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.
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.
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.
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! 😁👍
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
So now you gotta carry a battery, gas for the auger and oil, or premix for the auger, AND diesel. Just my drawback with the diesel heater but if you didn’t have diesel you’d be hauling propane hahah.
Okay, they can take a generator and fuel... and switch to an electric auger and electric heat. Hell, if they use a manual auger, they'll be so warm from working out, they won't need heat, and they can leave the generator/fuel home.
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!
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 .
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.
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
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.
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?
I've learned over the years when using jigs to slightly twist the jig so it's at a 45-degree angle to the line which attracts fish because the jig head and tail look more like a real fish in the water. Also, how about putting a lanyard/rope on the heater key fob so it doesn't get lost or fall into the ice hole!
Every project my husband and I tackle turns into an all-day project. I was impressed when you set up your saw mill. Impressed with this one too. Even when you're fishing outside, it would seem useful to have the heater and the tent to duck into, to warm up, especially if you're somewhere fishing all day and with the dogs. Great video...again!
Projects take forever, if you don't have a dedicated workspace and appropriate tools for the job. Especially if you're making a custom item from scratch parts, like this heater. It's the equivalent of trying to work on a car with just a pair of pliers and a screwdriver... versus a mechanic who has a cart full of tools, and a hydraulic lift, etc.
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
I have always found ice fishing incredibly difficult, haha. But so beautiful, touching, and adventurous. Unfortunately, the part of the world I live in right now, there is no way I could do this, so I appreciate you creating some cool videos like this and sharing it with us, :) wishing you the best and a lot of catching success.
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.
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.
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!
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... 😆😆😆
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 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 .....
Have a great weekend you guys!
Be safe and have fun.
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.
Thanks 👍👍
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!!
Nothing tastes better than freshly caught rainbow trout! Yum 😋
Sambuca?
Another great video!
Thank you both
That was impressive guys .
What a GENIUS you are
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.
Eric that was sweet of you to bring her Shrimp haha giggle !!! I know it is for the fish to catch them !!!
Just been binge watching your videos and now a new one posted so happy days guys xx
Cool couple
I’ve got one to take the edge off the my cows barn snd use the exhaust to keep there water from freezing
This should be a good one! Thanks for sharing!!
Y’all are just amazing!
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.
Eric can DIY anything your amazing dude
He is an Alaskan 👍😁
🧐
@@moretrash4you ????
Great little heater,thanks for sharing and stay safe 🙂
You continue to impress me with your ability to put pieces together and make something wonderful and useful.
Cool little project.
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.
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 just want to thank you guys!! I ALWAYS said I wanted to move to Alaska and thank you guys I NO LONGER FEEL THAT WAY!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I'll visit ❤️
I am beginning to believe that there is nothing that you can't do. Good work.
Now I wish I would have went ice fishing today!
Impressive, I would not look forward to building that! U r super talented!!!
I don't think there is anything Eric can't build or fix. This was really cool to watch. Great tutorial Eric.
Great job 👍 Eric!
Trout fishing 🎣 just Awesome
Love the look on ARIEL face when you ketch a fish
Would highly recommend putting the remote starter on a boat key float key ring! Awesome video❤
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.
For a young man's so advanced in electronics you are 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
Eric you are really a jack of all trades and master of them all
As always, thanks for the "lesson" on building a heater and the ice fishing adventure.
Thank you guys for sharing y'all adventures with me 🥶🥶😁😁
Is there ANYTHING that Eric can not do? Wow!!
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!
❤❤❤👍🏻💯👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻! .😊 .
So now you gotta carry a battery, gas for the auger and oil, or premix for the auger, AND diesel. Just my drawback with the diesel heater but if you didn’t have diesel you’d be hauling propane hahah.
Okay, they can take a generator and fuel... and switch to an electric auger and electric heat. Hell, if they use a manual auger, they'll be so warm from working out, they won't need heat, and they can leave the generator/fuel home.
Hello Eric & Arielle, Bandit, Bo & Pepper !
Look forward to watching your video...always educational & entertaining...thanks for sharing 😁...CHEERS ☕️
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?
Outdoor adventures are the best I always get a little happy when I see you guys are going sporting somewhere
Love y'all video ty for sharing
Nice to see you joined the gang!
WOOT WOOT, TFW a new SLA fishing video drops
With the cold weather, I'm loving the winter videos.
Talent!!
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!
Thank you!!
Always excited when a new video is up!
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 .
Good job Eric, I enjoy when people innovate and adapt things for their immediate use.
Great idea they often put them in caravans 🚐
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.
Fun and fishing looks fun. They make complete kits in a nice carry package for those that dont want all this work.
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
What a great build and beautiful trout.. thanks for sharing
Fantastic!!!!
You two keep making me want that life so much!!!
Looking forward to your videos every day. I even rewatch them frequently.
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.
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 love me a Saturday SLA video drop.....booyahhh !! 😁😁😁
Wow, Arielle, you scored! He can do it all! Extra desert for Eric!
Thanks for the video, flat tail is a trout, forked tail is a salmon. The second fish you caught was definitely a coho.
What Terra S says: ~~~ Thank you! ~~~ I love this thing. Wow! (from New Hampshire)
Now that is fresh fish !
Is like you brought your indoor kitchen 😀
I picked up phone and saw your notifation and with that I'm here!!! Love this so much!
Its nice to watch a very handy clever guy goodluck
I live in Willow and love my diesel heater.
Awesome heater cool love the tent. awesome catch also another fun video to watch
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?
Always doing more!!!
I've learned over the years when using jigs to slightly twist the jig so it's at a 45-degree angle to the line which attracts fish because the jig head and tail look more like a real fish in the water. Also, how about putting a lanyard/rope on the heater key fob so it doesn't get lost or fall into the ice hole!
Nice job on the heater
I always enjoy your projects, it really keeps my mind going. Thank You.
Every project my husband and I tackle turns into an all-day project. I was impressed when you set up your saw mill. Impressed with this one too. Even when you're fishing outside, it would seem useful to have the heater and the tent to duck into, to warm up, especially if you're somewhere fishing all day and with the dogs. Great video...again!
Projects take forever, if you don't have a dedicated workspace and appropriate tools for the job. Especially if you're making a custom item from scratch parts, like this heater. It's the equivalent of trying to work on a car with just a pair of pliers and a screwdriver... versus a mechanic who has a cart full of tools, and a hydraulic lift, etc.
Nice heater test and fish outing.
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!
All good, been using these for over 3 years now in my shed during winter.
Heat rises - like a hot air balloon! :)
enjoyed watching. Fish looked good. Glad the heater worked.
Snow day here in Wisconsin. Perfect timing!!
thats really impressive
You two never stop amazing us. That heater works👏👏.
Always love your videos!
You 2 amaze me at everything you put together you make everything look easy
Very educational!! I have never known about a portable diesel heater. I therefore must live in California..🤠
That heater is super 😎
Thanks for sharing 😊
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
I have always found ice fishing incredibly difficult, haha. But so beautiful, touching, and adventurous. Unfortunately, the part of the world I live in right now, there is no way I could do this, so I appreciate you creating some cool videos like this and sharing it with us, :) wishing you the best and a lot of catching success.
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.
Nice work!
Get a yellow gas can for diesel or kerosene.... awesome setup.
Can't get any fresher dinner than that! Well done you two!