Cheap DIESEL HEATER- Plumbed into the 100L Diesel Tank| Ford Transit Conversion
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Ford Transit Van Build Australia | Vanlife Australia Episode 21
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This is the 21th build episode where I install a cheap diesel heater into the van. We were go glad we did this leading into winter s it made a world of difference as was so much more comfortable living in the van.
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I loved how relaxed you were with drilling the fuel tank! Great job
Got to be confident 😂
I didn't see that part pretty dumb he didn't show us it
I remember me saying Why do we even need a diesel heater in Australia? Fast forward to one cold winter morning in Blue Mountains when we woke up to 3 degrees - I was SO GRATEFUL for our diesel heater!!!
I sleep in 0 degrees with my van door open. No heater. No need. There is this marvel of nature called wool. No heater can replace the comfort of a wool duvet topped with a wool blanket, wool underlay and if its freezing temps, wool thermals as well.
@@andrewcheshire244 you are fortunate not to have an allergy to wool products, I envy you!
Thats sleeping, which is fine, but what about just living in a cold van? It sucks much living living in a cold house.
Looking at the orientation of their muffler it has a small weep hole on one side of the side seams. That needs to point down so it can drain the water that forms from combustion. And I think you may want a bit more of an angle on your pump.
Yeah that drain hole needs to face down. Not just for water but sometimes they over fuel and it will drain out of there . I had this problem. And that pump definitely needs to be more of an angle .
Great pick up on the muffler thanks! The fuel pump angle has been like that for over 8 months now and hasn't missed a beat.
@@saltyvanventures True for now, my friend. but if fuel pump is not at the recommended angle, it can cause increased wear and tear on the 'top' side of the fuel pump (piston/chamber) as air gets trapped there. Since air floats to the top of the chamber it will start to rub with greater friction with each pump as there are no O-rings just a metal piston in a metal chamber. Hence, the louder ticking noise. So, depends on how long you want it to last.
So helpful I was wondering where to start with compliance and insurance 😊
hope it helped you out
Another great informative video, thank you. I hadn't thought of a heater in Qld but having found several towns hit 0 celcius or below it might come in handy, and what a reasonable price!
Glad to help. Yes it can get bloody cold in some parts of the country and its just so comforting knowing you have a way to heat you little home up when you want to.
Cool .. very informative as usual
Glad you liked it!
Another great and helpful video, thanks! If there is one thing i've learned by now after binging them all it's gloves on and turps instead of a wet finger when sikaflexing! such a great tip :D
Yep its a great way to do a clean job without getting the glue all over your fingers and everywhere else.
Good video, but weird that you didnt show the most important part about tapping into the tank.
Unfortunately when I originally filmed this, the video of me installing the tube was corrupted. Normally if I noticed I would have re filmed it, but it wasn’t possible in this case
Good vid. Thanks but the fuel filter is the wrong way around.
Greg
Great video. You don’t waste our time and you explain things very well. You should have a lot more subscribers and views. Something is “off” with Google’s algorithm.
I appreciate that! Damn algorithm
Hi, just found your channel - great stuff you got on here! I have the largest ford transit from 2015 and I am going to buy a diesel hob which of course also connects to the fuel tank like your heater. I am though in such a crisis over deciding whether it is important to connect the additional fuel line via the fuel cap on the tank or just drill a separate hole as you did. Your video is the first I have found where an additional hole was drilled into the tank. Did any mechanics recommend this to you? have you had any problems with your heater setup? And did you see others install it this way when you were researching yourself for installation videos? - I hope you can help, I have used several days trying to figure this all out!
The method I chose was not recommended to me by anyone, although my dad is a mechanic, I didn't ask him haha. My reasoning is my own knowledge of why it was fine to do this. With the correct fuel safe sealants and method of securing the line I see no problem with doing it this way. I am so happy I did as we never have to think about refilling the heater tank. Works a treat. Only pain was removing the fuel tank.
Hi I have a ford transit but is the only way to install these devices by removing the complete fuel tank?
You can also use a external second fuel tank. You can buy them with it that are about 10L in capacity. You just fill them up when needed
Bingeing your videos, great stuff, working on my own transit here in Northern Ireland. Did you have any issues with the fuel pick up into the tank and the pump not being strong enough? I think mine is struggling as the tank appears to be airtight when the main van fuel pump isn't running. I can suck diesel out through the fuel line but it wants to suck back as soon as I let go. The ticky pump just ain't drawing it out. Only about 1.5m length...
I'm 90% sure the van tank has a breather on it. I haven't had any issues myself doing it this way. Sometimes if i don't use the heater for long periods i need to run it for a bit linger to pump the fuel back up the line but thats the only issue i have witnessed myself.
I honestly don't know how your not more well known! Your videos are so well thought out and I like your logical thinking to all situations. I was a bit nervous about doing my heater but now you've given me confidence to go smash it out. Thanks again!
Thank you so much!!
How does this go with the inlet not coming from out side?
The air intake for the heater itself is on the outside. This is essential or you will just burn all your air in the van. The intake for heater fan can be inside as all it does is blow the air over the hot Diesel engine. If it’s using the air from inside the van it will essentially use less energy as you are reheating the air instead of trying to heat cold air from outside.
Could have at least shown us how you managed to put holes in ya tank what a wast of my time
Hahah
From Argentina, we are Carlos and Miryam I tell you that we installed the same and works very well.
thats great, they are great units for the price
You’re killing it doggy. Love the content. 10/10
Thanks bro, Appreciate it!