Hidden Diesel Heater Install in My Tacoma - Cold Camping GAMECHANGER
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ค. 2024
- In this video, we go through the process of adding Tigli Fabrications (Nick) Diesel heater bracket into the bed of my tacoma. This is an amazing solution to free up extra bed space, always having your diesel heater ready to go, and staying warm for winter camping. As a full disclosure, Nick's bracket was received for a small discount in return for this install and walk through video. These first impressions and thoughts though are always my own and unbiased.
Super Pacific X1 Camper (enter my launch code # 933 and get $250 towards accessories)
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Products Mentioned/Used in this video:
Tigli Fabrication Bracket: www.tiglifabrications.com/
Lavaner Pro 5kw Heater: www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
Attwood 3-Gallon Tank: amzn.to/4bLduc0
Green Diesel Only Fuel Stickers: amzn.to/4bIY1Jz
15a 12volt DC Male Cigar Plug: amzn.to/49IcCTL
12 Gauge Wire for Power: amzn.to/49IcCTL
Yellow Gas Line Thread Sealant Tape: amzn.to/3I8ZhrW
1/4 in fuel line + hose clamps: amzn.to/3IathU4
3/16 brass barb x 1/4in adapter fitting: shorturl.at/emQR1
Female Brass Pipe Coupling Set: www.harborfreight.com/female-...
5/16 Hose Barb to 1/4in Male: amzn.to/3uL9rMb
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00:00 Intro & Diesel Heater Parts
01:59 Why I use the Lavaner Pro
05:43 Removing the stock Tacoma cubby
07:43 Placing the Tacoma Inverter back in
08:51 Prepping to Place the Diesel Heater
10:36 Measuring hot air outlet hose
12:50 How I placed the diesel heater
13:52 Running and cleaning up the wires
15:35 Controller Placement in Super Pacific X1
16:30 Preparing power supply/running power
18:36 Connecting controller wires
21:07 Wires cleaned up/soldered/and connected
21:44 Connecting 12v DC plug to power
23:00 Final product - all cleaned up.
24:58 Tackling the Fuel Uptake Issue
29:10 How the quick disconnect works at camp
30:01 12 Gal Husky Bin for tank storage
31:30 First thoughts & Impressions
33:04 Heating the upstairs
34:46 Perks of the heater install in the bed
35:47 Wrapping up the video - บันเทิง
Congrats on getting the setup dialed in! Looks convenient and effective.
Oh, man!! I was looking at Nick's mount the other day. Haha!! I'm seriously considering this setup. Thanks for the video. It will surely help a lot of Taco folks.
Let me know if you have any questions! It’s a great alternative to the Apache case setup.
killer video man! dang you going to give me all kinds of ideas! lol great job!
Thank you! And that is the goal - more ideas and changes 😆😉
What a clean look and easy to set up at camp. Any info on the clicking noise from the fuel pump everyone always talks about?
Can still hear the clicking but quite minimal. I can probably get it even quieter by adjusting the placement
I watched another video where someone put the pump in a camera case incased in Foam and pretty much damped out all the noise. Im going with the Propex so I only need to bring one extra fuel type.@@hunter_pauley
The insulation kit makes a huge difference. Positive this will help your issue with tent temps being lower than the bed, you might not need to route ducting up to the tent.
This is what I have heard as well. Heard nothing but positives about it and the huge difference in temps with it. Just camped in Glacier last night with outside temps of 32º so not too cold. Downstairs it was nearly 85º and upstairs was actually much warmer. I am thinking once dipping below 15ºF, the heater + insulation kit is more than enough.
@@hunter_pauley I think you are right, I have the insulation kit but no heater yet. I bought a diesel heater but the install options are not great for the Ranger, super jealous of the cubby kit available for you Tacoma guys. I think I’m going to pivot directions and go with the Truma through SP. Regardless, the insulation is so efficient that you will probably run the heater on low the entire time.
I saw the Truma in person right after they installed it on the shop rig. A solid option and again, it's out of the way/not obstructing the floor. For me, that was a huge added benefit of the cubby vs doing an install on the bed floor. @@nathanfoor1542
Well done thanks. Where is the fresh air intake? Is it under the wheel well same as the exhaust??? Can record some video of it running for sound and how the finished exhaust looks? Thanks.
Yes fresh air uptake is tucked up high into the wheel well. Exhaust is out the rear. No C02 pickup on my detector yet. Might have to extend the exhaust at some point but for now, it works great!
I like this concept ,nice and clean . My thinking based only on what I have seen . Is you may be better with the 2 K heater . With the 2 k you can run it on high all the time and it should not plug up the burner and glow plug . With a 5 K running at half output ,lots of people have problems . Also as you said less fuel and I would think less electrical power needed as well Thanks
That is also what I have heard as well - these heaters like to run on high. I have been running the 2kw at ~2.5-3.5hz during the evening. The 5kw in the apache case I was running around 4.5hz, which was quite hot.
The Lavaner Pros are solid. I am extremely impressed with the quality. The waterproof/sealed electronics especially in a build like this are also a must in my opinion.
Excellent video; I am considering this set up for my Tacoma here in Alaska. I am wondering about being able to have the diesel heater on and warming the back while driving down the highway and having the pass-through window open to the cab so that there can be additional heat brought forward that way. I find traveling at 40 to 60 below the Tacoma cab does not stay above freezing with the heat full on… I could use additional heating from the rear heater while traveling. Do you have a suggestion for mounting the fuel tank for in travel use?
If you are camping in that cold of weather, I highly recommend mounting it INSIDE of the truck bed. It's going to be much harder to get adequate heat especially if not recirculating the air at those types of temps. I know someone up in Alaska and they have theirs hard mounted with the exhaust going outside and even at -40ºF, it still struggles. I also don't think the heat from the rear would travel that well to the front of the cab.
Do you still happy with your installed location and heater? Just wanted to check in with you before I copy your. Thanks
Absolutely love it still!