Webasto EASY Installation Guide - HOW TO INSTALL a Webasto Airtop 2000 STC Diesel Heater
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- Опубликовано: 23 июл 2024
- In Episode 82 of Truck House Life, I'll show you how to install a Webasto Airtop 2000 STC diesel heater in your van, camper, motorhome, boat... whereever! Don't be intimidated by installing one yourself... it's not that difficult and I will show you step by step how it's done.
If you've been thinking about getting a diesel heater, do it, you won't regret it!
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“...electrical harness, just gotta plug a couple things in. And finally the gasket....and then your thermostat. And finally the mounting plate....” it’s the little things that crack me up. Great personality and informative. Win win.
lol yeah I kept forgetting things.
One thing to remember is that with how well you have that insulated you'll usually be running that heater on low. When they only run on low the burner chamber builds up with carbon and stops working as well, to solve it run the thing on full blast for an hour or two every now and then to burn out the extra. I can always show you how to rebuild it and clean it out by hand too. Let me know if you have any questions, I've installed a lot of those.
Yup, I've read about that, I'll just leave the door open and blast it once a month lol.
Espar Vs webasto??? Thoughts?
@@thepatternforms859 both are great units. I can't really say I would prefer one over the other. They both have the same features. Really I would look into availability in your area. You might have a dealer for one brand and not the other.
Why did I watch this. I don't know why I watched it. I liked it too. I'll never do this and yet here I am again. Charisma. Thanks for the vid.
lol, no worries man.
No teacher can explain as you have explained and after seeing all this I have not had any difficulty in installing heater in my van. Thanks a lot and Regards Malik
Great Vid THL, and you have convinced me with the Webasto. I had purchased a Chinese copy, no good. I left it at my workplace marked (free to good home). Got the same as yours on the way and looking forward to it...... Cheers Mate and take care.
They're awesome man, I doubt you'll be dissapointed!
Great Tutorial Timmy! You explain everything so well and clear that even my 11 year old daughter can install the Webasto System by herself. Looking forward to install mine in the near future... Thank you buddy for taking your time to show us how is done!!!
I remember many years ago a very smart supervisor telling someone how to make a set of instructions for training on how to do a certain job in the oilfields. He said make it so simple that my Gramma could look at and do it. You did it. Very well done Sir.
Thanks for the clear tutorial .
Thank you for making this sooooo easy! I'm going to attempt it!
That's why I made the video, awesome:)
Best video I’ve see yet
Simply explaining the set up
Awesome thanks
Thanks! You demystified the whole process. I think I can do it! Muchas Gracias!
That's what i was going for:)
great job ! hands down the best how to on youtube. to the point and a++
Right on! That's why I made the video:)
Perfect timing on this vid. One fuel source seems like an excellent way to go. ✌️
nice!
Thanks very instructional gives me the confidence that I feel like I could do it myself after watching your video.
nice!
Awesome video Timmy! I am installing one in our truck camper because of you.
I just sent you a few bucks on PayPal cuz I appreciate you👍
Right on! Hope the install video helps and thank you! You'll love it!
I installed a china diesel heater in a horse trailer for a woman, I talked her into upsizing to a bigger fuel tank that we mounted under the gooseneck of her trailer. Heater works great for her, and no worries about condensation from burning a propane heater.
right on, yeah they're awesome!
Thank you so much for making this video! I have been looking for a tutorial like this for a long time and finally stumbled onto your channel. We’re putting this same model of heater in our skoolie build. I spent all day yesterday trying to make sense of all the parts, and after watching your video it all makes sense to me and I feel ready to get ours installed!
No worries:) It's not bad at all, just take your time and have the video handy for the install, you got it!
Thank you for explaining everything you did.
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome presentation man! I definitely feel better about installing mine🤙🏽
nice!
Awesome video, great job!!!!!! Love that setup!!!
Thanks! 👍
Nice job! I've been waiting to see the video! Glad to see it in action! Enjoy from Fairbanks..
Right on! Thanks again for the help purchasing it man:)
Thank you very much. Most helpful installation video i think 👏👏🙏
awesome!
Great installation 😊
You are amazing man. Thank you so much for being a generous content creator. This was very well made and concise. Cheers and happy holidays man.
Thank you glad it helped!
Youll love it. I have a Chinse Diesel heater from Amazon. Works amazing. I installed it in my teardrop for camping at the ski areas. They sips diesel. So effecient. The Webastos will mount in the same space as the chinese ones. They are copies. The cool thing on the chinese heaters is they adjust for altitude in the controller. These usually need a high altitude kit.
right on, yeah I'm stoked!
You just got to love YT. Everything you seek you can find here !
right!?
Excellent work muh man 🦾 I installed one in my camper a few weeks ago and freakin love it! Now that I have the spray on insulation in there walls are not finished yet) the heater on lowest setting kept the camper a cozy 84 degrees. Huge improvement over the my buddy heater! You'll have to keep us posted on whether or not the diesel has a geling issue when it's extremely cold at night or if you run anti gelling additives as preventative measures. Tank location took a lot of deliberation on my part before I committed to mounting it where I did. Can't wait to see how you mount the camper to the new flatbed!
nice man!
Clear concise great video!!
Thanks!
Excellent
Thank you! Cheers!
great video! thank you
Thanks!
Very well done
Thank you! Cheers!
Awesome
Well done, very cool. Now if I can just get over the sticker shock.
Awesome job Timmy very very good clear info great thanks for awesome video 👏🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦🛠️
thanks!
Awesome video Timmy!!! I’ve been looking at getting one of these heaters for a van. Keep us updated on how good or how poorly it works over time 👍👍 Happy Easter 🐣
Thanks! Do it, they're awesome!
@@TruckHouseLife I’ve seen this type of heater also being sold as a self contained unit. I do like your unit better because you get more options on how you want to install it and where you want to put it. Maybe the self-contained unit would be better for a tent like structure🤷🏻♂️. I don’t know but...these heaters do have a good price point and seem to be very efficient. I hope it serves you well. Please check the batteries in your CO detector, we all want Timmy to be safe! Can’t wait for the next video👍
Looking good Bro !! 👍👍💪💪💪💪💪✌✌
thanks mane!
Looking at this very unit to get, I have half the cost in AMEX credit saved, so thinking strongly use it up on one.
This gem can be mobile-set up in house then switched to Van for a few weeks then back to homestead , it's so versatile.
Love your Idea to have a solar and on top, I thought about a windmill, they will do the same yet all hours of day - Certainly Wind element "limited thought isn't a deal breaker.
SO a windmill + Solar panel + little burner is a sweet Combo to create power independently, IMO..
Utilizing your example as a possible basis for setup with a good quality dual battery, and Bluetooth to monitor output Voltage and levels, is a wonderful thing.
Inspiring !!
Flexing that Amex 😂 jk
I’m a trucker and there is one in my truck not being used cause we have another way to heat the truck when it’s off I’m using this video as a how to undo😂 hope to build a truck like yours one day
The video made me feel like I was watching an episode of "Modern Marvels" or "How it's Made". I'll never need to install one of these heaters, but it's entertaining to watch anyway.
thanks haha
Lol looks nice and clean !
thanks!
Great step by step. You made it clear on how to install. The only thing I can suggest is..... the camper was a little high off the ground to use as a work surface. You can adjust that by letting the air out of your tires for the precise ergonomically work surface.
Peace,love&tolerance
Thanks man:)
Timmy really has an issue with keeping too much air in his tires. He just won't listen to logic!
@@dustinpollard6237 lol I aired down the first time removing it, but it wasn't enough to drive under it still wasn't enough clearance without putting boards under the jacks... it takes a really long time to deflate 2 35" tires inflated to 80psi and then reinflate them... so instead of sitting there 20 minutes deflating air out of 2 tires and another 10 minutes inflating them, I just put boards under the tires. But now I'll have to refigure the entire jack system.
@@TruckHouseLife I know its hard to keep track of comments and people, but it was absolutely sarcasm. Last video, 25 people told you to air down, and I commented asking "have any of you actually aired down 4 35 inch tires????!!! It takes forever" I got you man, I was being a smartass.
@@dustinpollard6237 lol no worries man, yeah if someone else wants to pinch the valves on 2 tires for 20 minutes have at it;)
Diggin your channel Bud.
thanks man!
Drink 2 sips every time Timmy says webasto
Lol
Have one of these in my Semi.. they are very efficient and will heat your arse out if the truck if they don't have a programable thermo lol...
Some also have a fuel return so it heats the fuel up to keep it from jelling overnight
@@Twisted_Harlock thats what Timmy needs!!!
nice!
yup I looked into that too.
next time when you have visitors have your own safe for your own stash of food lol.. i love your camper.
lol I will! thanks:)
@@TruckHouseLife No problem. your welcome
Great video,music and glad the heater worked for you. Just a suggestion remove the music while you're talking it was to loud making it difficult to hear you!
good
Thanks
So I literally only watched this to give you views cause this is useless to me. Don’t even know how to use an electric drill. You’re still my second fave. Cheers Timmy!!
lol thanks! hehehe
LOVED this. I have a Dickenson propane heater in the Kimbo. Why did u ditch the propane? Cost? Very helpful video!
20:09 hehehehe, you said doodoo. *Insert peter griffin gif here*
lol
Way to go timmy! It looks like your luck-o-meter is improving 😅😅😅, greetings from the South
Right?!
Be a little challenge for installation on my Forest River Toy Hauler. I can’t have anything except exhaust and fresh air intake on outside. I’d like to hook the heat vent to my existing heat ducts for the propane furnace.
Great tutorial. I've seen newer ones with Bluetooth and iOS/Android app connectivity, it seems neat. How does the thermostat on this one work, is the heater on constantly or does it cycle off and on after it reaches target temperature or go down automatically on a lower burn?
Love mine, I can’t tell how much fuel it uses because is uses so little. I can also let it run 24/7 for weeks at a time and it will keep my camper at 72 degrees.
nice! yup they are incredible!
Yeah Timmy!!!!!!!
yeyah:)
Great video! I’m curious if there was a vent on the tank, doesn’t it create a suction? Or is there a tiny hole in the lid?
Thanks for that great video, Timmy.
Hey, …I can’t find the Webasto Diesel Heater Kit with the separate tank - like the one you installed.
Could you pls tell me where you got that kit from …?
Thank you!
Might you even have a Part# for that kit?
Thx 🙏🏻
Tom
Teresa and I really enjoyed your step by step video. I keep going back and forth on a Chinese diesel heater vs a Dickinson Diesel heater. Dickinson (cons, harder to control temps, gets extremely hot, pros more fuel and power efficient plus you get to see the fire) comes in around the same price as the Webasto. Very well done how to video!
Had you considered doing any exhaust wrap around the pipe?
Thank you for taking the time to do this video!
~ Mark & Teresa
Either way you can't go wrong;)
@@TruckHouseLife Really looking forward to your personal review. When the time comes. I've yet to hear anything negative. 🙂
Di you ver get and install one?? Wondering bout our whole experience.
@@ashqelon7267 We ended up getting a all in one (since we have multiple canping rigs we cab mive it from one to the other) Red Box 5K chinese diesel heater. It has worked amazingly for last 2 Winters no problems. Best money ever spent!
@@OutOfOfficeCamping
Ahh, glad it worked out for you. I reviewed the USA made ones for (now) $1,500+/-) And like the quality that attracts me thought the lesser $$ ones do seems to have a reasonable durability to them.
I'm concerned about the replacement parts availability somewhat if I went with same system.
BTW did you see the one YT some one has figured out how to make homemade biodiesel about $1 a gallon Ave ? Using cooking oils and removing the fats and so creating the burnable oils.
His YT is called "the driveway engineer". go view it , might be valuable to do.
Awesome vid
What is the fuel consumption?
Fun times
yup!
Maybe you see this: I think when you started, the two wires for the fuel pump from the heater unit had just the crimped on leads, at some point, you probably pushed the leads into the connector housing that comes with the kit. Is there something to be aware of there? Like polarity?
did you decide not to take the burners fresh air from the underside and use it inside the box instead?
If you had a diesel truck would you add the fuel line to the trucks tank instead or is the fuel consumption so small?
Yeah, the box is vented so plenty of fresh air. I didn't want to tap into the truck's diesel tank because i want to be able to remove the camper easy without disconnecting a fuel line.
Love your videos! I hate to be a bummer but you installed the heater upside down. According to the manual the vent air flow needs to be horizontal or hot air out the top. Hot air rises and making it go down will cause the Webasto to get excessively hot inside. If the ducting is short you will probably still be fine but I figure I'd let you know so you can keep an eye on it.
I installed a hydronic one upside down before and the heating chamber had got an air lock. It would run for 5 minutes overheat and shut off. It took a while before I figured out. I just assumed they didn't want the exhaust pointing up because of condensation but there was more to it than that.
I called Webasto and they said to install it just like I did with the webasto label right side up and hot air blowing downwards in the direction of the arrow. I called the webasto techs just to make sure before installing it.
These Webasto heater were very popular two decades ago before OTR tractors came with APUs. My heater was mounted horizontally in the side box. No cold air inlet duct req'd, flexible exhaust tube exited out the bottom to the rear and the warm air entered the bunk area at floor level behind the driver's seat.
I seem to recall someone recommending not operating it while in transit. The internal basket/burner is fragile and pricey to replace.
I'd sleep with windows half open as keeping the thermostat cranked up resulted in a clean burn. Excellent BTU output.
Thanks for the video. Subbed. Does your diesel gel up in the extreme cold ? I was thinking of running my exhaust pipe from the heater onto my engine block. Kind of a backup to the electric engine block heater, which my Honda 1000 doesn't have enough power to run, ughh.
Bottles of anti-gel available at most auto parts store or any truck stop. Howes, PowerService, etc
🇬🇧🏴💯👍🏻👍🏻yeh 💯informative as ever Timmy,awesome job feel like your instruction s are o good I could fit one in my 🚗SMART CAR🚗😂🤣😂lol glad you got back safe to Alaska buddy❄️🌨🏔🌲☝️🤠stay warm safe and well my friend 🤠Dave in Cornwall 🌤🏄🏻♂️ lots of coffee ☕️
Thanks man!
Question? How loud is that exhaust? Being in a hunting camp with trailers about 6 ft apart . Would they be able to hear the heater running ? Right now I can run my 18ft camper on a single deep cycle battery for about 2 weeks,which runs my lighting and my water pump.the average temp is in the 20's or 30's .could u give an estimate on how long it would take to run down a single deep cell battery before I would have to charge it with just running that heater?
I want to install a liquid antifreeze heater to engine and camper to keep comfortable in winter also keeping engine warm.
Will be using antifreeze from engine while driving to heat camper on rear of vehicle.
I have been totally overwhelmed by all the parts that came in the Webasto box. Your video has me feeling I actually can install it myself, I’m going to use the same orientation/ set up you did with the rear wall. I’m in a 1983 retired bread truck, so this heater is going to be a game changer now that winters here. Thanks for making the install more accessible. The instructions basically stopped me in my tracks. Was the fuel tank you used Webasto, too? I didn’t get one that came with mine.
Awesome, that's exactly why I made the video;) Yes, it's a webasto tank.
@@TruckHouseLife 💚 ❄thank you
hey.... have you done much research/ thought about wind power as an alternative/compliment to solar? I have been falling into wormholes landing on Missouri Wind and Solar and have watched a couple basic you tube videos. Other than that I have no idea where to start in terms of companies. I do know what I know, which is that panels on the top of my bread truck are great for collecting snow and shadows so far this winter, and it's always windy in the eastern sierra. I trust your processes/perspective since it got me to install my webaso heater, so curious if you've done anything/ thought of anything related to adding a wind turbine to help power the house
@@jenpaludi4909 yep it's ineffficiet compared to good solar and you have to remove the turbine every time you drive so never did it.
You’re getting all sorts of advice from your dedicated viewers. Thought I’d chime in with some expert advice based on decades of relevant experience. You can ignore it at your own peril. Here it is:
Have a beer.
I like this advice;)
Did your heater come with an elevation sensor? Or is it built-in with this unit? Great video thanks for sharing.
Not sure, it's just a stock webasto airtop, but AK is pretty low elevation (where the roads are).
Somebody may have asked this question already, but is it possible to tie in your fuel supply line directly to your trucks diesel fuel tank? So that you wouldn’t have to refill the tank that was included with the kit?
Next video, how to change a trailer tire, avoid an avalanche and properly fall off your snowmobile 😆🤣👊
I love your screen name lol
lol right?!
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@@OutOfOfficeCamping Now i feel like watching bramstrokers dracula.
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Did I notice in an earlier video that you also have a Kimberly? Apart from the price tag, likes? Dislikes?
I had a plan for heating my bus with a Shipmate/Navigator-Halibut style original Neptune (about 100 years old) and Dickinson Pacific Diesel heater/cookstove, but I have changed my mind. The ice all over the bus this morning tells me that I was a fool to not take care of this earlier but live and learn I suppose. I might like a Webasto, I wouldn't like the Chinese version. Everything is so hard to get right now. I saw a Jotul 404 today at the off-grid shop, but it's in the "museum" and they won't sell it.😭
Yup had the kimberly for 10 years, great stove. Paid 1/2 price for it and it was a lot cheaper when they first came out.
@@TruckHouseLife Hey, thanks for getting back to me. Currently it's "a bit" cost prohibitive at $4K, but I like lots of things about it.
Hey there...thanks for the video...where did you get your unit from? TIA.
From a guy in Fairbanks.
Probably addressed in another video, but what was/were the problem(s) with the propane heater?
Stay savage my friend!!!
Always!
Was there a reason you didn’t tap into your truck fuel tank?
I'm confused. aren't you rebuilding the entire camper on the flat bed? Are the videos out of order?
The truck was getting the flatbed on for a month, so there's a few videos "out of order" for a little bit here... almost caught up;)
As you have two heating resources, will you remove wood stove in future?
probably not, I like the doomsday survival appeal;)
Ohhhh, I was confused too. I thought you were building a whole new camper once the flatbed was installed, but I think I was wrong. You're reinstalling the original, but you'll now have room for sleds, etc on the side?. I couldn't figure out why you were Installing the new heater when you're replacing the camper, but I don't know why I thought that. I think I know your plan for the steel bed, but i'll wait and see. Can I ask why the change in heater? I was thinking simplifying fuel, but you'll still have propane stove, but maybe that you'll ALWAYS have diesel so even if you break down and get stuck for a week, you'll have a huge supply of D to stay warm?
Oh I've got all kinds of plans;) my propane heater didn't work, hence the change.
Now that you have this are you getting rid of the Kimberly wood stove?
Nope!:)
Only if Timmy reinstalls the air conditioner🤔... I bet that little stove rocks out some heat though.
Timmy, how long does you diesel heater run on a tank of fuel? It seems I saw you testing it on a trip but can’t remember. I know a guy at Mobiltec, he restores old campers, he may put one in his camper. I told him about you and shared this video, thanks
Goes about 5 days works great!
Now that time has went by, do you still like this heater? Any problems? Thanks
Worked perfect the entire time and use it all the time.
I watched a lot of your videos and some of the recent ones are about when your heater stopped working. And you've tried to fix it multiple times. I have heard that sometimes mud daubers or wasps will go into the exhaust and plug them. Have you checked that? I know you've had issues trying to figure out what was wrong with your unit.
Thanks for the tutorial but I gotta ask was the woodstove not enough? Also if memory serves you have solar, do you not have electric heat?
Wood stove is plenty enough, but this is for quick heat. My electric wasn't enough to power the old propane heater long (plus it didn't work anyways), my electric will power this diesel heater easy.
@@TruckHouseLife thanks, do you have a video on your electrical system? also if you don't mind, what are your thoughts on electric trucks?
@@ethanmarch4269 coming out with a video on my electrical system soon (just installed battleborn lithium batteries). I'm not getting an electric truck anytime soon not until they get the range over 1,000 miles.
@@TruckHouseLife As an electrician in training and someone wanting to build a truck camper, thank you. Also very valid on the EV truck, my personal line is 700 miles (if it was a tesla) otherwise I'm with you on the 1000
I am trying to find where the fuse is to reset it can anyone help out we have to exact same heater thanks
That air intake seems quite close to the fuel tank. Did you have any issues with smells?
Nope good to go.
SO what was the point of drilling the tiny holes in the beginning? DId they mark the spots where you needed to cut out? You skipped the cutting part so I figured you may have changed plans and instead of drilling holes you removed the whole area
lol the wood was too thick (3/4") for the 4 mounting screws to reach all the way through to thread the nuts on, so I just cut the whole area out (which you can totally just do, worked better anyways.)
Hi. What year is the truck?
96
Espar Vs webasto????
19:35 What is that screaming? It sounds like a blow-dryer.
Lol heater fan firing up.
@@TruckHouseLife Is it always that loud?
@@Raynor88 Can't hear it inside at all hardly.
How interesting, the heater you installed is the same company that makes cold weather engine heaters. Help me find the video of when you did your flat bed install, where you got tit?
yup, flatbed would have been around april 2021 sometime.
@@TruckHouseLife ive been contemplating buying a service/utility bed with all the doors only issue would be weight. Any idea your Tire size on the truck?
I don't know man...
I thought Full Send Alaska was a unique name...
Yup truck house life is easier to roll off the tongue though
I would not take my fresh air from inside that box.
Think the safest is to go through the wall facing your door isle/ entrance.
The box is vented, didn't want to pull it from under the porch where diesel could potentially pool up a bit.
The fresh air is for the combustion process inside the heater, not for distribution of heated air in the camper. I think anyways, that's how wood, coal, and pellet stoves work. The convection air for circulation is pulled from inside the camper, the hole directly opposite of the heated air blowing tube thing.
" You'll Baby ! " omg lmao
Wrong thing to say to a gay guy ! Ok I'm Game... lol
lol