HYDRONIC HEATING burner install | Four Season Van Life | EP.40

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  • Опубликовано: 2 дек 2024

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  • @TMTech
    @TMTech 11 месяцев назад

    12:20 Dude you're the best, you have no idea how long I've been looking for a solution like this. You not only installed it quickly but showed exactly which part was needed and how it works. I wish there were more people like you. Thank u so much dude. Sorry for my poor englisch 😅

  • @rosesmith5135
    @rosesmith5135 4 года назад +7

    There he is ! Nice to see you again Jeff
    You seem to be an expert with getting underneath a project !! 😚

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  4 года назад +2

      Hi Rose!!! LMAO!! Thanks again for watching!!

    • @fq912
      @fq912 4 года назад

      What other “projects” are you getting underneath? 🤔

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  4 года назад +2

      Fq I got a few more coming that I can share, stayed tuned to see more!!

  • @russellsimpson678
    @russellsimpson678 3 года назад +1

    Being from the UK and living in my truck for 3 years ! We call them night heaters and should be shielded from stones and bits x

  • @SamB-fv6su
    @SamB-fv6su 4 года назад +13

    Really detailed information to the community Jeff - we thank you !!

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  4 года назад +1

      Hey Sam, thanks for watching glad it was useful!!!

  • @MrCanadascott
    @MrCanadascott 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for the leg work on the bulkhead fitting...great install video.

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  3 года назад

      Perfect, happy to hear it brought value. Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @joekub7
    @joekub7 3 года назад +2

    wow great vid. love your pace and humor. you waste no time while ‘zooming’ in on the important parts. also nice production touches. i’ll be looking for more of you! thx!

  • @samb8996
    @samb8996 4 года назад +7

    Building a cozy custom van for Canadian adventures ! Much respect !! Enjoying the ride and can't wait until the dream becomes a road worthy reality !!

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  4 года назад +2

      Yes, heater I would say is one of the most important items for a Canadian van build. Thanks for watching, I can’t wait to get out and enjoy the fruits of our labour as well!!

    • @petraroams
      @petraroams 2 года назад

      @@DaresDrives hey thanks for putting this together for us - question why the JCI adaptor to the JCI to barred - the barred fitting could be threaded and sealed directly to the JCI Bulkhead no ? Thanks again

  • @harryt988
    @harryt988 4 года назад +5

    You made that part of the build look easy Jeff !
    You must be up all night doing research !!
    I love that you’ve added your logo on your channel !

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  4 года назад +1

      Many sleepless nights for sure, especially with those ideas that pop up just as your starting to dose off!!! Thanks for watching Harry.

  • @surfj9009
    @surfj9009 3 года назад

    Great video. Cant wait to tackle this project now

  • @ironpig701
    @ironpig701 3 года назад

    For the floor bushing use plastic electrical bushings. Its just a round piece of plastic open in center. Many differnt sizes. Great video

  • @jesseperez8805
    @jesseperez8805 3 года назад

    These were the first videos that got me to your channel. I've since gone back and watched the whole series and am back to the hydronic install. Love the content Jeff!

  • @joeriego7579
    @joeriego7579 2 года назад

    very clear presentation....subscribed!

  • @jswilson5445
    @jswilson5445 3 года назад +3

    Hey Jeff, I may be missing it, did you do a followup finish video of the ESPAR complete install?

  • @stillrandy
    @stillrandy 4 года назад

    Very well done. I really enjoy you showing all the little details. Thanks for sharing with us Jeff.

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  4 года назад +1

      Thanks Randy, super happy you enjoy the videos.
      Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @sampep
    @sampep 3 года назад

    Sweet install!!

  • @williambunting803
    @williambunting803 6 месяцев назад

    I think that the mounting screws that came with the machine are tri lobular thread forming screws. These screws form the thread as you drive them in by mushing the Aluminium up. Very common for die cast Aluminium housings like electric motors.

  • @weldondares3664
    @weldondares3664 4 года назад +1

    Very informative great for anyone building their own van incredible amount of research you have excellent problem solving skills and product knowledge 🚐

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  4 года назад

      Awesome, super happy we reconnected and you are following along!!! Thank you for watching and commenting..

  • @ewetuber186000
    @ewetuber186000 2 года назад

    Great work

  • @najo8330
    @najo8330 4 года назад

    Very good video! Thanks for posting.

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  4 года назад

      Awesome, glad you enjoyed... Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @ericvbiker
    @ericvbiker 3 года назад

    Dave, Super helpful video! Thank you for putting it together. I just ordered a Rixen sy. for my gasoline Promaster. I am doing a very similar set up except adding radiant floor loop. Thanks to you videos I was able return a US $650 IsoThem hot water tank, and save a ton of space. Thank you! -Eric

  • @danbiggie4113
    @danbiggie4113 4 года назад

    That heater looks pretty high tech. Can’t wait to see it fully together.

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  4 года назад

      It is actually pretty straight forward, just looks intimidating!! Thanks for watching Dan.

  • @mt72
    @mt72 2 года назад

    Thanks for the tip on the fittings! below!
    1516BH-12-12 male npt x male jic (2)
    G22BFS-075-075 Brass female npsm (4)
    0516-12-12 male npt x female jic (2)

  • @dennisrupp4008
    @dennisrupp4008 4 года назад +1

    As always good stuff! We are going for a Hydronic option as well and your video series will definitely help us out. Cheers Bud!!

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  4 года назад +1

      Hey Dennis, glad you enjoyed. Thanks for your help on FB and for watching our video. Super happy to hear it brings value to you! 🍻

  • @BackToTheNorth
    @BackToTheNorth 4 года назад

    So glad I found this! I need more Canadian content!!

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  4 года назад

      Perfect! Glad you found the channel as well.. Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @FredPegley
    @FredPegley 3 года назад

    Nicely done... I am adding one to a boat but mostly the same process.

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  3 года назад

      Awesome good luck with the install... Thanks for watching

  • @paulmarsden2948
    @paulmarsden2948 4 года назад

    Wow a lot research gone into all of this Jeff, looks excellent well impressed. Keep them coming.

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  4 года назад +1

      Yes, this is why we had to prolong our video timing for a little while. Lots of projects on the mind and adding in the videos is going to give me grey hair!! Haha. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed!

  • @kwakman99
    @kwakman99 3 года назад +2

    Nice install and love the floor passthrough solution. Tip, might want to drill a small drain hole on the bottom of the muffler as the stock hole is on the other side of where the mounting bracket hole is, so...pointing upwards in your install.

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  3 года назад +3

      OOOO, Good call, never even crossed my mind on that one.. Heading out right now to look at this and correct.... Thank you for watching and commenting...

  • @sohailchaudry2240
    @sohailchaudry2240 3 года назад

    Jeff just started watching you (I subscribed!) very nicely done. Thanks for all the great tips.

  • @thetreyxturner
    @thetreyxturner 4 года назад

    This video is a lifesaver! I've been stressing about this install -- we have the same heater and the same van. Looking forward to part 2, thank you Jeff!

  • @sonterra2002
    @sonterra2002 4 года назад

    Another great video! Thx for the bulkhead idea!

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  4 года назад +1

      Awesome glad it was helpful.. Thanks for watching and commenting

  • @dcraigslist5243
    @dcraigslist5243 3 года назад +1

    Very clean build! I am slowly making it through the entire build series.
    I thought on these burners that there was a required orientation with the exhaust down so you do not collect condensation.
    Is that burner in one of those approved orientations?
    Thanks!

  • @kurtiswagner
    @kurtiswagner 4 года назад +1

    That was a tough one to film! Great work though, I could still follow along. I find that these projects on other channels I just tend to completely lose track of what's going on and end up guessing, this didn't happen here! All of these tubes and wires are a lot to keep track of, I can only imagine the amount of time you spent on this...

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  4 года назад +1

      HAHAH yes it was a difficult one for sure... Hope it was able to make enough sense to keep your interest level up... Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @haybine
    @haybine 4 года назад

    Can’t wait till you fire this unit up, very interesting component!

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  4 года назад

      Thank you for watching and commenting... Cant wait as well to see this heater at work!!

  • @WanderfulRevolution
    @WanderfulRevolution 4 года назад

    This is really great! Very helpful for our upcoming install! Thanks so much!

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  4 года назад +1

      Exactly what I am hoping for, super happy it brings value to you!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

    • @WanderfulRevolution
      @WanderfulRevolution 4 года назад

      @@DaresDrives do you mind listing out the fittings you used lengths etc? Thank you!!!!

  • @cambreaezell7346
    @cambreaezell7346 2 года назад

    Can you install the glycol container and hot water heat exchanger under the chassis rather than in the van? My van is smaller than yours and I'm trying to figure out where to put these things ...

  • @lorie6401
    @lorie6401 2 года назад

    Really curious about the fittings you put through your floor. Does the heat transfer to the flooring that it is up against?

  • @craigj6277
    @craigj6277 3 года назад

    Question, do you ever wish you cut all the floor penetrations before you installed the floor insulation and flooring?

  • @ballancampeau6427
    @ballancampeau6427 3 года назад

    Thanks much! My furnace is under the van just behind the driver’s seat. I want to run the glycol hose to the other side, over the exhaust. What do I need to do to protect the hose from the exhaust? Is there a minimum distance to maintain. Do I need to shield the hose somehow? If shield, any suggestions?

  • @CriftinsCampers
    @CriftinsCampers 3 года назад

    You probably noticed the factory fit heaters air intake goes into the frame rail, that is supposed to provide silencing and protection from water ingress so you could try doing that if the noise from your second one gets annoying 😀
    How’s the exhaust and heater coped close to the wheel any excess muck or damage to either? I am curious because I am still deciding where to mount mine.
    Thanks

  • @theoteam4641
    @theoteam4641 4 года назад

    Very nicely done

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  4 года назад +1

      Thank you for commenting and watching!! Good luck on your build as well!

    • @theoteam4641
      @theoteam4641 4 года назад

      @@DaresDrives thank you

  • @zacharycocker3602
    @zacharycocker3602 2 года назад

    How big is the coolant resevoir? And what would you say the minimum size reservoir I could get away with. Also do you have an overflow? Are you running glycol?

  • @meganhill3948
    @meganhill3948 3 года назад

    Nice. Do you know if the heating unit has to be installed a certain direction, meaning can the plastic cover go up or down?

  • @bootmender
    @bootmender 2 года назад

    Just found your video on diesel heater / hot water? So if I am in the desert, need hot water heater not hot air??? 🤷 any ideas? I only have diesel and 12 volt DC????

  • @billbreunig2534
    @billbreunig2534 2 года назад

    Have you run the hydronic heating in Van yet? Can you make an estimate of how much fuel heating with hydronic system takes and rough temperature outside when you did test? From Rixens literature is says 0.15 gal/hour. For air heating only system takes only 0.042 gal/hour. Seem like a lot of fuel (4 gallons a day) or does heating cycle so much less fuel is actually used.

  • @dimitylong792
    @dimitylong792 4 года назад

    Hi Jeff, great introduction...what you do to bring us together❄️☃️ 😉 This is truly a custom build and I’ve enjoyed every moment of it, your teaching and communication skills are on point, plus the visual of application. Thank you for starting your channel and your determination to entertain us ( you know you are😁) we get all the good stuff, thanks again Master Peep you’re a 🌟 See ya when I see ya 👋🏻
    Take care of yourself and god bless you ❣️

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  4 года назад +1

      Hello my #1 peep, thank you so much and super happy you enjoy the videos. Not easy to make them informative and interesting but I feel we are walking the line and will be just fine.
      Thanks again, see you on the next video!

  • @dayers9774
    @dayers9774 4 года назад

    Jeff- Thanks for documenting your build, it is a great resource for me so far. I appreciate the way you explain what you are doing , then show us. Can you share the part numbers for the through floor fittings? I searched for "jci" on the web site provided but could not find them. That way I can cross reference them to a site here in Oregon.

    • @davidducharme6833
      @davidducharme6833 4 года назад

      I found them in "JIC" but would also appreciate it if you shared the exact parts Jeff. In the states I am looking at ordering through titan or hydraulics direct

    • @dayers9774
      @dayers9774 3 года назад

      Thanks for adding the part numbers to the page, great big thanks!! BTW, when ever we can travel to Canada (and my Van is complete ;)), we have friends that live in a small town very near Calgary and we plan on visiting, it would be great to have a beer with you!!

  • @timholmes7068
    @timholmes7068 3 года назад

    Any concern about unintended heat gain in the cabin in the summer when heating water?

  • @James-uz9nj
    @James-uz9nj 3 года назад

    Thank you for your video, that's the perfect one that I have ever seen. By the way, the reducer(from 4:10 to 4:20),is it 5/16 to 1/8 or 5/16 to 1/4? Where did you get it? Thank you.

  • @MrCanadascott
    @MrCanadascott 3 года назад

    Can the heater be installed inside the van and plumbed out through the floor.

  • @donjones3355
    @donjones3355 3 года назад

    Great video. Thanks. PS..JIC, Not JCI.

  • @Mr130g
    @Mr130g 3 года назад

    I just finished installing my D6L heater (looks the same as the one you have), and the manual states the the bolts that come with the heater is self tapping, so no need to tap the holes before screwing in the included bolts :)

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  3 года назад +2

      This is a true story that i learned after tapping the holes and making the video... No harm done though achieved the same end goal!!! Thanks for watching and commenting.

    • @Mr130g
      @Mr130g 3 года назад

      @@DaresDrives I think we all learn a lot during such build, having very little practical experience I know I do :) As you say, no harm done.
      Now if only I could get my water pump to be just half as quiet as yours I would be happy :)

  • @magdatomek
    @magdatomek 4 года назад

    Best educating video in building RV (when I saw your first video I subscribed immediately) . Awesome job, I like your tent attached to van allowing you work at winter , rain. Is there any video of the tent you built around entrance to the van? Thank you my friend.

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  4 года назад

      Wow awesome thank you and welcome to the Dares drives crew, Yes there is a video in our Sunday stories playlist that shows the full set up of the unit... Hope it helps and thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @kamperempobezdrozach-bozen9271
    @kamperempobezdrozach-bozen9271 4 года назад

    Very nice video.

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  4 года назад +1

      Awesome, glad you enjoyed!! Thanks for watching.

  • @susantakemoto8032
    @susantakemoto8032 3 года назад

    Your heating system intrigues me. We just purchases a 2020 Ford Transit and it is being outfitted with 4-wheel drive. Can you give me an approximate cost of this system for hot water and space heating. Thanks

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  3 года назад

      Give Rixens a call as they price can vary depending on your set up.. But I will warn that it's probably the most expensive option out there yet the advantages far out weighed the cost when thinking safety and long term value...

  • @billridenour1
    @billridenour1 3 года назад

    "Thinking with your dipstick Jimmy."

  • @flowersunshine3490
    @flowersunshine3490 3 года назад

    Why not just use the stock diesel heater for the engine to heat the cabin air and water/radiant flooring?

  • @magnetron-magnetfishing4960
    @magnetron-magnetfishing4960 3 года назад

    if you hung the pump with ties or wire, so its not ridgid to the van , much less noise. NO HARD CONTACT WITH CHASSIE.

  • @toniclark6664
    @toniclark6664 3 года назад

    Your videos are addictive. Great job. Question. Doing a frame off restoration on my (hand-me-down) 1975 GMC motor coach. Gasoline engine. ESPAR heating system? Do they make gasoline heaters?

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  3 года назад

      Perfect, thank you... I believe they do, but it wasn't something I research much as it wasn't one of my builds requirements... Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @robertoconnor2669
    @robertoconnor2669 3 года назад

    Great video. On the expansion tank what temp does the immersion cut out and.

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  3 года назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed.. Max temp is 190 F. Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @buckmanriver
    @buckmanriver 2 месяца назад

    How much did the total system cost?

  • @Veloniq
    @Veloniq 4 года назад

    Your videos are very entertaining and most of all I think you put a lot of thought into your modification decisions. Have you got the Espar fired up yet? I am curious if you have found extra noise by mounting to the inside body panel. It is quite hollow and sounds drum like when tapping on it. I am considering using self tappers into part of frame structure because of the acoustics. What do you think?

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  4 года назад

      Nate Marine hello and thank you for watching, super happy you enjoyed!
      Yes acoustics were a concern during the plan for this step, seeing the factory engine espar heater is mounted to the same location just further up the van and it is not loud at all I assume it should be the same for this unit. I have not tested it yet but will have a video about it once we get to that step. The frame may be a little more solid but is still hollow so not sure it would make much of a difference. But I don’t have real life experience to share unfortunately.
      Thanks for watching and commenting!!

  • @kevinmapes1298
    @kevinmapes1298 3 года назад

    Hey Jeff, I'm curious why did you put the intake of the air filter right up against the frame of the van? Wouldn't that block the airflow needed for the furnace to work well?

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  3 года назад +1

      Hello the inlet does not actually touch the frame, there is a 1.5" gap for air to enter without restriction.. My Instagram has a few better photos of the mounting position. Thanks for watching and commenting.

    • @kevinmapes1298
      @kevinmapes1298 3 года назад

      @@DaresDrives that makes more sense now, thanks for the response! I'm actually mounting mine under my can this weekend. I can see with the sprinter you have a lot of mounting options. On a Promaster it is going to be interesting haha. Keep going on your build man, it looks gorgeous so far. Also, your outro sounds are freaking awesome!! "Perfect!" 😎

  • @mausie1967
    @mausie1967 2 года назад

    WOWWW

  • @nagendragpu
    @nagendragpu 3 года назад +1

    thank u jesus for dropping this informative channel in my recommendation ,this is excatly what i was looking for subscribed :)

  • @andrewrios364
    @andrewrios364 3 года назад

    Excellent videos Jeff! I really wanted one of these units in my van build but I was a bit intimidated by the idea of DIY. You make this easy to understand and I am now inspired to move forward with this! Might I ask how you placed your order with Rixens Enterprises? Did you have to order all of the components separately or did they sell it as a kit? Again, thanks for sharing your experience!!!!

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  3 года назад

      Glad you are enjoying and they are bringing value. I just called them and ordered up. Yes it is sold as a kit just tell them what you want heated and they will take care of you.

  • @curtismagas9343
    @curtismagas9343 3 года назад

    Does anybody do a video on the wiring as I bought this heater through Amazon and no instruction as well as a lot of parts apparently. Most important was no instruction manual. Using it for in floor heating and hot water/recirculating shower in cargo trailer conversion. I also have forced air diesel heater now up and running.

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  3 года назад

      I did an earlier video about the pre-wiring of the unit as well just finished our completed install which shows wiring on new upgraded system.. Hope it helps. thanks for watching and commenting

  • @accident12123
    @accident12123 3 года назад

    The bolts are m5 or m6. Basically, metric so grab those 2 metric taps. The instructions say the bolts will tap it but I don't trust that.

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  3 года назад

      Yup I just decided to tap my own holes. Only took 5 minutes to do!

  • @mrgcav
    @mrgcav 3 года назад

    .33. I do not recommend pointing a propane shop heater in the direction of any vehicles gas tank.

  • @bobthompson9810
    @bobthompson9810 3 года назад

    Thank you SO MUCH for creating a hydronic how to video, I recently bought one for my own Sprinter build to add for hot water and I found there are so many steps and parts not mentioned anywhere. Seeing your approach is immensely helpful to piece of mind and saving time when I start the install.
    Just wanted to flag something on the exhaust. You might want to route it out the back side of the van. I installed an Espar D2L Airtronic (the same exhaust) and the manual says to make sure to have the outlet port clear the outside edge of the van to avoid gas buildup underneath. Also, if you put it out the side eventually you’ll smell like exhaust when cooking in winter with the t-vents open and the heater on. I also heard that the wheels throw salt, snow and dirt which can foul the exhaust if it’s placed right in front of the wheel.
    Hope that helps and keep up the good work!

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  3 года назад +1

      Awesome glad you are enjoying and I do appreciate the input... I don't have any opening windows on the side of the van but I am debating the location due to possible snow build up in winter driving months.. I will leave it as is for now and can be easily modified and discussed at a later moment when traveling... Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @cristinakim2479
    @cristinakim2479 4 года назад +1

    Thank you , thank you, thank you! I was waiting for your video in order to start installing my espar heater. I have searched and searched but could not find anyone showing the details of the installation of the heater. Looking forward for the rest of your installation and where or what are the parts you used in your install. Once again, thank you!

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  4 года назад

      Wow, super happy this was useful for you. Can’t wait to share the next steps and actually have heat inside ROAMR.
      You are very welcome, and we will see you on the next video!!

  • @arthurquinn7515
    @arthurquinn7515 4 года назад

    it must be fun laying on rocks

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  4 года назад

      LMAO, yes there is nothing better than laying on frozen gravel!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @Tony-xc5sk
    @Tony-xc5sk Месяц назад

    1:45 closed the video.

    • @DaresDrives
      @DaresDrives  Месяц назад

      @@Tony-xc5sk unfortunate, you missed the best parts! Thanks for stopping in!

  • @unacamper6700
    @unacamper6700 2 года назад

    Wrong pressure fuel line son.........

  • @1966cambo
    @1966cambo 3 года назад

    Why not dump the factor pre-heater because the espar IS a preheater!

    • @mitchelllewis4916
      @mitchelllewis4916 3 года назад

      Why not simply use the factory preheater. it is probably a Wabasto and more than adequqte to heat the van seeing it is already heating the largest mass in the vehicle.