Had a problem installing the fuel tank, no rear bumper, didn't want to install it on the front "A" frame, Hey Jim suggested putting it in the boot like he did, however I didn't like the idea of filling the tank in the boot. I over come this by mounting the tank on draw runners, now I can pull it out to fill, push back in to stow.
Mounting the heater was a bit of a pain, and ended up under the floor, the exhaust route to the rear or to the other side of the van was a nightmare, so I routed it to the front, I like to be different
iana said
10:31 AM Aug 8, 2017
So where did all my pictures go?, this posting never works for me!
-- Edited by iana on Tuesday 8th of August 2017 10:35:30 AM
Iana, might be a good idea to buy or make a checkerplate or similar cover for the heater under the van.
Cheers, John.
KJB said
03:21 PM Aug 8, 2017
Water/dust proof as well........
KB
iana said
06:44 PM Aug 8, 2017
That's the next part of the job, don't know if it will be water and dust proof though, that's a bit hard.
Cruising Cruze said
07:05 PM Aug 8, 2017
Hi Ian
What is the brand name of your diesel heater or where did you get it from?
Regards John
iana said
07:20 PM Aug 8, 2017
Air-snugger SF-2300, Unit seems all OK, the kit very well supplied. Only complaint is the temperature control, its a manual anologue dial and badly labeled, you can't tell where the settings are. So other than the controller it been very good. I would be looking at a digital controller.
Hey Jim said
12:43 AM Aug 9, 2017
Better late then never Eh!
Well Ian you might have to wait till 2018 as winter is almost past.
You will still earn some browie points just the same.
Cheers Jim
iana said
10:11 AM Aug 9, 2017
I've used it this winter, works well. The ducting in the cupboard got a bit hot, and I have insulated that, now the temperature in the cupboard only gets luke warm. Took a while to get the exhaust pipe finished, until I appealed to the fishing community for someone to do TIG welding. The barrier around the fuel tank I did last weekend, after getting an old security door from the tip. I still have to address the inlet jet engine noise, have an air filter there, but that's not enough, and also the fuel pump needs some more sound proofing.
Woody n Sue said
12:50 PM Aug 9, 2017
Great post IanA
I have just bought one to fit to our van and was wondering how n where to mount the tank and you have solved that for me , thanks , not too sure about mounting it out side but will give it consideration when I get under there for a look.
Woody
Cruising Cruze said
08:02 PM Aug 9, 2017
Hi Ian
Thanks for that info of the diesel heater mate
Cheers John
iana said
08:29 PM Aug 9, 2017
The only reason the heater unit is mounted outside, is with our van layout, there was nowhere else to mount it. We have no built in lounge, and have a slide out bed. Vans with a conventional layout will enable a much simpler installation.
I have a length of exhaust ducting left over if anyone is short.
PeterD said
11:21 AM Aug 10, 2017
iana wrote:
I still have to address the inlet jet engine noise, have an air filter there, but that's not enough, and also the fuel pump needs some more sound proofing.
Why? It's a bit like living next to the railway line. It does not take long to get used to it. The next door neighbours do not hear much when their vans are closed up (I have asked numerous times and they all say they did no hear it.)
The inlet filter/silencer that I purchased did not make much difference in sound level. If the intake and exhaust pipes are too long you do not get full efficiency. If you add extra silencing this will also add to the air flow resistance and thus reduce the heaters efficiency. Be careful what you do, anything you do now could lead you downhill with the heaters performance.
iana said
03:57 PM Aug 10, 2017
The exhaust pipe is only a little over four meters long, so it should be OK.
Big Mal said
05:40 PM Aug 10, 2017
I extended my exhaust with some alloy tubing very similar to tent poles, works a treat. Able to fit mine inside under a seat and it draws air from the space with a vent near the door, made it a lot quieter though outside sounds like a small jet engine firing up at first. Ran my fuel line thru 6mm clear tubing to try to insulate it a bit more.
I would seriously box the unit in though, a small alloy tool box would do the trick, look good and not break the bank and keep it from the weather.
PeterD said
09:41 PM Aug 10, 2017
iana wrote:
The exhaust pipe is only a little over four meters long, so it should be OK.
I suggest it may not be. This is from the Webasto handbook. What does the handbook for your heater indicate.
PeterD you need to be a rebel at times, think outside the square, if all of us adhered rigidly to the rules, then nothing would move forward. In aviation, there is a turbo-prop engine that breaks every rule for gas turbines. The Pratt & Whittney PT6 is one of the most successful aircraft engines of the day. Had the designers followed the rules it would never have been made.
terrydel said
08:49 PM Aug 12, 2017
Hi Ian
I see your snugger is mounted on it's side, I thought they had to be mounted upright (with air inlet and exhaust facing down). Do you know whether the other brands can be mounted like that? if so, gives some greater options on where to place them.
Regards
Terry
iana said
09:37 PM Aug 12, 2017
Yes the heaters can be mounted up to 90 degrees on the horizontal axis, and elevated up to 30 degrees on the vertical. One of the considerations when deciding where and how to mount the heater is where the air to be heated is coming in, in relation to the heated air outlet. The further away from each other the better, so to avoid a short circuit of the air path.
Consideration of where the diesel fumes are going to be exhausted, for instance in our case if I had have had the exhaust across to the other side of the van, fumes would come into the van via gaps in the wall because of the slide out.
Had a problem installing the fuel tank, no rear bumper, didn't want to install it on the front "A" frame, Hey Jim suggested putting it in the boot like he did, however I didn't like the idea of filling the tank in the boot. I over come this by mounting the tank on draw runners, now I can pull it out to fill, push back in to stow.
Mounting the heater was a bit of a pain, and ended up under the floor, the exhaust route to the rear or to the other side of the van was a nightmare, so I routed it to the front, I like to be different
So where did all my pictures go?, this posting never works for me!
-- Edited by iana on Tuesday 8th of August 2017 10:35:30 AM
Iana, might be a good idea to buy or make a checkerplate or similar cover for the heater under the van.
Cheers, John.
Water/dust proof as well........
KB
What is the brand name of your diesel heater or where did you get it from?
Regards John
Better late then never Eh!
Well Ian you might have to wait till 2018 as winter is almost past.
You will still earn some browie points just the same.
Cheers Jim
I have just bought one to fit to our van and was wondering how n where to mount the tank and you have solved that for me , thanks , not too sure about mounting it out side but will give it consideration when I get under there for a look.
Woody
Hi Ian
Thanks for that info of the diesel heater mate
Cheers John
I have a length of exhaust ducting left over if anyone is short.
Why? It's a bit like living next to the railway line. It does not take long to get used to it. The next door neighbours do not hear much when their vans are closed up (I have asked numerous times and they all say they did no hear it.)
The inlet filter/silencer that I purchased did not make much difference in sound level. If the intake and exhaust pipes are too long you do not get full efficiency. If you add extra silencing this will also add to the air flow resistance and thus reduce the heaters efficiency. Be careful what you do, anything you do now could lead you downhill with the heaters performance.
I would seriously box the unit in though, a small alloy tool box would do the trick, look good and not break the bank and keep it from the weather.
I suggest it may not be. This is from the Webasto handbook. What does the handbook for your heater indicate.
I see your snugger is mounted on it's side, I thought they had to be mounted upright (with air inlet and exhaust facing down). Do you know whether the other brands can be mounted like that? if so, gives some greater options on where to place them.
Regards
Terry
Consideration of where the diesel fumes are going to be exhausted, for instance in our case if I had have had the exhaust across to the other side of the van, fumes would come into the van via gaps in the wall because of the slide out.
Terry
Get your thumb out of your mouth lol
dibs