Shouldn't be to hard to adapt to run on a 12v power supply. Depending on battery voltage, should be able to do it with a switch and a connection or a buck converter, switch and connection if the battery isn't 12v
The built in battery is a 12v battery. It isnt designed to be upgraded, so would require DIY modification - and also is not recommended by manufacturer.
BTW - The unit is designed currently that it has to be recharged, before it can operate again. It cannot operate & charge at the same time.
Bizarre it doesn't have a 12v power supply? 240V recharge required, may as well just run a $20 electric fan heater?
Yes, it is disappointing that it doesn't have a 12v power charging option. However, its consumption is very small so using a small inverter such as
https://www.tentworld.com.au/buy-sale/dometic-waeco-150w-can-size-inverter will mean you can charge your unit from 12v. You only suffer some small losses converting 12v to 240v so this is fine in my opinion.
Can you advise what the warm air outlet diameter is as I have another conceivable use for the heater source, other than the camper?
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The diameter is approx 84mm. Keen to hear what you're thinking of using it for.
Would you be able to adapt them to run off a butane cartridge ![Huh? ???](http://www.myswag.org/Smileys/classic/huh.gif)
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No - you couldn't adapt it to run from Butane cartridges, but in all honesty - you wouldnt want to.
Butane cartridges, because of the butane mixture ratios - performs badly in the cold - it often freezes totally over. Just when you need it the most!
If you're unhappy using the larger disposable green bottles. Then grabbing the hose that TryAgain suggested, is the way to go. This will let you use any 9kg, or 4.5kg POL BBQ cylinder that you choose. The cheapest way to access portable LPG.
Here is the link again:
https://www.tentworld.com.au/buy-sale/coleman-5ft-gas-hose-38
Hi,
Tin pants job,
My Webasto says to discard it after 10 years: another tin pants job.
Cheers
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Kind of - because this heater is dealing with enclosed spaces, and carbon monoxide. The reason for the inspection is to confirm that its working as designed and not not pumping carbon monoxide into the enclosed space.
Obviously, if it was to do this - and reach critical levels - this wouldnt be good. People can die.
Thanks for posting up the video, all the pictures made the size look awkward with the regulator sticking out, now I can see that it folds up OK.
I'm definitely keen on one of these units, will order it before our next cold camp.
You're welcome SnakeDodctor.