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
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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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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.
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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
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.
