Oh, man!! I was looking at Nick's mount the other day. Haha!! I'm seriously considering this setup. Thanks for the video. It will surely help a lot of Taco folks.
The insulation kit makes a huge difference. Positive this will help your issue with tent temps being lower than the bed, you might not need to route ducting up to the tent.
This is what I have heard as well. Heard nothing but positives about it and the huge difference in temps with it. Just camped in Glacier last night with outside temps of 32º so not too cold. Downstairs it was nearly 85º and upstairs was actually much warmer. I am thinking once dipping below 15ºF, the heater + insulation kit is more than enough.
@@hunter_pauley I think you are right, I have the insulation kit but no heater yet. I bought a diesel heater but the install options are not great for the Ranger, super jealous of the cubby kit available for you Tacoma guys. I think I’m going to pivot directions and go with the Truma through SP. Regardless, the insulation is so efficient that you will probably run the heater on low the entire time.
I saw the Truma in person right after they installed it on the shop rig. A solid option and again, it's out of the way/not obstructing the floor. For me, that was a huge added benefit of the cubby vs doing an install on the bed floor. @@nathanfoor1542
I watched another video where someone put the pump in a camera case incased in Foam and pretty much damped out all the noise. Im going with the Propex so I only need to bring one extra fuel type.@@hunter_pauley
This was exceedingly in depth. I’ve been researching hard mounting a diesel heater for months for my GFC. I’m off put by the setups of heaters outside the rig, seemed like it would be a PITA to set up in the cold. Not a whole ton of info out on this cubby mount but I think I’m definitely going to go this route.
Glad to hear! I tried my best to show everything that I could on this setup. It's been in the truck since this video and has been fantastic. I did just swap out the PRO lavaner for the ALPINE lavaner. Lavaner did send out the alpine free of charge and it's been great. You can't go wrong with either heater but I will say the alpine is pretty straight forward, turn it on and go. I did get "soot" build up in the pro from my user error and running it incorrectly at some altitudes. When takin the heater apart after being up in the wheel well for 6+ months, it was solid still. I actually cleaned that pro model up and placed it into an apache case for a backup heater for friends to use. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Great video Hunter, it was super helpful to reference during my install. I am about halfway through and am running into issues tightening the exhaust clamps to the intake and exhaust where it connects to the heater. Any special tools or tips you used for that part of the install?
@@hunter_pauley I am referring to the clamps that fasten the actual exhaust to the bottom of the heater. Its a tight fit in there and I am struggling to use a screwdriver lol
The million dollar question: How noisy is the Lavaner pump? That’s something I’m trying to figure out before I buy a Lavaner diesel heater. By the way, a while ago I was thinking: and if I put the diesel heater in the compartment of the wheel well🤔 and days later I get this video on RUclips. 🤦🏽♂️ Very good video and I think I will consider putting a carpet kit in the cargo area for better insulation.
@@jacinto042568 it truly depends on how you mount it. I only hear the air, not the pump. Put some rubber or let it “free hang” a bit and it’s nearly impossible to hear.
Well done thanks. Where is the fresh air intake? Is it under the wheel well same as the exhaust??? Can record some video of it running for sound and how the finished exhaust looks? Thanks.
Yes fresh air uptake is tucked up high into the wheel well. Exhaust is out the rear. No C02 pickup on my detector yet. Might have to extend the exhaust at some point but for now, it works great!
When you wired your positive leads for the heater it came with a 15amp and a 5 amp fuse. Can I wire them together and fuse together so I can put a power switch in them? How did you do it?
Excellent video; I am considering this set up for my Tacoma here in Alaska. I am wondering about being able to have the diesel heater on and warming the back while driving down the highway and having the pass-through window open to the cab so that there can be additional heat brought forward that way. I find traveling at 40 to 60 below the Tacoma cab does not stay above freezing with the heat full on… I could use additional heating from the rear heater while traveling. Do you have a suggestion for mounting the fuel tank for in travel use?
If you are camping in that cold of weather, I highly recommend mounting it INSIDE of the truck bed. It's going to be much harder to get adequate heat especially if not recirculating the air at those types of temps. I know someone up in Alaska and they have theirs hard mounted with the exhaust going outside and even at -40ºF, it still struggles. I also don't think the heat from the rear would travel that well to the front of the cab.
Do you just leave the heater intake fuel line hang there under the truck bed when not using and do you put a cap? And do you just leave those harness connectors (at 24:49) like that or do you need to wrap them with something? Thank you.
@@hunter_pauley I see. How do you cover those harness? I mean the fuel line intake connecting to the fuel tank, do you leave it hang there under the truck uncovered (I would guess not and curious how you cover the intake line)? Thanks man, your video is really helpful.
@@kodimcpherson1354 if you got the alpine, it’s turn on and then adjust the level up or down. The alpine model auto adjust pump and fan settings for the elevation you’re at.
Is water getting up there not a concern? I never thought an exterior exposed mount would be an option. I wonder if there is a way to house the unit and protect it from the elements.
The Lavaner has all waterproof sealed ports. After 8 months, the heater was running still. I did have to clean it because it “sooted” up but that is error on my part. People have DIYed a closed box for the cubby but I didn’t have the time or tools to do something like that.
I should have everything linked in the description. Double check but I can look back on my Amazon list stuff too. I did purchase something locally in town but could maybe find it on Amazon.
@@hunter_pauley didn’t see that item specifically but I ended up getting the 1/4” and it worked perfectly. Appreciate your video - it was super helpful to me and saved me a ton of headache!
@ glad to hear! Hard to document every piece of the puzzle but I know videos like this have helped me greatly in the past! Let me know if you have any more questions along the way.
I actually picked that one up locally from a marine shop. You can find them online as well but it's essentially just a "quick fuel disconnect". There are also different types - I might revisit my quick disconnect in the future and try to make it a little more simple.
@@larsstrong3426 The pro is very good still. I am actually putting that into a 3800 apache case to use winter camping in the other vehicle or if friends every need it. The Alpine is just "dummy" proof. Literally all you have to do it turn it on and it does the rest. I was starting to get some soot in the pro - user error on my part. The alpine also has a really cool feature where you can turn on just the fan to get air flow. For folks like myself who have it hard mounted, this will be great in the summer months when I maybe need some airflow down below for my pup too.
@@awkirk40 If you're just trying to dry them out overnight, they will by just sitting downstairs. My dog, boots, jacket, and more have all been wet from snow and by morning they are dry if they are left near the output of heat.
@ awesome thank you. I’m using the airwave by EcoFlow, which works great except when it’s super cold so I may have to look into something like this for our set up which you can see in my most recent videos brand new camper topper.
It sooted up (my error for running incorrectly at some elevations) but never any issues with it being exposed to the elements. Replaced it with the alpine model twenty though and it auto adjusts for the elevation. I cleaned this one out and placed it in an Apache case for friends to use.
@@hunter_pauleynice thanks. Are you able to get the heater out for maintenance without taking the bracket plate out? I have a baseplate that’s in the way.
Oh, man!! I was looking at Nick's mount the other day. Haha!! I'm seriously considering this setup. Thanks for the video. It will surely help a lot of Taco folks.
Let me know if you have any questions! It’s a great alternative to the Apache case setup.
The insulation kit makes a huge difference. Positive this will help your issue with tent temps being lower than the bed, you might not need to route ducting up to the tent.
This is what I have heard as well. Heard nothing but positives about it and the huge difference in temps with it. Just camped in Glacier last night with outside temps of 32º so not too cold. Downstairs it was nearly 85º and upstairs was actually much warmer. I am thinking once dipping below 15ºF, the heater + insulation kit is more than enough.
@@hunter_pauley I think you are right, I have the insulation kit but no heater yet. I bought a diesel heater but the install options are not great for the Ranger, super jealous of the cubby kit available for you Tacoma guys. I think I’m going to pivot directions and go with the Truma through SP. Regardless, the insulation is so efficient that you will probably run the heater on low the entire time.
I saw the Truma in person right after they installed it on the shop rig. A solid option and again, it's out of the way/not obstructing the floor. For me, that was a huge added benefit of the cubby vs doing an install on the bed floor. @@nathanfoor1542
killer video man! dang you going to give me all kinds of ideas! lol great job!
Thank you! And that is the goal - more ideas and changes 😆😉
What a clean look and easy to set up at camp. Any info on the clicking noise from the fuel pump everyone always talks about?
Can still hear the clicking but quite minimal. I can probably get it even quieter by adjusting the placement
I watched another video where someone put the pump in a camera case incased in Foam and pretty much damped out all the noise. Im going with the Propex so I only need to bring one extra fuel type.@@hunter_pauley
Congrats on getting the setup dialed in! Looks convenient and effective.
This was exceedingly in depth. I’ve been researching hard mounting a diesel heater for months for my GFC. I’m off put by the setups of heaters outside the rig, seemed like it would be a PITA to set up in the cold. Not a whole ton of info out on this cubby mount but I think I’m definitely going to go this route.
Glad to hear! I tried my best to show everything that I could on this setup. It's been in the truck since this video and has been fantastic. I did just swap out the PRO lavaner for the ALPINE lavaner. Lavaner did send out the alpine free of charge and it's been great. You can't go wrong with either heater but I will say the alpine is pretty straight forward, turn it on and go. I did get "soot" build up in the pro from my user error and running it incorrectly at some altitudes. When takin the heater apart after being up in the wheel well for 6+ months, it was solid still. I actually cleaned that pro model up and placed it into an apache case for a backup heater for friends to use. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Great video Hunter, it was super helpful to reference during my install. I am about halfway through and am running into issues tightening the exhaust clamps to the intake and exhaust where it connects to the heater. Any special tools or tips you used for that part of the install?
Glad to hear! Are you talking the pipe on the outlet of the heater to pipe the air OR the actual exhaust on the bottom of the heater?
@@hunter_pauley I am referring to the clamps that fasten the actual exhaust to the bottom of the heater. Its a tight fit in there and I am struggling to use a screwdriver lol
I figured it out and am all set now! Thanks again, it would have taken a lot longer to install without your video
@@josh-iy1gn Glad you found it helpful! Tried to be as detailed as I could. Hard to film some of the shots in such a tight space haha. Cheers!
The million dollar question: How noisy is the Lavaner pump? That’s something I’m trying to figure out before I buy a Lavaner diesel heater.
By the way, a while ago I was thinking: and if I put the diesel heater in the compartment of the wheel well🤔 and days later I get this video on RUclips. 🤦🏽♂️
Very good video and I think I will consider putting a carpet kit in the cargo area for better insulation.
@@jacinto042568 it truly depends on how you mount it. I only hear the air, not the pump. Put some rubber or let it “free hang” a bit and it’s nearly impossible to hear.
Well done thanks. Where is the fresh air intake? Is it under the wheel well same as the exhaust??? Can record some video of it running for sound and how the finished exhaust looks? Thanks.
Yes fresh air uptake is tucked up high into the wheel well. Exhaust is out the rear. No C02 pickup on my detector yet. Might have to extend the exhaust at some point but for now, it works great!
Great vid. Thanks for posting.
@@craiglawrey7518 absolutely. Let me know if you have any further questions
When you wired your positive leads for the heater it came with a 15amp and a 5 amp fuse. Can I wire them together and fuse together so I can put a power switch in them? How did you do it?
Did you order the alpine model?
Yes Alpine.
Excellent video; I am considering this set up for my Tacoma here in Alaska. I am wondering about being able to have the diesel heater on and warming the back while driving down the highway and having the pass-through window open to the cab so that there can be additional heat brought forward that way. I find traveling at 40 to 60 below the Tacoma cab does not stay above freezing with the heat full on… I could use additional heating from the rear heater while traveling. Do you have a suggestion for mounting the fuel tank for in travel use?
If you are camping in that cold of weather, I highly recommend mounting it INSIDE of the truck bed. It's going to be much harder to get adequate heat especially if not recirculating the air at those types of temps. I know someone up in Alaska and they have theirs hard mounted with the exhaust going outside and even at -40ºF, it still struggles. I also don't think the heat from the rear would travel that well to the front of the cab.
Do you just leave the heater intake fuel line hang there under the truck bed when not using and do you put a cap? And do you just leave those harness connectors (at 24:49) like that or do you need to wrap them with something? Thank you.
Yes I tuck it up under the truck covered. Haven't had issues with it yet. The fuel tank gets stored in that Husky case still and it's worked great.
@@hunter_pauley I see. How do you cover those harness? I mean the fuel line intake connecting to the fuel tank, do you leave it hang there under the truck uncovered (I would guess not and curious how you cover the intake line)?
Thanks man, your video is really helpful.
I just finished up the install on the newest alpine pro max. What are some tips for start up? Did you have to do any tuning or anything in settings?
@@kodimcpherson1354 if you got the alpine, it’s turn on and then adjust the level up or down. The alpine model auto adjust pump and fan settings for the elevation you’re at.
Right on. Thanks man!
Does your muffler have a condensation hole in the bottom for drainage?
@@kodimcpherson1354 yup
Is water getting up there not a concern? I never thought an exterior exposed mount would be an option. I wonder if there is a way to house the unit and protect it from the elements.
The Lavaner has all waterproof sealed ports. After 8 months, the heater was running still. I did have to clean it because it “sooted” up but that is error on my part.
People have DIYed a closed box for the cubby but I didn’t have the time or tools to do something like that.
Do you have a link for the female fuel quick connect? Is it 1/4”? Very much appreciate your video.. helping me out a ton
I should have everything linked in the description. Double check but I can look back on my Amazon list stuff too. I did purchase something locally in town but could maybe find it on Amazon.
@@hunter_pauley didn’t see that item specifically but I ended up getting the 1/4” and it worked perfectly. Appreciate your video - it was super helpful to me and saved me a ton of headache!
@ glad to hear! Hard to document every piece of the puzzle but I know videos like this have helped me greatly in the past! Let me know if you have any more questions along the way.
@@hunter_pauley thank you so much!
Do you have a link for the quick disconnect that you used?
I actually picked that one up locally from a marine shop. You can find them online as well but it's essentially just a "quick fuel disconnect". There are also different types - I might revisit my quick disconnect in the future and try to make it a little more simple.
Hello, great video! Do you know if the LAVANER Pro automatically ajusts for high altitude? Thank you!
It does not but I just got the alpine model and it’s a game changer over the pro model.
@@hunter_pauley You raved about the Pro, how is the Alpine so much better? Thanks!
Also, have you considered a rigid mounted fuel tank?
@@larsstrong3426 like the Rigid hitch swing out?
@@larsstrong3426 The pro is very good still. I am actually putting that into a 3800 apache case to use winter camping in the other vehicle or if friends every need it. The Alpine is just "dummy" proof. Literally all you have to do it turn it on and it does the rest. I was starting to get some soot in the pro - user error on my part. The alpine also has a really cool feature where you can turn on just the fan to get air flow. For folks like myself who have it hard mounted, this will be great in the summer months when I maybe need some airflow down below for my pup too.
Where can I get one of nicks mounts awesome idea and awesome build.
@@fogduker3131 it’s in the description!
Interested in the 3d printed attachment if you get one made.
You talking about the one to route it upstairs?
@@hunter_pauleyyeah would like to have a second duct to build a glove boot dryer
@@awkirk40 If you're just trying to dry them out overnight, they will by just sitting downstairs. My dog, boots, jacket, and more have all been wet from snow and by morning they are dry if they are left near the output of heat.
@@hunter_pauleymore for skiing in between runs hanging out next to the truck. Something like a pvc tree that gets the heat in there.
@@awkirk40 Gotcha!
What about the diesel smell?
No issue at all.
@ do you mean that you don’t have any diesel smell whatsoever even when refilling it or that you don’t mind the smell?
@ I don't have any smell. That is why I transport the fuel tank in the Husky case. It's air tight and sealed.
@ awesome thank you. I’m using the airwave by EcoFlow, which works great except when it’s super cold so I may have to look into something like this for our set up which you can see in my most recent videos brand new camper topper.
How do you keep the outside air intake clean and dust free?
It's tucked pretty high up in the wheel well and behind the mud flap. Haven't had any issues yet with it.
Do you still happy with your installed location and heater? Just wanted to check in with you before I copy your. Thanks
Absolutely love it still!
How do you secure the fuel line under the truck?
@@bartknies7717 I currently cover the quick connect with a pro toro and feed it up into my spare tire. I then just pull it down when setting it up.
Do you ever have problems with that heater?
It sooted up (my error for running incorrectly at some elevations) but never any issues with it being exposed to the elements. Replaced it with the alpine model twenty though and it auto adjusts for the elevation. I cleaned this one out and placed it in an Apache case for friends to use.
@@hunter_pauleynice thanks. Are you able to get the heater out for maintenance without taking the bracket plate out? I have a baseplate that’s in the way.
This is great except for the price tag. 200 bucks for a bracket....
It’s not for everyone buts it’s an option. Thanks for watching, cheers!