Diesel Heaters

Jumboqh · Newbie

Diesel Heaters

rockylizard · Guru

Gday...

Firstly, Paul ...

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There is a search function on the forum ... not the best search function mind you - but it often brings up past relevant posts.

If you put 'diesel heater' in the search box (above the posts in the blue banner line) you will get some previous posts on this topic.

Cheers - John

Jumboqh · Newbie

Thanks John, I had already done that search. Most of the posts are a few years old. Technology changes quickly these days. I was after more current information.

Yuglamron · Guru

This is one site. (Chinese) that sell Diesel Heaters. From what I can gather the copyright laws in China are different that ours.

Most of these seem to be a direct knock off of the Eberspacher design.

The latest ones have the ability to be switched on remotely with a smart phone. All nice and warm for your return.

The basic design is fairly simple ,cold air in exhaust out and hot air to interior and the exhaust should not be under an opening window.

Cost comparison seems to be about one quarter the cost of the genuine article.

There are others of a similar design called Planar which I understand a few "Forumites" have successfully self fitted. Snugger is another one which can also be mounted on a stand and used independently.

Lots to suss out. Hope you find what you want.

http://www.aliexpress.com/af/Diesel-Heater.html?ltype=wholesale&d=y&origin=n&isViewCP=y&shipCountry=au&shipCompanies=&SearchText=Diesel+Heater&exception=&minPrice=&maxPrice=&minQuantity=&maxQuantity=&isFreeShip=n&isFavorite=n&isRtl=n&isOnSale=n&isAtmOnline=n&CatId=200000406

Type in Diesel Heaters in their search field.

No affiliation with any the aforementioned heater companies.

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Desert Dweller · Senior Member

We were recently told that these are very good & priced well. www.pinnaclewholesalers.com.au/camping-equipment/diesel-air-heaters We're thinking of buying one & getting it installed.

mr glassies · Guru

We bought ours from pinnacle no probs with it also good dealer have delt with them a lot over the yrs

dibs

ps wife loves it

aussie_paul · Guru

We have not had our Plane diesel heater from Pinnacle Wholesalers 12 months yet but so far it works well in our 24' van, rarely have it above the lowest setting.

Aussie Paul. smile

p.s. Pinnacle Wholesalers are wonderful to deal with.

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Plain Truth · Guru

Got ours from Diesal Heat, at

Tools & Associated Sales Pty.Ltd

166 Dixon Point Rd.

Sandford Tas.7020 Ph.03 6248 8720

Talk to Graeme Yost,very helpful,we wouldn't be without one now.

Kiwi-as · Guru

Also got ours from Pinnacle, great heater, great dealer to deal with and easy to install, done it myself.

PeterInSa · Guru

If I was purchasing/installing a Diesel heater again, I would seriously look at a Heater that has 2 output functions. a Unit that cycles ie heats the van up, then lets the van cool down a bit before heater starts up again and the second function that just runs the heater at a constant adjustable heat and fan operation.

I believe the Belief unit from Tassie does this but I have no experience/knowledge of this heater in use, or whether the constant heat/fan operation is more costly on diesel/battery.

Peter

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Delta18 · Guru

PeterInSa wrote:
If I was purchasing/installing a Diesel heater again, I would seriously look at a Heater that has 2 output functions. a Unit that cycles ie heats the van up, then lets the van cool down a bit before heater starts up again and the second function that just runs the heater at a constant adjustable heat and fan operation.

I believe the Belief unit from Tassie does this but I have no experience/knowledge of this heater in use, or whether the constant heat/fan operation is more costly on diesel/battery.

Peter

-- Edited by PeterInSa on Sunday 5th of June 2016 10:58:56 AM

This is the heater I put in our last van & the one that will be going in the new van. I am ordering it tomorrow.

Fuel consumption on the Power setting is minimal as it is turned right down once the room is warm enough.

Power consumption also is minimal as it is only running the fan on Low.

Aus-Kiwi · Guru

I'd say Pinnical are large enough to warrant and exchange also . I bought a 220 amp mig welder through them . A few parts where quite up to scratch . Without any problems they sent me new parts without worrying about returning the slightly defective parts ., Did me right only too happy to pass it on .

jab160 · Senior Member

Fitted a "webasto" ...no problems at all.

JayDee · Guru

Plain Truth wrote:
Got ours from Diesal Heat, at
Tools & Associated Sales Pty.Ltd
166 Dixon Point Rd.
Sandford Tas.7020 Ph.03 6248 8720
Talk to Graeme Yost,very helpful,we wouldn't be without one now.

I to can recommend Greame. He was always there at the end of the phone when ever I had a problem or could not understand the instructions.

10 out 10 to this company for after sales service.

Jay&Dee

laurieoz · Senior Member

Yes -I fully agree

mr glassies · Guru

Just a word of warning if you or any one else for that mater install it don't put the exhaust and the inlet less than 1.500 from the gas tanks i have to extend both because there to close that goes for both gas and diesel .

Dibs

mr glassies · Guru

That's did mr kewe

Jumboqh · Newbie

Thanks, where I have planned for the install should be more than that distance away. I assume you are talking metres.

mr glassies · Guru

Kiwi-as wrote:
Also got ours from Pinnacle, great heater, great dealer to deal with and easy to install, done it myself.

Hey kewe do your lights flicker when you start it . Tia where ya at m8 house sold went unconditional on Monday . We're moving to imbil next couple of days

dibs

meetoo · Guru

PeterInSa wrote:
If I was purchasing/installing a Diesel heater again, I would seriously look at a Heater that has 2 output functions. a Unit that cycles ie heats the van up, then lets the van cool down a bit before heater starts up again and the second function that just runs the heater at a constant adjustable heat and fan operation.

I believe the Belief unit from Tassie does this but I have no experience/knowledge of this heater in use, or whether the constant heat/fan operation is more costly on diesel/battery.

Peter

-- Edited by PeterInSa on Sunday 5th of June 2016 10:58:56 AM
HI Peter, the Planar heater I bought recently has both those 2 output functions, easy to control with the digital controller. I had to ask for the new instructions though, as the one that came with the heater was for the old controller. The 2 kw heater works well and I am glad I bought it.
Cheers John.

Delta18 · Guru

mr glassies wrote:
Kiwi-as wrote:
Also got ours from Pinnacle, great heater, great dealer to deal with and easy to install, done it myself.
Hey kewe do your lights flicker when you start it .
dibs

Are you picking up the power for the heater from a fusebox? It really performs better with a dedicated power supply (fused of course) directly from the battery.

My instructions stressed this point. I ignored this when I first installed & got the flickering lights both starting up & also shutting down. Running a new power wire solved that.