Using a DIESEL HEATER For Cold Weather Truck Camping
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ค. 2024
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Jaces explains how he uses a diesel heater to keep him warm on late-season hunts. Follow along as he explains the benefits of using a diesel heater as a heat source on late-season truck camping hunting trips.
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Pretty cool setup you have there. I have a diesel heater I use for tent camping. I have two more ready to go as backup heat for our house during power outages. Here in East Texas we have had two extended outages during the coldest temps I have ever witnessed in this area and I've lived here for 58 years. Those diesel heaters kept us from freezing.
As stated below, this is excellent. Down hyah in AZ (cue 'Deliverance' banjo), ya gotta think about whats outside yer truck too: theft prevention. Years ago had a Van camper with a propane heater. It was permanently mounted inside with an outside fresh air & exhaust vent plus underfloor tank. Worked flawlessly in WI winters & AZ mtns. I know many truckers don't want to cut their body to mount a vent, but it seems like outside venting gives U more safe options (IMO), like still having yer heater when U wake up. Winter camping is great!
I use this same heater. Scrapped all of the sheet metal cover. Welded up a angle iron frame to mount a weather hood, swapped to a GX Honda fuel tank, replaced all the fuel lines with non-chinese garbage, put a fuel petcock. I also welded up exhaust routing so it can't fall out and the angle can't be changed, because they are VERY sensitive to exhaust buildup.
That sounds like something I need to do with my heaters. I don't like the tight turn the fuel lines have to make inside that sheet metal housing.
Wise to mount it outside. The price is so low, buying a 2nd unit as a spare would add peace of mind on a remote trip.
This is a cool option, having worked with most fuels, (propane, gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, kerosene, and natural gas) unit is effectively a miniature fuel oil furnace like some people have in their homes. There are some serious advantages. I have one concern about which type of diesel is speced for the heater i assume it can use #1, #2, or a 50/50 blend or #2 treated with an anti gelling. If for some reason it's only supposed to use #2 you can and will get fuel gelling around 20 degrees and it will plug up the heater. This is probably simple to work around because fuel sellers usually blend the diesel to not gel however beware using diesel that was bought at the beginning of the season in the late season most places switch to winter blend in October so if you are trying to use fuel you bought in September in the first real cold snap in November.
Secondly I worry a bit about venting the fumes away from your setup. In this case it looks fine but a portable CO detector might still be a good idea you don't want a strange wind current in the night swirling the exhaust into the air intake and giving you CO poisoning.
Great Video Jaces , will for sure be doing this. Thanks Team Fresh Tracks !!!
This is fantastic information. I want to thank you for taking the time to put this together. I will definitely be using it on a small enclosed trailer
I have an all-in-one diesel heater like this for my teardrop camper. My solar controller tracks load usage and the diesel parking heater pulls about 10 amps when starting and once the glow plug stops about a minute later the usage drops to .85 amps. It uses about a quart of diesel for a night of sleep.
The dry heat is a blessing and a curse. It does dry out the interior, but it also dries out sinuses and you’ll be drinking more water. We camp at about 9000’ and the air is dry to begin with, so we end up drinking more water and using a netipot to “water board” ourselves in the morning.
We also route the duct through the window, but just stuff a blanket around it. I like the plexiglass idea better, as well as the tire step.
Exceptional video. Covers the pros and cons very well. You explain it all, then you illustrate what you just explained. The list of all the items you used to create the setup makes it a complete usable and useful video. Thank you for your effort.
Great setup! I used propane heaters in the past and definitely don’t like all the moisture you get from using them. I’m going to try this route. Thanks for sharing 🤜🏻
Appreciate this video, totally got me thinking now.
Great setup! I'm going to get one of these.
I’ve got one in my insulated 6x12 enclosed trailer for elk camp. It’s awesome
Thats awesome! Thanks for sharing.
nice! I had no idea you could do that. thanks for sharing
I'm definitely going to check this out. Thanks for the video and information.
For doing your research it’s the same style heater used in trucking commonly referred to as a bunk heater. Wabasto and Esbar are the big names, the. Cheap Chinese one he showed is a knockoff of the wabasto if I’m not mistaken.
This is genius. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome setup
Great job describing everything , im stoked !!! I have a 1988 4Runner I'm going to need heat on PYRAMID LAKE next season, THANKS
This is a fantastic idea... I wonder if I could retrofit some jumpers to the second battery on a diesel truck. I suffered so many nights... Wont forget this one.
I like the vid, I went with A PLANAR Diesel heater!! Use for walltent and iceshack camping. Its so nice not to have to stock the fire all night, can sleep well. Much less work.!!! I too live in Montana, Missoula.
Cool setup!
Great video!
Excellent video
Would have liked for you to stand outside with the heater running to try to get a sense of how loud it is. Didn’t sound very loud from inside
They aren’t, it’s a bunk heater out of a semi put into a larger case.
@@jaydunbar7538 appreciate the piece on it. Been wondering about them for awhile. Run a buddy and although it’s enough , I’m always searching for something better
The fuel pump seems to be the loudest component once the heater gets warmed up. But keeping it outside of the truck really helps with any noise.
Nice way you found to mount the heater
Very good video , I’m gonna get mine for Moab this November
Nice 👍
I like these types of videos
Very cool, I've always been scared of running a heater in an enclosed space. Diesel is always the answer to an economic power source!
It’s no issue, most semis on the road today have a small diesel heater in them. Same thing that’s stuffed inside that giant red case, referred to as a bunk heater.
Well done! I'm going to see about adapting this system something other than a truck, like a small enclosed cargo trailer that we've been converting into a poor mans toy hauler, or maybe a canvas tent. Running heat all night is something that will make the wife super happy, and subsequently my life happy! (happy wife, happy life) When I'm by myself, If I'm day hunting out of a vehicle (2nd gen 4 runner, and now jeep Cherokee), I'll just sleep on a foam mat in a warm bag and call it good. In the morning, I'll start the vehicle and idle it for the heater.
I purchased the same heater for the same reason. After trying it a couple of times, I didn't like how much gear I needed to bring and maintain. Ultimately, I just improved my sleeping system and it worked out fine.
Thank you for sharing this I would like the info on the heater
The huge downside of a buddy heater, is that it produces a lot of moisture, which ends up in your shell, and condenses on the roof, and proceeds to drip on you.
Nice job on the heater setup and video. Heating a vehicle for camping doesn’t have a real “that’s the one” solution. They all have their pros and cons. The diesel heaters are possibly the best and also still relatively affordable. I have a Ford Powerboost with the 7.2kW onboard generator. There are two 20amp and one 30amp plugs in the bed. I run an electric heater all night. The truck turns on automatically when the battery needs charging and turns off when done. I even bought an electric cooktop. Having pretty much unlimited power anywhere you are is very nice. However the con is the truck will turn on a few times throughout the night and run for 10-15 mins. Which might be annoying to some.
I did the little buddy, i had the same concern as you in terms of CO2. I purchased a separate portable CO2 detector for piece of mind.
Nice. I’ve been hearing a lot of guys using these lately. Won’t take up space in a wall tent either. My stove takes up the whole corner of the 12x12 and can barely fit 3 cots. I just like my wood stove tho 😂
It looks like a great option to propane until I saw the price of the battery needed to run it. I have used a very small catalytic propane heater in a small camp trailer and cabover camper that will run for weeks on the propane bottle and they are also running the stove, water heater and frig at the same time. Granted the coldest we have camped was 12 degrees. The little catalytic kept us at 53 degrees for a week. No battery or carrying 5 gallons of diesel fuel. Never had an issue with condensation in either rig.
The battery is no issue, they are common in semis and take very little power. You could just run it off the truck battery, but if it worries you any 12 v battery will work and just recharge the next day off the vehicle.
Been using one of these for years now, use it for hunting and random winter camping trips.buddy heaters are a waste of money.i made a video on how I use a boat fuel tank with mine and how i made it removable for transport,now my heater has 3 gallons of capacity vs. 3/4 gallon.
Good setup, but that's a lot to set up. I think I'll stick to my buddy heater. Only need to kick it on to get into your sleeping bag and then kick it on in the morning before you get out. Once you're in a good bag it doesn't matter how cold it gets
I have one internally built into my truck camper.And I've camped in temperature down to 20° below and had cracked window from keep from getting too hot
I am planning setting up my next truck with topper for this set up and specifically for 'truck camping'. Love the video and research Jace put into the heating unit. Was thinking of doing the Decked system and then sleep on top of that; then use this heating system set up. My biggest question for you guys/Jace is how do you keep dust from gravel road from pouring in around the tailgate and topper door. I currently have a roll cover and dust seems to just get sucked in around tailgate. That is my biggest concern that would keep me from going the 'truck camping' route. How do you avoid dust entering. Thanks all.
I did a video on my truck camping set up and specifically cover the dust issue, so be on the look out as it should be posted soon! But in short I use weather stripping along all the gaps around the tailgate area, and the bed rug liner helps a ton with the dust as well.
So is it ok not covered if it snows or rains?
How has the diesel heater handled different elevations?
Is your topper insulated, or just lined with some sort of fabric.
Is there some thermostat to turn on or off the heater? Or set low/med/high and be OK with it? 75° seems a bit warm.
Nice. How noisy is it?
Great video! What kind of cot are you using? Link? I have the same 6 1/2 foot bed and the same topper and have been looking for something like that that can fit over the wheel well.
It’s called a “Disc-O-Bed Single”. I had to make a small modification to make it fit in my bed. Took 5 inches off of the inner poles but it worked great. Within the next week or two there will be a video on my whole truck camping set up and I mention the cot and modification. It was the only one I could find that would go over the wheel well!
Just wondering if your warm air ductwork gave off an oder when it got hot. I purchased some and had to stop using because it stunk so bad.
How do keep battery from freesing
Anyone ever try one in a larger wall tent? We use a 12x24 and would love to just set this up and not bother cutting/splitting wood
What is the size of your bed 5.5?
The description on this heater says “indoor” use. Have you had any issues with it getting wet with your setup?
Haven’t had any issues. The cover seems to protect the unit decently. The only exposed portion is the small lcd screen but it’s help up to snow so far.
How do you keep the diesel from gelling?? At 9 degrees the new fuel will start gelling, unless it is #1 fuel (similar to kerosene).
#1 is not like kerosene, it’s just diesel with the paraffin wax removed. However on the note of kerosene with some adjustments to the air fuel ratio you actually can run them on kerosene or vegetable oil. The kerosene burns cleanest and will require less maintenance over the life of the heater, however with the increased cost most don’t consider it worth it as it’s very simple to take them apart and clean.
As far as keeping the fuel from waxing (gelling is actually very rare and is a much colder temperature) it just takes wax dispersants which can be found in most any quality diesel treatment, running a mix of 30% #1 is also a very easy method for those that don’t think additives work. There’s a heater right under my bunk as I type this, they are very common in the trucking industry and come factory in almost every new truck commonly referred to as a bunk heater. The one inside the red box if I’m not mistaken is a ripoff of a wabasto brand heater.
Same way every other vehicle in the north does. Winter blend diesel and you can add anti-gel if needed. There is nothing unique about vehicles that keeps the diesel from gelling.
So its ok for the diesel heater to be out in the elements? If it snows or rains, the electronics dont get damaged?
Most of all the components are protected under the red housing you see. Haven't ran it in rain yet, I would say if its warm enough to rain I probably wouldn't need the heater. But it has held up well in snow.
Insulate those windows and it’ll be warmer. Other than that thanks for sharing
I used a coleman stove at 4am and a coleman heater as well in my truck camper shell for 20 years hunting the western mountains. You just need to crack the windows to allow some fresh air in and out. A negative 20-degree sleeping bag is key. I never used them all night. Just to wake up and dress before I crashed. Called roughing it!!!!
alot of people haven't woke up........
You guys think this would this work for a canvas tent instead of a wood burner?
It will, for sure. But, wood is free. A wood stove is still better.
How noisy is the unit outside when running? low medium and high?
The fuel pump is the loudest part once the heater warms up and settles. Nothing that you cant fall asleep to in my opinion
MacGyver!
Jaces what cot are you using? I have a chevy 2500 hd and most of the decent cots I find online are too long for the bed.
It is a Disc-O-Bed Single. I had cut some of the connectors down by just a few inches to have it fit with the tailgate up, but it was very easy to do. Stay tuned as we will have a video on my full truck camping set up very soon!
@@JaceMcfetridge Well hurry up I'm waiting :)
OK, Evidently I'm the only 1 who doesn't understand why you need an external battery? (The jackery thing), um what's that for?
It's not running of the diesel, like a truck does?
That ducting is not rated for that temperature
CO1 carbon monoxide. hair grows back. I've been sleeping in the back of a truck my whole life. I've just used a Mr. Heater. Biggest key, is ventilation. Also, get a carbon monoxide detector. Golf clap
How much diesel does it use?
A few cups over a night, that cheap Chinese knockoff probably uses a bit more but over all they are very efficient. Its a bunk heater from a semi put in a case to make it self contained since so there is a ton of information about them available if you search for bunk heaters.
Just run it off the truck battery, they don’t use much for power. Very common in the trucking industry, we call them bunk heaters. Basically come factory in every new sleeper truck, been common for decades. Wabasto and Espar are the big names, that’s a knockoff of one of them.
Alot of newer trucks won't have power unless the truck is running. Real pain for even charging a phone
Everyone, here's the deal. Diesel Heaters are awesome, but be wary of these cheap Chinese POS's... they fail relatively quickly due to poor engineering and even cheaper manufacturing. I did a lot of research on these and learned that the "real" heaters are made by a company out of Germany called Webasto. They are sold domestically by Onan (known for generators etc.). My Air Top 40 is rated to 7,500' ASL and works to up to 9,000' ASL. You're throwing the dice on these cheap units that may or may not work when you need it most. I don't believe the Chinese units are rated anywhere near the Webasto.
Think about this, we can spend literally thousands on a single hunt, but do you really want to risk your hunt and comfort on a cheap Chinese unit? My Air Top was $1,250 on sale a year and a half ago, but is mounted in my 29' travel trailer and works awesome lasting over a week on 5 gal of diesel. It also only draws about 1-3Amps or so while it's running, but takes more to startup (heating the glow plug to start, like any diesel engine does up to 10Amps). The main caution is they require NO LESS THAN 12V DC so a car battery, since it drops voltage fast as it drains down, can and will drop below this and the heater shuts off until it's recharged. LiFePO4 batteries don't drain like this so be careful how you support it.
Great idea, but if you go the "cheap route", don't be surprised if it fails you. Mine puts out over 5kW of heat, and as Jaces explains, they are super safe as he shows. If you choose to go with the cheap stuff pack a good extra sleeping bag and don't say I didn't warn you!
I could buy 10 of the "Chinese" heaters and would barely come close to the cost of your single heater. Take a backup and you still have a $1000 savings. You probably gain some efficiencies with the more expensive model, but the cost isn't justified in my mind.
@twinengineer, that's right, you can, but when your vacation or hunt is ruined by zero heat, would it be worth it? How much time, energy, vacation time off work, & years worth of tag applications are you willing to risk by gambling on a Chinese knock-off?
Would you do the same thing for your vehicle? tires? sleeping bag? rifle? binoculars? camping gear? tent/camper shell? winch? clothing?
Everyone has to make those choices, & I get that, but at least now you know what the real unit is...
@@1UofACat12 if I'm going on a once in a lifetime hunt, I'm probably packing contingencies anyhow. An appropriate sleeping pad and sleeping bag go a long ways to keep you warm. So the heater would be a comfort, not a necessity for the hunt. I do agree with buy once cry once with a lot of gear. My optics and sleeping gear are proof. I do appreciate you taking the time to show us how you set up this unit, and why you chose the one you did.
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