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Penetrating lubricant. A couple applications. Then tug on it with needle nose pliers.

WD40 is what is used.

I don't have enough to grab with pliers.

Fudge. If I had the parts in front of me I may have some better solution, but if you giver lots of penetrating lube and let it sit overnight then turn it over and start slamming it on a hard surface? Might be enuff to bring it out to grab with needle nose pliers. Sounds like the spring behind it is completely corroded, and broken.

I saw a video where they used a small torch to carefully heat the pin and it came out look for that video try not to heat the part too much or you might change the hardness of the metal. hope that helps I know the comment was 8 months old.

I specifically got the Jackery Explorer 300, which still is advertised to have 10A Max on the 12v but has the ability to put out almost 13A! The only other alternative I know of, is to wire the heater directly to a battery source with no amperage protection.

Your the 2nd to point this out! Thank you! I've taken care of it, and you guys have helped me extend the life of this fabulous heater!

I'd be willing to bet on the Jackery 500 being the issue. The heater will draw close to 13amps on startup, which the Jackery 300 will actually handle without cutting out. The Jackery 500 will only take about 10.5amps before cutting off! I found out these statistics from the HOBOTECH TH-cam channel. He reviewed both Jackery models and took them to their breaking points.

@@firstpersonguy7330 damn i paid extra for the 500 so i wouldnt have these problems lol go figure - gonna hook it up to a deep cycle battery and see if that works, thank you for the reply

@@firstpersonguy7330 I know I’m a little late. I just got a 5kw Chinese diesel heater. I have a jackery 1500 and I’m electrically challenged. Will my 1500 have the same issue as the 500 and cut off at the 10.5 amps?

@@tgipson20 your chances are pretty slim that it's going to work. I'm not sure if the jackery 1500 has been average tested by anybody to see if it will handle more than 10 amps

The noise was no more annoying than sleeping with an air conditioner running over night.

Thanks for the heads up! I'm in the market for another solar generator, and I wont bother looking at Ecoflow!

i have a jackery 500 and it got a low voltage error

I'd recommend the HOBOTECH TH-cam channel. That guy tests Solar Generators till they malfunction to find their "true" abilities.

@@firstpersonguy7330 thanks!

Just need a 110 to 12 converter, thennthe ecoflow works great .

I found the intake and exhaust for the combustion chamber to be good size, but agree the fresh intake and heated air hose could both be longer!

After seeing some reviews on insulated tents, and watching Steve Wallis use his, I agree! Using one of those would be grand! I just dont have a grand to buy one! LoL

Could always keep I eye out on Facebook marketplace or Craigslist a lot of people are selling them ... I bet hanging up some mylar / emergency blankets inside the tent would help.

Thanks for the heads up on the exhaust! I did as you suggested!

I agree There is only 5KW or 2KW but I have a 5KW - I would rather have one I can turn down than one I can't turn up!

Its gotta be cold out to use it! And even at that, I've had to wake up at 2am dying of heat!

Just Amazon.ca! Their was none left when you asked 2 months ago. They are back in stock now. 8 in stock as of today. Kinbelle 8KW Diesel Air Heater... www.amazon.ca/dp/B082SHC5KQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

@FirstPerson Guy thanks! Unfortunately they will not ship to my US address. I'll have to keep my eyes open for one. Thanks again.

Tom, were you warm enough with the 2Kw heater ?- ld don’t need over-kill in an SUV . But winter time can be an icebox . And wondering if a Jackery 500 will be 1.) affected by the cold. 2) drained in 8 hours ? Please reply

@@krisg3984 The Jackery Explorer 300 is what I'm using, and it runs the heater all night. The battery doesn't like extreme cold, so I would make sure its inside whatever your heating. But after a long journey and starting off with the Jackery cold is ok. Just warm it up when possible.

@@firstpersonguy7330 do you think the Jackery 300 can handle about 2 nights 10-12 hr each night on a single charge?

@@jalvrzzz5.015 I think it would do that with no problem as long as you weren't running the heater at full blast. It may cost you a day of testing and five bucks of diesel fuel but I would highly recommend making sure it runs at home for that length of time on that charge before you head out into the wilderness. Running the heater full blast on the Jacker 300, I would estimate it probably last about 15 to 20 hours.

22°C is 72°F

After further Winter tests, on a night that its -20°c, the inside of my tent was a toasty 15°c. I think A temperature swing of 35°c is just amazing. Nice dry heat!

@@JonathanDamon-jd oh 72 degrees thats plenty warm

14mm

I removed the spring from a BIC lighter, and cut it to size. Its still working too...

About how long

About 10/32" or 11/32" of an inch. I wasn't exact, but made sure the spring pushed that pin almost till it falls out of housing so it applies good pressure to the starting plate.

Alright man I replaced the spring still no luck

Spring was still in one piece

I did the same! Lighter spring works just fine.

What lighter to your use

Thanks for taking time to comment! Those springs deteriorate when the car just sits around. Since their want any ideas online, I figured a terrible video might help someone out there.

The pin held up good and didnt need replacing. The spring I used was from a BIC Lighter, cut to the right length (it pushes the pin out until the pin almost wants to fall out)

@@firstpersonguy7330 I've got the engine stripped down and the pin is stuck solid in the crank and there's not enough sticking out to grab it. Pulling my hair out here lol. Thanks for your reply 👍🏻

@@popeye9048 man, it's been 3 months and not sure if you care anymore but just WD40 the crap out of it and dig around in the spring hole with a tiny Allen key.

@@firstpersonguy7330 hey man, I got it out, rebuilt everything and got it running sweet as a nut 👍🏻

@@popeye9048how did you get it out?