I just got one of these heaters and was wondering how am I gunna set this up …… and you just solved my problem! I want to sleep in the back of my truck and I have an idea now thanks to you. Thanks!
Hi, the moisture in the charts is a byproduct of burning the fuel. Higher setting = more moisture. Nice hidden install though. I have a Leaf and love having the heating timer dry and warm the car every day! Take care M.
Awesome job! With any custom job there are always shoulda woulda coulda. But the point is is the job done, is it reasonably safe, is it going to perform as intended. This meets all of those. It’s also a good idea to have that vent blowing towards the front like you mentioned. Also if you ever do happen to car camp if that’s your style and your sleeping in the back. It won’t be blowing on you while you try to snooze. Good thinking! Keep up the good videos and the great work!
Thank you very much. It has worked exceptionally well throughout the winter when I used it. Ill be testing it with kerosene this winter when it gets to extreme temperatures again.
@@Moses_buttigieg You know that would be an interesting video. Seeing what types of fuel and or mixture you can get this thing to burn, old used cooking oil (filtered of course). Any old engine oil. Ect ect. Whatever you can’t find or make for cheap would be pretty cool.
@@Notsoshadyacres. yes I will try that for sure. I have seen a few other videos where people have tried something like this with little success. I suspect the mixture needs to be different. So I am planning a little denial and error session to see what I can come up with 😁
I have a same year car so this was cool to see! Not to many rav4 overland diy videos. I was planning on taking out my back row seats completely and building a bed and storage platform so to see the heater in the car gave me some ideas. Question. How much would this be a drain on your car battery. And does this model work well for high altitude?
Awesome install. I did similar in my car, but I put my heater where you put your fuel tank and used my cars diesel tank. Next car is going to be a gas one, i guess I'll test if it runs on gas (im thinking a fuel damper and a petrol rated pump might work), if not ill find a spot for diesel. Its so good during winter mornings walking to a hot defrosted car. Or I could get an Webasto hydronic, but it's minimum 500+ for an used kit and then still id have to make up something to turn on the climate fan (ipcu relay, expensive though). Also need to set climate on max temp. A diesel heater uses much less electricity than a heater+pump+blower also, meaning short city runs would be ok on a small car battery. If you want long range control you can get a GSM or 4G gate opener relay box thingy (was 15$ for me on AliExpress) and solder two wires to the power on button. A quick shortcut to a text message and off it goes. Wonder if it would be smart to plumb the heating air intake outside, for better air quality.
@@Moses_buttigieg Ok, found some time while installing the quieter green pump and put some petrol through it. So It does start and push some heat, albeit a bit pulsatey exhaust when warming up and with a much deeper throatier noise once upto speed. Could feel the vibrations of the burn in my seat. But once it reaches its internal set point where it starts to throttle the pump speed to the set heat level set it will flame out in some minutes. Tried on gear 3/6 (default speed), 1/6 (min) and 6/6 (max), all same. Can hear the burn stop and that's it, it doesn't work. No mixture adjustments on my controller either. Was a nice time trying it though, I think I will order a cheap Chinese coolant heater next, they advertise both gas and diesel in one unit and a warm blast of air once car is started sound good also.
Any suggestions on how to set something like this up in a 4 door Honda civic? I’m also in ab and spend way to much time in my car, was thinking this might be a viable option. Is it better to find a way to make it work through the trunk - rather then like floor of back seat?
Not going to freak out about the little bends in the exhaust, but the exhaust covered by silicone is a point of worry. Those exhausts get pretty hot. How heat resistant is the silicone you used?
Im living in my rav 4 in Ontario. This time year is cold. How loud is this when running. And do you find this little one does the job for heating thanks for the video man its amazy how you installed it
I spent 6 years camping in a rav. Not full time but plenty of winter outings. I think 2kw is more than enough for a small car. You will barely be able to get past setting 2 without some decent ventilation. I actually ran a 5kw portable heater externally and made a window blank from wood to feed the hose through. Ok for camping out in the country but no good in the city. Was way too powerful and awkward, but certainly quiet. The issue with these heaters are the start up sequence pulls about 13amps and most car DC ports can’t handle it, so you wire direct to the battery and run the risk of draining it. Or wire a switch. In saying that, they pull enough power that I wouldn’t feel comfortable running it from your starter battery constantly. You would want a power station or separate battery. I was going to dismantle mine and install it but I ended up buying an RV. Still have the portable and the Rav. Great for camping and the places where the RV can’t reach.
i find i am getting a sore throat with the heat coming from the heating pipe i have the exhauset going out in to fresh air but still getting slight smell inside.
@@Moses_buttigiegI'm not good enough with car to do what you did. I will try and do this kind thing th-cam.com/video/lg4Zu6p4Ty0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=AYk_fs8uxFE5LfzV
I just got one of these heaters and was wondering how am I gunna set this up …… and you just solved my problem! I want to sleep in the back of my truck and I have an idea now thanks to you. Thanks!
Glad I could help!
Hi, the moisture in the charts is a byproduct of burning the fuel. Higher setting = more moisture.
Nice hidden install though.
I have a Leaf and love having the heating timer dry and warm the car every day!
Take care M.
Awesome job! With any custom job there are always shoulda woulda coulda. But the point is is the job done, is it reasonably safe, is it going to perform as intended. This meets all of those.
It’s also a good idea to have that vent blowing towards the front like you mentioned. Also if you ever do happen to car camp if that’s your style and your sleeping in the back. It won’t be blowing on you while you try to snooze.
Good thinking!
Keep up the good videos and the great work!
Thank you very much. It has worked exceptionally well throughout the winter when I used it. Ill be testing it with kerosene this winter when it gets to extreme temperatures again.
@@Moses_buttigieg You know that would be an interesting video. Seeing what types of fuel and or mixture you can get this thing to burn, old used cooking oil (filtered of course). Any old engine oil. Ect ect. Whatever you can’t find or make for cheap would be pretty cool.
@@Notsoshadyacres. yes I will try that for sure. I have seen a few other videos where people have tried something like this with little success. I suspect the mixture needs to be different. So I am planning a little denial and error session to see what I can come up with 😁
@@Moses_buttigieg haha that’s awesome, I look forward to some more content!
Ive used the green hose for 6 years now...... Zero issues 😎
Thats good. I haven’t had any issues with mine yet but have only used them for the past year or so
I have a same year car so this was cool to see! Not to many rav4 overland diy videos. I was planning on taking out my back row seats completely and building a bed and storage platform so to see the heater in the car gave me some ideas.
Question. How much would this be a drain on your car battery. And does this model work well for high altitude?
Awesome install. I did similar in my car, but I put my heater where you put your fuel tank and used my cars diesel tank. Next car is going to be a gas one, i guess I'll test if it runs on gas (im thinking a fuel damper and a petrol rated pump might work), if not ill find a spot for diesel. Its so good during winter mornings walking to a hot defrosted car. Or I could get an Webasto hydronic, but it's minimum 500+ for an used kit and then still id have to make up something to turn on the climate fan (ipcu relay, expensive though). Also need to set climate on max temp. A diesel heater uses much less electricity than a heater+pump+blower also, meaning short city runs would be ok on a small car battery.
If you want long range control you can get a GSM or 4G gate opener relay box thingy (was 15$ for me on AliExpress) and solder two wires to the power on button. A quick shortcut to a text message and off it goes.
Wonder if it would be smart to plumb the heating air intake outside, for better air quality.
I am unsure if using gasoline will work or not. I suspect not. It is definitely nice in the winter months!! Especially if a guy does some car camping.
@@Moses_buttigieg Ok, found some time while installing the quieter green pump and put some petrol through it.
So It does start and push some heat, albeit a bit pulsatey exhaust when warming up and with a much deeper throatier noise once upto speed. Could feel the vibrations of the burn in my seat. But once it reaches its internal set point where it starts to throttle the pump speed to the set heat level set it will flame out in some minutes. Tried on gear 3/6 (default speed), 1/6 (min) and 6/6 (max), all same. Can hear the burn stop and that's it, it doesn't work. No mixture adjustments on my controller either.
Was a nice time trying it though, I think I will order a cheap Chinese coolant heater next, they advertise both gas and diesel in one unit and a warm blast of air once car is started sound good also.
Diesel heaters overheat super easy when there is sharp angle bends in hoses
Any suggestions on how to set something like this up in a 4 door Honda civic?
I’m also in ab and spend way to much time in my car, was thinking this might be a viable option.
Is it better to find a way to make it work through the trunk - rather then like floor of back seat?
Not going to freak out about the little bends in the exhaust, but the exhaust covered by silicone is a point of worry. Those exhausts get pretty hot. How heat resistant is the silicone you used?
Im living in my rav 4 in Ontario. This time year is cold. How loud is this when running. And do you find this little one does the job for heating thanks for the video man its amazy how you installed it
I spent 6 years camping in a rav. Not full time but plenty of winter outings. I think 2kw is more than enough for a small car. You will barely be able to get past setting 2 without some decent ventilation. I actually ran a 5kw portable heater externally and made a window blank from wood to feed the hose through. Ok for camping out in the country but no good in the city. Was way too powerful and awkward, but certainly quiet. The issue with these heaters are the start up sequence pulls about 13amps and most car DC ports can’t handle it, so you wire direct to the battery and run the risk of draining it. Or wire a switch. In saying that, they pull enough power that I wouldn’t feel comfortable running it from your starter battery constantly. You would want a power station or separate battery. I was going to dismantle mine and install it but I ended up buying an RV. Still have the portable and the Rav. Great for camping and the places where the RV can’t reach.
Nice video....... Challenging install definitely. Good job. 😎👍👍
Yes it was. This was last December, it worked great all winter except for -40°C temperatures the diesel has a hard time igniting.
Have you tried using kerosene in the winter extreme temps. Lighter fuel, easier to ignite. Just a thought 😎👍@@Moses_buttigieg
@@dogdazetravellergarrett1367 I have not yet tried that but I have wanted too. This winter I will definitely try that out😁 thanks for watching!
It the year 2024 just checking but have you ran seafoam for maintenance yet and how did it work if have
Could you please add the heater details or some affiliate link to this model? For EU as well ;)
I don’t have any affiliate links.
This product may not be available in the EU
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Good job !
Thanks!
Got a link of some kind for the kit for this??
I only see the 5kw and 8kw listed on amazon. Maybe they discontinued the 2KW version🤷♂️
Any issues drawing from the battery?
What size wires you running?
10-15amp is a decent but to pull that length
Yea I do have to keep an eye on battery voltage if it runs overnight
Do you get smells or fumes from the diesel fuel being inside the car and vented inside the car? thanks.
@@mikelbrown703 I smell the diesel sometimes if I fill the tank too much. The cap is not the best for sealing
i find i am getting a sore throat with the heat coming from the heating pipe i have the exhauset going out in to fresh air but still getting slight smell inside.
I haven’t experienced that. Maybe the combustion chamber is cracked ?
use oven sealer on the intake and exhaust ports.
Should have bought one of these instead of spending 800 on getting heater core fixed in the jeep cherokee xj..lol
Give us some updates maybe shorts any problems?
I will post an update video on it in the coming weeks
@@Moses_buttigieggreat video BTW we love and appreciate your hard work.
@@Moses_buttigiegI'm not good enough with car to do what you did.
I will try and do this kind thing
th-cam.com/video/lg4Zu6p4Ty0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=AYk_fs8uxFE5LfzV
Talk talk talk son
That's gonna stink the car out when that exaust get hot surly 🤔
It did the first time I turned it on. When the sealant was fresh. it’s been fine ever since.
@@Moses_buttigiegwhat kind of sealant do you use?
You just said it.
.RTV sealant
Dangerous setup,there should be no exhaust connection in the vehicle as it can leak and kill you.🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
It’s warm for some reason this year………..yeah that’ll be climate change .