maXpeedingrods 12V 2KW Diesel Heater with Automatic Altitude Adjustment and Remote Control and Silencer for Camping Motorhomes Campervans or Caravans

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One of the most important aspects to look for when buying a diesel heater is the size of the unit. You want to ensure that the heater can warm your van but is not too big for a tiny space. If you buy too big or too small, you will waste money either way. The capacity of the AUTOTERM 2kw air heater is between 0.8 kW and 2 kW, and it is capable of heating up 75 m3 of air hourly. It maintains excellent economy and uses between 0.1 litres and 0.24 litres of diesel per hour. They are available in either 12 or 24v versions, with the T5/T6 kit using the 12v version. Diesel heaters use a 12-volt power supply and draw power from your batteries to get started. They also use power to run the fuel pump and the fan. The initial surge can be quite sizable — up to 15 amps from a cold start — so this is something you’ll have to bear in mind. Make sure your power supply can handle this surge and don’t connect the heater to your coach battery. After a few seconds, the power draw drops to around 4 amps for a few minutes. Once the heater is warm, it’ll only be using around 1 amp per hour. Noise The MaXpeendingrods 5kW diesel air heater is definitely one of the best low cost Chinese diesel heaters out there for a camper van. The company is relatively new, and although it has an unfathomably strange name, it’s already known for manufacturing reliable and efficient diesel air heaters. That said, this heater hasn’t been around long enough for us to know how it performs in the long term. Put simply, a 2kW diesel heater should be powerful enough for a small campervan, while a 5kW heater will work most efficiently in larger vans. Altitude Settings

2kW AUTOTERM Air 2D Diesel heater kit (Previously PLANAR 2D)

Diesel heaters use a 12-volt power supply, and draw power from your batteries to get started. They also use power to run the fuel pump and the fan. The initial surge can be quite sizable — up to 15 amps from a cold start — so this is something you’ll have to bear in mind. Make sure your power supply can handle this surge, and don’t connect the heater to your coach battery. After a few seconds, the power draw drops to around 4 amps for a few minutes. Once the heater is warm, it’ll only be using around 1 amp per hour. Noise An oversized heater is basically a waste of money — you’ll rarely need to run the unit on full power, so more carbon will build up inside and you’ll need to clean it more often. Plus, the heater will end up cycling more often, resulting in a needless amount of noise and power consumption. With such a low price tag, you’d be forgiven for expecting a poorly made product. Nothing could be further from the truth, though. The MaXpeedingrods diesel heater is made from high-quality materials and is reported to work surprisingly well. The 5kW model has a heating capacity of up to 17,000 BTUs per hour, making it ideal for heating a large campervan. Plus, it comes with a nifty LCD control panel that’s easy to use and works just great.The Webasto Air Top 2000 is a German-made diesel air heater that has been on the market for a number of years. So much so, that this heater is regarded as one of the most reliable diesel heaters ever made. The Air Top 2000 has become a favourite amongst professional campervan conversion companies and self-builders alike. The better option is to get the diesel heater with temperature control. This will be a great help to keep the temperature under control in the vehicle according to your preference. The technology of microprocessor in your diesel heater should modulate airflow and combustion. If you end up getting one of the “name-brand” European models of heaters located later in this post, you can often find a specifically made muffler or silencer for them. However, if you go the Chinese diesel heater route that might not be the case.

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It is ultimately lighter in weight in comparison to other similar heaters. It is simply controlled with a digital control panel. These Chinese heaters cost a fraction of what you’ll pay for an Espar or Webasto, but are they too good to be true? Well, yes and no. The low-maintenance design means more time using your van camper and less time sitting in the shop. It has multiple modes, such as recirculation and fresh air. This powerful diesel heater will do an incredible job keeping your space warm. In recent years, however, Chinese companies began to produce their own, significantly cheaper, versions of these diesel heaters. At first, these heaters were known to have significant issues in regards to breaking, missing and mislabeled parts. They also took a long time to ship and arrive in the Western world.Okay, so what if you don’t want a diesel heater? Maybe you want to get a propane heater like the Propex HS2000? There’s nothing wrong with that. The more versatile way to heat the van is with a diesel heater. It will run off your solar powered battery set-up and a small tank of diesel. Fantastic Customer Service: It's in Kiravans DNA. As a bunch of enthusiastic, professional Yorkshire people (and 1 Scotsman living in Munich!), our customer service team have a straight forward approach to problem solving. If you have a question or need advice, we're here to help. Just give us a call on 0113 804 2125 or use the live chat button. If we know the answer we'll tell you, if not we'll find out out for you. These heaters in 5kW trim are also suitable for larger vans and yahcts, there is infact a growing trend to install them in home garages and small workshops due to their reliability and low running costs. Choosing the best diesel air heater for your van life adventures really depends on how much you’re willing to invest. If you can afford to install a Webasto or Espar heater in your van, exploring the high mountains won’t be an issue and you’ll stay warm and cozy all winter long.