Hey man, sweet heater. Another also not cheap option is the Dickinson P9000. It is propane but what’s more important is that it’s double vented. So the heated air is never in contact with the gassy fire chamber. The gases are vented to outside. I have this in my camper pop up camper. I ran the chimney out the wall (manual approved). There aren’t any electronics aside from a computer -style fan which draws around 1/8 amps (125mA). In practice The only kicker, I’d say, is that there’s no temp control. So I end up cracking the windows then eventually opening them both wide open. Even when it’s like -15deg C outside. Thought I’d mention it as it’s propane but vented so not at all like the buddy heater.
Thanks for sharing dude! I was actually on the fence between the planar and that exact heater. I only went with the planar because I had to cut less holes in the camper. Glad you noted this here though so other folks can look into it
@@HeyJonMoore yup my install isn’t by any means perfect but it works. I think since I have it bending 90 degrees out the wall the pipe gets hot enough you don’t want to leave your hand on it for very long. Unlike when it’s totally vertical out the roof I think the heat vents better and keeps the chimney nice and cool to the touch. It catches people off guard but is more or less safe. Didn’t see this mentioned in other people’s reviews.
Not to get to long winded but I’ll let folks know that I like the Dickinson so much that I’m considering uninstalling it and putting it in my next camper when I one day sell the camper.
I have one of the cheap Vevor diesel heaters that is powered by a Ecoflow Delta 2. Never had an issue with it. Now I am in Texas so I dint use it on every trip but I have used it in near freezing temperatures in high altitudes and low and it works as expected. Nothign better than getting into your roof top tent it it be nice and toasty. A nice DRY heat is the best. I used to use a ground tent and use a Mr. Buddy. The flame was bright in the tent but it did keep the tent very warm but it would condensate. I get zero condensation in my roof top tent when using the Diesel heater.
There is no such thing as "amps per hour." If anything will convince me that someone has no idea what they're talking about, it's when they start talking about "amps per hour.." Also, that thing just looks like they took a cheap Chinese diesel heater and stuck it in a plastic box. Things aren't even mounted straight.
Shew! Grant coming in hot! Haha you are correct - i am most definitely not an electrician and the terminology I’ve used here is based solely on what I’ve gathered from other resources. I’m sorry the video was a disappointment for you and I hope you find another creator who delivers information in a way you prefer. 🤙 good luck Grant!
I haven’t because it was a custom job that a friend of mine did. He’s a professional upholsterer. I wish I had a link to share - I get a lot of questions about that thing
I am thinking of a similar set up for my Tacoma here in Alaska. Although I need heat from the camper into the cab during midwinter months; as driving in 40 below conditions, I have difficulty keeping the cab while driving above 25° even with the heater running full bore. I am wondering what temperature ranges in winter you have tested this size heater out in? Would you recommend I get a larger version for running and camping in extreme conditions? Very timely and informative video… Thank you.
Wow, now that’s some serious winter camping. I can’t even begin to speak to its performance in temperatures that low. I had one or two nights in the single digits and I could keep the camper warm running the heater full blast, but due to the canvas, it would dissipate soon after I turned it off. In extreme temperatures like that I know you’d need an anti gel additive for the diesel fuel, a way to keep your batteries warm and insulated when the heater wasn’t running, and you’d definitely want to pick up the arctic pack liner from OVRLND. Those are my best guesses but I’m honestly not a great resource for extreme cold temps. Haha I try to avoid that sort of weather! So cool that you’re getting after it like that though! Good luck and thank you
I was anxiously awaiting for this video. I just watched an OvrLnd product video the other day and it looks like they offer a diesel heater port on the side of their truck campers. Was this not an option when you bought yours? Also, can you mention the titles a couple of the books you read? I enjoy reading/learning about fur trappers/mountain men of years past. Thanks!
Awesome and good question. No, I don’t think that was an option when I purchased mine. I probably would’ve gotten it if so. And of course, one of my all time favorites is ‘One Man’s Wilderness’. And basically anything about Daniel Boone, Jim Bridger, etc. Another great one in a similar vain is ‘The Indifferent Stars Above.’ It’s about the Donner Party and really puts some of our petty desires for comfort into perspective. Hope that helps! Cheers and thanks for the comment
Like the mobility of the Planar Heater. Wondering if they also make ACs? Just wondering, wouldn’t a Buddy heater do the same thing that this heater does? 😊
To my knowledge planar only makes heaters. An ac would be awesome though. The only portable ac I know of is made by eco flow and it’s a bit bulkier than this. Propane works but it poses a higher carbon monoxide poisoning risk and propane tends to produce heat with more moisture than diesel.
In my Tacoma camper I got a few heating setups. Level 1 heating is from my batters and other electrical equipment cooling heat prefect for summer nights, I just shut the outside venting and heat goes up. Leve 2 heating is from my ecoflow ac/heat pump wave2. good for cold nights down to freezing but not below freezing with warm days. It is temp controlled so it's not running all the time for the nights. Leve 3 heating is over power Dickerson propane fireplace, a very dry heat that has served me well in below freezing temps. it was -20F out side and that thing made it 80F inside while on low. But I am looking at a gas/propane temp control heater to replace that Dickerson as it way to overpower. Diesel stuff sound nice but that's an additional different fuel and the clean of those heaters can be a pain. It's not bad at all as they we super efficient but just an heads up when its below freezing Diesel can begin to gel up ( the last thing you need when you need to get warm) they sell anti-gelling additives for diesel fuel to help stay liquid at lower temps.
Hey Nick! Thanks for sharing this. I dig the level system you’ve come up with. I was seriously considering the Dickinson fireplace you mentioned. I only went with the planar because it required less install time. That thing looks sweet though. Good note on the below freezing temps too. That additive is definitely important. Cheers!
