"Altitude adjustable" is a very nebulous term. MOST will never need to worry about altitude because it works fine to at least 8000 feet iand even Hcalory claims on some models over 9000 feet. BTW...you should always use model numbers in reviews like this because Hcalory makes several tool box style and several briefcase style models, each with different features. Thanks for the video.
How much success would you say you've had with actually using each heater? For example, what kind of tent do you currently use with these heaters? How big is the tent (2-person? 4-person? Bigger? Rooftop?) Is the tent a 4-season type tent in terms of material? Does it have a special extra insulation layer for winter use? Does one of these heaters work better for that tent than the other? Can each heater run all night using your current tent in below-freezing temperatures without running out of fuel? What power source have you used when camping with these heaters? Does the power source last all night? If it's your Jeep, does the Jeep start just fine in the morning? For someone thinking about buying one, a video showing your experience actually hooking them up and using them in a real-world situation and how successful each is with your tent would be extremely helpful as far as a review goes, well above and beyond just talking about them.
I will also be at altitude, but like the idea of a vertical case as I want to try and attach to the accessory rail on the side of my tent. For the briefcase one, can you adjust fuel/air ratio even if it doesn't automatically adjust for altitude or no? Thanks!
You can change the toolbox style fuel tank by removing it and just running a fuel line directly to another tank outside of the box after some drilling of a fuel line hole, but really why would you want to do that when the fuel tank that’s inside the toolbox style heater works perfectly fine. I just ordered the toolbox style heater and I am just going to work with the fuel tank inside that comes with the heater.
If you're in a tent I doubt you will have it on high. Even in freezing conditions, in an uninsulated tent anything above a low setting will cook you out.
Great video! I would want to heat a tent with it. Two questions. Can the toolbox version have a pipe added to the heat out put. I’m paranoid about carbon monoxide and would want the heaters aways from the tent. Also any ideas on covering it to use it in the rain? Sorry last question, would they heat up a 10x16 tent very well. Take care Don
Yes the toolbox style can have a pipe added to it, it just doest come with one. If it was raining/snowing I put put some cover over them just to help. As for heating a tent either of this will cook you out. One thing I didn't mention in the video is that the briefcase version is a 5kw heater and the toolbox version is an 8kw heater.
Search Amazon for Diesel Heater Exhaust Hose if you're referring to the diesel fuel exhaust. If you're talking about the heated air that you route to you tent then look for Dryer Vent hoses of the same size. Some people report those don't last very long though but they are pretty cheap and easy to replace.
These are neat BUT….seem to be an inefficient design, especially the briefcase version. The tool box version would be my preference and you could always plumb a larger tank to gravity feed the internal tank for a longer run time. Thanks for the review
"Altitude adjustable" is a very nebulous term. MOST will never need to worry about altitude because it works fine to at least 8000 feet iand even Hcalory claims on some models over 9000 feet. BTW...you should always use model numbers in reviews like this because Hcalory makes several tool box style and several briefcase style models, each with different features. Thanks for the video.
You are absolutely right. I'll try to be more specific with my reviews in the future.
How much success would you say you've had with actually using each heater? For example, what kind of tent do you currently use with these heaters? How big is the tent (2-person? 4-person? Bigger? Rooftop?) Is the tent a 4-season type tent in terms of material? Does it have a special extra insulation layer for winter use? Does one of these heaters work better for that tent than the other? Can each heater run all night using your current tent in below-freezing temperatures without running out of fuel? What power source have you used when camping with these heaters? Does the power source last all night? If it's your Jeep, does the Jeep start just fine in the morning? For someone thinking about buying one, a video showing your experience actually hooking them up and using them in a real-world situation and how successful each is with your tent would be extremely helpful as far as a review goes, well above and beyond just talking about them.
All good points, I might make a video of me using them to help answer those questions.
Thanks! That would be very informative. @@CodeBrownProductions
Quite demanding for a guy watching a free video. Spend the 200$ and find out. I did.
@grizzlyridge4379 Wait...asking questions about what they learned before making a purchase is "demanding?". Wow. Just...wow.
@VideosOffRoad ya, Google bud. Google. Got it?
I will also be at altitude, but like the idea of a vertical case as I want to try and attach to the accessory rail on the side of my tent. For the briefcase one, can you adjust fuel/air ratio even if it doesn't automatically adjust for altitude or no? Thanks!
You can change the toolbox style fuel tank by removing it and just running a fuel line directly to another tank outside of the box after some drilling of a fuel line hole, but really why would you want to do that when the fuel tank that’s inside the toolbox style heater works perfectly fine. I just ordered the toolbox style heater and I am just going to work with the fuel tank inside that comes with the heater.
Why would you want to? The darn tank TOO SMALL. Running the heater on high you will be refilling several times a day. No good for many users.
If you're in a tent I doubt you will have it on high. Even in freezing conditions, in an uninsulated tent anything above a low setting will cook you out.
Great video! I would want to heat a tent with it. Two questions. Can the toolbox version have a pipe added to the heat out put. I’m paranoid about carbon monoxide and would want the heaters aways from the tent. Also any ideas on covering it to use it in the rain? Sorry last question, would they heat up a 10x16 tent very well. Take care Don
Yes the toolbox style can have a pipe added to it, it just doest come with one. If it was raining/snowing I put put some cover over them just to help. As for heating a tent either of this will cook you out. One thing I didn't mention in the video is that the briefcase version is a 5kw heater and the toolbox version is an 8kw heater.
what pipe can you buy to extend the exhaust?
Search Amazon for Diesel Heater Exhaust Hose if you're referring to the diesel fuel exhaust. If you're talking about the heated air that you route to you tent then look for Dryer Vent hoses of the same size. Some people report those don't last very long though but they are pretty cheap and easy to replace.
Can you say the Model number , please, for each one.
I forgot
These are neat BUT….seem to be an inefficient design, especially the briefcase version. The tool box version would be my preference and you could always plumb a larger tank to gravity feed the internal tank for a longer run time. Thanks for the review
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