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Okierover

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Diesel heaters seem to be the rage.
I want one powered by propane.
Not Mr. Buddy, but a unit similar to the torpedo Chinese diesel heaters.
My googling has proved fruitless.
Is there such a thing?
Much thanks.
 

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Diesel heaters seem to be the rage.
I want one powered by propane.
Not Mr. Buddy, but a unit similar to the torpedo Chinese diesel heaters.
My googling has proved fruitless.
Is there such a thing?
Much thanks.
You could build a box around a Propex HS2211.
 

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Yeah diesel heaters are becoming popular. Ebay has some for $200 or less. They are chinese. The patents ran out on some of the German designs from the 50 and 60s so the Chinese are making them now. I'm sure the quality isn't nearly is as good but for $150? Why not. I'm thinking about getting one to swap between my box trailer and my truck topper.
 
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Okierover

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Eric
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Yeah diesel heaters are becoming popular. Ebay has some for $200 or less. They are chinese. The patents ran out on some of the German designs from the 50 and 60s so the Chinese are making them now. I'm sure the quality isn't nearly is as good but for $150? Why not. I'm thinking about getting one to swap between my box trailer and my truck topper.
I can dig it.
For the number of times a year I might use it, let's say 3 or 4 in a good year right now, it doesn't make sense to spend a ton of money (900$(US)) on a Wabsto or the other German one. I just HATE buying anything from China.