This video is an absolute masterclass. I went from not knowing anything about diesel heaters to having a clear plan on use and maintain one safely. Love this kind of content, you're an excellent teacher

The asbestos in the gasket isn’t an issue unless they are flaking apart. Also never use a grinder or wire wheel to remove gasket material from housing. Gently Use a scraper to help remove. You can also dampen the gasket to reduce chances of making asbestos airborne. I worked with asbestos periodically my whole career.

I am loving this video in so many ways. Love how you're not holding back on the honest review. The info is on point and the alternative options are well researched. Great work Max!!!

Most fuel pumps do better pushing fuel than sucking it out of a long line. You want the pump to last longer, have it as close to the tank as you can OR have it lower than the tank. It will also help with priming.

I have three of these heaters doing different duties from a shack to my workshop. In the workshop I ran a 2metre long exhaust tube through the wall into the metal shop along it's wall with a 1° fall then through an external wall to the outside. The heat from the 1.6m of exhaust tubing running along that wall in the metal shop (with a stainless heat reflector/shield) is amazing, it makes a big difference in winter just utilising exhaust heat that would otherwise be wasted. To get the fuel mixture right on that setup I had to increase the fan speed by 600rpm and it seems good so far, but I also run a dual fuel supply which lets me (electronically) switch over to a high volume outside tank containing 50/50 waste oil and diesel mix after running temp is reached, then I switch back to straight diesel around 10-15 minutes before shutdown and crank the temp up as it helps clean the mesh glow plug wick for the next start, if I peer oy the window I can spot an occasional spark exit the exhaust during this burn off, so it's doing something. This system has been running around three years with zero soot build up, I did replace the glow plug once shortly after the installation and I bought several spares, but so far the replacement has lasted well. I also use copper never seize on the bolts and glow plug which makes removal a breeze. All my systems run on solar power with a 100W solar panel charging a bunch of recycled car batteries, the system will start any time of day or night and can go 24 hours a day without losing charge, even in winter with short days. Cheers.

Always a satisfying feeling when you take something apart and give it a good clean... feels fresh and new again.

had my all in one for 3 years .. no issues at all ..tho i have made some changes and dismantled it and bought a bigger tank ..ive also mounted pump outside ... i use it every weekend so im pleased with it ... great video

I agree with others - you're a great teacher! Yes, I love your outdoor adventures. And I also love learning about things I'd always imagined would be out of reach for me. Thank you!

Thank you for that excellent and honest video! I don't even plan to install a diesel heater in my van but I was sticked to my screen for all the video!

This is an excellent overview- thank you!!

Thanks for sharing your review and thoughts on these types of heaters,I use 2 to warm my rv and they work very well.i run pump diesle and also use an internal filter in my fuel tank, plus an external filter just to be extra sure I'm running clean diesle in my heaters.

Very informative. Excellent video as always.

I don't want or need one but it's a dusty odyssey video so I'm watching 🫡

Good information on settings for pulse an fan speeds

AWESOME VIDEO , THANK YOU FOR SHARING .

Awesome! You have so much experience and explain all the nuances and variables that so many videos leave out... And leave you scratching your head. Thanks for this highly informative and useful video. I've subscribed. You're a cool dude. I wonder how you're making money on the road. That's the only tiny detail I haven't figured out. Otherwise I'd be out there tomorrow morning.! 😊

Great video very informative

Well done video. These things remind me of nearly every tool from Harbor Freight; it’s fine “if” you do this & that! Great deep dive into the guts of these little machines. Cheers and safe travels.

A crucial step you left out, you must check the exhaust gas for carbon monoxide levels after adjusting. If it's too weak or rich the figures will sky rocket and quickly become a health hazard, and with a window open or leaks in to the living area present a serious problem. Even a cheap Ebay monoxide tester (those yellow ones for $25) will do the job, just hold it a foot or so away from the exhaust so it does not melt on a calm day and take several readings at low medium and high output power. You need to aim for 20 to 50ppm at all power levels (20 at low and 50 at high). I have found 1.6@1680/5.0@4500 the sweet spot for 0 to 2500ft ft alt, 1.4@1680/4.5@4500 for 2500 to 5000ft alt, and 1.3@1680/4.0@4500 for 5000 to 7500ft alt. 25 to 50ppm carbon monoxide is the key indicator for correct combustion/fuel to air ratio. Not had any sooting for years at those settings using good quality fuel on any of my 5's. Running a 50/50 mix of diesel and kerosene is an even better option in cold winter months for clean burns. Some great info for many in your video by the way!!

Although many will disagree, the fuel pump mounted in a vertical position will increase its longevity with complete lubrication of the pulsating cylinder, also the rubber glow plug seal needs to be properly installed or you will get exhaust in the cabin area. For the body intake you can adapt a shop vac filter with flex tubing to avoid dust and debris on the heat exchanger.

Very interesting, thanks.

Really solid!

Hi Gary from the UK here grate video very interesting and informative keep them coming

Very good! 👍 Thank you 😊 Greetings from Germany

That allan screw at the end looked like it was cross threaded. That was an excellent instruction for these heaters - thanks.

I bought a Vevor 5kw off Amazon shortly before you released this video. The model is XMZ-D2. There’s some possible differences you might want to be aware of: 1. Your smelly rubber gasket no longer smells. I took a flame to it to see if I could tell if it’s silicone or not, I’m not sure, but it didn’t emit black smoke. Smelled a bit worse but not terrible. Did they change it to silicone? Inconclusive. 2. The internal vibration dampers are now green on the side facing the components of the heater and are made of two different materials. Or at least two different color materials, green and white. Did they add flame proof liner to the pads? I have no idea, but it looks different than yours. 3. The color of the unit is orange and black, not grey. Fuel line is still green, positive voltage wire looks to be about 14 gauge. Fuel pump model is CNMZ-23, is that the same as yours? I find it odd they’d send you a lesser model than one they sell already. Or maybe this is all just smoke and mirrors and they’re exactly the same. I’ll install it in a week and can provide feedback.

Hey man,i have the same issue with the later tuneable ecu as it allows the Hz to go down lower than stored but in my case i've found it ignores any Hz lower than set,you are correct about the older ecu not having this bug.

Thanks for your review and walkthrough about what to consider when setting up a diesel heater. I'm getting ready to set one up in my Mercedes T2 camper van. In your opinion, would there be any disadvantage to just setting up the entire unit out side, but under, my van? I've got loads of space to work with under the van and I could even conformal coat any PCBs that need it and apply poly to other sensitive connections. I'd prefer this solution because the van was converted 30 years ago to an RV and so there aren't really many optimate spots to mount it directly to the bare metal floor but I do have an area that would accommodate a vent hole to inlet the heat into the van. Either way - cheers and thanks for maintaining your integrity with the reviews, I think it'll serve you well as your channel continues to grow!

If you cut and splice the wires, are you really reducing resistance or increasing current capacity? Are you making a soldered connection or some sort of crimp? Overall, great review of these products. Normally, reviewers just rave about them and never highlight the flaws.

All in all you know as much as a person would by reading the manual or watching a few videos like this one that you made I am shocked that you got a company to ship you a couple of these units based on you knowledge.

hehe, i have been driving a diesel for the past 12 years, but completely forgot that it is entirely possible to combust diesel without pressure. after your explanation at ~ 5:30 i was very confused for a few minutes :D i was expecting so see pretty much a small engine once you took that thing apart

Very well explained. I've been waiting for the "Pinto moment" where a wildly popular thing is suddenly discovered to have a huge flaw and that isn't happening with these heaters. The few issues some people have are seemingly rather easily and cheaply correctable. I've already decided to use one of these as my primary heat source for my travel trailer when the money becomes available and I'm wondering if the output could be tied in to the existing duct system? I can't see why not but it would be nice to hear if someone else has done this. Editing to add: If you use one of those intake air filters, buy a genuine "K&N" brand filter. These were originally designed for motorcycles and in that field (and among car tuners too) it's well known that the knock-offs are much more restrictive as well as being less efficient at filtering. Positively worth the extra cost for K&N filters.

I have one heater with the soft green fuel line and one with the hard nylon. Both work fine.

Man I live in a van and mine work's great and I have it in the van with me and no problems just had to cut 2holes in my floor

I agree that running the heater full blast is not necessary to prevent carbon buildup. Mine has been used 99% on the lowest setting for 3 years with no carbon buildup.

Has anyone tested the LF Bros heater on Amazon? Costs a little more but not sure if it's any better

I'm surprised you took the time to disassemble the heater unit but missed out mentioning the all-important atomiser screen.

Hi, So, you can run these mounted on its side like in your video. Correct ??. thanks ( UK)

What brand of diesel heater do you have? I've watched too many videos with these cheap heaters and their issues. Lol I looked into the main brand and yes very expensive but there has to be better options. I really want a mini wood stove but those aren't cheap either. Lol very good video, Dusty! I had to share it with another van lifer!

Excellent, thorough review. I would recommend watching Joshua De Lisle's KZfaq channel for complimentary information. And yes, the outright deception and false advertising that Amazon permits vendors of these heaters to get away with is appalling. Buyer beware. On another note, would you happen to have a link to the power supply that you used? I currently run my via a Jackery 1000 Explorer, but it's a big ask of the little cigarette lighter outlet to give me nearly 10 amps for several minutes. Cheers!

32:00 The burning plastic is the heater itself inside the case burning the case. There is normally a flow of air preventing the plastic case from getting how and melting. 😆

👍🏽 🇬🇧 January 2024 What a fookin' excellent video, on a subject that's been done to death, no less! Plus - bonus - he's a James McAvoy lookalike!

Is everything a "throw away and upgrade" item on these? 😆 I guess the metal body is ok to keep? (Assuming it's been cleanly molded. 😆)

Important to note that the moisture in the exhaust pipe comes condensation of the water within the exhaust gas, since burning hydrocarbon fuels like diesel, gasoline or gas creates carbon dioxide and water. When the by cold outdoor air cooled surface of the pipe extracts heat from the exhaust gas, the water will condensate there.

i have that exact heater vevor it lasted 1.5 years and now the glow plug is bad. it doesnt get hot enough to start i think as i t just smokes.

what about installing underneath the van?

Search Bureck Chinese Diesel heater thermostat. I have one. They work great.

Have you see the guy running his without the fuel pump. He just used a IV drip with a metering device.

Intake silencer? It's a balancer .

2:00 Look at all of the dead skins cells clumped in that device! 😐 They need to go some where, why not collect in the heater?

great vid......gross overreaction on the asbestos thing

Diesel heaters are not worth the money. If you have a solar set-up, the heater eats electric power. I had an espar and it munched my 3000 watt e-power dry in 4 hours. Imagine a winter storm and no heat at 2 a.m. and closed roads, so I had to use the vehicle heater for 4 hours. Thankfully, I was parked next to a fuel station, so fueled up when the engine chewed though a lot of fuel while idling for 4 hours. In my new rig, I put in a solar generator which takes up a lot of space, but a little electic heater warms the space perfectly. The generator battery had plenty of power after running the milk barn heater, refrigerator, lights, and movie player all night while 2 ft of snow fell. And I had plenty of power to make hot cocoa while watching the sun rise over a snow covered Colorado wonderland.

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The complaint about the all in one exaust is certainly not valid as it exactly the same as every other unit. I really have no idea how he makes the claim.

You get the heater for nothing? Then tell people NOT to buy it? I do not recommend this review. Those heaters ARE a good unit if you know how to install them properly. **These cheaper heaters come in several names but the are all come from the manufacturer, and basically come with the same accessories more or less. They are selling them at 2KW, 5KW, or 8KW. The 5KW and 8KW are the same identical unit. They just changed the label to sell for a higher price. SO just buy the 5KW model (save some mney) and you'll be getting the larger one (unless you want the 2KW model) *All those fuel tanks will splash out fuel. Just use some plastic wrap under the cap and screw it back on when traveling. Then you can fill it up. Just use some common sense. * That cheap muffler on the intake hose makes a good filter also, if you first drill more holes in it so it isn't so restrictive and line it with cloth or filter material to keep the intake air, which is more important anyway. * You don't run the fuel pump horizontal. They are supposed to be run at about a 45 degree angle with the exit facing up to expel the air bubbles. That's how they're designed. Always filter the fuel with a filter between the tank and pump. It will keep your glow plug and atomizer screen clean in the long run. (Ya, and learn how not to cross thread bolts) LOL

max did your dad help you ? :D

8kw have a bigger heat exchanger but same size combustion chamber. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLxlYLGGrb2ddas.htmlsi=dQSr1TX4vBxMGddJ

A lot of criticism. Don't look for lice next time for comparison show an identical "Mate in USA" product in the same quality and price level. OK?

Copy of a german... air sucked in, fuel added in... ROTFL, this is just a mini pulse jet.

You burned the VEVEO company lol haha, can you actually do that, they send free stuff without prior agreement on advertising ? xd

Rubbish.

This is all one reason why I went with Webasto.