THE OVERPRICED "OVERLAND" DIESEL HEATER KILLER
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2024
- Introducing the HCalory Diesel Heater that is packaged like those $1000 diesel heater units most "overland" companies are trying to profit on but a fraction of the cost.
In my time of researching custom diesel heaters being packaged and sold, this one is without a doubt the best value.
Where I purchased my heater:
www.amazon.com...
If that link does not work or its sold out, this is the offiical site:
hcalory.com/co...
I just bought one of these a few weeks ago and it is best bang for buck for a plug and play set up. works great!
I have the vevor all in one vertical unit and it has been great. The only issue i have is i use it sitting outside my van so i had to jury rig some weatherproofing for it for rain and snow. My goal is to mount it on the side of my van, in a waterproof box but when I saw these, I thought it was already done for me. Sadly, I emailed them to confirm it being weatherproof and they told me it is not. So, I still have to make my own box to mount mine in.
Dude I’ve been planing to build this style for a while just wasn’t set on which Chinese heater to go with. I’m loving this!
Looks like with the case opened in the top left that plastic chamber is disconnected at the bottom. To the left of the label at 8:25. May take a look at it.
Excellent video! That really does look like a pretty nice setup. I definitely wouldn't have expected that price point. Looks like a pretty good deal.
I see so many people tying to make a portable model installed in one of those plastic cases and most of them are just an abortion and will probably melt of start a fire! This unit has some thought into it and the price isn't too bad if you can still get one off Amazon.
One thing I see is they still come with that shitty cheap green fuel line which should be replaced before using the unit. It's dangerous!
The intake hose still comes with that crappy muffler (no it's not an air filter) and actually needs an air filter to keep the intake air clean.
Just got this cost me £110.00 for the bluetooth version absolutely outstanding delivery time .was told 9 days it arrived in 3days ,packing was like fort knox to get into was double boxed ,no damage what so ever only thing I can say bad about it is the fuel hose ,which i switched out for the white riggid 3mm fuel line was up and running in under 5 minutes
I would be a 100% sold if the Box was a little bit bigger so the air intake and fuel tank could live inside and it was more ready to go
Is the display waterproof? What happens when it rains/snows?
Great video. I have the other toolbox style HCalory but this one checks all the boxes except for the green fuel line which might kink. I purchased the one you have as well and relegated my other one as a backup.
Great video! how is it still holding up? Seeing some reviews on Amazon of them coming in cracked makes me hesitant to get this one.
I’m in the same boat. And being non returnable for some reason.
I wish they made a 2kw version like this
what did you plug it into for power?!
Can you do an update video when you take it out camping? I would like to know how well it did and what temperature you camped in, and how long your ran it for. I’d appreciate it thank you!
coming this week. I do have some major updates.
Can we get a 1 year update on this? Also how do you power this unit in the field?
What about electrical requirements? Is that only to start the unit or does it need constant electricity to run and how many watts?
Hey brother, quick question for you. I just purchased this heater along with a jackery 880 and it will not start using the jackery 880. I was wondering what you used as your power source. Thanks!
The reason people build there own is so it can be left out in the rain or snow that unit can not be left out and will need to be covered if it's raining.
Mines been in the rain twice. No issues.
@@NemesisDigitalMediawhat about the screen? Did it hold out in the rain
Mine is mounted in my truck bed routed underneath stays dry doesn't move or bounce around doesn't get wet and is out of the way but always ready to go with a flip of a switch.
How’s it holding up 1 year later?
I just bought all the parts needed to put my current diesel heater (just like yours) into a pelican style case... wish I had seen this as it'd have saved a lot of time and possibly money. Keep us updated on how it works out.
You did fine. I have this one. Box is flimsy and it broke pretty quickly. Didn’t take much to put it in an Apache box though because most everything you need to do it is already there. Plus the weight on this one when the tank is full is very off center and it likes to tip over.
@@ryanscholl5450 good to hear for me, bad for you, lol. I still think I ended up spending a good bit more on mine but at least it works well. I may be looking into swapping the controller for a different one, they're hard to use and easy to break.
@@Benson4A52 it worked out ok for me since I needed a self contained one pretty quick. Broke it when I put it in the shop after a couple uses. Only thing I had to buy to make it work in the new box was a shower drain of all things. Used that as my ducted air intake with a 3” rubber pipe coupler to connect it to the heater. Make sure you’ve got a legitimate filter for the combustion chamber intake too. I grabbed an oil breather filter from oreilly. The “filter” that comes with the Chinese heaters is no filter at all. Looks like one but if you pop that cap off there’s nothing but a piece of foam with a hole straight through the middle.
@@ryanscholl5450 very good tip, thanks. I'm still using the default Chinese filter.
This is a great find, thanks for passing the info along.
This almost identical to the $350 heater from 4x4 Colorado. Thanks for posting this 🤙
This is exciting! Have you made a video of using with your tent?
I'm also using the hcalory product, and it's so good.
More than anything, there's a lot of noise.
Yeah I just checked Amazon don't know when they're going to come back and the other site the heater site they're 299 so if they do come back to Amazon they'll probably raise their price so it's just best to order it from their site it's still a good deal cuz if you put one together like I did you'll have over $300 into everything if you build it like this unit is the only thing is I can't find if it has a regular thermostat where you can set it say like at 68°, mine the only way I can adjust the temperature is by opening my windows to get the right temperature I like if I close the windows on the lowest setting one setting below number one it's still too hot and my fifth wheel so I have to open up Windows to make the temperature right so if you can find out if it has that kind of a thermostat please advise and very nice video
Is it ok to have that pump not at an angle that Chinese heaters instructions tell you to angle it at?
The problem with this design is the fuel line being exposed on the exterior of the box. If that is bumped or snagged you could end up having diesel fuel all over your vehicle.
nice, what / how are you powering this with? straight to a battery or your bluetti?
The exhaust is badly insulated on these units, until this is sorted out, the thing is a fire hazzard.
Also what air duct do you use to reach all the way into your tent?
I have a Vivor 5kw red unit in my garden cabin, and, like you said, I had to raise it so as to bring out the exhaust. Not a problem for me. It works perfectly.
But this new one seems like a second generation "new and improved" version.
Yes the exhaust port on the side IS a good idea
The case with a handle is nice.
It should sell well for $200
What PS are you using to power this unit?
Yeah uou can snag it alot cheaper but whats the quality of use over time when it strts to fail i bought the 3d printed stuff cause i actually got the the real espar unit
9:20 the pump is mounted wrong, very wrong. There will be bubbles that would cause the piston to wear out on the top side. There is a reason why the pumps must be mounted in vertical position, maximum angle 35 or 45° (differs between manufacturers).
1 year later. How's it doing?
Have inside ice shack with routing exhaust out Through floor?
SOLD! YA just the transportation part and the exhaust design is a game changer. As you know with your other one. What a pain to hook up the exhaust and put the clamp on. I can only do mine from the tire side. Then I put my hole unit in a rubber tote for traveling.
Thank you! Used your link once it comes back in stock so you get those Amazon bucks back. 🙂
Got any content coming up from the Expo East?
Ty Mark (& Teresa)
that looks like a really good choice ready to go! What flexible hose have you found to be the best for the hot air outlet?
Can this warm 144 square feet (11 x 12) tent?
Also, how long does this one last?
think the price will drop again? It's been hovering around 300
@Nemesis5Zero what do you use this unit on? I'm looking for a heater for my mom's 5th wheel trailer. She had a hard time last winter I'm want to find one that can help her during that time.
check out my newest video on my channel! Theres a new style out.
cant find the new video, whats it called?
the pump seems to be mounted horizontal, which is a no no
Is it waterproof, is there a way to make it easily waterproof ?
the only thing you really need to do is add a layer or foam on the seal up top and relocate the control box, thats all I did
I'm heading on a 2 night trip to Zion this Saturday and I just received this diesel heater. I don't have enough time to do a proper test of how long this would last on 5L tank and a 576WH Ecoflow. How long do you think I'd be able to run the diesel heater before running out of power/fuel?
How did it end up running on your Ecoflow? was it sufficient enough? Id love to know.
They’re a bargain. I paid $167 for mine. Some people are paying $200+ just for the pelican case.
How waterproof is it? I was thinking about this but I would be leaving it outside and It snows a lot in my region. I’m afraid to leave it and have two feet of snow on top of it in the morning.
Check my most recent video. I added a layer or foam to seal the top. It’s been good
How about the shipping process fast or slow.. Thanks for your help
I bought one a few weeks ago Ordered it Thursday night, Monday morning arrived at my buddies house in West Virginia. I live in Alaska and website wouldn't ship to Alaska. so it was pretty fast!
Can this be out side in the rain
Most of these diesel heaters can be mounted on their side - so the exhaust etc goes right out the side of the case. I wonder why Hcalory does just do that.
Wish you would have put in a link for that new boxed heater!
Good review and you convinced me to buy. It seems that it no longer available for $200 and it appears that the only place it is for sale is Banggood. I just now, today, bought the bluetooth version for $350 and if it works out of the box, it's a bargain in my book. Now I have to wait a month for shipping.
Got some updates coming regarding the unit! Not to alarm because its a good system, but it does need some adjustments, like swapping out the fuel lines for something better.
Back on Amazon now for 221.
Hey man, curious how long this took to actually get to your doorstep? I live in CA but leaving in like 3 weeks.
@@patrickrathbun255 I got mine 5 months ago, so things might be diffrent now, but mine came in just a little over 3 weeks from Banggood. However I've seen them on Amazon and ebay since then, so there's a chance you can find one shipped from the U.S. Good luck!
Do you have any ''plastic smell'' coming from the air dutc(coming from inside the heater)???...like if you put the air dutc right up your nose does it smell something?
Run the heater for like a couple hours and most of the oils burn off from build/shipment.
@@NemesisDigitalMedia it's been more than a year and it still smelling shit
No wonder Hcalory is grateful for this video! Hcalory did a good job trying to avoid some stupid errors Vevor made when boxing the heater and other parts in the red steel box. But Hcalory uses the same basic China produced essential parts as Vevor (burner, pump, display, software, tubing a.s.o.) so the additional price is primarily for the box and the improved manual. Thanks for the video though. It will challenge the Vevor guys to improve their setup.
Did Hcalory post my vid somewhere? I never talked to them lol
@@NemesisDigitalMedia You did talk to them. Hcalory official send a post 4 days ago. Logo included. You responded 3 hrs ago.
How difficult is it to remove the heater from the case to service it?
not very difficult.
Most of these units are 5 kw. But I keep seeing 8 kilowatt. Would eight kilowatt produce more heat for a larger space? I guess I just don't know the difference and I get confused every time I watch these videos. Any thoughts? Thank you
There is ZERO difference between the 5K & 8K units.
@@snapcrack55 thank you. That's exactly what I have been thinking!
There is only those 2 different versions : 2-3kw and 5-8kw. Differents in sizes also.
You got to get rid of that crappy green fuel line! That will go bad less than a year..
you need the hard white plastic line, And use rubber line between connections
Already did! And changed the fuel filter as well.
I came down to the comments to say something about the green fuel line, lol.
Also the pump needs to be angled with the outlet facing up at ~30-40 degrees.
Did you go with the bluetooth model? If not, does the provided remote work well?
I bought the same one and the remote does work well.
Great unit but only took a video and review for them to go up in price $350 is u can find it
Hey! Big bro! Hcalory official is here!😜
Thank you so much for the honest review!😍
The video is very detailed and professional, may I repost your video to our social media platform?🤓
We want more people to see and enjoy our great videos and products!🥳
Yes, of course.
I'm very interested in one of these.
Great video, do you have the link to where you purchased this
Shoot I meant to put that in the description. I’ll add today
thanks for the video its does look better than the others but in Canada i could not find it for order and the usa site is 299$ usd which is over 500$CDN tax and duty's easy so i opted for a 5KW from vevor on black Friday for 152$ tax and shipping included it will need a revamp but i am ok fixing others genius ideas to or not to do something i am use to it, trust you and your eyes and hands! If you have a link to that controller i would consider it do you have a link to where i could get the controller? Cheers
What are you using for ducting into your RTT?
hey! Check my most recent video. I added links to the ducts I ordered.
Does this heater have a smell to it?
not mine
HELLO GEORGE ❤
i had no choice to buy the Vevor heater as the Hcalory has been unavailable for a while, I'm sure everyone is buying it.
No longer available from amazon
tripod please. Shaky fisheye footage is distracting. Otherwise good info.
Updates?
Just posted a new video, this unit served us well last season.
This same unit was on sale for $100 two weeks ago…
I ordered two of them
Why will they not deliver to Canada?
Same as the other unit. Just a different case.
Did they pay you to make this video? Or did you make that case by yourself? You can see that it is exact same chinese made heater stucked inside of that case. And outlet port is pulled mostly out so that it would fit on that case. Ridicoulos advert.
Lol
seems like its about 300$ now :( hope amazon brings it back for 200$ soon
Hcalory is charging $300 on their site now
diesel heaters should not cost a lot. It's just manufacturers taking advantage of the demand.
Price on Amazon is $289.00
really dont like that exposed fuel line. Looks like a prime candidate for a bad accident.
Hmmm....this is a 5 kw. Wish they had a 2kw version.
You can set 1kw to 5kw using the app, this version is very versatile.
FYI the 2K is just a smaller version of the 5K but is less efficient...it burns the same fuel per hr but less heat.
Not a fan fuel exhaust and heat on the same side, deal breaker
I paid $65 for mine
Same heater different case.
it just looks like someone just mounted a chinese heater in a pelican case end then jacked up the price. no thank you.
$175 as of 11/18/2023
They don’t sell it to Canada…what a BS company lol doesn’t sell the heater to the coldest country…seems like a bad business decision
probably not because they dont want to but because of importing and customs issues
Those are the worst heaters on the market! If your getting a cheap one go vevor
I would never buy the Chinese crap, unless you know what you’re doing to keep these things running and how to tune them. It’s a waste of money you’ll wind up buying the more expensive ones which they’re not made in China FYI.
I Do Not Agree. This Is Not An "All In One" Solution. Maybe A Couple Of Folks Might Like It, A Game Changer?? Not Really.
It's going to be real handy when we run out of diesel.
oh noes ! what are we gonna do!?!
Will burn lots of other oil in a pinch. Used motor oil even.
I picked up a bunch of 15-gallon barrels for free. 14 of them is enough for the whole winter, about $800 to heat the whole 1,500 sq ft house instead of $1,200-1,600 for LP. Diesel stores for a decade or more easily. get ready.
You must be rich or something lots of stuff laying around
I have a job, yes.
@@NemesisDigitalMediay'all hirin?
Its the same cheap chinese heater just in a box you could of made that cheap !
not really, any pelican or apache style box will run you over a 1/3 of the cost of this unit. Maybe if you used a cardboard box :)
WELL ITS IN UK GOOD FROM UK EUROPE OLSO FROM CHINA I LOVE DEAM PRODUCT :))
perfect setup, drawing the exhaust gas straight back into the ducted hot air.......hope your co monitor is working
Lol not sure if you have this trouble with the ladies but I think you have your holes confused
so the ducted hot air is coming out over where you have the exhaust positioned, not on the inlet side@@NemesisDigitalMedia
@@pauldick516 yes the intake/ducted air are on the same side and the exhaust/warm air discharge are on the other.
It seems you just want a cool heater when in fact the all in one's are built good