Diesel HEATER INSTALLED In RV 

Yeah, no problem! One thing I learned was that these Chinese diesel heaters never shut off, once you turn them on, it will go on high until it reaches that temperature and then it turns down to low and just continually runs. It doesn’t shut off like a central heating unit does. So my 9K heater burns me out of this place! I usually have to open up a bunch of windows to equal it out. In hindsight, I wish I would’ve got the 2K or 4K heater. Good luck on the install, thanks for watching 🙏 😊

It’s all taken care of now except that heater doesn’t work well in high altitudes so it usually fails me when I need it the most. But I’ll eventually figure out how to adjust the settings to make it work haha. Thanks for watching 😊

Good tip!

I can get three nights off one tank. But that’s with it being warmer during the daytime and cold at night. Not sure how long it would last if it was running 24 hours a day. I would guess you would get 36-48 hours.

Yes and no, it still works and puts out a lot of heat, but I wish I would have bought the smallest diesel heater. This 8kw is way too big for this little camper because they never shut off. When I bought the largest one I figured it would heat up quick and then shut off like a normal heater once the temp was reached. But instead it just keeps cranking out heat and I have to open most of my windows so it doesn’t get too hot inside. Also it doesn’t like to start when I’m in higher elevations 7000 ft+.

@worklessenjoylifemore well it wouldn't work for me then I'm up around 9 to 10,000 feet most of the time

I have never had any moisture inside my camper if I have the heater running. I don’t think it puts any moisture in the air. One huge thing that nobody mentions tho and I wish I could go back and change….don’t go overkill on the heater!! I bought the 8kw heater thinking it will just not have to run as long because it will heat the camper up faster. But I was sooo wrong, these heaters will run at higher fan speeds and crank out heat when it’s trying to reach the desired temp but then they only slow down once that temp is reached. So it just keeps heating until you shut it off. Typically I have to turn on the heater until I go to bed, then I’ll wake up when it’s uncomfortably cold like 55 F, then I’ll turn on the heater and fall back asleep, then I’ll wake up an hour later and it’s 90+ degrees in the camper so I have to shut it back off and then repeat the cycle all night. So buy smaller than you think you will need!!

Propane = wet heat source. Diesel heater= dry heat source. Go with a 5kw

I had to google it. I think it was pressing g the top two buttons at the same time but I most definitely could be wrong. I honestly haven’t used the heater that much because it has been nothing but problems. Since I’m in AZ I’m in higher altitudes a lot and it doesn’t like that!! It backfires and sounds like fun shots. The fuel pump freezes up all time!! Plus the worst part is that it never shuts off. So once the camper reaches the temp I wanted it turns down and never shuts off and before you know it the camper is over 90* and I’m having to shut off the heater and open a window. Thanks for watching 🤙

Yeah but the smaller hose is rigid enough and that’s how the direction tells you to do it. I have been using that heater since this install video and never had a problem with the hoses. Thank you for watching 🤙

I have a love hate relationship with that thing!! When it works it warms the camper up within minutes. BUT sometimes it decides not to work, usually in higher elevations. The fuel pump gets stuck when I dont use it for a few weeks so then I have to take a meal bar and tap on it to free on the pump and get it working again. Worst part is I got the largest heater for a small camper thinking it would just heat the thing up faster. What I didn't know is that when its trying to get up to temp it cranks up and blows some serious heat, but once it reaches temp it turns the fan down to low and keeps blowing heat!! It never stops blowing heat so within an hour it gets that camper up to 90+ and its miserable. I have to constantly turn it on and off all night.

@@worklessenjoylifemore Maybe a thermostat controlled exhaust fan in the ceiling would help? Set it to pull the heat out before it gets so miserable!

@@worklessenjoylifemore You actually need the smallest heater of about 2 kw. These things require running longer and hotter to keep from building up carbon. The low setting should supply enough heat easily. Ideally you want the thing to run continuously but changing ambient temps outside would either keep you too cold or too hot. Espar and Webasto make the same heater in a gasoline version. They run cleaner than the diesel but still eventually get a carbon build up if it does not run hot enough and long enough. They recommend running it on high continuously for 30-60 minutes each month, even in summer, to assure it has no issues and burn out carbon. It can be plumbed into the primary fuel tank also. They use about1 gallon every 22 hours on low setting. Propex makes some propane heaters like this but propane fan freeze up on you in extremes. However, the Diesel will gel up also. The propane models are a dry heat because it exhausts outside just like you have now. Propane costs a little more to use than gas or diesel but it is much cleaner and less finicky, especially at higher altitudes. There is no ticking because the propane is under pressure and needs no pump. Your pump can be mounted on foam or wrapped in foam to silence it. It has to maintain that 30-45 degree tilt to keep air bubbles out. The fuel also lubricates the piston in the pump. When possible, it is beneficial to pre-prime the fuel line between the tank and pump so that it doesnt run dry for minutes on end and shut off with an error code. BTW, my build is nearly complete on my extended length, high roof Transit and a 1500 watt (1.5KW) electric heater has kept us comfy at night at about 68-69 degrees when temps have been down to 28F. The floor is a bit cool but the heater is raised to the kitchen counter to prevent the dog from upsetting it or getting his bedding too close to it. Also, my floor is not insulated but it is raised 2 inches off the steel floor so air can pass through and prevent mold. That 2kw should do you fine. I just subscribed. I hope to see more of your vids coming up. Good luck.