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Finally a NEW Camper Heater! What Did I Get?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ส.ค. 2024
- After years of trying different options, I have finally took the plunge and bought a better source of warmth for my trailer that should meet almost all of my strict requirements. But which one did I decide on? Along with a review of my past efforts and the feedback of my viewers, I conclude with the new heater unboxing.
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So happy to hear my videos helped you in your time of need. You've made my day! SP
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NOTE FROM SLIM: It seems quite a few people were confused regarding my concern to avoid heaters that produce moisture. They erroneously equated the moisture problem only with propane. In fact, ALL carbon-based fuels (Wood, propane, diesel, gasoline, kerosene) produce water as a byproduct of combustion. The difference is that the heaters which have combustion in direct contact with the cabin air (Buddy and Wave were my two examples) add moisture to the inside of the trailer cabin. Heaters or furnaces that use a heat exchanger (like Diesel parking heaters, RV furnaces, and the Dickenson of course) do not, as the combustion process is NOT in contact with the cabin air. My pellet wood stove also used the heat exchange principle, as both the intake and exhaust were vented to the outside. It's wet heat vs dry heat. Sorry for the confusion, I hope this explains it better. Thanks! SP
Great video, and I feel your pain on the battery and moisture issues. I had an old used Airstream 23FB and the 2 batteries would be dead by morning on cold nights. I LIKED my lil buddy heater, but I was an idiot and didn’t realize the moisture issue. In an Airstream the moisture on the windows flows down to the wood floor (composite as of 2021) and rots it out. Airstreams are NOT meant for boon-docking. Took me a cold night to realize the Airstream heater was ducted to the underbelly, which helps in mildly cold temperatures, but the valves are outside exposed, so when it dropped to 15° F I couldn’t dump for a week. So it took planning, if near freezing or slightly under was expected, I turned down or off the buddy and used the Airstream’s heater without the buddy. One saving Grace though… my heater was not as noisy as yours, LOL!
Baby , blankets & sleeping bags 🎒, long John's, fuzzy socks!,it's cheaper!,& more quiet too !, ☕️🍯🍶
Hello from Phoenix Arizona!
Just watched this video as our intro to you and we learned a lot! Thanks and we'll watch regularly. You are fun to watch, very instrumental and informative. We like your humor and your style. Happy New Year!
I got the propex hs2000 for my trailer and best part is no issues with moisture. Has low power consumption and was able to use my trailers propane system.
When you learn about he common propane heaters with the noise or moisture issues, it becomes a quest to find this heater. You have succeeded in that quest!
Slim I am not a camper, however I am a boater and yet I listened to your complementary in this video and found it to be worth the time to listen to it, even as a boaster, because you captured my attention and for what it's worth...you taught me something.
I wish you continual success and enjoyment with your camping passion and wish you great health in 2023 and beyond!
I will probably never own my own camper van. But I can never resist watching your video's Slim. Your presentation style is so perfect. You're always so entertaining to watch. You have a very calming effect on me. Long may you run on TH-cam.
Thanks Slim, for taking us on your journey to perfect your camper. Happy New Year.
I am so excited to see the installation of the new heater. Safety first is the rule and a well thought out placement. Take care Slim
I believe you made the best decision based on winter camping without hookups. And I'm impressed with the wattage used. Thanks for taking us down this road. A fellow Canadian TH-camr Lonewolf 902 used a marine SS deck plate on his through the roof exhaust for his heater that looks very promising for temporary heater usage. Looking forward to the install. Cheers.
Hello Slim,
I think you will be very happy with your choice in heaters. We have been using that very same model in our sailboat for many many years.
It warms the cabin very well, adds ambiance, and takes the dampness out of the boat on a cold foggy night.
Thanks for another great video,
Ben from Nova Scotia
I burst out laughing out loud when you turned your furnace on! That's the funniest thing I've heard in a long time. It sounds like a vacuum cleaner and it's in the middle of the night oh my God!
Yes, I'm looking forward in not only seeing the install, but the overall performance as well. Very cool 😎 gift!👍
Can’t wait to hear how that’s going to do. Although we have a class A with central heat, I still love your small camper content. We started with a small RV (Toyota Dolphin) when we got started and just love seeing small camper adventures. Keep it coming and thank you for the years of videos.
That was a lot of work Slim. Going through all the footage of past videos takes time and I wanted you to know I appreciate it. Thank You and Happy Holidays.
If you get tired of the moisture in your camper I'd suggest trying the diesel heater again. Vevor is the best rated Chinese knockoff ($129) and I've never had a single problem. Just don't buy the all in one like you did before. The small 5kw Vevor is pretty much perfect in every way. Small, super easy to install inside. Completely vented outside through the floor, exhaust out and intake from outside, doesn't take the oxygen from your living space. Separate tank easy to fill, no spilling. Uses very little diesel and 0.5 amps.
The 2kw size on the lowest setting is more than enough for your camper.
Super dry heat and the one and only time that I had any diesel smell was when I was hooking up lights and disconnected the power to the heater which didn't give it the chance to burn off the fuel inside the chamber. It's completely Don't waste your money on the Wabasso, in my experience Vevor is every bit as reliable. Happy Camping! 💙🐰💙
Thank you for your review
Nice thing about the diesel is you can add fuel while it`s running carefully with propane you cannot
Slim paid $1600 for that P9000. Wow and that’s not including tax.
I did not pay $1600. That's what Americans pay to import a Canadian product. We get them cheaper here! SP
@@SlimPotatohead So I should just come up to Canada (from NY) and buy one next summer?
Sweet! A great reason for a road trip.
After a lot of research I'd come to the same answer, for heating, when I outfit my trailer, next year. I'll be closely watching your install. Thanks Slim!
Recent weather events really show how important heat is. Hope you are warm and cozy Slim! Happy Hollidays and thank you for sharing. I think you made a good choice.
Looking forward to seeing this in action. I’m frustrated by the noise of the onboard propane furnace also. I have been considering something more efficient and I’m happy to let you do the research and share your findings. Looking forward to your review of this heater. Thanks Slim, I always enjoy your videos.
3:00 Geez Slim, with that kind of sound you'd think it'd be making you a smoothie while it's heating up the camper!
Scout campers used to use that heater and people loved it. Seems like a great choice. If it’s good enough for boats then it’ll prolly work fine for your camper. Nice work. Looking forward to seeing it post install.
Congratulations Slim on getting the Dickerson heater, I myself live in my 1967 GM TDH-4519 city transit bus full-time and I prefer the diesel heaters, but not the all in one design. I have been installing and repairing diesel air heaters for over 20 years now. I don't want any propane in my bus. Keep up the good work and stay warm
The Dickinson heaters are used in a lot of tiny home builds.
I think this was the inevitable conclusion here, and to be honest, I'm a little surprised you made the call. I know how hard you fought to make sure you keep everything to the minimal investment of budget and your other concerns. I'm very pleased you did, however, because the flexibility when the situation demands it is just as important as meeting all your goals. I also think that the Dickinson sounds like an amazing option, so given all the other options and possibilities, you couldn't have done better, and it's important to share that information with others, too.
The one thing I would say, assuming you don't already, is to keep the old pellet stove aboard, even if you're keeping no fuel with you. That way, if you ever find yourself in a truly desperate unplanned situation, stuck, snowed in, and without help, you can keep warm without any traditional fuel or power by harvesting some dead wood to get you through the worst of it.
There are times in life when it pays to be frugal and cheap. This is not one of them. I tink he made a good call.
@@seameology I tink so too. :-)
I'm kinda surprised because he quaffed at $1,000 and then spent $1,500!
I think you missed the part about compromise Mark. The $1000 comment I made a year ago. Since then I found I could not get what I wanted for under $1000, and the prices just keep going up. SP
I had the same experience; the price keeps going up. And options like the Nu Way propane stove-heater are quite expensive in Canada with the exchange rate and the custom fees. And it takes more space since it can't be installed directly on the wall, and it requires a 6-foot-long pipe vs 28 inches with the Dickinson's.
Good choice. 👍This is also a Marine application, hence 'it will' cost more, but be far more reliable. Many boaters use them as Dickerson has 3 models; propane, wood, and diesel. The basic models are good for 25'-27' foot boats. If you use a slightly longer chimney, by mounting the unit lower, can gain slighly more heat.
As I watch this episode all I could think about was telling you to get the P9000 Dickinson and then in the last few minutes I see you opening the box. I am converting a cargo trailer and have the P9000 installed. Not only is the heat excellent, the flame window provides a beautiful ambiance. I am doing the conversion also in the Canadian winter.
Bonjour, je vais installer le mien au printemps dans mon 6X10.
No moisture problem, efficient on fuel and low wattage all make an excellent choice 👌. Smart move, well done.
Slim, you give the most honest, and best advice. Thank you, and Happy New Year!
I have a 17' Casita, I am looking forward to your testing and results. As always Slim, great content, meaningful presentation, and a good sense of humor.
I'm thinking the Dickinson P9000 would be an excellent upgrade over the noisy & inefficient propane heater that Casita has been installing in their heaters for decades.
I also have a 17 ft casita, and we did not opt to purchase the furnace as we live in florida. We will hopefully be taking our camper cross-country and into colder weather, so I was very excited to read your comment. I hope you will share the results of your heater install, I would love to know how it goes.
Had a propane furnace in our '78 van, about noiseless, no power, no fan, no condensation. Heat distribution by convection. Came with the usual air intake and exhaust snorkel you see with fan enabled propane units. Fits under the sink. Find one in a scrap 70's era camper for about $50. Have a level river side place in the 'Rocks' direction.
People , nomads moved with the seasons. You have what they could never dream of. You can lock the door and head south with your teepee, where most of the winter no heat is need. But I loved the review and reasoning which I would definitely put to use.
Sometimes you just have to increase the budget. Nice looking unit.
When you film from your bed, it seems cozy! I’m wheelchair bound and camp in a Promaster with a lift. It’s more or less a motel room with a warm weather outside shower and a diy composting toilet. I may need a furnace like this If I ever want to boondock in the colder months. I to am on a tight budget so if I wait there may be another product come out that is les expensive. A portable power supply that can handle charging my power chair and run my cpap machine, a least 1200-2000 watts. For a long time now the Marine and the RV equipment users combine products that work well in both markets! That furnace was designed for boats, who have the same requirements as an off-grid camper! Lightning and appliances and just about everything a boat needs a camper also needs! Yes these items are expensive, but you see them in RVs and in tiny homes and other such buildings. On demand water heaters are in this same group. You will have the same fire glow you got with the pellet stove you made! It will be interesting to see your installation of this upgrade! Can’t wait to see how you do with it! Thanxz
You'll love it! Had one on my 25' sailboat and it worked beautifully.
I watched a video showing/telling about their Dickinson inside their sailboat.
Interesting choice - looking forward to seeing how this test installed and if it works well for your needs. Thanks for sharing Slim.
I have a tiny camper 4x8 bed on wheels and have used propane for heat the last few years. I purchased a diesel heater and love it. It works for me. I mostly disperse camp. I have solar, dc to dc charging and a small generator when needed. My diesel heater is a 5kw all in one. It stays outside and I can hardly hear it. 14watts on the lowest setting.
a good low budget and power less option would be a gravity furnace from an older (70's early 80's) RV. The air intake and exhaust vent out side, since they were made for RV's they'll go into the old furnace slot with little to no modification to the slot. They pop up often on kijiji & facebook market.
Now, you’re speaking for years of experience and that’s priceless! Thanks
Hi I've been watching a lot of overland camper videos and I like the idea of the Dickinson Newport Propane Fireplaces P9000 Cabin Heater people have been putting them in the Alu-cab campers
What a nice gift to yourself, hope this is exactly what you need and want for a heater!! Looking forward to seeing the finished project. Always look forward to your videos!!
That Dickinson is what I am going to be putting in my camper as well. Great thing about it is it will still actually work and give off heat if you have no power. Super efficient AND you get a nice flame to look at. What more could you want? I have seen them mounted so the exhaust curves and goes out the side wall instead of straight up and through the roof. So that is an option for you too.
Merry Christmas Slim. So happy that you have come up with something that should work well for you. Can't wait to see the installation. Cheers brother.
Very happy to see you elected for the P9000 which is exactly what we chose for our 17ft 1977 Boler when we are ready to remove the original furnace and 3-way fridge and repurpose that space for a new 12V fridge (aven’t chose one yet) below and P9000 above !!!
Looked a t a few videos about the heater slim and from what ive seen its an awesome heater everyone seems to love it. So i cant wait to youre finished hooking it up and i know you dont want to put a hole in the roof so incant wait to see what kind of creative way youre going to avoid the hole in the roof. Looking forward to the next vid.
Merry Christmas Slim!🌲 I hope your new furnace brings you lots of warmth and and joy.
Hi Slim,
It's a joy to revisit your channel, you are so authentic, and helpful. The Dickenson is a beautiful piece of equipment, I'm sure you will enjoy using it.
Have you looked at the Cubic Mini? It's a Marine Grade wood stove out of Quebec. It would fit your little rig size perfectly. It is built for boats so all the safety issues have been addressed...
Why would I get another wood stove when I had a wood stove? Safety issues are still the same, it's just a metal box with fire in it! SP
Looking forward to how you install it. Great video! Thanks!
I have one of those Dickinson heaters and it works very well. A small usb fan to circulate the air is all that I’ve added. It’s really neat to have that fireplace feel and they are beautifully crafted. They make a great centrepiece and are very lightweight and use little propane. Easy to install as well. I had to adjust the thermocouple closer to the flame as mine would not stay lit if I let go of the primer button. Minor thing and easy to adjust. Great choice Slim!! You’re going to love it and the quality is worth the price!
Glad you pushed the budget a little for yourself. Great gift!!!
Great choice! I'm very interested in the install. Happy New Year!
HEY! Good morning Slim! I hope that you had a good Christmas! I always look forward to your videos , thank you for taking us along! 👍
Great video slim as always. thanks for sharing and I can't wait to see it installed and tested.
Good Gosh Slim! I hope this one finally satisfies you. I can't wait to see Where you find a place to put it.. and once it's installed, I don't want to hear any complaints about it! Finding yourself that perfect heater has been a life long endeavor. I hope you are finally happy with this one.. And Merry Christmas!
Can't wait to see how she works slim!
Thanks for sharing, look forward to the install video. Still am a fan of your wood stove. 👏👍
Glad to know you weren't out camping in this weather that just came through. Stay safe Slim
Thanks Slim. Looking forward to seeing how you install it.
So many heaters on TH-cam, so few Marine style Dickinson propane heaters. I have one in my pickup truck, I love it.
Good job on the research. I'm really looking forward to see how you make out with this as it's something I might consider for my trailer. Right now I'm using electric heaters and that's it.
The Dickinson heater is supposed to be fabulous. Many people use them in their tiny houses. From what I have heard, it is a great company. You made a great investment that will pay off. Smart choice. 👍😁
This is the one I am considering also. I am not a year around camper, but often wake up in below or near freezing temperatures in the north. I have the 13 foot scamp with the annoying noisy propane heater fan. I have the buddy and yes, moisture is a downside. I have small 250 and 1100 watt ceramic heaters when using on shore power. I even bought a cubic mini but couldn't commit to cutting a hole and was worried about the hazard of a fire. I currently camp with multiple 4 season sleeping bags, good gear and endless hot tea!. I look forward to seeing your installation process. Happy Solstice and New Year!
Good choice Slim. I installed a P9000 in my van back in 2018. I love everything about it especially watching the flame.
Thrilled to see you get the Dickenson. My Kimbo camper has one and you'll love that blue flame heat. When I plug in, I also have a little ceramic heater too. Great choice Slim.
Super useful, Slim. Thanks a bunch!
This was the heater I thought you would end up getting eventually. Can't wait for the install and testing video(s).
Can't wait to see the installation. Your videos are so helpful. Thank you! Happy Holidays! Stay warm!
Awesome, looking forward to see more more on it.
Excellent choice. It will fit your demands perfectly. Good compromise to allow for a rooftop vent. I have the Dickinson Newport diesel heater on my boat and love the build quality and quite running. Only a tiny bit if fan power needed at start up.
We have the P12000 in our cargo trailer conversion. We love it! I’m sure you will be happy with yours too.
Some of my favorite videos of yours were building of that pellet stove I still think it's a great idea
Great video @Slim Potatohead and great choice on buying the P9000. I bought the Dickinson P12000 last year and installed it in my truckhouse (#tinytruckhouse) and its surpassed my expectations in every way, especially once I wired my Bluetti battery up to power and blower fan. The P12000 is exactly the same as the P9000 but cranks out a few more BTUs. While I chose to vent the double walled chimney straight up through my roof, its designed to be able to install and function perfectly well on a side wall - I spoke directly with the Dickinson service folks to confirm this before deciding on the final installation location.
Glad you found heater you think will work. Personally I just get to a warmer climate but even then you need heat sometimes, just look at the last week or so. Keep the good stuff coming.
Love your videos, thanks for sharing, and Happy Holidays. P.s. There’s no way I could sleep with the noise of the propane heater.
tip: I know that you don't want to put hole in your roof, but consider, that. The longer exhaust pipe will be inside the trailer, the more heat will stay inside and more efficient furnace will be .
tip2: you can use Peltier cells to generate electricity from heat (like in this fan you was using with wood stove).
I wonder why the manufacturers do not include a Peltier junction (or several) on these stoves to generate electricity for the fans and possibly surplus.
Merry Christmas Slim. Thank you for sharing so many details with your evaluation of the task.
Looking forward to seeing it all play out. Happy New Year!
Outstanding choice. I've been researching as well, and the P9000 (while expensive) wins, hands down. Hope you had a great Christmas Slim, and all the best for 2023!
I need to compliment you on the clean & straighten look of your home on wheels. It caught my eye immediately, from the poised paper towel and perfectly hung cloth towel. I like it! It looks like you’re prepared for the days ahead. Merry Christmas 🙏
excited to see how well it works for you.
You took my advice. It's an easy install.
Wish I could share pics.
It's a power sipper.
Go Dickinson.
I got mine from a marine supplier for less then 1k US.
Happy New Year Slim
Stay safe and warm.
Try and keep the pipe length at 27". Scout truck campers shortened length and had problems with it blowing out.
Another suggestion Slim, come visit the U.P. when you start traveling again. You can cross at the Sault. See you this summer.
Thanks for sharing Slim!
Slim. Good choice. I have two of these heaters which I have installed in my 35-foot motorhome. If you would like some advice on installing your Dickinson/Newport let me know. I've installed a total of 3 in my RVs and I've learned a few things on the way. Merry Christmas!!
I'm certain you have some good experience worth passing on to Slim.
@L And to others!
Sweet heater Slim , can’t wait to see your install, thanks for sharing.
Good call, Slim. Well-deserved! Enjoy.
I use electric blankets. My Delta Pro will run two of them for 13 hrs. We once pulled over at a rest area plugged two electric blankets and took a nap for over 2 hrs. We woke up and the truck was covered in snow. Best idea ever. I would use the propane to get the inside above freezing and use the blanket to keep you toasty warm.
I have an 8X16 cargo trailer conversion, with 2" of polyiso insulation, and my small ceramic heater is an Andilly 500W (actually 420) (Amazon $19) and it keeps it warm if over 45F. With yours it would easily heat up fairly well. Especially if you don't like it that warm. No thermostat tho, you have to plug it into one. I use a 2K Diesel if it is below 40F
Look forward to seeing the installation
Can’t wait for the installation video!!
Merry Christmas Slim, can't wait to see how the new heater works out!
Good video slim, thanks for sharing your thoughts, you are always thorough in your research and that is why I enjoy your input on these type of things 🤓👍
Slim been watching your channel since before the pandemic and enjoy how real you are. I find wonderful entertainment. Keep up the videos. Thanks Steve Rhome tx.
Good choice! May propane always be abundant and affordable
Glad you're so excited, looking forward to your future videos!
Great video!! Glad you got yourself a cool, good, heater. Can’t wait for the demo!! ♥️🙏🏼♥️
I've been anxiously waiting a video from you. Thank you Slim..I've got my ☕️ and now my day will begin. 👍
can't wait to see your results. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
You deserve a nice present to self. Happy New Year.
Yep, bought my pre-retirement home in Florida last year, and love it!
As always, a very informative video with all the important points covered! Best wishes with the new heater!
Can’t wait to see your install. Great Christmas gift enjoy!
Happy 2023 to you! May it be warm, safe, and filled with adventure!
Cant wait to see how you do the install.
Thanks and happy new year!