Installing a Fireplace Heater in Our Truck Camper Project M | Cozy DIY Upgrade

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In this video I install a Dickinson P9000 propane heater in my Four Wheel Campers Project M. This heater has a unique feature where it draws in and exhales all air and fumes to the exterior. It does not create any condensation on the interior of the camper unlike most propane style heaters. I also appreciate the fact that I will not have to deal with carrying diesel fuel around for the ever popular diesel heaters lots of people are using. This heater is very fuel efficient and will heat our camper quickly. We cant wait to begin using it.
Below is a list of parts list with my Amazon links:
Propane Tank Hose - amzn.to/47qjpja
Regulator to Heater Hose - amzn.to/48mujbj
90 brass fitting - amzn.to/4aIpBGd
90 to propane tank hose - amzn.to/3tLS911
Brass pipe to regulator - amzn.to/3S7ykdJ
regulator to supply hose - amzn.to/3S7QgVz
center punch & step drill bits - amzn.to/3NUPSYe
Silicone black - amzn.to/48MT4gF
Teflon pipe tape - amzn.to/47FUGYF
Propane Tank - amzn.to/3Ha7VWA
Non Amazon links:
Dickinson Heater - dickinsonmarine.com/collectio...
Propane tank mount:
expeditionessentials.com/prod...

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@jkgrooms7864 14 дней назад

Incredible craftsmanship!!

@prospectoverland 6 дней назад

Thank you!

@Popcornbeetle 24 дня назад

Awesome job. Got to be satisfying with the final product.

@prospectoverland 6 дней назад

Thank you! Yeah it’s working great

@freedompanda9438 Месяц назад

Well done! Haven’t seen a Dickinson installed on a 4Wheel PM before. I’ve cancelled out certain canopy campers due to their inability to mount one, and the Alu Cab seemed to be the only one that could take it. Now the Project M joins it! Love it.

@prospectoverland 6 дней назад

Thanks! Yeah it’s doable for sure. I also had only ever seen in Alu Cab but was determined to make it an option for the PM.

@KeithKesslerRocks 5 месяцев назад

Howdy, nice looking install, I’m sure the ambiance from the Dickinson is awesome and super cozy! One item I learned while installing a Propex in our OVRLND camper: the propane regulator needs to be outside your living space as the regulator can vent propane. Also ensure you use the appropriate regulator for your mounting position (horizontal or vertical - learned that lesson too). Lastly you may want to install an explosive gas detector so you’re made aware ASAP if anything starts leaking. Enjoy your camper and hope to see you down the trail.

@prospectoverland 5 месяцев назад

Those are great points. I’ll look into all those things. And I do have a sensor. But I’ll check on the regulator. Thanks!

@stephenbeard9882 5 месяцев назад

Really funny I just ordered a diesel heater for my GFC today. I looked at this one and I think it will be awesome in the 4 wheel camper, but I couldn’t see it working well in a GFC. Nice job as always! 👍

@prospectoverland 5 месяцев назад

yeah since everything opens up on the GFC would be hard to find a good spot to mount and vent the pipes. Thanks for checking it out though, appreciate it!

@Mobilecyclist 5 месяцев назад

Wow, heckuva project..well done Tyler!

@prospectoverland 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Anthony! Happy with the outcome for sure.

@Nolgore 5 месяцев назад

Awesome - Those dickinson heaters are sweet in the Alu-Cabs, always been jealous as I have a GFC. Sweet to see you adapt it to the Project M.

@prospectoverland 5 месяцев назад

Yeah stole the idea from the Alu Cabs for sure. Just had to make it happen for the FWC. Thanks for watching

@user-us9dz2bo9d 5 месяцев назад

Great install of the heater and vid. I'm picking up my Project M on Monday and look forward to building out my rig. You have given me some great ideas. Keep up the good work and I will be sure to pass on the channel to my friends.

@prospectoverland 4 месяца назад

Thank you! Appreciate it. And congrats on the M, you will love it.

@isaacturnerit 5 месяцев назад

Great video man!! Install is top notch. Hyped to see how it does for you.

@prospectoverland 5 месяцев назад

Thanks my man. Can’t wait to really try it out.

@WheelinYeti 3 месяца назад

Dude that is rad! I want to install one on my Topo Topper. I’m sure it’s been a game changer

@prospectoverland 3 месяца назад

Thanks man. I love it. Don’t know much about the Topo topper but I’m sure this thing would be rad in any topper camper.

@crystaltoledo748 5 месяцев назад

Nice work “T”. have a heater is a game changer. El Bigote

@prospectoverland 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! See you guys soon at American Adventurist.

@angelogarciajr5356 3 месяца назад

Awesome camper and installer. My only thought was the closeness of the exhaust to the tent material. It has been 2 months so assume I worried for nothing. This project M is still my first choice unless I find a used camper shell first. I dont need much for one or two night getaways. Stay safe

@prospectoverland 3 месяца назад

No issues at all just spent the night in the snow and blasted the heater all night. No issues with tent material. The project m is unbelievable comfort and space.

@adriennef1770 2 месяца назад

I have the 12000 on my boat installed 2 yrs ago. Your install looks nice. The only thing I would recommend is a 12v propane leak detector installed below the unit. As you know, propane heavier than air so will seek a bottom. I bought mine on Amazon and wired to fan wires on the heater.

@prospectoverland 2 месяца назад

We are loving ours! And yes we have a propane sensor installed and I tested it to make sure it worked prior to sleeping.

@pavelstoikov3780 Месяц назад

5:41 pls use Grinding Mask i know is only cut this but be safe man

@sponsoredbywifey 5 месяцев назад

Hell yea! Looks awesome!!! Do mine next.

@prospectoverland 5 месяцев назад

Thanks man! You got that diesel heater life already. Check mine out soon and maybe make the switch 🤷‍♂️

@sunnyoutdooradventures 5 месяцев назад

Good job, looks awsome!

@prospectoverland 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Sunny!

@4x4ready 5 месяцев назад

Outstanding work, great port out as well.

@prospectoverland 5 месяцев назад

Thanks, appreciate it!!!

@peekguyy3194 5 месяцев назад

Crushing it!

@prospectoverland 5 месяцев назад

Tryin"...thanks!

@roberthunden1757 4 месяца назад

Awesome install. Great video. Much appreciated.

@prospectoverland 4 месяца назад

Thanks for checking it out!

@OverlandTrailsAdventures 5 месяцев назад

love ours in the alu cabin!! great choice

@prospectoverland 5 месяцев назад

glad to hear you love yours. all the video I watched doing my research were of course Alu Cab set ups. Not sure why no one does them with the FWC product line.

@Slaxsvo 4 месяца назад

So glad I found your channel. Awesome videos, including this one. Subscribed!

@prospectoverland 4 месяца назад

Hey awesome. Thanks so much. Editing one of my favorite videos so far. Tons of drone footage. Coming out next weekend.

@IndependenceOverland 15 дней назад

Now that you have gotten a chance to use this thing for a few months, how does it do in the real cold? I’ve heard they can’t quite keep up in the serious winter temps. But they are just so cool.

@prospectoverland 6 дней назад

I haven’t been down in single digit temps yet but in the snow storm I was recently in it kept the camper 68-70 degrees inside the camper.

@artummomenti3147 5 месяцев назад

Solid install. 🤜🤛

@prospectoverland 5 месяцев назад

Thanks!!!

@brokensimulations 5 месяцев назад

NICE dude, waiting for my project m to be built. I have been buying up parts and so forth for my build. I am curious to see your solar panel bracket system up to, I did opt in for the tracks on the roof but nothing else. I have looked at over 50 ideas to heat the unit inside. this is def the BEST way to do it. please keep us updated, would love to see you testing this in real world cold temps.

@prospectoverland 5 месяцев назад

Thanks and congrats. You will love the M I did a whole video on solar if you haven’t seen it and have an Amazon parts list in the video description. I also just ordered with roof tracks and did the rest myself.

@brokensimulations 5 месяцев назад

I will go check now my dude thanks! ever make it to reno! hit me up lets make a drone video of the two project Ms!@@prospectoverland

@ChopperChad 3 месяца назад

Cool stuff man. Don’t forget the propane leak, fire, and carbon monoxide detectors.

@prospectoverland 3 месяца назад

Thanks and yup, got all the different sensor installed and tested. No issues.

@scottalpine 5 месяцев назад

Really nice install video. I was curious about the framing that you cut out but you explained it straight away. I have a project M as well and was considering different heating methods for winter. I’ve used (and still have) a buddy heater and a Wave 3 but I went with a cheapo diesel heater for this season. I may go another route for next year, I always have propane with me but rarely take extra fuel since I typically don’t need it. I really don’t want to cut a hole in the wall for a chimney though since I’ll only have the heater for a few months a year so I’m thinking of exhausting out the window similar to how my diesel heater blows in. That flame burning in the Dickinson looks fantastic! WOW this is a long comment.

@prospectoverland 4 месяца назад

Diesel heater is deff the best bang for the buck and simple/no invasive install process. I just wanted the real flame ha.

@clearedtofire 5 месяцев назад

Great job on the install. Any concerns about how hot the exhaust cap will be so close to the vinyl?

@mabrown730 5 месяцев назад

Curious about this also.

@prospectoverland 5 месяцев назад

Thanks! None at all, I can hold my hand right next to the exhaust and just slightly warm air

@NYTAZ145 5 месяцев назад

Does that outer pipe get hot enough to cause any issues to the styrofoam insulation?

@clearedtofire 5 месяцев назад

@@prospectoverland Nice. That's encouraging. Looking forward to hearing how it works out for you guys long term.

@prospectoverland 5 месяцев назад

@@NYTAZ145 the outer pipe does get pretty hot. You don't want to touch it for very long. I think if foam was directly touching the pipe, then yes it would melt the foam some. I don't have any foam in the spot where it comes through the rear wall so no worries on that part.

@PatsTravels 5 месяцев назад

Very clean install. I assume the clearamce required from the chimney to the canvas is minimal and there is no way for that exhaust air to get back into the camper

@prospectoverland 5 месяцев назад

Thanks!....Great point but enough clearance as to not heat up the vinyl and no windows in that section so no worries about exhaust coming back inside.

@user-ql9vi9vu6z 4 месяца назад

Awesome build! Do you think a similar set up would work in a FWC Swift or similar model?

@prospectoverland 4 месяца назад

Thank you. Not sure what the frame system is like on the rear wall of those models so it would be hard to say

@Pinzman27 2 месяца назад

Have any issues with the canvas close to the exhaust chimney? Thanks for the video.

@prospectoverland 2 месяца назад

Zero issues! The vinyl material doesn’t even get warm.

@joshuao.5587 Месяц назад

Hey man! How many inches long is the pipe on the outside of camper? How many inches is the chimney away from the camper vinyl? I’m installing mine this month and would love to know! Thanks

@2WR467 Месяц назад

Does the exhaust heat harm the canvas at all? It’s right next to it…

@prospectoverland Месяц назад

Zero issues. The exhaust pipe does a very good job. I can almost touch the metal with my hand directly. I can hold my hand a 1//4 from the outlet and only mildly hot air comes out. It’s a dual layer pipe so the outside of the pipe is the cold intake air. Interior center of pipe is the hot air exiting.

@livebrando 2 месяца назад

Hello, I’m doing this install on the project m using your links. Do you add any gasket material between the steel pipes and the Dickinson? Or do u just snug it

@prospectoverland 2 месяца назад

The included flexible pipe that Dickinson sends slips right on top of the heater. If you are talking about the other connection, the steel exterior pipe slips inside the larger flexible pipe. Look up GP factor also. They sell a product that can also give ideas for install styles. Just as a reference.

@livebrando 2 месяца назад

Do you add any rtv sealant between the steel pipe and the flexible pipe? To prevent exhaust leak?

@KyleG119 4 месяца назад

Where did you get your boards and accessories

@prospectoverland 4 месяца назад

The maxtrax boards? From their website directly. Molle panels - prospeed racks. What other parts?

@Lfs1891 5 месяцев назад

How long will an 11lb bottle last. ?

@prospectoverland 5 месяцев назад

I haven’t tested it real worked but allegedly about 77 on low and 55 on high. I find that hard to believe but even if it’s a portion of that I’ll be happy. Looking forward to testing it soon

@djwambach6192 4 месяца назад

How much heat gets put onto the the camper and tent?

@prospectoverland 4 месяца назад

None. I can hold my hand immediately next to the vent and just marginally warm air exits. The actual metal is a bit hot to touch for any lengthy amount of time but the actual air causes no issues