I'm convinced this is the model I will be using when I do my van build! I really like the all in one design!

I have seen these before but I do definitely liked your tire shelf idea.... That makes the most sense and great way to get the heater off the ground....

I got one of those. 5-8 kilowatts of heat production. I use it in the basement and / or in the conservatory and I'm very happy with it. Since I live in subtropical Spain, my house has no central heating system. In winter I heat the house mainly with the airconditioning units and a wood oven. When very cold I used to temporarily heat additionally with a movable propane heater, but this device has no chimney and I don't like to breathe the exhausts. Besides it produces water vapors, which could cause problems when it condensates on the walls. The diesel heater replaces the propane heater, works flawlessly and is heat & cost efficient. It is self modulating, automatic on/of time. programming is a piece of cake. I operate the dieselheater with a 12volt DC, 20 Amp on the 230 volt ac net in the house. The 12v DC 20 Amp feed i bought cheap on amazon. Delivery only a few days later. I can recommend the heater and the 12 volt feed.

Thank you for making this! My mom lives in a tiny home and this may be a great solution for her.

What’s the amp draw on these things? How much battery drain will I have if I use my cars 12v battery?

Very thorough and well thought out…love that you measured results..new sub

Ordered mine today, great review and good option for the budget minded. Hope I have the same results.

I like your creativity on how you mounted the unit. I know this is 2 years ago. But you might want to do the following - IF you are still using this setup and you haven't found a long term storage solution for the pipe. If you have the space on either the front or rear bumper - you can buy or even make your own RV style sewer pipe storage. I've even seen the housing made out of a white square plastic type cover for 4*4 fence post and for the slide out to keep the pipe in, they use plastic gutter for your house. The pipe can lay in the gutter and the gutter can be slid inside the square housing to store it all away. That way you can switch to solid pipe to match and attach to your 90deg elbow and get it closer to the opening on your tent and then use a much shorter flex pipe from the end of the solid pipe into your tent. That would make it much easier to store away when you are done camping. If you did try this I would also look into getting some of the insolation that is used for round duct work in a house and slide it over the solid pipe to protect your vehicle for it laying up against it. All the Best, Tony

Outstanding really helped us out!!

great review man, thx a bunch!

Great video didn't recieve any instructions with mine other than how to turn it on.thanks for sharing .

New subscriber .... Thank you! I was thinking of purchasing one. Would love to see more.

Hey thanks for the demonstration and the information on the heater 👍🏻 thanks 🙏🏻

Nice - that looks like a solid setup

Great review. Was considering this for my diesel truck shell camper. I am designing a false tailgate for a portable AC unit and was hoping that this heater could sit on the tailgate and heat exhaust through the hole in the false tailgate used for the AC (when AC not in place) but the engine exhausing through the bottom of the unit may not work in that position. Was trying to avoid having to use the long pipe into the shell camper. Will have to rethink my build.

Got here looking for a heater review but, man what a cave you have there. Bravo on that garage sir!

I'm surprised how loud it is but this would be perfect for tent camping when we off-road later in the season.

My buddy converted an ambulance, f-450 4wd, into an off-road camper and used a China diesel heater. It's been going strong for four years. He loves it....

Great job. Thanks for the video. 👍

Thank you for sharing!

Yeah, keeping the burner outside your living area is key. I am switching over to my Chindiesel this weekend from using the Mr. Heater Lil Buddy. I bought an expensive Sensorcon Inspector Pro CO alarm/monitor that shows CO ppm's real time, and it would work up to 15ppm at the ceiling of my small squaredrop. Although that is within reason for not getting poisoned, you are still getting poisoned(!). Excellent setup you have with the wheel step - I am going to borrow that from you, and add a cover of sorts because I expect some snow thru the winter.

Is the wires on the built in thermostat long enough to detach from unit and put in tent so unit will run on auto and cycle on/off?

Can you use a downpipe like on the gutter at home or does it need to be flexible

Great work test results are good I am wanting to get one for winter months in Australia

Consider using an insulated flex duct. You may need a header to let it chill a bit but for a long run you'll lose less heat.

Great video, thanks and subscribed

For pipeing - RV sewer hose. Made to hold up to abuse, flexible, and collapses pretty well.

That's a Hella nice garage! Jealous. Informative vid. I'll be doing this! 😁👍

Great demonstration video!!!

How weatherproof are these things? I am contemplating putting one in my fifth-wheel trailer but was going to mount it outside like you did, but was concerned about getting rain or snow on it. Great video by the way! How much fuel did it use?

Great video and awesome garage!

Great review! Thanks

You should try using insulated flex duct for your inlet and outlet it would improve its efficiency tremendously 👍

good demo, nice one

Could you make the mount on your spare tire so the unit is closer and you won't lose heat through more piping?

Just thinking of laws of thermodynamics here. You have the vent high up in the tent, heat rises which is why the floor was still cooler. Had you put that vent right at the floor level it would have more evenly heated your tent space.

I liked your video. I am trying to figure if I could use this unit in my boat and also my wall tent. I am a heating contractor. It sounded very loud, did it keep you up at night? The unit is meant to be inside, not outside so it can recycle heat from the space back into itself and so, not have to heat outdoor air constantly. I understand that it uses more power lighting (glow coil) and less when heating.

Great video ! Did you check how many amps it takes from the DC-input for the fan and the glow plug? I'm planning on using one to heat my garage, but I don't know if my supply is strong enough.

Excellent video, very helpful. Just to be clear, unit noise was not a problem for you throughout the night? Also it looked like you did not have a tent liner inside your tent, so it stayed that warm with just the tent fabric?

Great video. Thanks for sharing. How did the battery hold up in your CJ?

I have this same unit in the 5KW size and quite happy with it. I heat a 5X8 insulated cargo trailer and in freezing temperatures, it heats to about 65-70F inside on the LOWEST hertz setting. I would not mount or run this inside, because while in transit, diesel can splash and leak out of the cap through a small vent hole. I store mine in a plastic tote until I get ready for set up. Even while using outside cold air, it is quite efficient on diesel and battery consumption. It does appear quite flimsy, but it's always performed every time so far.

definitely do a return air from your tent into the back of the unit. (cut the metal housing) that way you are not heating up insane cold air. and you can run it on a much lower speed and fuel setting. and also less chance of sucking in your exhaust into the tent (still run carbon monoxide detector)

Don't even need a sleeping bag lol! But i will always recommend a very good sleeping bag in winter, no mechanical is first. I am living off grid and when mechanics failed for any reason you have to be ready for whatever and low tech helps a lot . Good video i want one in back up in case.

You can buy insulated pipes but they take more space. Great video !

These need power to run correct? It it just to start it? What do you use for a power source

I would be inclined to form a plenum, under the floor of the "roof nest", into which the hot air feed pipe can be connected each night. A couple of vents, that can be opened or closed, from the plenum into the base of the nest will allow for flow of air keeping the space more evenly heated. I believe such an arrangement would be more effective and far more comfortable than "a hot top and cold bottom" situation. It would also be necessary to ensure that the exhaust gas is directed well downwind of the air intake on the opposite side of the unit to where you have the moveable 90 deg air tube for the living space {not refering to the small snorkel on the side that feeds the combustion chamber}. Appreciate the overview, discussion and suggestions. Thank you. Cheers, PNH

Thanks for the review. How much fuel did you use for the house you ran the heater?

How did the muffler work? Also, what make and model battery did you use? Great video

I have a roofnest falcon as well and was wondering where you got the insulated pad for the inside ceiling of your tent.

Did you consider putting the unit on the spare tire? There would be less heat loss due to the shorter intake pipe and in fact I think that would lend the setup to the use of a short solid piece of aluminum pipe putting the output low in the tent and providing better low heat distribution. Also if you had to shift your vehicle in an emergency the unit would not have to be taken off unlike your arrangement. Yes exhaust noise would be nearer to the tent but you could use a longer pipe that puts the outlet close to the ground. Nice setup and great choice of vehicle for overlanding.

I think I'd try double wall flue pipe for the outlet up to the tent. That aluminized flex stuff is crap. Any single wall tubing will have a lot of heat loss , double wall has airspace and therefore inherent insulation built right in. Not a lot, but much better than none.

Thank you for this video, informative and to the point. I see how your modifications make perfect sense to help it perform better. I'm already convinced to try one out as supplemental heat at my little Wisconsin Northwoods getaway. Question: How much fuel did you use during the night?

Bonjour merci pour les conseils et Ta vidéo peut tu me dire si se type de chauffage sont étanche pour restée la nuit dehors

I just got one and I’ve been trying it out just testing it. The one thing I absolutely wish it had, is during shut down mode it ramps way down even below the number one setting and I wish they had that airflow and heating option as a speed option because it’s completely silent and blows very quiet, and you can’t hear the exhaust at all, and even in the number one setting it to become too warm depending on the space. I was hoping to use it for a truck bed camper shell set up, but it’s definitely too hot for that use unless you were in serious subzero temperatures. A little clunky, a little buggy, but they seem to be a great low cost solution compared to Webasto. Heck, you could at this point on more than 10 of these maybe 15 compared to having one Webasto. So either Webasto needs to lower its price to remain competitive or lose to China. Because I personally would rather have three or four back ups, and still save money

Do you get any condensation/ frost on the lcd or circuit board? I have been thinking about using one of these all in one units, but am worried it wont last long if it is constantly having frost on the unit and then getting a little wet. I wouldn't anticipate this while running, but when I leave during the day to go skiing I anticipate it will frost over on colder days.

Is dryer vent healthy to use for intake air(voc"s, etc...) try storing in PVC or such pipe, throw fishing rods/awning poles inside. Nice looking trucks!

Does the remote have the temp sensor in it? Or is the sensor in the units control panel?

Does the remote control the temp, by this I mean can you set temp for 70* and it will cut off

Very nice FJ. I have one as well and will be trying to do the same thing. Does the hot air hose get too hot for the tent? I'm concerned about melting. How's the power draw? Ok to run off the car battery over night?

Hey man, great video. Im looking at trying to mount one of these inside of my argo. Obviously C0 is a concern. Would you see an issue with venting it out of the vehicle and being able to use it safely. Would have a C0 alarm as well as a backup. Thanks!

Is it possible to adjust the heat lower than the lowest remote setting, I am finding its too hot on the lowest setting in my small caravan

Got an iKamper and use a buddy hester. Main reason I want to switch, besides condensation, is being able to run heat at a more pleasant rate. What would you say is the lowest you can get your tent temperature on low setting? Say around 30F outside. I ask because the buddy heater will have the iKamper like a sauna withing 5 minutes, so it becomes unbearable

Curious as to how hot the exhaust pipe gets? Thinking of running one inside a 10x20 Cabelas Alaknak tent and running the exhaust out the zipper floor flap for the wood stove.

Does the cold affect the lcd controls ? Do you think they are sealed from the weather ?

How did the unit do sitting outside in the elements? I've used your exact setup in 40 degrees and it did fine, but I'm curious on how well it does outside in colder weather. Thanks for the video btw, kept my son and I toasty on the lowest setting.

Hi there. I just broughr 1 of these,filled it,connected to power and pressed start. Starts but pump doesnt work,then fan turns off after 1-2min,lcd turns off but turns back on again while fan remains off. Would you have any idea what the problem might be? Thanks

you should try Hon&Guan 3 inch Air Duct - 16 FT Long, Black Flexible Ducting HVAC Ventilation Air Hose for Grow Tents, Dryer Rooms,Kitchen. I like this because it can flex back which I leave my accessory in my Roam box.

Do you have to build this thing ? I’m looking for a viable option for winter camping coming up and I don’t really trust propane heaters so I’m looking for something simple to use ! But everything looks so complicated ! I do have a jackery 1000 so I was looking into space heaters but those take up so much energy

Do these heaters produce any inside fumes if plumbed correctly?

You might want to take the cover off and check it over (in my opinion) as I found the pump was put on the wrong way, also a lot of jubilee clips were loose, and you will need a fuel filter to put in, the green fuel pipe you will need to change from the outlet of the pump to the heater.

Thanks for the video. I would like to use one on a boat, mounted on the swim platform. Do you think that running the exhaust tube down in the water would make it quieter? Would the exhaust be strong enough to push the water? This is how a boat exhaust is routed, through the outdrive.

Thanks

I just tried my little trailer for camping this weekend. I have a Buddy Heater and it kept shutting off due to oxygen depletion. Can't use it for more than a few minutes. Not gonna work. This looks like what I need.

Nice golf R 😍

Any estimate of how much power it consumes using a portable power station similar to the one you showed in terms of watt hours/watts per hour? Thanks.

Have you tried making a weather inclosure for this heater ?

Run that display in the tent, it works like a thermostat. Being outdoors at 18 degrees it will constantly run on high

Great job. Wondering what draw it took from your battery?

This is fantastic. Amazing content. There are so many iterations of these heaters. Is this the model you would most recommend?

I just ordered the same unit to setup for my cargo trailer with a quick detach hose setup. I'm wondering though about having the heater unit exposed to the elements. Have you given any thought to whether it needs a cover of some sort for rain/snow? Seems like the LCD screen would probably not do well in the weather? Great video!

How much fuel did you use for the overnight?

Just curious as to why the heat vent was mounted high up. Heat rises. Would it not heat the space more effectively if the hose was venting more at floor level?

If you don't mind me asking where abouts are you located in Michigan? I also have an FJ and am located near Iron Mountain and pull an off road Runaway Venturist camper. Am considering a knock off diesel heater for this set up.

How long will it run on a full tank?

Big girls, over 200 lbs. Great natural heaters.

Asking about the noise level. We were going to put one in a trailer that we were going to sleep in. Do you think it would be too noisy if you were sleeping about 5 feet from it

Nice setup. I laughed when my American mate here in Aus said 'F' doesn't mean Fahrenheit it means, "Freedom Units". Is it hard to flip to Celsius to show the rest of us what you are referring to? Also, how is the noise of the unit? Could I put this outside and not annoy my camping neighbours? Cheers.

What are you doing to keep your truck battery charged? I would recommend a Yamaha or Honda 1000 watt inverter generator for back up just incase the battery is dead on a cold winter morning. I use one on my boat and they are also super quiet and sip the fuel.

Sweet set up ! How long will your power box last before you have to charge it ?

looks neat, wondering if it will work as supplementary heat for my 35' fifth wheel trailer ...have to run the exhaust out somewhere though

I have always been a bit concerned about carbon monoxide poisoning. I am a pretty sound sleeper and might not hear an alarm. How far away can you exhaust the emissions?

That black flexible pipe that it comes with (the real version) if ordered through thermoking is 150 dollars. The clamps are 10 dollars.

Do you have a video for high altitude calibration settings?

Bummer, I just received my buddy heater for my roof top tent. Great review of the heater. How was the fuel consumption for that unit. Thank you again for sharing. Looking forward to starting the storage building next month. Daniel.

Great video Sir! What does the manufacturer say about the possibility of the diesel fuel freezing? Is there any concern with that? Love the idea of this would be great for winter camping!

What's the make and model? The Amazon link doesn't work for me. Thanks.