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« on: May 01, 2019, 06:05:21 PM »
We are heading out in July in our camper and would like to take a diesel heater to keep us warm when free camping. We don’t want to cut holes and take up storage space inside the camper. We are looking for a portable option that we can store at home when we are not camping in the cold. Any suggestions happy to go with Chinese options as we don’t want to spend big dollars just to keep warm for a couple of weeks a year.
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Re: Diesel heaters
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2019, 06:53:11 PM »
This is probably worth a watch https://youtu.be/ApakOCUqNFU
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« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2019, 06:53:47 PM »
Don't know how to do the link thing but search eBay for "12volt all in one diesel heater", seen one for $255.00 ,free delivery

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« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2019, 12:38:49 PM »
Mate bought one exactly the same as in the video (complete unit) and its a little ripper, sounds like a jet while warming up but pumps out the heat once its going.
 Will get one when we upgrade to a van.
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« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2019, 01:13:13 PM »
We're about to order one of them for our camper. As soon as I can figure out how and where to mount it.
Does anyone have any ideas ?

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« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2019, 01:58:01 PM »
We're about to order one of them for our camper. As soon as I can figure out how and where to mount it.
Does anyone have any ideas ?
Mounted mine under the end of the bed. But if I was going to do it again I would make it portable. This way I can use it in else where.
Also for the other 75% of the year you don't need it you don't have to take it. But i do love putting it on flat out 30 min before pack up to make sure no condensation is in the tent.
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Re: Diesel heaters
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2019, 02:21:10 PM »
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. But i do love putting it on flat out 30 min before pack up to make sure no condensation is in the tent.
yea Old Keith did that at our Knockwood weekend... Except it was on overnight till about 10.30 - and around 10.30 he hadnt risen... we thought he was dead LOL!
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« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2019, 05:01:42 PM »
When you going to organise another Knockwood weekend?
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Re: Diesel heaters
« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2019, 05:12:21 PM »
When you going to organise another Knockwood weekend?
Was talking to Keefy today when he come into work
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Re: Diesel heaters
« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2019, 08:10:29 PM »
When you going to organise another Knockwood weekend?
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Re: Diesel heaters
« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2019, 11:41:17 PM »
We are heading out in July in our camper and would like to take a diesel heater to keep us warm when free camping. We don’t want to cut holes and take up storage space inside the camper. We are looking for a portable option that we can store at home when we are not camping in the cold. Any suggestions happy to go with Chinese options as we don’t want to spend big dollars just to keep warm for a couple of weeks a year.



 http://www.dieselheatingaustralia.com/products-pricing/snugger-remote-sf2-diesel-heater/    Pretty sure  I'll be going something along this route for our set up ..
Just a cheapy Chinese $150 >>  $300 heater but set up as a DIY portable unit
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Re: Diesel heaters
« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2019, 08:28:46 AM »
Mate bought one exactly the same as in the video (complete unit) and its a little ripper, sounds like a jet while warming up but pumps out the heat once its going.
 Will get one when we upgrade to a van.

Me too.  Only bench tested it but it seems to work fine.  Certainly throws out the heat!  Not to noisey.

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« Reply #12 on: May 03, 2019, 10:02:30 AM »
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http://www.dieselheatingaustralia.com/products-pricing/snugger-remote-sf2-diesel-heater/    Pretty sure  I'll be going something along this route for our set up ..
Just a cheapy Chinese $150 >>  $300 heater but set up as a DIY portable unit
always thought that looked like a good idea.
still have issues with soft floors without walk up areas, etc working out pipe work without cutting holes in canvas etc.
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« Reply #13 on: May 03, 2019, 12:23:35 PM »
always thought that looked like a good idea.
still have issues with soft floors without walk up areas, etc working out pipe work without cutting holes in canvas etc.

My dingo's trailer is open on the tent side and plenty of room for a heater but would need a hole cut for the exhaust.
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« Reply #14 on: May 03, 2019, 02:22:29 PM »
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but would need a hole cut for the exhaust.
we all need to - thats what I meant. :(
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Re: Diesel heaters
« Reply #15 on: May 03, 2019, 02:49:37 PM »
always thought that looked like a good idea.
still have issues with soft floors without walk up areas, etc working out pipe work without cutting holes in canvas etc.
any under trailer access zipped sections or velcro in floor area that you could insert a removable car type demister vent
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« Reply #16 on: May 03, 2019, 03:06:05 PM »
any under trailer access zipped sections or velcro in floor area that you could insert a removable car type demister vent
not without letting 20398203948s of crawlers into the camper... - there maybe, but I can only see getting a special opening made for it by a canvas place - certainly doable.
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« Reply #17 on: May 03, 2019, 04:18:29 PM »
I can mount one to the right of the wheel well and vent the exhaust to the front of the trailer, only needs a 1 inch hole.

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Re: Diesel heaters
« Reply #18 on: May 04, 2019, 01:55:41 PM »
I built one and incorporated exhaust etc so its portable
Exhaust gets crazy hot so needs mount and insulation, gas out the end of exhaust is spectacular hot too
I fed heated air back into tent via tube and without care it is hot enough to melt PVC flooring too or whatever else kids leave in front of it

Great bit of gear but 5kw heater needs to be setup responsibly
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« Reply #19 on: May 04, 2019, 04:37:58 PM »
Exhaust gets crazy hot so needs mount and insulation, gas out the end of exhaust is spectacular hot too

Wouldn't that then pose a pretty decent fire risk if it's lying on dry grass ???
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« Reply #20 on: May 07, 2019, 05:06:18 PM »
without doubt - they aren't designed to sit on the ground,  and theres instructions on clearance to combustibles for exhaust
I put on insulation and mounted on larger ground plate to stop this risk and that of it falling over
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« Reply #21 on: May 07, 2019, 10:19:02 PM »
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« Reply #22 on: May 08, 2019, 09:59:52 AM »
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2150606468293261&set=pcb.2057702807585996&type=3&theater&ifg=1    a set up on face book that might be an idea for some .
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« Reply #23 on: May 08, 2019, 11:59:26 AM »
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2150606468293261&set=pcb.2057702807585996&type=3&theater&ifg=1    a set up on face book that might be an idea for some .


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« Reply #24 on: May 08, 2019, 03:12:41 PM »
Works for me  ;D ;D
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