One con for the Wallas (as an owner) That I don't think was mentioned (i did skip a bit!) is that on startup, the glow plugs draw quite a bit of power from your leisure battery - this stops once the unit is fully running. (We have 220AH of battery and we see an instant drop of about .2 of a volt - which doesn't sound much - until you remember that you have less than 3 usable volts in a 12V DC system without mains hookup / solar top up) Also If the DC supply drops below 11.5V the Wallas wont start at all. Its also recommended by Wallas (Source: install manual) that an isolator switch is fitted on the DC side when not in use for a long time - most installers rely on the fuse - not a good idea if you need to pull the fuse for a controller reset (flame fail scenario - been there experienced that - now have a switch! ) and its fuse has been fitted in a damned awkward place! Sounds like I have a bit of a downer on the Wallas ? **FAR FROM IT !!!** - I would NEVER change ours! Bit of Mr Muscle glass cleaner and AAA grade wire wool , then a wipe with a kitchen roll and its showroom condition again no matter what you splashed / burnt on it :-) ! That said I do keep a single burner stove and a tiny gas heater , both run off a blowtorch butane canister "just in case" during winter and to warm the awning on a cold evening. Plus in a small van , no gas locker means more storage / battery space.
I have the Wallas XC Duo fitted as standard in in my 2015 Stabicraft 2500 Ultracab XL Trailerboat in the freezing cold waters of Fiordland in New Zealand and it works a treat all the time
I think the hot water, first thing in the morning issue, is easerly overcome with either a AC kettle or filling a thermos after the nights cooking. I think if space & noise are a factor then the Wallace wins handsdown. Good video. Thanks 🤗
@@darrenbullman9450 The Wallas and it's a great bit of kit. A bit frustrating at the time it takes to warm up, but after that it works a treat as a hob and a heater. Saves space on not having to carry gas.
it's an option that is available. our customers spec their campervans with us and we build them to their chosen spec. We would say that the wallas is a preferred option as it has the closing lid and we believe it's a safer option. Thanks
The cost is a huge factor. The Wallas is 1650 € and the wabasto diesel heater is about 400ish €. Buy a cheap induction hob for 100€ or less and save a bunch of money.
I was deleting my comment and will write this text instead: I think if you present yourself in social media either you take care of the viewer comments or do not allow any comments in the future on your channel. There is nothing bad as when someone is asking you a question about your video and you do not care to give an answer to it
Thank you, I had never seen the Wallas before, and seeing it presented by you has influenced my new build to include one over an induction hob.
One con for the Wallas (as an owner) That I don't think was mentioned (i did skip a bit!) is that on startup, the glow plugs draw quite a bit of power from your leisure battery - this stops once the unit is fully running. (We have 220AH of battery and we see an instant drop of about .2 of a volt - which doesn't sound much - until you remember that you have less than 3 usable volts in a 12V DC system without mains hookup / solar top up) Also If the DC supply drops below 11.5V the Wallas wont start at all. Its also recommended by Wallas (Source: install manual) that an isolator switch is fitted on the DC side when not in use for a long time - most installers rely on the fuse - not a good idea if you need to pull the fuse for a controller reset (flame fail scenario - been there experienced that - now have a switch! ) and its fuse has been fitted in a damned awkward place! Sounds like I have a bit of a downer on the Wallas ? **FAR FROM IT !!!** - I would NEVER change ours! Bit of Mr Muscle glass cleaner and AAA grade wire wool , then a wipe with a kitchen roll and its showroom condition again no matter what you splashed / burnt on it :-) ! That said I do keep a single burner stove and a tiny gas heater , both run off a blowtorch butane canister "just in case" during winter and to warm the awning on a cold evening. Plus in a small van , no gas locker means more storage / battery space.
I have the Wallas XC Duo fitted as standard in in my 2015 Stabicraft 2500 Ultracab XL Trailerboat in the freezing cold waters of Fiordland in New Zealand and it works a treat all the time
I think the hot water, first thing in the morning issue, is easerly overcome with either a AC kettle or filling a thermos after the nights cooking. I think if space & noise are a factor then the Wallace wins handsdown. Good video. Thanks 🤗
Great video. We are likely to be choosing between the two very soon. Erring towards the Wallas. Thanks for taking the time to do this.
What did you go for and how has it been
@@darrenbullman9450 The Wallas and it's a great bit of kit. A bit frustrating at the time it takes to warm up, but after that it works a treat as a hob and a heater. Saves space on not having to carry gas.
@@SmokinHaddock1 thanks for reply and what size van do you have? I'm toying with this or the Webasto diesel cook top....
@@darrenbullman9450 VW Transporter.
Can i fit a wallas heat lid onto the webasto x100 cooktop? Thx
Hi, do you still sel and install the diesel hob?
Can the vasco and a webasto be filled to a mercedes vito
Hi. Thanks for the video. Just wondering if the diesel hob has a smelly exhaust (outside, for nearby campers).
what is a “toasty bag”. 5:10
Can you review the Wallas XC Duo 800D with the 220D lid?
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Thanks for the video…… just wondering why you don’t use the webasto diesel hob, is there a reason you prefer the wallas over it and if so why…… thanks
it's an option that is available. our customers spec their campervans with us and we build them to their chosen spec. We would say that the wallas is a preferred option as it has the closing lid and we believe it's a safer option. Thanks
Great video but the question is, how much for one system and how much for the other.
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Great information.
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The cost is a huge factor. The Wallas is 1650 € and the wabasto diesel heater is about 400ish €. Buy a cheap induction hob for 100€ or less and save a bunch of money.
Can't run an induction hob without hookup, and it won't act as a heater.
I was deleting my comment and will write this text instead:
I think if you present yourself in social media either you take care of the viewer comments or do not allow any comments in the future on your channel.
There is nothing bad as when someone is asking you a question about your video and you do not care to give an answer to it
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Hope you're well Padraig
@@JerbaCampers Yes, thanks. And same to you all up there.