Explorer I
Aything on Amazon that provides a constant 12.4 volts and can handle 20A will work fine. I no longer have that particular setup. I now use a 2k heater for my trailer, and it doesn't have that problem anymore.
Cheap Amazon Diesel heater recommendations?
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VEVOR Diesel Fuel Heater — 12V 8KW All-in-One Bluetooth LCD
Discover the VEVOR diesel fuel heater with Bluetooth app and LCD for easy control, perfect for cars, RVs, and indoor heating. Efficient and reliable warmth.
here is a link for a Vevor brand unit that is $90
Vevor is a company out of china that sells all sorts of stuff and seems to be decent quality. i am seeing all kinds of things sold by Vevor, like vacuum sealers, stainless steel tables for kitchen, all sorts of tools, etc
i bought some of their stuff and it is good quality. except for an expensive german brand, every diesel heater i know is made in china and they are all pretty similar in quality and price. i bought a Vacmaster vacuum sealer for $1000 and Vevor has a similar one for $400...Vevor is going to have tools like harbor freight, really good for the price, but not as good as a top quality brand. i wouldnt hesitate getting this unit if you are interested in a heater
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wahoowad
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Can I leave this thing outside my tent and run a hose inside? How loud is it running? I'm thinking I would only need it on low...?
Explorer I
Exhaust wrap on amazon. Its a fiberglass wrap and it works well. Wear gloves or you will be itching all night. Ask me how I know!!
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Explorer I
I just finished installing the Vevor 8kw heater in my truck. When I tested it, it was not as noisy as I was expecting. Since the fuel pump is mounted on the frame rail, it is hardly noticeable. If you want a video of the heater running, let me know.
Lets say that this heater is oversized for my needs. I ran it for an hour on high and it reached 112 degrees in the cap area. The exhaust did get hot but the wrap kept it relatively less hot. 150 degrees if memory serves me well. The fresh air hose that came with the unit is terrible. Paper wrapped foil. I replaced it with a 24" aluminum pipe. (Amazon.com)
Over all I learned that I should had gone with the 2kw :-( and the pump definitely needs to be at a slight angle to operate.
Lets say that this heater is oversized for my needs. I ran it for an hour on high and it reached 112 degrees in the cap area. The exhaust did get hot but the wrap kept it relatively less hot. 150 degrees if memory serves me well. The fresh air hose that came with the unit is terrible. Paper wrapped foil. I replaced it with a 24" aluminum pipe. (Amazon.com)
Over all I learned that I should had gone with the 2kw :-( and the pump definitely needs to be at a slight angle to operate.
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Explorer I
I saw this tire step in a video with the heater sitting on it so I bought it because its cool and has helped me work on my engine and bed area. Now I use it so often I couldn't imagine not having it.
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Looks good. I used a heat protection from Webasto. This comes in the form of a hose and is simply pulled over the exhaust pipe, making it easier to fit.
Explorer I
Those Webasto heater’s are pricy. But I’m a cheap b*sturd…
yeah, having it outside a living quarters is probably the preferred method. like i posted earlier...i have mine inside a camp trailer and vent it outside and that works really well. the noise from the pump is there, but doesnt seem that bad to me and im a very light sleeper. our camp trailer is around 120 sq/ft, so that would be a 10X12 tent and low works great. i run it off of a separate 35ah battery, so i like the low setting to save battery and i'd rather it not be overly hot when sleeping. these diesel heaters do put out heat and even with heat loss in a tent, the low setting should be plenty.
the wife likes having a white noise machine to sleep, and the battery operated one we take camping easily drowns out the pump noise. running a fan will also drown out the noise and help circulate the warm air
