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One opportunity we don't see people taking advantage of very often is to somehow capture some of the wasted exhaust heat. These heaters produce crazy hot exhaust and all of it just goes to waste. If we could somehow capture that heat in a radiator to keep water warm or something - because so much heat just goes to waste. Residential gas furnaces have been recapturing flue gas heat for years to be 96% efficient - we need something like that for these diesel heaters.

These videos are fantastic, Dan. I love the level of detail you are sharing. Its really unmatched. Thank you for sharing.

CAUTION!!! Dan I did not see you put a fuel filter on your fuel line. Let me warn you I have owned three of those diesel heaters over the years some expensive some cheap. I can tell you that all of them have EXTREMELY small orifices. They will plug up very quickly with dirty fuel. I highly recommend that you put a small fuel filter on there someplace that is very easy to get you and carry several extra filters with you. Especially if you’re overseas any place where you cannot guarantee the quality of the fuel. I know you’re not going back to Africa, but other countries have dirty fuel also. But believe me you want a filter on that line

Hi Dan, good job. The exhaustpipe need a angle down to ground. Now its possible that water condense in the pipe, froze and clock ist up. Also after watercrossings, the water need a way out of the pipe.

I have, as you know worked in the highlands of Iceland and north Norway for 30 years, using diesel heater a lot. The important thing is to turn them on at least once a week, regardless of the need. If they are not used for some months, something regarding the ignition fails and you need to take them to workshop for overhaul. All you get is lots of white smoke through the exhaust. I have most of the time had Webasto heaters. Very very good. Now they have cabin heater like this, but is also water heater for shower. All in one unit. So that is what I am aiming for.

Love it, Dan! This is by far my favorite of all the mainstream overlander builds so far, and I'm not even a Jeep guy. But the uniqueness, usability, lack of weight, living space, capability... everything about your Jeep is awesome.

Tim beevors told us to check you out. Me being a Jeep guy can’t wait to dive in.

Hey Dan, The small mufflers they sell for these make a significant difference in the exhaust noise. If you care about that sort of thing.

Great installation mate. I'm surprised you didn't go for a Wallas stove and heater combo, that would've saved you heaps of space and weight.

Yet again you hit a home-run on a practical no-nonsense approach to the full-time travel lifestyle and showing how attainable it is to to anyone willing to make the necessary choices. Diesel heaters are a great option for cold weather living. That said, I did not see any sort of filter on diesel line going to the heater. Oversight? Installed but not featured? Given the places you're going and the (questionable) fuel quality a filter is probably cheap/easy insurance.

Head up, they make a muffler and a air intake silencer if you find the exterior components are a but noisy for your taste. Also I would recommend you make sure to run the heater once a month for a high heat burn for about 30 min. That has served us well for the units we install. Camper is looking great!

Those Eberspächer heaters are fantastic.

Nice job, awesome that it has an altitude sensor and will work at over 5,000M elevation. 🙂

Hey Dan, you are going to love having that heater. I put a Webasto heater in my van and I’m amazed at how toasty we can be on a cold day.

Great video. One note - back up music might be one level too high.

If you ever want to quiet it down the mufflers for the exhaust side and the felt hose on the outlet side makes a huge difference. Did a Propex heater and even using a small section to non felt hose made a huge huge difference in volume reduction.

Nice work. Though if it was me, I would route the air intake hose towards the front of the vehicle (as far away from the exhaust outlet it can go), and maybe even wrap the exhaust tube with thermal exhaust tape for added heat protection.

Just a word of advice.... Make sure that you plug the exhaust hose and intake hose ,underneath the trailer, to prevent insects from getting in and building nest.

Hi Dan, just my two cents worth. Make sure you watch the intake under the Jeep. Snow will build up there and plug the intake. Another great video!

great thumbnail!

Haven't managed to install the exhaust silencer on my diesel heater yet, sounds like a jet engine starting up when it gets going. But it's a hydronic system with an Autoterm unit so it's got a bit more oomph. Definitely needs a silencer.

good explanation of the overall install. One thing: I would have used a longer line for the air intake, best chase run to the other side of the vehicle

When you are driving around, do kids come running up thinking that you’re an ice cream truck?

Dan I've been a subscriber for over 6+ years and once a patron member (I'm full-time now, so I need all the money now). You are the reason I chose to live this lifestyle. I've talk to you in person, patreon message and comments on social media and you've always been awesome on answering my questions and really just an awesome dude. But, why would you use your main diesel tank for the heater and not a separate tank? I know the heater sips diesel, but I wouldn't want it to come out of my main tank. What is your thought/reasoning? Funny thing I already know your answer to this..... extra weight. To be honest I might join patreon again just because you're just awesome and knowledgeable, however 8 do know where you are shipping but mums the word.

I'm a little surprised at not seeing any filters and especially with a small fuel line. My BJ60 LC had a sedimenter and no problems with winter wax in Canada. Even an intake filter for snow...

Dan now that youv'e joined the team diesel, are you going to switch to a diesel fuel stove, if so, which one? Great content, keep em coming!

Please make sure you put in a carbon monoxide detector in your final build just to be safe!

This might be a dumb question but it’s relevant bc I’m about to install a diesel heater in my 80 series LC I’m building to live in. Do you have any concerns of heat making its way upstairs to the bed area when it is closed? Reason i ask is because I’m having a hard time trying to figure out how to get the heat both upstairs and downstairs in my setup as it’s a split drawbridge style bed platform that will seal off the downstairs when it’s shut. Getting heat downstairs is no problem but getting it upstairs when it’s closed is the challenge I’m facing. Very good chance I’ll just do what you did with your door vent on one of the bed platforms with some form of blast gate to control where the heat’s directed to. Big fan of your stuff, huge inspo for my own!

It’s really nice installing with a lot of details. I’m curious to know where to buy the bamboo panels you have on your goose gear system, this is available to DIY guy wants to build is own thing? I searched online try to find bamboo panels but no find?

So can you not open that cabinet now? Or everytime you open it the outlet tube has to expand and contract? 🤔 ... I also noticed some type of straight lift roof lift system, have you solved the straight lift roof with straight lift bed situation? Thank you 😁

Great video Dan…. You should be a teacher mate! As for the trip, its clear you are heading for Russia but as a westerner, aren’t you worried about your security?

I'm looking for a car to make the trip around Africa with two other people. Would a Super Duty F-350 XLT with a SuperCrew cab and 8' Bed be possile. I would also use the Fx4 Off road Package. Is this a good idea?

Did yoù consider having a separate diesel fuel tank just for the heater, as is common on caravans here in Australia? There are pros and cons. Does your diesel heater have a fuel filter?

Ive been curious how well these heaters handle dust and water in the intake pipe. There will be tons of dust and water spray at the back of the camper, and possibly could be submerged in a water crossing. I assume as long as the heater isn't running it'll be fine, but ill be keeping an eye on you to see how its lasting.

Alot of great info as always, Dan. Will you be at Overland Expo West this year before heading off to the next adventure?

Are you not worried about the air inlet sucking up water ? Shouldn't it be up higher?

Hi Dan. What type of heater would you consider for cold tent camping for a size like the Gazelle T4 Plus Hub tent.

When you are showing the pump underneat the car and showing the fuel line going to the pump, are they zip tied to the exhaust? it sure looks like but that can't be?

One'a these days you'll get back on the road.... I hope.

How hot does the exhaust pipe get, and also the pipe that brings hot air into your space ? Ive used a diesel heater, and they Both get very hot. Are you ever gonna be done it’s this Build ?

Dan, are there any elevation restrictions on the diesel heater that you are aware of? I know that venture4wd installed a petrol heater that started malfunctioning above 5K feet. I've heard Chris say that he was looking into diesel heater options in the future to try to remediate that problem.

Sprinter vans are not real overland rigs