Built one last year and I have the same ice shack. Keep in mind the heater can only raise so much temperature above ambient. Therefore if it’s -20 outside it may not perform as expected as opposed to feeding it air at 60 degrees. The fix for this is to move the heater inside and extend the exhaust under the tent. I use a welding blanket between the tent and exhaust as it gets blistering hot. The other thing is your battery will do much better in the warmth of the tent, also elevate it off the ice and snow. Hope this helps.
Why not just buy a bullet heater? The one I have would run you out of that tent in 5 minutes if left on high. And it has wheels. And runs on diesel and kerosene. 330,000 BTUs. They make smaller ones that are more portable and almost as much output.
Doesn't diesel fuel gel when too cold? Not sure the specs, but that would be a real bummer if you were unable to start the heater when really needed. I may be misinformed.
There really is nothing better than a man who can build, fix and figure things out. My boyfriend is the same way and it's always so impressive. 😏 Men are such a blessing. 😍
Tip: When using a hole saw on plastic, drill in the opposite direction (reverse), this way the drill will not kick back, and the hole will be smoother. It will take longer though.
With those diesel heaters they recommend that you run it on high. The soot you'll get from it from just running it low will build up faster. Running it on high will Burn It Off.
I just got a diesel heater this fall. I'm in Minnesota, it's -10F right now. The battery they have is just fine outside. The heater itself might last a bit longer inside the tent, with the exhaust going outside. That's how truckers do it. The diesel tank itself is indoors for the setups I've seen in RV's and van conversions. I run mine once a month if I'm not using it, to keep it primed. Not much on YT as far as instructions for these. Most are made in China. I know 3 different people using a diesel heater in Canada, and after 1.5 years, they are all having issues with theirs, but this is in a camper van, and they live in theirs full time.
Hey word of the wise for exhaust wrap!!!........soak it for a few hours before you use it in water......it will keep down the glass dust and also let it strech a bit more ......then once it dries it shrinks and your finally product will be tighter and never come loose. Also use worm drive band clamps....pipe clamps to hold it in place!
If you ever find yourself having to use that exhaust heat wrap again, soak it in water before you use it or try to wrap a pipe with it. It makes the process so much easier, you get a much tighter wrap and the fiberglass shreds won't be as bad and won't float through the air and get on everything. We've used that stuff on just about every car and off-road vehicle we've done and the tighter wrap does a much better job holding in the heat.
Love the compact heater. Looks great. Glad you two can keep warm now while fishing. In my world, you would be "standing in tall cotton". Till next time.
That wire controller is the thermostat for the heater. You can place it inside the tent and when it reach the set temperature it'll cut off the burner. On a full tank my ran for 3 days on level 1 .
I built one of these heaters into my ice fishing sled earlier this year. Works great. As others have suggested, I run mine inside the tent, which increases efficiency. Battery tip: I bought a pair of knock-off Milwaukee M18 battery adapters (marketed as 'Power Wheels' adapters on amazon) and a 20 amp 24V to 12V step-down converter to power mine. Two 5.0 Ah M18 batteries will power the heater for 8+ hrs on a medium setting. I have the two adapters wired in parallel so I can pull one battery off without it shutting down the heater.
I've seen people run this on solar alone. Only 1 100 watt panel too. It would be great on a frozen lake. They have an awesome kit at harbor freight actually
Awesome build! Nice compact package. Pro tip from an experienced ice fisherman, put a float on your heater control fob. An 8” ice hole turns into a 36” as soon as you drop something! 😁👍
The good ones are webasto,or espar,non Chinese made,I've put a ton of these in semi truck sleepers,make sure your exhaust is sealed and out side,pointed up if possible above tent,and the do need maintenance over time,make sure your filtering the inlet fuel
Hello Eric & Arielle from the Southern Oregon Coast. Nice installation on that heater Eric. That is a trick little heater unit to keep you guys warm. That was a FAT Bow you caught. They are such good eating. Thanks for sharing your adventure. HNY '23.
I would advice you to take the battery also inside the heated Ice fish tent. Most battery's function better and last longer with higher than freezing temperatures.
The "through hole" can also be called a bulkhead connector" I think, for anyone who might be interested. Lots of different types of bulkhead connectors. Electric, plumbing, exhaust, etc. Figured it might come in handy to know because I was looking for a specific part a while back that never showed up under through hole searches, but did under bulkhead connector searches.
Thank you for sharing. I really enjoyed the diesel heater project. I enjoy ice fishing. One of my sons built a wooden ice fishing hut on skids. It is called the Tajmehall
When I really need to disconnect from all that is going on in the world. Your channel is where I go to. Your content is so refreshing and the life you live is so inspiring. Thank you for all the videos. You 2 are so AMAZING!
Maybe add a small pieces of sheet metal or heat resistant metal on the inside the box wherever exhaust hose is close to the plastic. Taped hose will still be super hot & may melt plastic. For diesel fuel add anti freeze gel to it. Why is fuel tubing green? Maybe use clear tubing so you can see fuel flow. Maybe (pipe wrap)insulate the outer blower tube so heat does not get lost. Really Great job!
You need to keep battery raised, warm & off the ice/snow otherwise the extreme cold will drain it. Best fix is make a wooden box for the battery & line the inside of the box with carpet
Wow pretty cool I enjoyed watching this as you built that little diesel heater saving yourself some money I like watching When you guys go on adventures go to remote places I always enjoy watching all adventures So keep on adventure love the channel love the content God bless
Hey fellow fish chasers. Just to let you know the first fish was definitely a rainbow, but the second two are either kokanee (landlocked sockeye salmon) or landlocked silver salmon. Look at the size of the pupils on the second two...that gives them away as salmon. I don't know history of the lake and what was stocked, but i've caught enough variety of salmonids to distinguish species differences visually.
Drawing inlet air from lowest point in the tent and using insulated dryer ducts for air inlet and outlet, then you will have a much more efficient setup.
Just a couple of comments: Since you are still alive, you obviously put the exhaust down wind from the air intake, but the longer the exhaust pipe the less chance of fumes getting into the intake. Elevating the exhaust is best, but it becomes less portable. Communication vaults on mountaintops have a similar problem so we elevated the exhaust and put a double 180 scavenger on the end well above the vault. Step cut bits cut plastic like butter and don't grab like a hole saw. If you are planning to build things with plastic containers, they are a good investment. As far as heaters, I guess whatever you feel comfortable with, I use Buddy Heaters. I have four of them and heat my shop with a large one on the lowest setting 24/7 for about 4 months every year and it stays around 50. It got down to -2 earlier this winter and it went down to 45 degrees. As far as condensation in tents, you need a vent with a fly over it. It will eliminate all condensation which you accumulate overnight whether you have a heater or not. Oh, those smaller trout eat just as good or maybe better than the large ones. I make spread out of the larger fish and can it for sandwiches. It is better than Tuna.
Mercy is there anything you CANT DO? Wonderful useful information the perfect guide when visiting Alaska …you should give tours or anything concerning survival in this challenging landscape …Stay blessed
Great video showing the build. I’ve seen these used in vans and truck topper setups. Never seen or researched the suitcase version. Now that I live in Minnesota instead of Texas I will need some of your same gear for ice fishing. I have a new right knee and will have the left in a couple months therefore I’ll be able to do more of the things I know how to do hunt fish bike walk swim etc etc. anyway very clean build thank you!!! Also thanks to some of the commentators for their ideas and experiences cuts down on the learning curve.
Great video! Glad you guys caught some fish. I have never been ice fishing. To late for me to learn how to ice fish, I am 80 yrs old. I will just have fun watching you guys do that. KC Don 😉
In the video you can really hear the loud clicking of the fuel pump, and I still heard it later in the outside scenario. But things (sound) can get really distorted when using mics and cams, so what are your thoughts on the noise that the clicketyclik-pump makes? Is it annoyingly loud? Did you hear it in the tent?
What a wonderful video. I'm starting the process of building one of these that I want as a back up heat source when the power goes off during the winter in MT. I just don't want my water pipes to freeze. I swore off Ice fishing after freezing by a$$ off during a very cold ice fishing trip a number of years ago, but adding your fishing trip made this a notch above other DIY build videos. Thanks.
Hey guys, Again you guys just nail your content; just enough info on the construction, words of advice throughout without getting preachy and then actually running it under true field conditions! The plus to all, that is your loyal followers often have info and share it for all of us. I have no idea what the electric draw is for the fan and pump, but you might consider a small gel Li-po battery instead of your Mongo deep cycle if the smaller, lighter battery will suffice. In the case of the cabin you use, perhaps heavier battery for the cabin and a small one for on the ice. You guys rock! Perhaps you can do an episode on couples together 24/7 and not resorting to violence or dividing the sheets and the dogs?
Built one last year and I have the same ice shack. Keep in mind the heater can only raise so much temperature above ambient. Therefore if it’s -20 outside it may not perform as expected as opposed to feeding it air at 60 degrees. The fix for this is to move the heater inside and extend the exhaust under the tent. I use a welding blanket between the tent and exhaust as it gets blistering hot. The other thing is your battery will do much better in the warmth of the tent, also elevate it off the ice and snow. Hope this helps.
Good pro tips!
Why not just buy a bullet heater?
The one I have would run you out of that tent in 5 minutes if left on high.
And it has wheels. And runs on diesel and kerosene. 330,000 BTUs.
They make smaller ones that are more portable and almost as much output.
Great point!
@@rowdybroomstick6394 Because they dump the exhaust into the tent.
Doesn't diesel fuel gel when too cold? Not sure the specs, but that would be a real bummer if you were unable to start the heater when really needed. I may be misinformed.
There really is nothing better than a man who can build, fix and figure things out. My boyfriend is the same way and it's always so impressive. 😏
Men are such a blessing. 😍
Good evening from Syracuse NY everyone thank you for sharing your adventures in life
My girlfriend lives in Ithaca, I fly into Syracuse all the time. Such a beautiful city
Thank you my friend
Hello from Elmira, NY! This couple is amazing. I think my husband is getting a bit jealous every time I tell him their latest story/build!
I'm not surprised thank you for sharing
I almost did a spit take at "I got a brown hole" and that tiny hesitation like "Oh that came out wrong". Perfect comedy timing!
Same here... 😆😆😆
You two continue to amaze me.
They sure do. They are an awesome example of being happily married. Not too much of that anymore.
@@MaineUSA
People were never collectively happily married.
Tip: When using a hole saw on plastic, drill in the opposite direction (reverse), this way the drill will not kick back, and the hole will be smoother. It will take longer though.
Lol I just learned that trick the other day.
Even when you don't use it, it's nice you think of the dogs to keep warm on your adventures!
Nothing tastes better than freshly caught rainbow trout! Yum 😋
Sambuca?
What a GENIUS you are
With those diesel heaters they recommend that you run it on high. The soot you'll get from it from just running it low will build up faster. Running it on high will Burn It Off.
I just got a diesel heater this fall. I'm in Minnesota, it's -10F right now. The battery they have is just fine outside. The heater itself might last a bit longer inside the tent, with the exhaust going outside. That's how truckers do it. The diesel tank itself is indoors for the setups I've seen in RV's and van conversions. I run mine once a month if I'm not using it, to keep it primed. Not much on YT as far as instructions for these. Most are made in China. I know 3 different people using a diesel heater in Canada, and after 1.5 years, they are all having issues with theirs, but this is in a camper van, and they live in theirs full time.
What kind of issues may I ask?
Just been binge watching your videos and now a new one posted so happy days guys xx
Cool couple
You know Eric you could probably get a patent on your invention, I'm impressed with your ingenuity.
He said that he learned how to do it by doing research, it is not a new thing.
Hey word of the wise for exhaust wrap!!!........soak it for a few hours before you use it in water......it will keep down the glass dust and also let it strech a bit more ......then once it dries it shrinks and your finally product will be tighter and never come loose. Also use worm drive band clamps....pipe clamps to hold it in place!
If you ever find yourself having to use that exhaust heat wrap again, soak it in water before you use it or try to wrap a pipe with it. It makes the process so much easier, you get a much tighter wrap and the fiberglass shreds won't be as bad and won't float through the air and get on everything. We've used that stuff on just about every car and off-road vehicle we've done and the tighter wrap does a much better job holding in the heat.
Talent!!
I love me a Saturday SLA video drop.....booyahhh !! 😁😁😁
Hello Eric & Arielle, Bandit, Bo & Pepper !
Look forward to watching your video...always educational & entertaining...thanks for sharing 😁...CHEERS ☕️
Trout fishing 🎣 just Awesome
Love the look on ARIEL face when you ketch a fish
Nice to see you joined the gang!
Love the compact heater. Looks great. Glad you two can keep warm now while fishing. In my world, you would be "standing in tall cotton". Till next time.
Fantastic!!!!
That wire controller is the thermostat for the heater. You can place it inside the tent and when it reach the set temperature it'll cut off the burner. On a full tank my ran for 3 days on level 1 .
@22:45….. Eric says the same thing I say to myself, at 6:45am on weekdays.
Great job 👍 Eric!
I picked up phone and saw your notifation and with that I'm here!!! Love this so much!
WOOT WOOT, TFW a new SLA fishing video drops
Is there ANYTHING that Eric can not do? Wow!!
Have a great weekend you guys!
Be safe and have fun.
That was impressive guys .
I’ve got one to take the edge off the my cows barn snd use the exhaust to keep there water from freezing
I built one of these heaters into my ice fishing sled earlier this year. Works great. As others have suggested, I run mine inside the tent, which increases efficiency. Battery tip: I bought a pair of knock-off Milwaukee M18 battery adapters (marketed as 'Power Wheels' adapters on amazon) and a 20 amp 24V to 12V step-down converter to power mine. Two 5.0 Ah M18 batteries will power the heater for 8+ hrs on a medium setting. I have the two adapters wired in parallel so I can pull one battery off without it shutting down the heater.
I've seen people run this on solar alone. Only 1 100 watt panel too. It would be great on a frozen lake. They have an awesome kit at harbor freight actually
This should be a good one! Thanks for sharing!!
Now that is fresh fish !
Eric you are really a jack of all trades and master of them all
Awesome build! Nice compact package. Pro tip from an experienced ice fisherman, put a float on your heater control fob. An 8” ice hole turns into a 36” as soon as you drop something! 😁👍
I was thinking the same thing!! Oh no that fob is headed to the hole!! Glad it didn’t this time!!
The good ones are webasto,or espar,non Chinese made,I've put a ton of these in semi truck sleepers,make sure your exhaust is sealed and out side,pointed up if possible above tent,and the do need maintenance over time,make sure your filtering the inlet fuel
Hello Eric & Arielle from the Southern Oregon Coast. Nice installation on that heater Eric. That is a trick little heater unit to keep you guys warm.
That was a FAT Bow you caught. They are such good eating. Thanks for sharing your adventure. HNY '23.
Wow, Arielle, you scored! He can do it all! Extra desert for Eric!
I would advice you to take the battery also inside the heated Ice fish tent. Most battery's function better and last longer with higher than freezing temperatures.
i wondered about that .....
The "through hole" can also be called a bulkhead connector" I think, for anyone who might be interested. Lots of different types of bulkhead connectors. Electric, plumbing, exhaust, etc. Figured it might come in handy to know because I was looking for a specific part a while back that never showed up under through hole searches, but did under bulkhead connector searches.
What Terra S says: ~~~ Thank you! ~~~ I love this thing. Wow! (from New Hampshire)
Y’all are just amazing!
Thank you for sharing. I really enjoyed the diesel heater project. I enjoy ice fishing. One of my sons built a wooden ice fishing hut on skids. It is called the Tajmehall
Always excited when a new video is up!
Great little heater,thanks for sharing and stay safe 🙂
Pretty awesome!
There are facebook groups for this , also look up the AFTERBURNER controller for them. Stay safe over there!!
Awesome Survival Lily is here too!!!
Thanks!
When I really need to disconnect from all that is going on in the world. Your channel is where I go to. Your content is so refreshing and the life you live is so inspiring. Thank you for all the videos. You 2 are so AMAZING!
❤❤❤👍🏻💯👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻! .😊 .
You continue to impress me with your ability to put pieces together and make something wonderful and useful.
Fun and fishing looks fun. They make complete kits in a nice carry package for those that dont want all this work.
I don't think there is anything Eric can't build or fix. This was really cool to watch. Great tutorial Eric.
Thanks for the video, flat tail is a trout, forked tail is a salmon. The second fish you caught was definitely a coho.
As always, thanks for the "lesson" on building a heater and the ice fishing adventure.
Maybe add a small pieces of sheet metal or heat resistant metal on the inside the box wherever exhaust hose is close to the plastic. Taped hose will still be super hot & may melt plastic. For diesel fuel add anti freeze gel to it. Why is fuel tubing green? Maybe use clear tubing so you can see fuel flow. Maybe (pipe wrap)insulate the outer blower tube so heat does not get lost. Really Great job!
Always doing more!!!
I love hearing your conversations with each other.❤🥰❄❄❄❄❄❄
Outdoor adventures are the best I always get a little happy when I see you guys are going sporting somewhere
Impressive, I would not look forward to building that! U r super talented!!!
You need to keep battery raised, warm & off the ice/snow otherwise the extreme cold will drain it. Best fix is make a wooden box for the battery & line the inside of the box with carpet
Something lighter weight and lined.
I follow hundreds of people ….. you are BY FAR , my FAVORITE to watch !!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks for sharing!
Eric can DIY anything your amazing dude
He is an Alaskan 👍😁
🧐
@@moretrash4you ????
Always love your videos!
Awesome heater cool love the tent. awesome catch also another fun video to watch
Loving the content as always 🎉 Tracy (UK 👋)
Drop eggshells down in your fishing hole and it makes the hole brighter and the fish see your bate.
Wow pretty cool I enjoyed watching this as you built that little diesel heater saving yourself some money I like watching When you guys go on adventures go to remote places I always enjoy watching all adventures So keep on adventure love the channel love the content God bless
Good heater for the homestead...nice trout also...bet the cooked fish was awesome too...Cheers from Maine.
All good, been using these for over 3 years now in my shed during winter.
Heat rises - like a hot air balloon! :)
What a great build and beautiful trout.. thanks for sharing
I spent 3 years in AK in the late 60's (courtesy of Uncle Sam)! I enjoyed the wildlife and terrain...
Hey fellow fish chasers. Just to let you know the first fish was definitely a rainbow, but the second two are either kokanee (landlocked sockeye salmon) or landlocked silver salmon. Look at the size of the pupils on the second two...that gives them away as salmon. I don't know history of the lake and what was stocked, but i've caught enough variety of salmonids to distinguish species differences visually.
ERIC. Omg have you been told you’re AMAZING. You are so talented my friend. Bravo 👏👏👏👏👏. 🤗🤗
🎣 🌈 🐟 Always love watching how you get so excited every time you catch a fish!!🎉🎉🎉😎👍🏼
Drawing inlet air from lowest point in the tent and using insulated dryer ducts for air inlet and outlet, then you will have a much more efficient setup.
Wow! That is really cool.
You two keep making me want that life so much!!!
Looking forward to your videos every day. I even rewatch them frequently.
Would highly recommend putting the remote starter on a boat key float key ring! Awesome video❤
Erik you are the jack of all trades and master of none... you are amazing sir!!
Good job Eric, I enjoy when people innovate and adapt things for their immediate use.
Cool little project.
Just a couple of comments: Since you are still alive, you obviously put the exhaust down wind from the air intake, but the longer the exhaust pipe the less chance of fumes getting into the intake. Elevating the exhaust is best, but it becomes less portable. Communication vaults on mountaintops have a similar problem so we elevated the exhaust and put a double 180 scavenger on the end well above the vault.
Step cut bits cut plastic like butter and don't grab like a hole saw. If you are planning to build things with plastic containers, they are a good investment.
As far as heaters, I guess whatever you feel comfortable with, I use Buddy Heaters. I have four of them and heat my shop with a large one on the lowest setting 24/7 for about 4 months every year and it stays around 50. It got down to -2 earlier this winter and it went down to 45 degrees.
As far as condensation in tents, you need a vent with a fly over it. It will eliminate all condensation which you accumulate overnight whether you have a heater or not. Oh, those smaller trout eat just as good or maybe better than the large ones. I make spread out of the larger fish and can it for sandwiches. It is better than Tuna.
Now I wish I would have went ice fishing today!
Mercy is there anything you CANT DO? Wonderful useful information the perfect guide when visiting Alaska …you should give tours or anything concerning survival in this challenging landscape …Stay blessed
Great video showing the build. I’ve seen these used in vans and truck topper setups. Never seen or researched the suitcase version. Now that I live in Minnesota instead of Texas I will need some of your same gear for ice fishing. I have a new right knee and will have the left in a couple months therefore I’ll be able to do more of the things I know how to do hunt fish bike walk swim etc etc. anyway very clean build thank you!!! Also thanks to some of the commentators for their ideas and experiences cuts down on the learning curve.
Eric that was sweet of you to bring her Shrimp haha giggle !!! I know it is for the fish to catch them !!!
For a young man's so advanced in electronics you are amazing
Great video! Glad you guys caught some fish. I have never been ice fishing. To late for me to learn how to ice fish, I am 80 yrs old. I will just have fun watching you guys do that. KC Don 😉
You two were made for each other. And, on top of that, you're great pet parents. ☺
that case is smart to keep that pump ticking sound down. Nice job!!
It's good to see Ariel bringing home supper 🎣
I love watching you and Ariel solve issues. So kewl.
I am beginning to believe that there is nothing that you can't do. Good work.
COOL > :)
In the video you can really hear the loud clicking of the fuel pump, and I still heard it later in the outside scenario. But things (sound) can get really distorted when using mics and cams, so what are your thoughts on the noise that the clicketyclik-pump makes? Is it annoyingly loud? Did you hear it in the tent?
We actually couldn't hear it in the tent 🙂 I think our microphone was picking it up, it is louder not in the case.
I always enjoy your projects, it really keeps my mind going. Thank You.
What a wonderful video. I'm starting the process of building one of these that I want as a back up heat source when the power goes off during the winter in MT. I just don't want my water pipes to freeze. I swore off Ice fishing after freezing by a$$ off during a very cold ice fishing trip a number of years ago, but adding your fishing trip made this a notch above other DIY build videos. Thanks.
you are both amazing young people...excellent teachers of the culture..
Nice heater test and fish outing.
Hey guys,
Again you guys just nail your content; just enough info on the construction, words of advice throughout without getting preachy and then actually running it under true field conditions! The plus to all, that is your loyal followers often have info and share it for all of us.
I have no idea what the electric draw is for the fan and pump, but you might consider a small gel Li-po battery instead of your Mongo deep cycle if the smaller, lighter battery will suffice. In the case of the cabin you use, perhaps heavier battery for the cabin and a small one for on the ice.
You guys rock! Perhaps you can do an episode on couples together 24/7 and not resorting to violence or dividing the sheets and the dogs?