@@taconasty there is no such thing as an 8kw even though all the companies on Amazon and eBay say their Vevors are 8kw. Those are still really a 5kw heater so yes they will work.
This is exactly the build I was looking for. I have been on the fence about buying an Amazon portable or doing a diy, the quality of this build sealed the deal for me.
Buy once, cry once. This is also something I don’t wanna skip on…nothing is worse than hearing and feeling your heater shut off in the middle of the night…
Me being a solar enthusiast. I wanted to build a complete portable all in one unit. I started with the medium Ridgid tool box. Everything fitted in neatly. I had plenty of room to make it a true all in one unit. There was enough room to drop in a 20ah LFP battery. I also added a solar controller to charge the battery. With the battery in place, I added a 12v socket, USB A and USB C. Last thing I added was a DC to DC charger for on the go charging. Finally the 5 liter fuel tank was added on the side. Good for 10 to 12 hours of run time on medium. When the battery deplets, I have a weatherproof spare battery inside a harbor freight ammo box.
Thank you! I bought the all in one from Amazon and eventually circled back around after using it for one winter. Makes a good weekend or summer project for sure.
This one has the fan. It’s to help air movement to keep it cool. The guy who designed the 3D parts has also since done some upgrades to help with air movement in the case along with the fan.
Do you think that adding a vent for the cold air intake would make more sense than adding a fan. I thought a fan pulling in rain or snow might cause the fan to malfunction
If you asking about the computer fan, that is just for airflow into the unit to help keep it cooler. The who makes and sells the 3D printed parts has sold over 500+ kits and hasn't had an issue with the rain or snow. The vents for the uptake are slanted to help prevent this. He also made a "recirculating kit" for that vent to allow another hose to come into the tent. This helps to circulate the air thus being more efficient especially in colder temps. By doing so, there is a 0% chance any rain/snow would enter the unit. I camp in a variety of elements from rain/snow and the heater was always bone dry inside.
Awesome build. I currently have an HCalory heater with the fuel tank on the outside. Any reason why you didn't go with a bigger box and mount the fuel tank inside?
This was a customer build but with my personal one I used a rotopax which is insanely strong. Finding a fuel tank that was big enough to fit inside a case would have had too many trade offs imo.
@@KaskadeHD funny enough I’m actually gonna be building a 2kw for my other roof top tent in the next week or so. Parts are the same but instead of the 4800 Apache, you use the 3800.
@ yes but the pc fan. If it’s just pulling in air and no where to go. It’s not doing anything. Much like a pc case. You have an air in with fan but you don’t have an exhaust side.
@@hunter_pauley if the point of fan is to cool the inside of the box and provide air for heat exchanger. I would think you would want to vent the case, most people have both in and out vent to ensure good air flow to keep inside the box with lower temps is what im getting at. happy heating
Use a Brillo pad and then a 3m adhesive promoter on every spot you intend the 3m to stick l too properly. These cases are permitted with what’s called a release agent which is basically oil. Do it right the first time and it will stick no matter what temp. No fault of Mr Paully. He can’t teach you everything! Lol
How well does the remote control work with the heater. Any problems turning off and on or changing the temperature while your in the truck and the heater is on the ground?
I didn’t use the remote too much but I know my friend did the same exact build and had no issues with the remote from inside the tent and the case outside.
@@diypunx yea I just set it and left it. If I got too hot, would just open up a window. I never really found the need to adjust the settings up or down much tbh.
This wrap came with the lavaner pro. Another plus of why I’ve recommended these heaters to folks. You can likely find the sleeve on Amazon but not sure if you can find it with the rubber coating.
Absolutely making this. I’ve had a heater sitting around I’ve been too lazy to install in a small space in my camper. One question, what do you wrap the exhaust pipe in?
Do it man!!! The extra work and costs are all worth it especially after having one from Amazon. The exhaust wraps comes with the Lavaner Pro but it’s essentially just an “exhaust sleeve”
@hunter_pauley How did you decide on the Lavaner Pro heater model? Looking to build a weather resistant model, was hesitant on the amazon options, love your build!
Cheers! Do you feel like the 5kw has been ideal or do you think the 2kw is the way to go? I'm based in NW WY area so winter/ cold temps approach 6 months a year. Looks like you're based in MT so similar weather, looking forward to your superpacific video! @@hunter_pauley
I think it depends on what you're heating. Personally, I would rather be too hot and open a window/vent vs not have enough heat. For that reason, I did the 5kw. @@Nathan-hi1ng
Hey man. Is this your current set up? Is there a total price for all the components etc? The Planar ones are circa $1800 Canadian… Just wondering if this much better value even with time taken. 👍🏼
You can see to the new one that I switched to on the channel. This is still imo the best to approach building the all in one. I had no issues with this one at all and wouldn’t have switched otherwise. At the time of filming, everything was around $450-500
Yea I can see how it looks like that! You can also put the uptake into the tank itself, but I have just had good luck going through the lid. Thanks for watching! Let me know if you have any other questions.@@butchgarner3911
Those holes are covered with the vents and slanted down. Those are also not an electric connection point so the worry of rain/water even getting in there is very mild. Even after camping in a blizzard, no water was found inside the case.
This is just too much work for my old bones. Install the heater in the an igloo or similar cooler from a thrift store. Insulated and can hold a nice LiFePo4 battery for power. Bolt a nice fuel supply on the side or use a remote fuel tank. This works particularly well for extended use in really cold temperatures.
I could never understad why some one would pay extra to install one of those heaters in a plastic box when you can get one already installed in a box for less money?! How do you plan to suck arm air from inside the box with the lid closed? You should run outside air to the burner because if it more dense and ignited better (and who wants to heat inside warm air and send it outside anyway? WTF?
I started with one of those all in ones from Amazon. This is a far superior route especially in my use case scenario. There is a fan that pushes air and this unit now has an exit on the other side with a 3D printed vent. The Lavaner Heater is also far superior to the other Chinese diesel heaters I’ve used and tested. At the end of the day, this is a “you get what you pay for” situation and when it comes to staying warm, that’s not something I’m going to cheap out on.
Your questions indicate more research is needed on your end. As to why, you will soon find out if you simply buy a suitcase/toolbox heater and then proceed to make the needed modifications to meet your needs. Outside air DOES reach the burner through a dedicaed air inlet otherwise the heater would not ignite. If you mean the room air should not return to the box to be rewarmed...you are incorrect for several reasons. It will all become clear no matter which way you go whether you DIY build or just buy a turnkey model that APPEARS ready to use.
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Thanks Hunter!
Enjoyed the video.
I looked thru your posts list and couldn't find info on the exhaust insulation. Can you please provide the source for it
Thanks
Hey would those 3D parts work on the 8k unit?
@@taconasty there is no such thing as an 8kw even though all the companies on Amazon and eBay say their Vevors are 8kw. Those are still really a 5kw heater so yes they will work.
This is exactly the build I was looking for. I have been on the fence about buying an Amazon portable or doing a diy, the quality of this build sealed the deal for me.
Buy once, cry once. This is also something I don’t wanna skip on…nothing is worse than hearing and feeling your heater shut off in the middle of the night…
Me being a solar enthusiast.
I wanted to build a complete portable all in one unit.
I started with the medium Ridgid tool box.
Everything fitted in neatly. I had plenty of room to make it a true all in one unit.
There was enough room to drop in a 20ah LFP battery. I also added a solar controller to charge the battery.
With the battery in place, I added a 12v socket, USB A and USB C.
Last thing I added was a DC to DC charger for on the go charging.
Finally the 5 liter fuel tank was added on the side. Good for 10 to 12 hours of run time on medium. When the battery deplets, I have a weatherproof spare battery inside a harbor freight ammo box.
I have seen more of these type of builds! They are pretty rad and a true ALL IN ONE 🙌🏽🙌🏽
This is a slick lit ... I'll be sure to circle back if I decide to redo my heater
Thank you! I bought the all in one from Amazon and eventually circled back around after using it for one winter. Makes a good weekend or summer project for sure.
Brilliant build, fair play to you.
I sometimes see a diesel heater build with a computer fan. Is this more of a safety option?
This one has the fan. It’s to help air movement to keep it cool. The guy who designed the 3D parts has also since done some upgrades to help with air movement in the case along with the fan.
Is this more of a precaution or do you feel it is mandatory?
Awesome video, Is there a link for the gas can?
This one actually came with the kit but you can find the 10L tanks on Amazon/ebay.
Great video! Have you made these mountable or do you normally just set it on top of something like a table and run the ductwork?
@@Shaun614 I just set mine on my roof rack but you can easily hang it by the handle as well if you wanted.
Did you add the link for the fuel tank through piece?
Are you talking the piece that picks the fuel up from the tank?
Yes, I think he is asking that because I’m looking for that also. Lol
@@christopherburbidge972 the metal fuel pickup came with the Lavaner heater.
Do you think that adding a vent for the cold air intake would make more sense than adding a fan. I thought a fan pulling in rain or snow might cause the fan to malfunction
If you asking about the computer fan, that is just for airflow into the unit to help keep it cooler.
The who makes and sells the 3D printed parts has sold over 500+ kits and hasn't had an issue with the rain or snow. The vents for the uptake are slanted to help prevent this. He also made a "recirculating kit" for that vent to allow another hose to come into the tent. This helps to circulate the air thus being more efficient especially in colder temps. By doing so, there is a 0% chance any rain/snow would enter the unit. I camp in a variety of elements from rain/snow and the heater was always bone dry inside.
Awesome build. I currently have an HCalory heater with the fuel tank on the outside. Any reason why you didn't go with a bigger box and mount the fuel tank inside?
This was a customer build but with my personal one I used a rotopax which is insanely strong. Finding a fuel tank that was big enough to fit inside a case would have had too many trade offs imo.
@@hunter_pauley Makes sense. TY!
Not sure if you reply to comments - but any idea if this works with a 2kw version? I have a 5kw for my roof top tent and its just too hot lol.
@@KaskadeHD funny enough I’m actually gonna be building a 2kw for my other roof top tent in the next week or so. Parts are the same but instead of the 4800 Apache, you use the 3800.
My question is the fan is sucking in or blowing out. Where is the air going since you only have one in/ out
It’s pushing cool air across the heater and inside the case so it doesn’t get too hot
@ yes but the pc fan. If it’s just pulling in air and no where to go. It’s not doing anything. Much like a pc case. You have an air in with fan but you don’t have an exhaust side.
@ is a pc fan on a computer pulling in below 32° F air?
@@hunter_pauley if the point of fan is to cool the inside of the box and provide air for heat exchanger. I would think you would want to vent the case, most people have both in and out vent to ensure good air flow to keep inside the box with lower temps is what im getting at. happy heating
@ thank you! The guy who designed it has sold over 750 kits with no issues.
Can I just order the cold air vent, fan mount and waterproof plug assembly? Great video!
@@BASSANGLER7MH many of the parts you can order separately if you wanted but the 3D printed parts come as one whole kit from Keegan.
Use a Brillo pad and then a 3m adhesive promoter on every spot you intend the 3m to stick l too properly. These cases are permitted with what’s called a release agent which is basically oil. Do it right the first time and it will stick no matter what temp. No fault of Mr Paully. He can’t teach you everything! Lol
Solid tip! I only have had 1-2 zip tie mounts come undone but they were cheaper ones from Amazon. Cheers!
How well does the remote control work with the heater. Any problems turning off and on or changing the temperature while your in the truck and the heater is on the ground?
I didn’t use the remote too much but I know my friend did the same exact build and had no issues with the remote from inside the tent and the case outside.
@@hunter_pauley with the controls mounted in the box did you just leave it running on one setting all night until the next morning?
@@diypunx yea I just set it and left it. If I got too hot, would just open up a window. I never really found the need to adjust the settings up or down much tbh.
Looking for this heater wrap sleeve which has better insulation then the conventional header wrap. Do you have a link ?
This wrap came with the lavaner pro. Another plus of why I’ve recommended these heaters to folks.
You can likely find the sleeve on Amazon but not sure if you can find it with the rubber coating.
Absolutely making this. I’ve had a heater sitting around I’ve been too lazy to install in a small space in my camper. One question, what do you wrap the exhaust pipe in?
Do it man!!! The extra work and costs are all worth it especially after having one from Amazon. The exhaust wraps comes with the Lavaner Pro but it’s essentially just an “exhaust sleeve”
@@hunter_pauleywhat did the entire build cost?
@@amateurbiggamehunter7691 at the time of making this and with discounts due to sales, around $450
Wish you sold your DIY made heaters! ❤❤❤Canada
@@pennyclegg7728 I did sell a couple of them locally!!
@hunter_pauley How did you decide on the Lavaner Pro heater model? Looking to build a weather resistant model, was hesitant on the amazon options, love your build!
Got it recommended by the individual who sells the 3D parts. Glad I went that root cause it’s a game changer!!!
Cheers! Do you feel like the 5kw has been ideal or do you think the 2kw is the way to go? I'm based in NW WY area so winter/ cold temps approach 6 months a year. Looks like you're based in MT so similar weather, looking forward to your superpacific video! @@hunter_pauley
I think it depends on what you're heating. Personally, I would rather be too hot and open a window/vent vs not have enough heat. For that reason, I did the 5kw. @@Nathan-hi1ng
Hey man. Is this your current set up? Is there a total price for all the components etc? The Planar ones are circa $1800 Canadian… Just wondering if this much better value even with time taken. 👍🏼
You can see to the new one that I switched to on the channel. This is still imo the best to approach building the all in one. I had no issues with this one at all and wouldn’t have switched otherwise.
At the time of filming, everything was around $450-500
Hi bro,where did you buy all the parts
In the description
Did you use any sort of fuel filter in your setup?
I didn’t with this build.
how do you unscrew the cap if you have it all tight and very little extra line to get it out of the way to fill.
The uptake still will spin freely in there. It’s just enough to pop the lid off, slide it over and fill it up 🤙🏽
Oh, ok. I thought the lid was stuck tight against the tube. Awesome thank you!
Yea I can see how it looks like that! You can also put the uptake into the tank itself, but I have just had good luck going through the lid. Thanks for watching! Let me know if you have any other questions.@@butchgarner3911
Will do, thanks!
Trying to understand why have a water proof plug, if youve got 3 inch and 2 inch holes everywhere else?
Those holes are covered with the vents and slanted down. Those are also not an electric connection point so the worry of rain/water even getting in there is very mild. Even after camping in a blizzard, no water was found inside the case.
This is just too much work for my old bones. Install the heater in the an igloo or similar cooler from a thrift store. Insulated and can hold a nice LiFePo4 battery for power. Bolt a nice fuel supply on the side or use a remote fuel tank. This works particularly well for extended use in really cold temperatures.
It's not for everyone but if you want a super clean and efficient install, this is one of the better ways. Thanks for watching!
I could never understad why some one would pay extra to install one of those heaters in a plastic box when you can get one already installed in a box for less money?!
How do you plan to suck arm air from inside the box with the lid closed? You should run outside air to the burner because if it more dense and ignited better (and who wants to heat inside warm air and send it outside anyway? WTF?
I started with one of those all in ones from Amazon. This is a far superior route especially in my use case scenario. There is a fan that pushes air and this unit now has an exit on the other side with a 3D printed vent.
The Lavaner Heater is also far superior to the other Chinese diesel heaters I’ve used and tested. At the end of the day, this is a “you get what you pay for” situation and when it comes to staying warm, that’s not something I’m going to cheap out on.
Your questions indicate more research is needed on your end. As to why, you will soon find out if you simply buy a suitcase/toolbox heater and then proceed to make the needed modifications to meet your needs. Outside air DOES reach the burner through a dedicaed air inlet otherwise the heater would not ignite. If you mean the room air should not return to the box to be rewarmed...you are incorrect for several reasons. It will all become clear no matter which way you go whether you DIY build or just buy a turnkey model that APPEARS ready to use.