Just to let it be known, on these if you’re keeping them long term mount them inside and route the exhaust and intake out. BUT if you want maximum heating, make the return air (not the intake for the combustion chamber) but the air that it sucks in and blows out the vent, make that take air from wherever you’re heating. That means it sucks in hot air and blows out even hotter air, vs sucking in cold and trying to heat air
KDIGG that would definitely be more efficient. i think i would introduce a little outside air into the mix to keep the oxygen level up in the reheated air. perhaps just before the intake pipe from the warm interior enters the heater for reheating. or crack a window in the warm cabin. any thoughts?
@ I’d recommend cracking a window except in extreme cold temps for obvious reasons, But it wouldn’t be required as nobody’s car is 100% sealed, so air would still go in. Just as a piece of knowledge though do not try to run these on anything BUT diesel, For others reading this I know some have said they run it on old engine oil or cooking oil, it works TEMPORARILY. In extreme situations it can work in a pinch but be prepared to have to clean the combustion chamber as soot will gum up and leave you cold and desperate. Periodically run these on full power, full heat, full force. It helps burn off excess soot so if you run this on low all the time you won’t have to pull this apart and clean it for a long time.
@@KDlGGwe had an Eberspacher fitted under the floor of our VW T5 and in the booklet it advises that it can be run on diesel with kerosene at low temperatures or in very cold temperatures pure kerosene, it draws fuel from the main tank so not able to do this ourselves but if you run a separate tank would be easy. It draws in warm air from an inlet in the driver step this makes it more efficient, most vans will let in an element of fresh air through the heater vents unless the heater is on recirculate. 👍🏻🇬🇧
@ that would probably be true on the eberspacher but i was saying in regards to the cheaper Chinese style ones. People have ran them with kerosene and had issues, a little kerosene with diesel might be fine but pure kero they had to pull the heater apart to clean it. So I think it’s likely a slight design difference between the two that causes issues
Thanks for posting this! Im looking to get a diesel heater and didnt think about the exhaust or intake hoses. I assumed it would just be apart of the unit like a generator. I did not think it it would have something like that and have to raise it up for it to work. Ill look at that when i choose one.
@@Sebastianstonum Yep, its allmost plug and play. It does need a good battery to start or you'll get a E 01 Error for low voltage. A bit noicy but i'm used to it. Nothing beats it because it circulates the air around. You can actually have warm feet and kick off the shoes when its freezing cold.
I have similar unit (Vevor 5kw) and made a few small mods: Cut a piece 2x4 and screwed under legs giving the exhaust pipe some space from the ground; Purchase a 90 deg. piece for the exhaust pipe, (Amazon) I understand people have broken the exhaust pipe because of bending it and finally, I wrapped the exhaust pipe with high temp tape. By now you have figured out that pipe and muffler gets very hot! Take care, this unit will keep you warm. Have a Vantastic winter.
That’s a great idea for the exhaust! I’ll have to give it a try. I love the simplicity of this unit and it took me 45 minutes to set it up out the box to blowing hot air. Now I can make a few adjustments so I can set it up quickly whenever I need it
I've been using one in this way for just over a year now. I throw an upturned plastic storage tub over the top held in place with bungies to keep the weather out of it.
If you need to make an insert, Coroplast with a piece of reflectix glued to it would work. I do think the sink window would be a better choice if you need to use the slider. Another fun project!
I like that idea. Maybe I could try and glue reflectix to Coroplast for all my windows for some added insulation! That wouldn’t be too hard and it will be stronger
I have been wanting to get one of the small Vevor heaters for my van to replace the existing one under the bench seat. I figure I can mount it in the same spot and run the exhaust out the existing coolant line holes, through the engine bay, and out near the exhaust pipe.
If you plan on getting a longer heater hose… get a 4” hose. With the 3” longer hose.. I ran into error problems with it overheating. Once I got the 4” hose… problems went away. Safe travels dude.
Neat so does it sit on top of the refrigerator? Several years ago I had a 20 ft travel trailer. In it I ran a kerosene heater with a little cooking plate on top. I really liked it.
It looks like it's meant to come off of the base. I'm wondering if there's a way you could leave the intake and exhaust and then just sit the heater on top of it. Kind of like the permanent installed ones, but you can easily pull the tank and heater. Probably doesn't do that, but it would cool if it did.
Are you going to install this beast perfectly in your mini caravan? or will you put it outside every time you use it? it is a super great device that will embrace and welcome you in the cold days. (I'm thinking about getting another one - VEVOR 12V 5kW or 12V 8KW) I saw that they are great devices that make living conditions quite comfortable. what are your thoughts on this? I bought a van and am going to redecorate it and am therefore thinking about which one I should get because I think yours carries quite a bit of weight!!
I haven’t tried that brand but I’m loving the brearo heater so far! I might not do a permanent install with this one just incase I need to use it to heat anything else like oil pan, coolant, or water tank
I can honestly not understand why anyone would want or need a heater blowing all night! I prefer to not use any form of heating in the vehicle. Not only does a gas or diesel heater stink, it's also dangerous and very unhealthy. Simply by using good clothing while awake, and a very good down bag while sleeping naked at night, it keeps me cozy warm in the lowest of winter ❄️ temperatures.
@dw4956 I always keep all flour windows open (with inbuilt wind deflectors), so plenty of fresh air. I also every day (when it's not raining) open all the doors for a period to quickly disperse any overnight condensation. I've never had damp or mold in the vehicle during many winters of living in the vehicle full time. The inside of a well insulated vehicle shouldn't freeze too often (I never cover up windows 🪟). But during severe low temperatures then it's quite easy to stick separate water bottles or a flask inside a blanket or the sleeping bag. My 25L water container rarely freezes, but it can be wrapped in insulation when needed if experiencing very severe winter weather. Frozen water in a kettle can always simply be put on a gas stove. I also permanently wrap my gas canister inside an insulated cover so that it performs better during winter.
@@Sebastianstonum Yes, true...with someone just leaving their centrally heated house 🏠 for a single overnight trip in a van...then there is zero hardships involved and you can merely take your slippers 🥿
No thx. I’ll take my simple Olympian wave 3 propane heater. No electricity, no exhaust, no diesel fuel, no air intake, no heater sitting in the snow, no cutting holes in van, no app, just nice dry heat hooked up to my 20lb tank… crack window/roof vent. Done
Just to let it be known, on these if you’re keeping them long term mount them inside and route the exhaust and intake out. BUT if you want maximum heating, make the return air (not the intake for the combustion chamber) but the air that it sucks in and blows out the vent, make that take air from wherever you’re heating. That means it sucks in hot air and blows out even hotter air, vs sucking in cold and trying to heat air
KDIGG that would definitely be more efficient. i think i would introduce a little outside air into the mix to keep the oxygen level up in the reheated air. perhaps just before the intake pipe from the warm interior enters the heater for reheating. or crack a window in the warm cabin. any thoughts?
@ I’d recommend cracking a window except in extreme cold temps for obvious reasons, But it wouldn’t be required as nobody’s car is 100% sealed, so air would still go in. Just as a piece of knowledge though do not try to run these on anything BUT diesel, For others reading this I know some have said they run it on old engine oil or cooking oil, it works TEMPORARILY. In extreme situations it can work in a pinch but be prepared to have to clean the combustion chamber as soot will gum up and leave you cold and desperate. Periodically run these on full power, full heat, full force. It helps burn off excess soot so if you run this on low all the time you won’t have to pull this apart and clean it for a long time.
@@KDlGGwe had an Eberspacher fitted under the floor of our VW T5 and in the booklet it advises that it can be run on diesel with kerosene at low temperatures or in very cold temperatures pure kerosene, it draws fuel from the main tank so not able to do this ourselves but if you run a separate tank would be easy. It draws in warm air from an inlet in the driver step this makes it more efficient, most vans will let in an element of fresh air through the heater vents unless the heater is on recirculate. 👍🏻🇬🇧
@ that would probably be true on the eberspacher but i was saying in regards to the cheaper Chinese style ones. People have ran them with kerosene and had issues, a little kerosene with diesel might be fine but pure kero they had to pull the heater apart to clean it. So I think it’s likely a slight design difference between the two that causes issues
Great! I am glad you are warm
Thanks for posting this! Im looking to get a diesel heater and didnt think about the exhaust or intake hoses. I assumed it would just be apart of the unit like a generator. I did not think it it would have something like that and have to raise it up for it to work. Ill look at that when i choose one.
Seb, ty for all the hard work man,it really shows …
Had my Chinese diesel heater for 2 years now great addition to the van for sure 👍🏻🏴
I have the same one, fits perfectly in the most right cabinet. Drilled a hole in the door for the vent.
That’s smart! I love how easy it is, definitely easier to set this up than anything els
@@Sebastianstonum Yep, its allmost plug and play. It does need a good battery to start or you'll get a E 01 Error for low voltage. A bit noicy but i'm used to it. Nothing beats it because it circulates the air around. You can actually have warm feet and kick off the shoes when its freezing cold.
I have similar unit (Vevor 5kw) and made a few small mods: Cut a piece 2x4 and screwed under legs giving the exhaust pipe some space from the ground; Purchase a 90 deg. piece for the exhaust pipe, (Amazon) I understand people have broken the exhaust pipe because of bending it and finally, I wrapped the exhaust pipe with high temp tape. By now you have figured out that pipe and muffler gets very hot! Take care, this unit will keep you warm. Have a Vantastic winter.
That’s a great idea for the exhaust! I’ll have to give it a try. I love the simplicity of this unit and it took me 45 minutes to set it up out the box to blowing hot air. Now I can make a few adjustments so I can set it up quickly whenever I need it
What an absolute game changer !
Nice heater. My Mercedes has one built in to warm the engine block but it can be wired to run and heat the van when the engine is off.
I've been using one in this way for just over a year now. I throw an upturned plastic storage tub over the top held in place with bungies to keep the weather out of it.
If you need to make an insert, Coroplast with a piece of reflectix glued to it would work. I do think the sink window would be a better choice if you need to use the slider. Another fun project!
I like that idea. Maybe I could try and glue reflectix to Coroplast for all my windows for some added insulation! That wouldn’t be too hard and it will be stronger
The van is so dope... dub life
Nice jacket❤
I haw a vivor on my van. Looks the same. Great video mr hi from sweden 😊
I have been wanting to get one of the small Vevor heaters for my van to replace the existing one under the bench seat. I figure I can mount it in the same spot and run the exhaust out the existing coolant line holes, through the engine bay, and out near the exhaust pipe.
If you plan on getting a longer heater hose… get a 4” hose. With the 3” longer hose.. I ran into error problems with it overheating. Once I got the 4” hose… problems went away. Safe travels dude.
Start snowboarding! Then, get a split board, which will combine hiking and snowboarding!
I got into skiing a couple years back, definitely need to get out more!
Glad to see you getting brand deals, just please remember the rules of disclosure. Keep up the good work!
Neat so does it sit on top of the refrigerator? Several years ago I had a 20 ft travel trailer. In it I ran a kerosene heater with a little cooking plate on top. I really liked it.
Amazing video bro. Cool heater and nice brand deal. Also I have been wondering what kind of camera do you use to record your videos?
Thank you!! I use an old Sony a7iii with a broken mic jack. I’d recommend a 6700 all day long
@ thanks for the information on what kind of camera you recommend. And also letting me know what camera you use.
generaly speaking when do you see snow , deep enough to affect a small trailer, around Shadow Mtn? And when does it melt? April/May?
It looks like it's meant to come off of the base. I'm wondering if there's a way you could leave the intake and exhaust and then just sit the heater on top of it. Kind of like the permanent installed ones, but you can easily pull the tank and heater.
Probably doesn't do that, but it would cool if it did.
Did you find the storage key ? 😢
Are you going to install this beast perfectly in your mini caravan? or will you put it outside every time you use it? it is a super great device that will embrace and welcome you in the cold days. (I'm thinking about getting another one - VEVOR 12V 5kW or 12V 8KW) I saw that they are great devices that make living conditions quite comfortable. what are your thoughts on this? I bought a van and am going to redecorate it and am therefore thinking about which one I should get because I think yours carries quite a bit of weight!!
I haven’t tried that brand but I’m loving the brearo heater so far! I might not do a permanent install with this one just incase I need to use it to heat anything else like oil pan, coolant, or water tank
I can honestly not understand why anyone would want or need a heater blowing all night!
I prefer to not use any form of heating in the vehicle. Not only does a gas or diesel heater stink, it's also dangerous and very unhealthy.
Simply by using good clothing while awake, and a very good down bag while sleeping naked at night, it keeps me cozy warm in the lowest of winter ❄️ temperatures.
It keeps the interior dry and keeps drinking water from freezing.
I like going home to a warm house. And taking off my jacket.
@dw4956 I always keep all flour windows open (with inbuilt wind deflectors), so plenty of fresh air. I also every day (when it's not raining) open all the doors for a period to quickly disperse any overnight condensation. I've never had damp or mold in the vehicle during many winters of living in the vehicle full time.
The inside of a well insulated vehicle shouldn't freeze too often (I never cover up windows 🪟). But during severe low temperatures then it's quite easy to stick separate water bottles or a flask inside a blanket or the sleeping bag. My 25L water container rarely freezes, but it can be wrapped in insulation when needed if experiencing very severe winter weather. Frozen water in a kettle can always simply be put on a gas stove. I also permanently wrap my gas canister inside an insulated cover so that it performs better during winter.
@@Sebastianstonum Yes, true...with someone just leaving their centrally heated house 🏠 for a single overnight trip in a van...then there is zero hardships involved and you can merely take your slippers 🥿
Please get a carbon monoxide detector. Stay safe.
I have one, it hasn’t made a peep yet! Hopefully it never does haha
Rad heater
hey Sebastian be careful with that diesel heater. It's incredibly cheap and not worth the problems that are coming.
Not true. They are very reliable and parts are cheap too. Most problems with equipment are user/installer errors.
they're reliable stop yapping
@@johnericson2709 okie dokie
No thx. I’ll take my simple Olympian wave 3 propane heater. No electricity, no exhaust, no diesel fuel, no air intake, no heater sitting in the snow, no cutting holes in van, no app, just nice dry heat hooked up to my 20lb tank… crack window/roof vent. Done
No moisture
@ wave 3? None