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Camper van conversion | How to install a Diesel heater
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@ellipse330 3 года назад

Just a few tips for you: Regarding the fuel pump: 1. wrap it carefully with some heat resistant insulation. This will reduce the pump noise and more importantly provide some additional fire safety should the electrical connection at the pump short and heat up. 2. when securing the fuel pump, place a thick rubber gasket (half inch) between the pump and the affixing structure (you will also need a longer screw). This will minimise any vibration from the fuel pump. Regarding the fuel tank: 3. Take the time to calculate the volume of fuel your new tank has and make markings on the exterior of the tank with a permanent marker so you will know how much fuel you have left at a glance. Then over a weekend trip you can get a rough estimte on the fuel consumption of the heater. 4. I suggest you never fill the tank more than 90%. If necessary keep a seperate filler tank (smaller) on the side. You seem to have one already. 5. Keep a small plastic white/ transluscent drip tray under the fuel tank with some coloured powder in it. If the fuel tank ever leaks, the coloured power will turn to a paste like consistency and ill easily let you know that there is a leak. Regarding the floor penetrating turret: 6. Apply some waterproffing sealant just to be safe. Yo do not want condensation getting inside or along the access perimeter. 7. Finally, I STRONGLY recommend you place a carbon monoxide (CO) detector along the bottom of the van structure. The last thing you want is have a dreadful accident. 20 quid or so from B&Q. Apolosie if this is a tad long. Hope its helpful.

@callmehank88 3 года назад

100% install a smoke and CO detector.

@colinhunter4915 3 года назад

What about preventing the white fuel line transferring the clicking and tapping on surfaces, any tips there? Thanks, Sharky

@sjwarialaw8155 3 года назад

The more detail the better, great videos, will surely watch them again when one day I will convert a van of my own.

@smilerjon3670 3 года назад

Great extra tips. Thank you :)

@dexstewart2450 2 года назад

Excellent advice

@LeakyD 3 года назад

Paul just a tip. Move the exhaust to the back of the van and fresh air to the front, avoids pulling any of the exhaust gases back in 👍

@jenyates3033 3 года назад

Only relevant if running it with engine running. Not much need for that.

@LeakyD 3 года назад

What about the exhaust gases from the heater? That is what I was referring too 👍

@daz.j 3 года назад

@@LeakyD i may be wrong but the air intake is for the burn chamber i think the air in the van passes through a different intake inside the van

@WildCamper 3 года назад

@@daz.j correct

@SuperJ8son 3 года назад

And use red diesel I do loads cheaper.

@chrismorgan2855 3 года назад

Your style of presentation is brilliant, whether demonstrating wild camping videos or these van conversion episodes. Your wife us a lucky lady if you are this calm in dealing with all aspects of life. Your example helps me to tackle the minefield of everyday living and has inspired me to get out there and appreciate the wonders of nature. Thank you.

@Brad-vs1lk 3 года назад

Regarding the clicking fuel solenoid: That solenoid is so light all you need do is suspend it in mid air by hanging it from the electrical wires. Just clip the wires to the underside of a wood support and let it hang!! Coil the fuel line up and suspend it too if you can!! Tape it all together even!! Why have the pump secured to anything? That’s just asking for noise!! Just build an insulated box around it to deaden the noise!! Excellent Excellent video by the way!! You are puttin out great info!!

@smilerjon3670 3 года назад

Another good tip. Thanks :)

@timhewitt1976 3 года назад

the electrical wire/tape combo to get that connector on is genius!! i would have been there for ages trying to joggle it around to fit

@oshiforb6052 3 года назад

You walked us through the set up great well done I can’t wait to see the completed version I feel just as excited watching you do this project as I was when I did mine nearly 40yrs ago mine wasn’t as good as yours but we had great times with it when the children were little as I’m sure you both will.👍

@wayneberry8703 3 года назад

Great job Paul, we love our diesel heater in our van, wouldn’t be without one now. You both will love it.

@brixham20 3 года назад

Love all your videos Paul. Calm, knowledgeable and educational. Keep up the great work. 👍

@ohheytherelaura 3 года назад

Really love the in-depth videos! Your meticulous work is super engaging and calming!

@waynekeylock 3 года назад

I have seen a video a while back about the noisy fuel pump and this guy suspends it with zip ties so its not touching any surfaces and the noise nearly Disappeared, very well put together video Paul👍

@366craigsmith 3 года назад

The most informative camper-van heater video I've seen - Thanks Paul

@smilerjon3670 3 года назад

A very well detailed tutorial. You are up in the top RU-vidrs on van builds for that alone. It’s what people like myself are after, detail and very well explained subjects. So thank you for all the effort you put in for us all. It’s very much appreciated :)

@douglafferty7688 3 года назад

Tell you what Paul, I've learned so much from your campervan conversion its unbelievable. Looking forward to your next episode. Brilliant video!!

@123marlo 3 года назад

Great job Paul really enjoyed watching this video and it certainly must help anyone else who is thinking about fitting one of these you made it look easy big thumbs up 👍

@jordanschofield1837 3 года назад

Love your videos. Started watching your videos around the first lock down last year. Been walking 5 miles everyday thanks to your inspiration. I'm now going to walk Snowdon on 2nd May! Thanks for your content

@smithywick 3 года назад

That’s a great job Paul have to say everything you’ve done so far has been absolutely spot on mate 👌 your a very handy chappie there’s no doubt about it 👊🚚👊⛺️🙌👌

@awheeleygoodlife9720 Год назад

Just installed ours yesterday thanks to your great video!! You're a hero, thanks Paul Mesner!!

@quirkydrift 2 года назад

Just fitted my heater and its working great. This video was a fantastic help and saved me a lot of time, Big Thanks Paul 👍

@zealon3988 3 года назад

When I was installing mine, I was looking for a detailed video just like this. I'm sure many people will appreciate the detail. Enjoying the uploads keep up the great content :)

@sg7392 3 года назад

There is a lot of good brains watching this van build with some excellent tips for anyone about to do their own. All good to see.Cheers Steve.

@juanbusciglio1771 2 года назад

Amazing video Paul! I'm on the stage at putting insulation onto my van and this video it's what I was looking for to add my diesel heater. Thank you so much for such detailed video.

@dr.freddyb.wilson4541 Год назад

Thanks so much!! I've been looking all over to see how to tap that valve into the tank! Now I feel much more confident in doing this project! Good job!

@davidfletcher1156 Год назад

Absolutely fantastic , this has to be the best video on how to fit one of these heaters , I am now confident enough to buy one 😀 great job .

@dannyg7016 2 года назад

Fantastic video, followed it step by step. Heater working exactly as it should. Saved me a lot of time. Thanks

@LionessHiker Год назад

Thank you so much! I have heard of the wabaso heaters but no one (until now) made a video with detailed enough instructions that I felt confident I could do this as well. Well done Paul! I appreciate you taking the time to show this properly. I also appreciate some of the suggestions your community has made. Thanks Paul and everyone!

@jixipix2326 6 месяцев назад

Simply the best installation video I have seen for one of these heaters! well done!

@samdub Год назад

Really well explained and easy to follow steps so thanks! I don’t have a van but I’m fitting one of these outside for my house soon!

@Pvilchez1188 3 года назад

Great stuff as always Paul! 👏 I can't wait for the next one.

@danniedamour4397 2 года назад

Definitely the best step by step video showing parts and every step . Thanks 💕

@infledermaus Год назад

I am just beginning to look at building out a van, something I've never done before although I've done remodeling in my house and have always worked on my cars. Your instructions are superb. 👏👏👏 Thank you for sharing your new heater installation with us!

@theoldhobbit3640 3 года назад

A really good instructional video and presented faultlessly. I too have watched others who have vlog'd their diesel heater fitting, but this is very clear and concise and I'm positive it will stop others making a few silly errors. Thank you for sharing..........

@richardsunday1612 Год назад

Mate!! Great tutorial, while I’ve been overthinking buying for several weeks, this makes me feel more confident setting it up (for use at home) and I might get a self-contained set-up too - thanks so much Paul

@bigtomsvan4817 2 года назад

Best diesel heater install I be seen yet. Very professional. Thank you.

@adrianm.8126 Год назад

Great tutorial, mate! Really well made, I've seen plenty videos and yours is the best! I'm living full time in my small transit van and I think now's the time to do this job before the cold nights turn my life into ice age survival experience ;-)

@sarahfreeman3268 Год назад

Hi Paul I've just found your Chanel and I think in all the diesel heater fitting I've been watching yours has to be the best I've seen . Your explanation of installation is great and by watching it I think I coined do this myself now .

@najahweir9825 Год назад

That was thorough. Exactly how I wanted my information. Straightforward and thorough on each step. Thank you! Happy camping!

@jonkirkham7961 2 года назад

Probably the clearest most comprehensive install video I've seen and I've seen a lot lol

@samanthasimpson4746 2 года назад

I really appreciate the level of details you put in the video, 100% did not mind the length of the video, all important information! Many of the install videos very much skip multiple steps either of cutting the hole in the van or the electrical bits…big components of install.

@CheatedDeathFabrication 2 года назад

You mentioned this video may have been long and I’m glad it was and you explained everything others didn’t. Great video brother, thank you! 🤘🏼

@VictorTasTimpieces 2 года назад

Thanks Paul for a detailed easy to follow presentation! I like your calm manner MATE and feel confident to install my own heater now! FYI, I follow you from all the way down under...Tasmania, Australia.

@graemesaunderson4218 3 года назад

Very well done Paul.Thank you for going into detail with this as it will be invaluable to me in the future when i start my own project. Most enjoyable . ATB

@boken3408 Год назад

Videos not wordy at all. Straight to the point. Awesome stuff!

@Roblovesbushcraft Год назад

Evening Paul, I'd have to say this is the best diesel heater instalation vid on RU-vid. I have just replaced the existing one in my van and your video answered a lot of questions for me, especially the hard fuel line connection. Beautifully explained.

@martincartwright5461 2 года назад

Excellent video we are starting from scratch and this is the sort of good sound sensible advice and instruction we need and are looking for Bug thumbs up 👍

@homer1033 8 месяцев назад

Brilliant in depth video of the install of the diesel heater fair play, doing a van build at the moment and its going to be very very helpful when mine arrives thank you.

@lazylad2336 3 года назад

Brilliant work there pal👍👍. Glad it's ok. You made it look easy. Agree about the intake and exhaust in opposite direction.

@christabezooyen9968 2 месяца назад

Thank you Paul. This is by far the most helpful video I have seen on how to install a diesel heater.

@nikolaucznaum4312 2 года назад

Sir! One of the best instructional demonstrations on youtube.

@KyGoupil Год назад

This is the best diesel heater install video I've seen, thank you!

@BBox99 2 года назад

Excellent detailing of this installation now I'll save it for when I install my heater I'll watch it again to refresh my memory. Thanks a lot bro.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😎

@Madders23 2 года назад

Thank you so much Paul for sharing this. If I can do this you will have saved me a fortune. You are a star ⭐️

@wanderingwest10 2 года назад

One of the better videos I've seen on this subject. Thank you.

@terryclarke7101 3 года назад

Your doing a cracking job Paul loving these videos ,ps must keep Jo warm.

@GrahamHazlehurst Год назад

Great informative video, thanks for taking the time to be so detailed, I'm just in the first stages of installing in my workshop, as we know the Chinglish instructions are not very good, so this has been a great help.

@pops6638 3 года назад

Another informative and well presented video Paul. Please keep them coming.

@derek3992 Год назад

thank you so much for this video! I just received mine today and am having nightmares about installing it, your video has helped a lot, can't wait to install it :)

@daveygal1 Год назад

Thank you for your great video, I much prefer long winded as you say because it’s simply much much better when you understand everything 👍

@melindamarie6139 2 года назад

Thank you!! I have gotten 2 all in one heaters n had issues within a month w both. I have considered others heating sources but sadly this is the best option 4 me. I am considering thus type so i can do it myself n make sure it is done right n hopefully i wont have issues so this vid will help a ton!!! Thanx!! ✌💚

@nickpritch3152 2 года назад

Nice installation ... There's loads out there who over complicates the install even the guys and girls who worry about DIY fitting should be able to follow that . GOOD WORK 👍

@delararesadv9140 3 года назад

Smashing the build, well done! Can see its a pair effort!

@andyh6017 3 года назад

Simply outstanding Paul. Brilliant.

@dheard1014 2 года назад

Hey Paul! Thank you for the video. I was so nervous to set it up by myself but your video got me through!!!! Thank you so very much from Philadelphia, PA in the States!!!!

@PaulMessner 2 года назад

Glad it helped!

@chrisbardell 3 года назад

Really informative video. Thanks for documenting this, and continuing success with the van build.

@keepitreal4387 4 месяца назад

This is the best video out there and thanks a mill for taking the time to make it great install.

@lenward474 3 года назад

So manytips! The best one I've seen is hang pump through the included rubber bracket with tye wraps or similar . Seems the best return on noise abatement.

@lukeedwards6968 2 года назад

Hi Paul, Thanks for the video! After been told £450 for this be installed I watched your video to see how easy it is and I’m really glad I watched it! Thanks for making it really easy from start to finish I’ve saved myself £350!

@petecoventry6858 3 года назад

Finally the man has a decent place to camp in ;) One of those heaters saved my balls last winter in my campervan.

@user-oy5il2hc4t Год назад

Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou Paul!! I've spent hours and hours searching for a video to clearly explain how to install my Chinese diesel heater and nobody explains the whole process as well as you do!! I now know that I need to buy a turrat plate and some of that black rubber sheathing for the fuel pipe. My heater didn't come with that. I can't tell you how much better I feel about tackling this job now! You're a complete gem!

@stevensteggles7560 2 года назад

One of the best instructional videos I’ve seen!! Very useful

@themistalista 3 года назад

Done your homework well and explaining it in simple form. Doing a great job there n making easy watching content too... 👍

@gilljo1 3 года назад

good job. Them diesel heaters are awesome. Thanks and stay safe.

@Martyn-rn7ec 3 года назад

I tip my cap to Paul, vantastic video(sorry for the pun). Your starting to make it look easy. It must be very rewarding knowing you did it yourself. 👍

@aukett16 5 месяцев назад

Bideo was spot on and exactly what i needed. Ill be doing this some point next week, but i will be going into my fuel tank

@johnhenderson2247 3 года назад

Brilliant vid. Really enjoyed it and great to see you making progress

@karlbigmore7949 Год назад

Thanks for your help and advice made my install easy the instructions are usless watched about 30 times good clear video 👍👍👍👍👍

@WadeWilliamson 3 года назад

Love the longer videos! Really enjoying this van build

@astront917 3 года назад

fitted one in my transporter,turrent mount is a must in my opinion because it makes it so much easier. only problem ive had was it stayed on permanent cool down cycle which was heat sensor on top,otherwise its been a bargain.

@thetalonsofwaynechiang 3 года назад

Super job that Paul - learning new skills is great!👍👍

@iantomac 3 года назад

Nice job, Mr M! You make it look so easy👍🏻

@chillonfunsmart4929 Год назад

I'm about to embark on this project, thank you for the thorough walk through. It doesn't feel as intimidating now.

@neilwilliams3831 3 года назад

Spot on video just started looking for my summer project and your videos will help me on my way ....👍👍

@adyadams5752 Год назад

Great video really helpful it saved me money as I was going to buy a branded heater but after watching this a Chinese heater is the way forward

@robotanomonous7505 2 года назад

Thanks for making this video Paul. It will help me installing mine in the coming days

@Sprucegrove123 Год назад

Excellent video and instructions, the manufacture's inspections were vague you made it clear

@ackosadventures2486 3 года назад

You’ll have to do something with that fuel pump that clicking would drive me crazy but the vans coming on a treat really enjoying the transformation 👍👍

@Happyliving_ 2 года назад

The best video on this subject! Thank you so much for this, learned something for life I appreciate you!

@mathewspain5030 9 месяцев назад

The best one ive seen yet. Thanks for the step by step. Hoping to do one soon 👍

@marionsutcliffe1119 10 месяцев назад

Thanks ..very clear and helpful. I can do this! My instructions do say to place the pump below the heater.

@danieldalton9055 3 года назад

Love your vids Paul! Keep it up!

@paulg5501 3 года назад

good video looks simple enough to fit and allot cheaper to . i would of gone for the connection to the van fuel tank , nothing worse than the smell of diesel spilt inside. you new tank does look a better quality one, hope you get no problems , cheers .

@darrenknight4787 Год назад

well thanks to this video i have followed every step you have done and now enjoying my lovley warm van i had to find out how to prime my desial pump as i didnt know they have updated the display so priming is a diffrent process but thank you sir i couldnt have done this without your guidence

@juliesanders5382 Год назад

Such a helpful video - very detailed which is exactly what I need to give me the confidence to do it myself. Many thanks.

@hharrison-parker1606 3 года назад

Absolutely love your videos, brilliant job and well explained. Thank you!

@seanfallon4580 3 года назад

Fantastic informative video thank you so much 👌 first video I've seen that goes through the full installation in very clear instructions 😊, Thank you again

@paulsingh9043 2 года назад

Nice one !, was dreading fitting my heater but now I reckon it should be easier, cheers!

@19pointbuck 2 года назад

Very good install video Paul. One thing I would do different is move the fuel pump as close to the tank as possible. These pumps and same as any pump will push fluid better than sucking. Less wear on pump when priming. The diesel lubricants the pump.

@neilgirling1798 3 года назад

Coming along nicely paul, impressive 👏stay safe

@stevenmorrison9446 Год назад

Thanks for your time in putting together a superb video which has answered a few questions I had👏👍

@leighstewart5971 3 года назад

Hi paul im a parcel courier and recently bought a new van leaving my 65plate pug boxer sitting doing nothing. So decided to convert it and copying you so please dont screw it up lol keep up the good work and no pressure pal

@daz.j 3 года назад

that turret looks like a good idea and nicely explained paul cheers