Promaster Van Build | Ep14 | How to Install a Diesel Heater

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Promaster Van Build. How to Install a Diesel Heater in a Van.
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@Rattlesomecages 3 месяца назад

Awesome step by step!

@BuildingVanLife 3 месяца назад

Thank you!

@7FigureCleaningBusiness 2 года назад

I’m doing the same build on a 2018 pro master high top ext. I really appreciate these and wish me luck. If I have any question I’ll shoot a comment. Thanks for these

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

ok good luck! Happy to help!

@fattie2550 2 года назад

Damn DEWD, You do amazing work and very simple to learn videos. This is about the 6th video i have watched of yours. I am surprised you do not have a couple hundred thousand subscribers yet. I just subscribed.

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

Thanks. The channel is just starting to pick up. Share it with your friends

@HotZone97 5 месяцев назад

Definitely should have bought a grommet kit for all the small holes to protect for all the fuel lines and wire penetrations in the floor and the van’s structural beam penetrations as well, pretty cheap insurance, a full kit is about $10 bucks at Home Depot or Harbor Freight. The hole for the Intake and Exhaust needs to filled completely after the unit was placed, speaking as a retired Fire Fighter / NFPA Inspector (fire codes), the approved fire rated caulk acts as a heat sink for “X” amount of time before the caulk fails…just a thought !

@eliastcobb5506 Год назад

Really appreciate these in-depth walkthroughs man. Thanks for sharing!!

@BuildingVanLife Год назад

Thank you!

@1960snapper 2 года назад

Beautiful work ! If I may, could I just say that anything electrical or any fuel lines should be placed inside rubber grommets if at all possible .... Simply a suggestion and nothing more... Very nice, clean and precise job for sure !!

@1960snapper 2 года назад

I have just subscribed ! Your explanation was extremely clear for all to understand ! Excellent demonstration !!

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

Thank you. Welcome to the channel

@jrewillis 9 месяцев назад

I would do exactly this. Helpful video. But id add a gromet around the fuel line i think.

@tvillanuevaapf 2 года назад

Very nicely explained!

@OregonBatman 2 года назад

Good job! Very helpful, thank you!

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

Glad it helped thank you 🙏🏻

@gideonwiseman9106 2 года назад

Thank you, a great instructional video. 👌

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

Thanks for watching

@danzbeard 2 года назад

Clean build 👌

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

Thank you!

@joelatsacredgrounds Год назад

We have used several of your instruction videos on this van build to build our own van in Northern California between January and April. We used your link to buy the Chinese diesel heater. It worked wonderfully up until now. It shows error code E4 and we don't know how to fix it. It means there's an error with the fuel pump. The first thing we did is replace the fuel pump. No luck.

@joelatsacredgrounds Год назад

Then we thought we would try replacing the controller. We learned that we have what is called a uncommon controller so it's not compatible with the motherboard of the diesel heater. Do you have any thoughts about this?

@BuildingVanLife Год назад

@@joelatsacredgrounds First I would check the fuel line. Did you run out of diesel at any point while it was running? Fill it up, make sure there are no air bubbles in the line, if there are bleed the system again with the process I show in the video, check the fuel filter, make sure it's not clogged, maybe even clean it out, you will need to bleed the system again if you do this. then remove the fuse to hopefully reset it, put the fuse back in and see if it works.

@joelatsacredgrounds Год назад

@@BuildingVanLife when I replaced the fuel pump diesel ran freely through the gas line. I took the fuse out for a few minutes to reset it. I unplugged the controller as well for a few minutes. The heater never ran out of gas. The controller will not respond to pressing the buttons that cause the gas pump to Prime. If I press the power button for 3 seconds the controller shows that it's beginning the on cycle for a second and then immediately turns to error code 4. I wonder if we should simply replace the heater

@BuildingVanLife Год назад

@@joelatsacredgrounds yeh probably just try returning it to Amazon with the same one so you can just drop it right in the same spot

@zachphipps5343 2 года назад

Been waiting for this one!

@prc90272 2 года назад

Thank you for your videos. As I prepare for my build, you're a wealth of knowledge... such great explanations. How long can you run the heater on a container of diesel?

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

Thank you! It depends on how high you run it, but it lasts a really long time. I've never had to run it above the lowest setting once it warmed up inside. Probably a few days straight. It really just sips on the diesel.

@graciehoffman7821 2 года назад

so helpful! thank you!!!

@VuNguyen-qw8st 2 года назад

Thanks you

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

Thanks for watching

@andrewarnold916 2 года назад

Couple questions: 1. Any issues with getting a diesel smell inside the van? 2. Any issues with the line or diesel coagulating/freezing in cold temps? (I think you can also use diesel additive to mitigate/prevent this phenomena as well). 3. Do you need to do any flushing of the line when not in use?

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

I haven't ever had any diesel smell ever, not at all. You bring up a good point with the diesel line freezing, i haven't taken it to any extreme temperatures yet, maybe next time i'll keep the line inside. You shouldn't need to flush the line, but if you completely empty it, you may need to just prime the pump with the prime cycle again which isn't a big deal.

@roberttretsch8794 2 года назад

Great job on the video. Gave me perfect ideas for my install on my "non-diesel" van. Two questions: 1). do you have any diesel smell inside; and 2.) with the pump under the van what, if any, is the noise level of the pump inside the van. Appreciate any feedback. Thank you. BTW, from other videos I've watched, I think the muffler is installed incorrectly. Other have noted a small hole in one side of the muffler which is to act as a drain for condensate and should be oriented downwards to affect proper drainage.

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

No smell at all in inside the van. With the pump outside you can still hear it a little bit but compared to it inside it’s a huge improvement. Yeh I noticed the hole on the muffler after someone else mentioned it and rotated it.

@mes6276 2 года назад

I'm getting ready to take the plunge and install my heater this weekend.. Since you've had yours running for a while now have you had any issue with water getting in the van from that hole you drilled? Are you happy with the 3m sealant you used? I"m going to go pick some up from Home depot this weekend and was curiouse how it held up. It looks like a nice and simple solution. Thanks for putting in all the effort to edit and post these videos!

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

It’s all held up great. For sure the 3m is a must. It’s the only thing that can withstand the heat and seal. No water coming in at all

@elimartinez2092 Год назад

Pancakes!

@BuildingVanLife Год назад

Haha

@QuentinSarff 2 года назад

What kind of wood are you using just for making the boxes ?? Sick video!

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

1/2 inch sanded plywood that I have had left over. I’ve been using it on most of everything. I just cut down some pine scraps for the frame.

@lukemoresea9233 2 года назад

Isn’t the muffler supposed to be vertically placed? I believe (based on other videos I’ve seen) that there is a hole on the bottom of it to allow for any water build up.

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

yes i think you are correct, i have since rotated it

@jaym5938 Год назад

Pancakes with a side of melon ;)

@graciehoffman7821 2 года назад

pancakes!!!

@SleepySquid 2 года назад

Thanks for such a detailed video! Question: What type of white sealant did you use between the bottom plate and the floor? Also do you have any issues with the bottom plate getting too hot and either melting the sealant or the floor?

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

The plate doesn’t really heat up. You can use almost anything caulk, silicone, marine sealant. I usually use whatever I have around.

@SleepySquid 2 года назад

@@BuildingVanLife Awesome! Thanks for the quick response. I was a bit nervous cause I had already installed it using regular silicone and didn't want to have to undo everything.

@sidecardan8403 2 года назад

I'm wondering why you would install a diesel heater in a gas powered van and have to worry about the possibility of spilling nice, aromatic diesel under your bed when you fill the small fuel tank when you can get gas heaters that can be plumbed directly into your vehicles very large fuel tank? I would also think the small fuel tank would limit your stay anywhere for any length of time.

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

These are pretty standard in van builds, why would I use it? The cheapest gasoline heater i can find online is $2,497 while this is $169. Why would I spill it? I'm not the careless type. They last a very long time on a single tank and they also sell larger tanks sizes if that's an issue for you. I believe these are the most efficient option for heat.

@jayko8200 2 года назад

Hello, the green tube didn’t come with the kit. Do I need to get one separately or is there something else I can use that comes with it?

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

The green tube I had left over from the last one I installed, the kit comes with with a clear one, they are the same thing, I just used the green because it's more flexible, but just use the one that comes with the kit and cut the black rubber that comes with it to go around each connection.

@jayko8200 2 года назад

Your videos are a great guide through my whole build, thank you so much! I got everything hooked up and primed the heater. When I turn it on, it blows air lightly then turns off with an error 03 message. (“Ignition plug fault”) do you know how I could trouble shoot this? Thanks again

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

@@jayko8200 it can be a couple things, most likely it's low voltage. Is your battery under charged? If so make sure your battery is charged enough, otherwise it could be a faulty glow plug. You would need to return it and replace it through amazon if that's the case. Try the voltage first.

@jayko8200 2 года назад

Green light is on for batteries showing full battery on the charge controller. 14.3V on the battery monitor. Uninstalling this heater is the last thing I want to do as everything including diesel tank is mounted and screwed in.. by chance can you think of another troubleshoot?

@jayko8200 2 года назад

Isn’t the pump supposed to be pumping when I turn it on? The pump clicks when priming, but doesn’t click when turned on.

@SteveLaVoy 2 года назад

Pancakes

@bretthirsch4669 2 года назад

Do you have to prime the pump every time you start it, or just the first time after install? If it’s every time, wouldn’t you have to run outside each time you use it to make sure all the air bubbles are cleared out? Thanks!

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

you only have to prime the pump the first time you install it, or if you ever disconnected a fuel line and got air in the line.

@bretthirsch4669 2 года назад

@@BuildingVanLife gotcha, thanks!

@robertoc9136 Год назад

pancakes

@brownjh91 2 года назад

PANCAKES

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

Haha 1st 🥇

@cwetfeet 2 года назад

panckaes

@3genac 6 дней назад

Thoughts on installing tank in engine compartment? Or anywhere but inside?

@BuildingVanLife 6 дней назад

Yes I’ve seen it done under the hood with a special tank. I think it’s a great idea but then you need to install the heater towards the front of the van which I didn’t want to do for this build. I like having the heater near the water tank to keep it from freezing.

@3genac 5 дней назад

@@BuildingVanLife Cool thanks. I like mine too toward the middle, so if consequently the engine compartment is out, where else can I install heater outside an fill easily? I've see tanks mounted beneath near the door with fill access through floor near the door, but that could vent fumes as well. I hate having tank under bed. Excellent info!

@BuildingVanLife 5 дней назад

@@3genac I don't know i guess you just need be creative. I have had my tank inside on 5 vans and never had any issue with fumes at all so it's never been an issue for me.

@FirstSuiGeneris 2 года назад

Nicely done! Agree with 1960 snapper assessment about using rubber grommets for the metal go-between.

@michelverwichte5086 2 года назад

Mounted the exhaust wrong 1 2 the pump also

@suzettecsutton 2 года назад

Love the fuel box. Is there a reason why I couldn't put the pump inside the van ? And only have the Exhaust and intake outside the van? I understand the gas line will need to tread inside ? Thank you

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

You can put it inside the van. Most people do. The only issue is it’s very noisy when it’s running it’s like a clicking sound. so it can be annoying when sleeping. That’s why I put it outside.

@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD 2 года назад

Good job. Will be referring to this video on my installation 👍

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

Thank you!

@jwise6645144 9 месяцев назад

Pancakes!

@mausie1967 2 года назад

Loved your video

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

Thank you!

@LS-vo7hc Год назад

PANCAKE

@Nalahikes Год назад

I’m getting ready to install one of these and want to install it in the back also. I was wondering if you had any issues the way you installed the pump. Instructions say to have it on a 45 degree angle which is impossible mounted under the support like you have shown. That is the perfect spot to run the fuel line and have the pump. If you had no issues, I’m installing the way you have shown.

@BuildingVanLife Год назад

No issues at all. I’ll be doing it the same way again soon on my current build. Good luck.

@Nalahikes Год назад

@@BuildingVanLife thank you so much. I take it you had no issues with the tank leaking? Great video. Hope to see the new build.

@BuildingVanLife Год назад

@@Nalahikes that’s correct

@tractorcool24 2 года назад

Thanks for making this video, I’m planning to use the same heater for my own build! Hopefully it can pump out hot enough air that I could maybe make pancakes with it! 👍🥞

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

Haha I don’t know about pancakes but these things are so powerful I usually just use them on low when they are needed

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

I just realized you are referencing my subliminal message lol, very good.

@wkw4095 Год назад

wow....This is my first time seeing a diesel heater in action. It's really like a little motor with that muffler. Also, that clicking is loud! even for being outside. Are they all this loud?

@NicholetteBrian Год назад

I have used your videos for our grey tank ( I have the drain run but still have to install the tank and connect the valve & now its helpful for our diesel heater! Thanks for these. We are putting it under our passenger seat which is a double right now that we will switch out for a single. I wish I could wait till I switch the seats but its too cold so I have to do it now!

@BuildingVanLife Год назад

Very cool, be sure to hit the notification bell b/c youtube doesnt seem to be suggesting my new videos to subscribers.

@NicholetteBrian Год назад

@@BuildingVanLife theres ups and downs on RU-vid so don't stress if some videos are suggested less - it happens!

@dombarletto7111 2 года назад

Hey man! Running the same diesel heater setup as you and would like to carry an extra fuel pump and filter while I travel. Would you happen to have a link to the exact pump and filter we used? Having trouble finding it online

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

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@dombarletto7111 2 года назад

@@BuildingVanLife Really appreciate that man! One more thing, have you found a way to run the heater automatically? They come with a different controller module now but I cant seem to get it to kick on and cut off at set temperatures.

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

@@dombarletto7111 no I haven’t tried that yet. When I’m in the van I usually only need to run it for a bit and then I can turn it off since the spray foam insulation does such a great job holding the heat.

@bikeninja956 2 года назад

awesome work as usual... Could cut a strip in the piece of wood holding the diesel tank so you can see how much fuel you have left??? Also, does that pump clicking not get super annoying while sleeping?

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

The wood holding the tank is only on one side so you can see the fuel level. For sure the clicking is annoying that’s why I mounted the pump under the van instead of inside.

@shelterinplacezz 2 года назад

Awesome video, keep up the great work!

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

thank you!

@shelterinplacezz 2 года назад

Do you do consulting work?

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

@@shelterinplacezz I’m open to it

@DoingLifeWithYou 2 года назад

Hey thanks for such an informative video. How do these type of diesel heaters work in high altitude areas. I’ve seen and heard of auto altitude adjusting heaters but is it a big deal if one doesn’t have that?

@BuildingVanLife 2 года назад

I haven’t heard of any issues. The highest I used it at was 8000 ft. Worked as it should. Hope that helps.

@DoingLifeWithYou 2 года назад

Thanks that helps out a lot actually!

@MannyWC Год назад

It is so refreshing to be back to your channel and great tutorials! Are you happy with the size of the heater? I know you are in a new van. Did you use the same size model and install? I guess I could search your channel:)

@BuildingVanLife Год назад

Yes I used the exact same one on the new van. I’ll be showing it in my next video. The size is great. It’s such a small space that even on the lowest setting it gets really hot fast inside.

@MannyWC Год назад

@@BuildingVanLife awesome! Your vids and your mannerism really instill confidence in that I can do these installs. You really helped my build my van. Been full time in it since june, but still have some things to complete. Are you ever gonna install a 12v AC unit?

@BuildingVanLife Год назад

@@MannyWC I’ve considered it. I think on this one I will get a portable one. They make a small portable one that a lot of vanlifers use

@MannyWC Год назад

@@BuildingVanLife Yes, I got the Zero Breeze, but it is 110v or you buy the 1K battery for it. Trying to vent it etc is a bit janky. Will be interested is seeing what you get and set it up:)