Portable diesel heater by Expedition Upfitter

[Victorian]

We are getting a lot of requests about our portable planar diesel heaters and thought it’s time to give you a full run down video. easy to order through www.expeditionupfitter.com ( accessory sister company of total composites)

 

[Herbie]

So no recirculation, correct? (We heat outside air and pump it via the hot-air ducting to the living space.)

Something like this makes sense for those of us who only need heat seasonally or on extended travel. The hard part for me, of course, would be to create an interface to the living space. I have a "tilt out" window that I could possibly create an insert to fill the gap with a duct/plenum, but it'd be non-trivial.

 

[Josh41]

FYI. I made a DIY version of this last winter with an Amazon cheap version of the heater using kerosene. It felt like it made sense to heat the outside air and pipe it in. The heater was capable of heating cold air (I tested in the teens (Fahrenheit) with no problem heating the air) but here is the catch, the fresh air to be heated (not the combustion air) would suck in the exhaust gasses and then send that into the camper. This was a solid no go for me.

 

[Superduty]

FYI. I made a DIY version of this last winter with an Amazon cheap version of the heater using kerosene. It felt like it made sense to heat the outside air and pipe it in. The heater was capable of heating cold air (I tested in the teens (Fahrenheit) with no problem heating the air) but here is the catch, the fresh air to be heated (not the combustion air) would suck in the exhaust gasses and then send that into the camper. This was a solid no go for me.

Did you have an "exhaust pipe" to direct the the exhaust away from the fresh air?

Or maybe pull the fresh air from father away.

Seems like a problem that could be fixed.

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[Victorian]

So no recirculation, correct? (We heat outside air and pump it via the hot-air ducting to the living space.)

Something like this makes sense for those of us who only need heat seasonally or on extended travel. The hard part for me, of course, would be to create an interface to the living space. I have a "tilt out" window that I could possibly create an insert to fill the gap with a duct/plenum, but it'd be non-trivial.

You could easily pump the hot air through a window.

 

[Herbie]

Our side glass is the hinged at the top tilt-out variety, so we'd need to fill the whole wedge shape between the glass and body. (Or use the front window.)

 

[Man]

Why did you pick yellow for the case color? I'm a big fan of colors that blend while out in the wild.

 

[JaSAn]

Kind of expensive.
I am planning on using one like this:

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- note the exhaust pipe (and muffler); could get extra to make it longer.

And either route it through the rear left corner where an internal heater exhaust would exit.
- That would require cutting a 2" hole and finding a fitting that I could plug when not in use.

or​

make a plywood cover for inside the rear jelousie window, replacing the screen.
- plywood would cover the whole window from the inside, so no drafts when window is open.
- easier than trying to seal around the open window.

 

[Victorian]

Why did you pick yellow for the case color? I'm a big fan of colors that blend while out in the wild.

The are being purchased in bulk.. the decision was made a long time ago. Yellow was the most appealing.

 

[Victorian]

Kind of expensive.
I am planning on using one like this:

Amazon.com: Happybuy 5KW Diesel Air Heater All in One 1 Air Outlet Diesel Heater 12V Remote Control Parking Heater Silencer with Voice Broadcast Switch for RV Trucks Bus and Trailer: Automotive

Buy Happybuy 5KW Diesel Air Heater All in One 1 Air Outlet Diesel Heater 12V Remote Control Parking Heater Silencer with Voice Broadcast Switch for RV Trucks Bus and Trailer: Heaters - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

- note the exhaust pipe (and muffler); could get extra to make it longer.

And either route it through the rear left corner where an internal heater exhaust would exit.
- That would require cutting a 2" hole and finding a fitting that I could plug when not in use.

or​

make a plywood cover for inside the rear jelousie window, replacing the screen.
- plywood would cover the whole window from the inside, so no drafts when window is open.
- easier than trying to seal around the open window.

You can, of course, purchase wherever and what ever you want. You either go cheap and get what you pay for or you spend more for quality that includes a direct line to outstanding customer service and spare parts if needed.

 

[JaSAn]

And one can way overpay for perceived quality/utility.

 

[Victorian]

And one can way overpay for perceived quality/utility.

Why are you trying to highjack our thread? Nobody makes you buy our heaters. I have no issue people asking questions but posts like yours are out of place , sorry. Btw, we are a vendor on this forum and pay money to do so.

 

[AeroNautiCal]

Planar diesel air heaters are the best of the type, with a proven reputation for quality, reliability and longevity.

To be able to buy one professionally configured to operate from its own stand alone case hugely increases its practicality, versatility and desirability!

 

[Man]

I'm glad you aren't making me buy your heater because I don't like it.