i caved.. GFC Winter Camping UPGRADE 

My diesel heater setup is a little different. After camping in a blizzard on one of my first outings with the heater, I was comfy and warm in subzero temps but parked in a windy area. So, I insulated the GFC side panels with frost king insulation. I did drill holes in the bed and cut out the bed rug for a Hcalory diesel heater unit on the passenger side rear of the bed. I tore out my double cab bench seat and made it into a jump seat couch in the GFC. I sleep on it more so than up in the tent. Having the dry air directed at the couch I can dry my feet and clothing etc. I did wrap my exhaust in manifold heat wrap tape. It can get really hot. It’s hard wired into my Renogy system and I use an app to turn on/off/adjust and monitor temp. Also with the air duct low in the camper I can use the modular cushions to block off the downstairs while sitting on the ‘couch’. I’ll create a small opening for air and run a fan with a tent window slightly ajar. It’s less space to heat when it gets really cold like -20F. At that level it’s been 73F in the camper without the diesel smell.

You only need to prime it if the tank was run dry, once primed it's good to go, just turn it on. The reason it smokes in the beginning is because you are flooding the burn chamber with fuel. Also, this will end up coking the burn chamber with excess soot. Just turn it on and let it rip.

Nice Video. One thing you will find out, in very cold weather the shorter heat hose you use will allow more heat into the area you are trying to heat. Longer distance from the heater (the longer the heat tube) will have heat loss when more tube is exposed and will not heat well during really cold weather or wind. Just FYI Nice work with your videos.

Bro. You're killing it with this video. Nice work! Also, diesel heaters are gamechangers. Once I made the upgrade here in the midwest, it opened up a ton of time for me to camp over the winter.

I built an ammo can fire pit with the diy kit from firecrate and never had to worry about burn bans again. My Diesel heater was a game changer for my wife lol she doesnt mind the cold trips as much now

I try double walling the heater hose , slide 3" inside of a 4 or 5 inch protect from direct outside elements .

Nice, Diesel heater was the 1st thing I bought for camping,. I tested it by using it in our backyard shed/ make shift office/gaming room, and it was the best thing!

Thank you so much for the shout out and the link. We really appreciate it! Note: This is a long comment only because we enjoy all you do and hope you might find some of these helpful or that you tweak some. So you can share with others! I don't think you've caved! You just realized, just like with those desserts, as we age we have different values and tastes. We just got back this weekend from camping in the snow on a mountain top. Everyone had different heating solutions. One woman had her electric blanket and hand warmers. Another woman had her Mr. Buddy Heater which she ran out of little green bottles. Another fellow had just picked up an Eco Flow along with the Wave2. He said 3 mins in it had a overheated code. So who knows what happened there. Our diesel heater set on low was like a sweat lodge 96f by morning it was 78f thanks to the GFC front windows being open. 🤣 The diesel heater is definitely one of the best values for the money. Not to mention amazing to have dry heat to keep the condensation at bay. Perfect for RTT or wedge campers. I have a few suggestions. Please replace your slinky hose with a traditional car heater hose. You can now buy 2 of the 6ft (2 meters - 76mm caliper) pipes with a coupler. You can see all the parts in one of our last videos diesel heater heating 2 vehicles. The slinky hose I do not recommend for 2 main reasons. 1) Limits Air Flow 2) Not rated or designed or intended for the heat output the diesel heaters put out. (Regarless what every RU-vidr says) Causing them to off gas. (Stinky!) The way you had it hanging in the morning is the best way to go off the spot where you fan was hanging. The towel trick for the window flap. Take a small towel or tiny blanket. Put it on top the hose then put each tail and cross over just like a ribbon 🎗 keeping the tails zipped out side. I've found this to be the simplest solution. The air hose you mentioned don’t bother doing anything with. People get confused the heat exchanger doesn't suck in any fumes and mix in the combuster. I'll see if I can share a good link. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zPCBTs4Fkp4.htmlsi=ocR6fsHDo0d2MfMx The longer exhaust is great we've actually picked up a smaller section but like to keeping it way from the GFC. Exhaust fumes can easly be moved by the wind. With your exhaust pipes for travel put a piece of paper towel in all ends. The black powdery soot is a nightmare when it gets on stuff or your hands. Or do sandwich bags and rubber bands. Traveling with the heater. Place in a contractor trash bag to avoid spills. Matt from Ozark Overland Adventures suggests tape on the vent hole of the fuel cap. Then he just loosens the cap when in use. LfBros makes the first NON spill gas cap set up with their diesel heater. Brilliant! While we loved the vertical diesel heater we don't miss having to put the exhaust pipe on every time at camp. We've since moved to the Hcalory (raising the bar) all in one in a case. Which has been growing on us with each use. I really like the box design they now have. We too got lots of great tips from YT Oxfoot. We still enjoy using the tire step for 2 reasons 1) Rain 2) Snow. Conclusion it keeps it off the ground. As much as we hate carrying one more thing it's totally worth it to US! The fellow with the Green Traction Boards and GFC. Two reasons not to put a Diesel heater on the roof. 1) Filling it up for fuel..if you camp more then one night! 2) Exhaust fumes at the same level as all your window on the GFC. I'll leave it at that! Last notes you normally find based on outside temps and the unit 2k, 5K, 8K. That typically you can use 1/2 gallon and 250 watts as a general base line for 7-8 hours run time for a 5k heater. I'd also put in my vote for a BedRug which has a R4 insulation and very comfy on your feet. Best money spent. We really love your channel! Keep doing what you're doing! (Making us hungry with your yummy food choices). 😋 Mark (& Teresa) Hampstead Maryland • Purpose Built Adventure Rig © • Ford Ranger FX4 - GFC Camper V2 #1919 • Kia Soulverlander •

Keep killing it man, always look forward to seeing where your adventures take you!!

The "stuff sack" is called a C-bag or Sea bag (Navy). I have the same one and I use it when I camp out of my PRO4X. I run a RTT w/ an open bed and the bag does a good job of keeping the dust off the gear.

My setup is a little different, but some things you can do to improve efficiency. I use insulated ducting, like you can get for a clothes dryer...not sure if you have the ability to add ducting to the intake of the heater (some don't have a lip for ducting for the intake, but you can make one so you can draw the warmer air from inside your truck back through the heater. It keeps the air in your truck circulating better (btw, since the diesel heater passes air over heated coils and not a flame you don't need to open windows, it's perfectly safe, but if you're skeptical, just put a CO2 monitor in the tent). If you make that false tail gate, I'd put two vent holes, one on each side. The short run from the heater make it the hot, and the long run back to the heater for the intake. Adding that intake to pull air from inside your truck and adding insulated ducting will make the entire system more efficient and comfortable since the air will circulate better, and you will use a lot less fuel.

What an amazing spot and dope setup!

And careful with your power cubes. Most 12v outlets are capped at 10amps so you can blow the fuse on heater start up. Usually they need 15 amps for glow plug then drop down to 1-2 amps running. Condensation won’t happen provided you are not keeping the units intake inside your tent. People do it cause they think it’s more efficient. It’s not that much more that it’s worth condensation. Just bring in fresh air and crack a window tiny bit.

I use a Tailgater table to hold my heater and 20l Scepter water can. I love the fact it’s dual purpose

My inclination (hot air rises) would be installing the hot air hose low for warmer feet.

Great video coving your new heater. I have an all in one diesel heater also and have made a few mods. Purchased a 90 deg attachment for the exhaust pipe. Bending that pipe a few times may crack it and I wrapped the pipe with high temp tape. That pipe gets very hot to be around. Also purchased a metal attachment for the insulated tube. Works great. Good luck and enjoy hard work.

I have the same diesel heater setup. Works great in the PNW winters! Always enjoy your videos, keep it up. Salamat!

I swapped out the cig plug on the heater and spliced in a DC5521 (4mm)end to use on the bluetti so you can use both the blanket and heater. Easy to do and works great for us. The smell is from attaching the hose directly to the heater which causes it to get too hot and gas off the smell from the inside of the hose. Use the more rigid pipe that came with the unit then use an adapter and attach the longer hose. to it. Smell goes away atleast it did for us.

Nice diesel heater set up👍

I have an EB3A Bluetti. That has 2 other 12 volt outlets on it. They are the small 4mm barrel 10 amp outlets. That way you can run the heater and an electric blanket.

Great video thanks 🙏🏼

I love that sunrise! I like using the electric blanket. Plus I have the innusalation for my RTT. My nose gets cold, but other than that I'm happy with the electric blanket. I did end up buying one more battery during pre-Christmas sales so that I could have one designated just for the blanket.

Like your set up

Made a grilled chicken version of these all from scratch at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and they were off the hook. Hat to add them to my camp menu! Cheers🍻

Hahaha switch from hertz to Fahrenheit lol. Hertz is the pump speed. Nothing to do with temp fyi. It’s the “ticks” per minute to increase fuel delivery.

Cool vid. I've made some modifications to my CDH (Chinese Diesel Heater) which looks like an identical set-up as yours. I moved the fuel pump outside of the provided case and free suspended it in it's own insulated box to keep it quiet. I also took the cover and glued in some insulation leftover from some vinyl floor install to stop the "drum" effect the case had. Very quiet now. Edit: I also run it on high altitude mode at anything over 3k elevation and it works well, cuts fuel in half without cutting fan/air intake, and still plenty warm in the uninsulated Tepui tent in mid 20° temps.

Lobe your videos kepp them coming I have a few diesel heaters and there's no need to prime it every time just on your first setup out of the box they are great I use them when I go winter camping and when I smoke my cigars in my smoking tent and it's awesome no need for a jacket in the 20s temp.

Still enjoying your videos from Tagaytay. I enjoyed the video keep them coming

Love the content!

Your fresh air intake should also run into the bed of the truck. That way you won’t suck in any exhaust fumes from your diesel heater. It will act similar to a cold air return in your home HVAC system.

I like your "bear defense"😉

Pretty good PBR commercial there lol Pretty cool setup your putting together. Next will be a camping trailer lol 😅

32:29 mystery mousekatool under the coozie.. 😂 I love it man. Currently building a truck topper set up an considering a diesel heater

Thanks!

That heater will open up a lot more winter camping for you. Nothing worse than waking up to a winter tequila sunrise after a cold, sleepless night. Funny, but if you wake up rested the desert is beautiful; if you wake up tired the desert is just sad dirt. I use a pipe-vented propane stove designed for ice fishing shacks. To get heat up to the penthouse I sleep on the long floor panel running fore and aft and then use only one of smaller square floor panels set mid way in the remaining open so heat can rise into the penthouse and so I don't fall through! You got it goin' on with that 6.5% under-the-bridge PBR!

Just got done watching your video(1st time), I just stumbled upon this video and looked interesting. it was very well done and entertaining, I didn’t realize it was 51mins long lol I had to immediately subscribe and follow you on instagram. It’s awesome to see that you’re a Vegas RU-vidr.

love camping in Lovell canyon

Watch @brian waters outdoor, no need for a blanket to fill the gap, recent episode has an adaptor for diesel heater hose to fit between the fabrics zippered window. Has a link where to buy it.

Great video! Curious, what’s the heated blanket you use?

love the videos! just outta curiosity, what size ( or lbs) would you recommend on propane tanks / gas fire pit for 2-3 days? I was thinking of getting a 5lb propane tank.

Been cold camping down in AZ for a few months writing, working on my game ,and putting together my own travel channel. I'm living out of my RTT full time and thinking about getting one to make it a bit more bearable. Was also wondering what camera you use.

On the bottom of your heater are the Intake and exhaust pipes next to each other? You might need a pipe on the Intake so its not pulling in exhaust

Yea once you use the diesel heater, you never really go back lol. They are awesome for winter camping!

Is the heater buddy safer to use and more practical than diesel heater?

Pannetone is the best. Keep up the awesome vids

Thank God for the Pabst Blue, Fuck Bud!! I’m watching you again.

Hey bro I live in Las Vegas also just camp in Lovell canyon this weekend it was cold I have a jumping jack trailer was thinking about this heater what tips do u have for me?

Been on the fence as well and seeing all the prices come down has been nudging me towards. I seen the wheel step setup as well and already have a barely used wheel step so it would be a natural conversion. Did you hear the heater at all while in the tent? In the vid is was barely noticeable, but i know that's different in person. Where did you get the hoses? I think your vid has definitely convinced me. Thanks for the vid.

Can you please tell me where to buy the black hose? I’ve been looking for one for a while.

Does it make that constant " wash machine " noise all the time when it is running?

Hi, what model camp lighting is that you are using? Thank you.

Diesel heater is a game changer

Lovell is a dispersed camp location right?

At that campsite, are propane fire pits allowed?

I’m interested to see Filipino camp food. Sisig tacos maybe? Adobo burritos? Anyway, love your vids. I live in Vegas and may check out some of these spots once it gets warmer, since I don’t have a diesel heater. Salamat!

Not sure if I missed it or not but I was wondering if you noticed any condensation? I live in WA and man… my GFC is a condensation beast. I, too have been considering a diesel heater as I love to fall/winter camp.

Which tire table is that for the heater?

Diesel heater is an absolute game changer when it comes to winter camping. See you in the next video!

Can you tell me what’s your tire size ?

I’ve seen guys build a false tail gate and have holes in it for the wiring and air hose and leave the actual tail gate down.

What’s the name of that burner flat griddle

Did you buy your truck as is or you have your pop up build by a Company, I was thinking to have my suv attache a pop up just like yours, awesome video, do you speak Tagalog at All

Wait cheese pizza Chex Mix when did that get released in stores because i haven't heard or seen of them until this video

Throw some sriracha on dem gyros, boi!!!

I'll just stick to sleeping on the cold ground. Nothing like waking up and it's below 35 degrees with 10 mph winds.

PBR is a classic

i will second the others. lose tge soft folding hose. mine off gassed really bad. it was horrible

Change out that ducting. It gives off toxic smells from the pvc coating.

Diesel heaters are great but definitely not cold enough to need one there lol

I almost bought a diesel heater... But the plug turned me off

Can you use a 12v splitter on the blueyetti?

Boujee Camping . That topper probably like 10k 😅

yeah dood, you need to recirculate that heater. you're just wasting fuel without that.

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Just a piece of advice. Shorten your videos 👍