Thanks so much for putting this simplified one out. Do you have any measurements to help guide the exact placement of your heater, or is it just nestled into the 'nook' there on the seat platform as best as you can fit it?
You’re welcome!! I measured it out the first time and got as close as I could. It’s difficult to be exact when underneath the van so I drilled a small pilot hole and then crawled underneath to verify I wasn’t going to hit anything important underneath and had enough room for all the components. But getting it in that “nook” as you say, as close to the driver seat step is a good spot!
@@TWSUF-JI you’re exactly right. In fact I’ll pin the comment so others can see. I should have mentioned this in the video. That is the reason I drilled a pilot hole. So I could see exactly where I was cutting!
A great way to ballpark things under the van is to take drop a piece of coat hanger etc down the tie down bolt holes. some go right through tooutside. Then measure off that known point to do the pilot hole. I'm also using a few of the tie downs to bolt the floor and heavy items down for safety in case of an accident. I ended up almost dead center of where I had the plate sitting for layout in the van. Cheers.
Great overall set of videos always sharing goods and bands, pros and cons, and not trying to cover up mistakes. We all make them! I appreciate the honesty.
Fantastic! I referenced your last one (until you pulled it). I finished my webasto install this past weekend and will run through this video in detail tonight to make sure I didn't miss anything.
Thanks brother I did install my diesel truck heating system webasto on Kenworth t680 at first it’s looks intimidating but once I saw your video I was very much easier, thanks again good video
I watched the first Webasto heater installation you did, and wasn't sure that I wanted to try it. After is second one, I I may give it a shot. I am getting a less expensive one than the Webasto, and it comes with a diesel tank for use in a gas ProMaster. I'll have to keep this video up when I go to install it. Thanks for all the great information, as always!
Both of your videos are equally great! Heater install can be one of the most daunting pieces of a build, your videos help take a lot of the pressure out of the process. Love the step you built around the heater, I'm doing a similar one in my PM but will add some cutouts to allow for shoe storage and after much deliberation I'm going with the Espar instead of Webasto. Keep up the great content!
Thanks so much! I am in the process of installing a diesel heater into a ford transit. I was confused about the wiring. Especially the fuel pump/heater connection. Thanks for clearing that up for me.
Excellent video with a clear, concise explanation of the Webasto heater. Could you address in a future video problem solving when the heater gives error codes? Maintenance too, as I learned from customer service that regular high heat running is critical to long term use. Having not done this, I think I’m currently suffering the consequences. I’ve used my Webasto for eight months and now it won’t start. Code F02. Customer service is excellent but closed on weekends. I’m at an RV Park relying on a small backup electric heater as the overnight temps are in the mid 20s. Glad to have a Plan B but desperately want to get my Webasto operating again!
Hey Man, You are a good Egg! I love your videos! How did seal the hole you cut in the floor? You must have layers of plywood, insulation, foam board etc., that shouldn't get wet. Is that area subject to heat? I am wondering if gooping silicone or Sykaflex or RTV in there is all that is needed? Please let us know what you did?
Very similar to flying an airplane. Pull back and the houses get smaller. Push forward and the houses get larger. We'll get to take offs and landings later.
I'm curious, your video as well as another both have the exhaust pipe terminating slightly below 45 degree angle with ground however the installation manual advises it must be 90 degrees downward citing fire risk. I can't imagine what fire risk there is either way. Can you comment on what this is about?
I installed my Espar last summer and I didn't use that mounting plate, but it sure makes the install a lot easier!! Great Job!! Do you have any concerns that your exhaust hose clamps are basically in the van? Normally you'd mount it to the floor and the exhaust hose is completely outside of the van and then I put some caulking around each hole so no fumes can get in. Those fumes are bad!! A friend has asked me to help them install their Espar in a few weeks and they have a plate and we'll be mounting it to the floor but I'll cut out the floor area like you did. Great video!!
I haven’t had any issues or concerns! I used a hefty amount of silicone around the edges of the plate. Also that flooring is less than 1/4” Thick so it’s not too high above the floor of the van!
Colton! You are a fantastic teacher. Thank you! After watching your video, I've gone from having about 43 questions down to just one. For the fuel pump wires coming out of the heater, how does one determine polarity? It seems to me the DC pump would want positive (brown) and negative (blue) to match up correctly. Any thoughts on that?
The most simplified DIY I've seen for the Webasto! Do you have any plans to cover the cutout underneath the van to prevent water intrusion under the floor?
So glad I was able to simplify the process for you! I watched every video there was before I installed my first one and I was confused every step of the way lol. and yes I spray painted the edges of the metal and flooring after I cut it and used silicone under the plate of the heater!
Thank you for video, it helped a lot on first installation at mountain house. I have one problem with Evo55. Fan is working, all connected. No green light on round remote? Digital remote is working but when i choose Heating, fan starts 3 seconds and digital remote resets, and unit stops without pumping any fuel. What do you think it could be?
I’d really like to out my heater in this same spot but it looks so tight. Do you have any other tips for how to figure out exact placement? Thanks so much for all your videos they’ve been a huge help.
Hey man thx so much for this video. 2 Quick Q: 1. I notice that we have a “1 amp fuse” next to the 15amp fuse that’s coming off the heater. Did yours have one too? I didn’t see it in the video. 2. We just hit the road for the first time full time and getting some H83 errors then the F07 lockout … we didn’t use it for ~1 year. When I force reset by taking the 20amp fuse it works for sometime and then I have to reset it when I get too many H83. Having no luck on my online research on how to solve this H83…
Thanks for all the detail on the install. Have you heard anything about high elevation adjustment on the webasto? We live at 8,000 ft and plan to go skiing a lot, so guessing I’ll need to run a little leaner.
Hey David! I also use my van to go snowboarding a bunch! The highest I’ve used it was a 7500ft and it worked fine. There’s a hand full of videos out there the describe how to set it for “high altitude mode” I just haven’t messed with it enough to remember off the top of my head. Thanks for watching
Thanks! Have a 2019 Promaster. Are you installing airtop 2000? Do you think an Evos 40 would fit? Having a van build Co install ours and they havent done many behind driver seat. We love your step and want to give simple ideas and yet not question our guys skills. He is knowledgeable, but this may be a tricky first for him
Colton would you like to try that all over again 🥴 I think you need to practice more! You can start with mine 👍🏻 Loving your videos, keep up the good work.
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds I thought so. My problem is I had it working initially off the main battery. When I rerouted it to the back and the battleborn batteries for some reason its not working, tried changing the polarity and that didn’t seem to do anything and when I test the connector to the controller with a multimeter I get 12.91 volts. Even bought a new multi controller and same deal. Need to get it running before the weather starts to drop off as it is here in New England. Thank you for the the reply. Going to have to keep plugging away at it (no pun intended).
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds totally, the AC works but only on shore power (have a 2000watt inverter/charger) and the heat is currently a mystery. Oh well, nothing I like more than a good challenge!
Hey Colton. Which Dorman bundy fuel line adapter is that one? I looked on Amazon and there's a bunch of them but with different numbers expale "800-123", "800-125", etc etc. Which claims to be the manufacturers part number. Can you tell me which part number you used? Thanks bud.
Great video!! I like how you aren't afraid to show the screw ups. I was planning on cutting out my subfloor to mount mine directly on the base of the van but I see you placed your heater directly on your floor. How much of the metal tubes ended up sticking out of the bottom of your van?
Also, I'm a little confused on the barbed adapter. Exactly what size will I need? And what kind of caulk did you use for under that metal plate, I imagine it gets hot under there. Thanks
Even on top of the floor there was no issues to with the tubes! I used a silicone to make sure the it was sealed. I provided a link to the barbed adapter!
Thanks so much Colton! Question, Our kit came with a large metal U that looks like it might be what is suppose to go in the fuel tank? You didn't mention it and I am wondering what to do with it or maybe ours is just a bit different.
Great video. Do you know what size drill bit for the fresh air clamp connector ? Also, I used a Milwaukee hole saw and it went through the metal like butter ...
Can I just run the fuel like through the inside of my car and into the fuel tank, rather than mounting it all underneath? Is that safe? It would be under the carpet and out of areas where you'd be stepping on.
Well the fuel line on the heater is on the bottom next to the intake and exhaust. So it kind of has to go under the van, also you probably wouldn’t want the pump inside the car either since it’s noisy and you wouldn’t want any leaks
Hi great vid as usual. Question. Anyone know how hot the ducting gets at the outlet of the heater ? I'm planning to duct the hot air about 5 ft through a cabinet efore it dumps into the room. Wondering if I need to wrap the duct with High temp insulation for safety vs foam insulation for efficiency. I'm Def going with that mounting location and a hole big enough to pull everything up and out vs unde rthe seat. I been in the service biza lot of years and its best to consider how you'll service things when they break while on the road. Thanks for the reply and great content.
Do you have to do any special sealing on the underside of the van? How is this all protected from water intrusion and so forth? Thanks for your helpful video!!!
Colton, great video. Can you tell me a couple things. Once the hole was cut did you seal the inside of the cut? It looks like there was flooring, a sub floor, and I’m guessing insulation. Also what did you secure the webasto to the top of the floor with? Did you use wood screws? Thanks
Hey Colton, I so appreciate your videos! 2 QUESTIONS: Any concerns with heat from Webasto exhaust near fuel components under the Promaster? Which location do you prefer, pass seat or behind driver's seat?
Thanks for your great videos! Can you tell me the length of the wire that comes with the heater? I’m trying to determine if I need to run wire to the location. I haven’t received the heater yet. Thanks! Brad
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Hi there. No dramas. You marked out the placement, drilled the holes for saw insertion and then in the video, cut your final square hole about 1.5 inches closer to the seat base
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds there is a structural cross-member running between the frame rails that your first placement was over. To place the heater here you have to push the mounting plate as far forward as it will go. I'm going to try putting it here today but it's a tight squeeze - definitely can't do the 4.5" hole so your rectangular hole is a good plan!
Nice and simple vid. Planning on installing one in a ProMaster in the next few days, but I would like to install it in the same area like you , but close to the corner (under e bench seat). How did you seal it underneath the van? As mounting it like you did would leave my subfloor & insulation exposed?? Thanks
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds ok. Silicone under the plate would seal it so nothing gets in the van, on top of the floor, but wouldn’t that leave the floor layers exposed from underneath? Or did you use silicone around the exhaust/intake from underneath the van also? Thanks
Alright, so I'm almost done installing it, but not sure how it powers up to my car battery. I don't want to mess up the cars battery when connecting it - yet no one shows how it's connected!
Typically Webasto is used for gas engines like most of the ProMasters and Transits, and Espar is used for diesel engines like most of the Sprinters. Espar does offer a heater for gasoline engines, the M2-B4L model, but I haven't seen it installed in many vans. I haven't installed or used either of them but that's what I know about them.
Hi, great viideo! I'm concerned about using my webasto in elevations say over 6000 ft or so, will I need another part to ensure that it works up there??
Hi!! thats a great question. I don't believe you need a separate part but there is definitely procedure that needs to be done. I have used mine at 6000-7000 before with no issues. But anything higher than that I would set it to High Altitude mode. Here is a link to a forum that should help!!! faroutride.com/air-heater-installation/
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Wow!! fast response, thanks. Another question. Regarding the Dorman Bundy Fuel Line Adapter and the fuel line coming out of it, does there have to be 2 different hose sizes? Isn't there an adapter that the fuel line from the kit will fit right onto??
Love your work! looks like the Fuel line connector is 5/16" to 5/16" but the barbed adaptor is 1/4" to 3/16" just wondering why the adapter not something like 5/16" to 3/16" ? i.e. not the same size at the Connector. Thanks again.
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds I'd say the 1/4 fuel line fits over the 5/16 barb anyway. also the in the video you said 1/4" to 1/8" barbed adaptor, however the link is for 1/4" to 3/16"
Thanks. I was thinking of installing in the same place, but am concerned about running hot exhaust near that EVAP system. Have you done any temperature checks in that area under the van after using the heater?
You used the wrong fuel line at the adapter. The installation manual, and the webasto tech-support folks will tell you to NEVER use anything other than the supplied fuel line. Webasto sells a rubber adapter that goes right from the adapter to the plastic fuel line. I think you need to buy a better hole saw. I have drilled literally dozens of holes in sprinters, transits, and promasters and it still cuts great. I like where you put it. In a ProMaster that works great, there's nothing behind the seats really, no fuel tank, transmission, etc. Nice idea.
Hey there! Thanks for all the information. What is wrong with the fuel line I used from the adapter? Is there any harm or danger in the method I used? Would you link the adapter you used! That would be very helpful. And what kind of hole saw did you use? I used one of those $45 Milwaukee ones at Home Depot that says it’s designed for cutting metal. I may have just drilled too fast... and thanks! I really like the location of the heater too. Thanks for all the info!
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Truth be told, that short length of fuel line is probably ok, but the issue with anything larger than the stock fuel line is that the heater 'knows' that each pulse of fuel is going to deliver XX mL of fuel to the heater. If the fuel line is too large after the pump, each pulse will deliver more than XX mL of fuel, causing over-fueling and the problems that result. If larger fuel line is used before the fuel pump, the pump might not be strong enough to lift that column of fuel, causing either a no-start, or under-fueling. The adapter for the fuel connection is webasto part number 1319718, but you'll also need a 12mm version of the clamps that are in the kit. That number is 1310736. It's a great way to make that connection. The hole saw set I have is made by Lennox. You don't see a lot of folks using the ProMaster for these builds, but I think, if you don't need 4X4, it's a great option. That low floor and front wheel drive make for a great package for a build, in my opinion.
You know that’s a good question. I’ve never put one in under a swivel seat/ lowered base. It looks like a pretty tight fit to begin with... sorry I’m not much help here
Thanks so much for putting this simplified one out. Do you have any measurements to help guide the exact placement of your heater, or is it just nestled into the 'nook' there on the seat platform as best as you can fit it?
You’re welcome!! I measured it out the first time and got as close as I could. It’s difficult to be exact when underneath the van so I drilled a small pilot hole and then crawled underneath to verify I wasn’t going to hit anything important underneath and had enough room for all the components.
But getting it in that “nook” as you say, as close to the driver seat step is a good spot!
You have to be a little careful of the EVAP solenoid below that area but otherwise it’s a perfect spot for a heater.
@@TWSUF-JI you’re exactly right. In fact I’ll pin the comment so others can see. I should have mentioned this in the video. That is the reason I drilled a pilot hole. So I could see exactly where I was cutting!
A great way to ballpark things under the van is to take drop a piece of coat hanger etc down the tie down bolt holes. some go right through tooutside. Then measure off that known point to do the pilot hole. I'm also using a few of the tie downs to bolt the floor and heavy items down for safety in case of an accident.
I ended up almost dead center of where I had the plate sitting for layout in the van. Cheers.
This is perfect because this is the EXACT LOCATION we need to install our webasto too, thank you for this video and leading the way!!!!
You’re welcome :)
This video is a life saver. On top of that your whole vanbuild series is amazing. Very informative. Great production skills too.
Thank you!!! Glad it helped!
Great overall set of videos always sharing goods and bands, pros and cons, and not trying to cover up mistakes. We all make them! I appreciate the honesty.
Haha thanks Dale!!
Fantastic! I referenced your last one (until you pulled it). I finished my webasto install this past weekend and will run through this video in detail tonight to make sure I didn't miss anything.
Very nice! Hope it all works out !
THANKS FOR MAKING THIS SIMPLE COLTON YOURE A HERO
You are so welcome Charles Hein. I’d argue that you are my hero 😏
Awesome Insight! New Sub. Doing this from now on thanks!
Right on! Thanks! I’ve watched/ learned a decent amount from your channel too. We can call it even lol
Thanks brother I did install my diesel truck heating system webasto on Kenworth t680 at first it’s looks intimidating but once I saw your video I was very much easier, thanks again good video
Good luck :) 👍🏻
This is exactly what I was looking for no BS. Thanks for the video
That it’s the whole reason for starting this Channel! I got tired of seeing 20min vlogs that didn’t teach anything haha
I watched the first Webasto heater installation you did, and wasn't sure that I wanted to try it. After is second one, I I may give it a shot. I am getting a less expensive one than the Webasto, and it comes with a diesel tank for use in a gas ProMaster. I'll have to keep this video up when I go to install it. Thanks for all the great information, as always!
Appreciate you revisiting this! It's way clearer :)
Both of your videos are equally great! Heater install can be one of the most daunting pieces of a build, your videos help take a lot of the pressure out of the process. Love the step you built around the heater, I'm doing a similar one in my PM but will add some cutouts to allow for shoe storage and after much deliberation I'm going with the Espar instead of Webasto. Keep up the great content!
Glad to help!!! Hope your install goes smoothly!!!
Finally a fast simple video that doesn’t beat around the bush! Also do you have a photo of how the step turned out? Cheers bro you’re a legend
Yes it’s on my Instagram! Cheers bro!
Thanks so much! I am in the process of installing a diesel heater into a ford transit. I was confused about the wiring. Especially the fuel pump/heater connection. Thanks for clearing that up for me.
You're welcome!!!
These videos are very helpful. I'm ready to tackle my installation now. Thanks!
Best of luck!!
Thanks! Great videos!! Very descriptive and straight to the points. I'll be looking for your others.
Thank you david!!
Perfectly Installed
Thanks :)
awesome.... i feel like you should protect the fuel line ... maybe with some carbon fiber wrap ... i dont know just a thought .... but awesome job!
Thanks J!
Excellent video with a clear, concise explanation of the Webasto heater. Could you address in a future video problem solving when the heater gives error codes? Maintenance too, as I learned from customer service that regular high heat running is critical to long term use. Having not done this, I think I’m currently suffering the consequences. I’ve used my Webasto for eight months and now it won’t start. Code F02. Customer service is excellent but closed on weekends. I’m at an RV Park relying on a small backup electric heater as the overnight temps are in the mid 20s. Glad to have a Plan B but desperately want to get my Webasto operating again!
Super in depth, love it!
You’re so welcome!
Hey Man, You are a good Egg! I love your videos! How did seal the hole you cut in the floor? You must have layers of plywood, insulation, foam board etc., that shouldn't get wet. Is that area subject to heat? I am wondering if gooping silicone or Sykaflex or RTV in there is all that is needed? Please let us know what you did?
This is a good video, thank you.
No thank you!
Very similar to flying an airplane. Pull back and the houses get smaller. Push forward and the houses get larger. We'll get to take offs and landings later.
Hahah what does this have to do with installing heaters? 😂
Please explain easiest way to wire the webasto?
I wire mine into a 12v fuse block that is powered by a goal zero
Strong work bro
Thank you!
I'm curious, your video as well as another both have the exhaust pipe terminating slightly below 45 degree angle with ground however the installation manual advises it must be 90 degrees downward citing fire risk. I can't imagine what fire risk there is either way. Can you comment on what this is about?
I could see if the exhaust was pointing straight down it could catch tall grass or something on fire. But other than that a 45° has worked fine
I installed my Espar last summer and I didn't use that mounting plate, but it sure makes the install a lot easier!! Great Job!!
Do you have any concerns that your exhaust hose clamps are basically in the van? Normally you'd mount it to the floor and the exhaust hose is completely outside of the van and then I put some caulking around each hole so no fumes can get in. Those fumes are bad!!
A friend has asked me to help them install their Espar in a few weeks and they have a plate and we'll be mounting it to the floor but I'll cut out the floor area like you did. Great video!!
I haven’t had any issues or concerns! I used a hefty amount of silicone around the edges of the plate. Also that flooring is less than 1/4”
Thick so it’s not too high above the floor of the van!
Good job man!
Thank you!!
Colton! You are a fantastic teacher. Thank you!
After watching your video, I've gone from having about 43 questions down to just one.
For the fuel pump wires coming out of the heater, how does one determine polarity? It seems to me the DC pump would want positive (brown) and negative (blue) to match up correctly. Any thoughts on that?
From what I’ve read, the polarity doesn’t matter!! So either that’s true or I’ve been lucky 2 times in a row!! Lol
The most simplified DIY I've seen for the Webasto! Do you have any plans to cover the cutout underneath the van to prevent water intrusion under the floor?
So glad I was able to simplify the process for you! I watched every video there was before I installed my first one and I was confused every step of the way lol. and yes I spray painted the edges of the metal and flooring after I cut it and used silicone under the plate of the heater!
Thank you for video, it helped a lot on first installation at mountain house. I have one problem with Evo55. Fan is working, all connected. No green light on round remote? Digital remote is working but when i choose Heating, fan starts 3 seconds and digital remote resets, and unit stops without pumping any fuel. What do you think it could be?
Have you seen the new Velit gasoline heater? If you install one of those I would love to see a video.
I haven’t seen that! Sounds cool tho
I’d really like to out my heater in this same spot but it looks so tight. Do you have any other tips for how to figure out exact placement? Thanks so much for all your videos they’ve been a huge help.
Hey man thx so much for this video.
2 Quick Q:
1.
I notice that we have a “1 amp fuse” next to the 15amp fuse that’s coming off the heater. Did yours have one too? I didn’t see it in the video.
2.
We just hit the road for the first time full time and getting some H83 errors then the F07 lockout … we didn’t use it for ~1 year. When I force reset by taking the 20amp fuse it works for sometime and then I have to reset it when I get too many H83.
Having no luck on my online research on how to solve this H83…
Can’t find the 1/8 to 1/4 adapter. Your link pulls up some but not the exact size
Thanks for all the detail on the install. Have you heard anything about high elevation adjustment on the webasto? We live at 8,000 ft and plan to go skiing a lot, so guessing I’ll need to run a little leaner.
Hey David! I also use my van to go snowboarding a bunch! The highest I’ve used it was a 7500ft and it worked fine. There’s a hand full of videos out there the describe how to set it for “high altitude mode” I just haven’t messed with it enough to remember off the top of my head. Thanks for watching
Well done. Subscribed.
Love to hear it!!!!
Thanks! Have a 2019 Promaster. Are you installing airtop 2000? Do you think an Evos 40 would fit? Having a van build Co install ours and they havent done many behind driver seat. We love your step and want to give simple ideas and yet not question our guys skills. He is knowledgeable, but this may be a tricky first for him
Colton would you like to try that all over again 🥴 I think you need to practice more! You can start with mine 👍🏻 Loving your videos, keep up the good work.
Hahaha I believe in you!
Red is typically the positive but I’ve found some manufacturers switch it around. Is the red or brown wire the positive lead?
Red is positive here too :)
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds I thought so. My problem is I had it working initially off the main battery. When I rerouted it to the back and the battleborn batteries for some reason its not working, tried changing the polarity and that didn’t seem to do anything and when I test the connector to the controller with a multimeter I get 12.91 volts. Even bought a new multi controller and same deal. Need to get it running before the weather starts to drop off as it is here in New England. Thank you for the the reply. Going to have to keep plugging away at it (no pun intended).
@@jimdandy4329 Ah bummer. Sorry to hear you’re having issues... can be super frustrating
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds totally, the AC works but only on shore power (have a 2000watt inverter/charger) and the heat is currently a mystery. Oh well, nothing I like more than a good challenge!
@@jimdandy4329 fantastic attitude dude!
Hey Colton. Which Dorman bundy fuel line adapter is that one? I looked on Amazon and there's a bunch of them but with different numbers expale "800-123", "800-125", etc etc. Which claims to be the manufacturers part number. Can you tell me which part number you used? Thanks bud.
Does the controller have a thermostat built in or would that need to be a separate addition?
Great video!! I like how you aren't afraid to show the screw ups. I was planning on cutting out my subfloor to mount mine directly on the base of the van but I see you placed your heater directly on your floor. How much of the metal tubes ended up sticking out of the bottom of your van?
Also, I'm a little confused on the barbed adapter. Exactly what size will I need? And what kind of caulk did you use for under that metal plate, I imagine it gets hot under there. Thanks
Even on top of the floor there was no issues to with the tubes! I used a silicone to make sure the it was sealed. I provided a link to the barbed adapter!
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds I guess because you said one size but the link is another. Can you clarify please. Thanks and sorry to be a bother.
@@gpswildride ohhh I see. The link I provide is to the closest size that works!
Thanks so much Colton! Question, Our kit came with a large metal U that looks like it might be what is suppose to go in the fuel tank? You didn't mention it and I am wondering what to do with it or maybe ours is just a bit different.
It is not needed if you use the fuel line connector! Link is in the bio
Great video. Do you know what size drill bit for the fresh air clamp connector ? Also, I used a Milwaukee hole saw and it went through the metal like butter ...
Really??? Mine didn’t even get close....
Can I just run the fuel like through the inside of my car and into the fuel tank, rather than mounting it all underneath? Is that safe?
It would be under the carpet and out of areas where you'd be stepping on.
Well the fuel line on the heater is on the bottom next to the intake and exhaust. So it kind of has to go under the van, also you probably wouldn’t want the pump inside the car either since it’s noisy and you wouldn’t want any leaks
Hi great vid as usual.
Question. Anyone know how hot the ducting gets at the outlet of the heater ?
I'm planning to duct the hot air about 5 ft through a cabinet efore it dumps into the room.
Wondering if I need to wrap the duct with High temp insulation for safety vs foam insulation for efficiency.
I'm Def going with that mounting location and a hole big enough to pull everything up and out vs unde rthe seat. I been in the service biza lot of years and its best to consider how you'll service things when they break while on the road. Thanks for the reply and great content.
Might not be a bad idea to insulate or wrap with heatsheild. The ducting is just flimsy plastic. And yes. Being able to service is a huge bonus!
Do you have to do any special sealing on the underside of the van? How is this all protected from water intrusion and so forth? Thanks for your helpful video!!!
I do a healthy bead of silicone under the plate
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds under the plate on the inside of the van, right?
Hey thank you soooo much for your reply. I appreciate all your videos!
@@LexxandDoze correct! Good question!
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds thanks so much
Is there polarity in the two tiny wires coming out of the heater that power the fuel pump?
Nope!
I just received by Webasto AT2000 STC and wonder if there is supposed to be a fuel filter and Control Head Connected?
I think it depends on the package you purchased. They should sell them separately!
Colton, great video. Can you tell me a couple things. Once the hole was cut did you seal the inside of the cut? It looks like there was flooring, a sub floor, and I’m guessing insulation. Also what did you secure the webasto to the top of the floor with? Did you use wood screws? Thanks
Hey Colton, I so appreciate your videos! 2 QUESTIONS: Any concerns with heat from Webasto exhaust near fuel components under the Promaster? Which location do you prefer, pass seat or behind driver's seat?
No problems at all! And for the promaster I prefer where I put it in this van. Transits I like it under the passenger seat
Thanks for your great videos!
Can you tell me the length of the wire that comes with the heater? I’m trying to determine if I need to run wire to the location. I haven’t received the heater yet.
Thanks!
Brad
I don't remember exactly. maybe 10ft?
Hi there. Great video. Why did you move the unit closer to the seats after initial placement?
Hi, what do you mean?
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Hi there. No dramas. You marked out the placement, drilled the holes for saw insertion and then in the video, cut your final square hole about 1.5 inches closer to the seat base
@@steelosm oh I believe I marked it then drilled from the under the van up, and had to adjust a little. No major reason
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds there is a structural cross-member running between the frame rails that your first placement was over. To place the heater here you have to push the mounting plate as far forward as it will go. I'm going to try putting it here today but it's a tight squeeze - definitely can't do the 4.5" hole so your rectangular hole is a good plan!
@@DominicTracey good luck :)
Hi I cant get info on how to get fuel line into tank. No one shows that. Don't you have to pull tank down to get at entry? Thanks Mike
Not for the ram promaster! Just that adapter that clips into the auxiliary port! Link is in the bio
Thanks I have ford transit. It's ok will my mechanic, they have to get in there to change the regular fuel pump I think
@@househound21 ah okay, sorry I’ve never installed one on a transit. Hopefully soon tho!! Good luck with your install
Nice and simple vid. Planning on installing one in a ProMaster in the next few days, but I would like to install it in the same area like you , but close to the corner (under e bench seat). How did you seal it underneath the van? As mounting it like you did would leave my subfloor & insulation exposed?? Thanks
After I cut the hole I spray painted it to seal it. And then I put silicone under that plate of the heater to also help seal it!
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds ok. Silicone under the plate would seal it so nothing gets in the van, on top of the floor, but wouldn’t that leave the floor layers exposed from underneath? Or did you use silicone around the exhaust/intake from underneath the van also? Thanks
@@andreimortila7123 the paint on the underside is what seals the exposed metal and subfloor!
Alright, so I'm almost done installing it, but not sure how it powers up to my car battery. I don't want to mess up the cars battery when connecting it - yet no one shows how it's connected!
I didn’t connect it to a car battery. I wired it to a fuse block. There’s a positive snd negative wire at the end of that rabbits nest of wiring!
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds but that's connected to the car battery?
@@michaelfrymus nope that fuse block is powered by a goal zero! I have an “electrical explained” video on my channel!
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds okay.. so this is not the setup I'm looking for.
@@michaelfrymus sorry I couldn’t help. What set up are you going for
hi, any chance you know how to install the Espar hydro water and air heater?
if so I would like to hire you!
Hello, does it work loudly all the time? Or only in the begging?
Just at the beginning
Do you need the control head unit thing? If so what’s the amazon link to it
Hey Dustin! There a link in the description for the webasto heater itself and it comes with the control head :)
This might be a difficult question but is the Webasto similar to the Espar D2 heater?
They seem similar but I don’t know the exact differences!
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds thanks! Didn’t know if you’ve used both before and preferred one over the other!
@@journeywithernie nope! Sorry!!!
Typically Webasto is used for gas engines like most of the ProMasters and Transits, and Espar is used for diesel engines like most of the Sprinters. Espar does offer a heater for gasoline engines, the M2-B4L model, but I haven't seen it installed in many vans. I haven't installed or used either of them but that's what I know about them.
Hi, great viideo! I'm concerned about using my webasto in elevations say over 6000 ft or so, will I need another part to ensure that it works up there??
Hi!! thats a great question. I don't believe you need a separate part but there is definitely procedure that needs to be done. I have used mine at 6000-7000 before with no issues. But anything higher than that I would set it to High Altitude mode.
Here is a link to a forum that should help!!!
faroutride.com/air-heater-installation/
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Wow!! fast response, thanks. Another question. Regarding the Dorman Bundy Fuel Line Adapter and the fuel line coming out of it, does there have to be 2 different hose sizes? Isn't there an adapter that the fuel line from the kit will fit right onto??
@@gpswildride unfortunately not that I know of. But that barbed hose adapter does the trick!
Nothing but problems with this wabasco diesel heater, never had problems with esbar
This is the gasoline heater. Never had any problems with it
Does the ford transit I have the same gas tank insert ability?
Yes but it’s much more difficult to access. You have to lower the gas tank under the van to get to it
Love your work! looks like the Fuel line connector is 5/16" to 5/16" but the barbed adaptor is 1/4" to 3/16" just wondering why the adapter not something like 5/16" to 3/16" ? i.e. not the same size at the Connector. Thanks again.
The adapter is to go from the Aux plug (5/16”) to the 1/4 fuel like!
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds ok got it, just noticed the product in the link is 5/16 at the aux to 5/16 (fuel line)
@@robloewenthal awwww I see!
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds I'd say the 1/4 fuel line fits over the 5/16 barb anyway. also the in the video you said 1/4" to 1/8" barbed adaptor, however the link is for 1/4" to 3/16"
Oh my gosh thank you.
You are very welcome!!!
Thanks. I was thinking of installing in the same place, but am concerned about running hot exhaust near that EVAP system. Have you done any temperature checks in that area under the van after using the heater?
That exhaust tube goes clear out the sides, Ive had it there for 3 years and use it regularly. No issues
"we should hear it fire up"....how can it fire up if there's no fuel?
There’s a vent option
You used the wrong fuel line at the adapter. The installation manual, and the webasto tech-support folks will tell you to NEVER use anything other than the supplied fuel line. Webasto sells a rubber adapter that goes right from the adapter to the plastic fuel line.
I think you need to buy a better hole saw. I have drilled literally dozens of holes in sprinters, transits, and promasters and it still cuts great.
I like where you put it. In a ProMaster that works great, there's nothing behind the seats really, no fuel tank, transmission, etc. Nice idea.
Hey there! Thanks for all the information. What is wrong with the fuel line I used from the adapter? Is there any harm or danger in the method I used?
Would you link the adapter you used! That would be very helpful. And what kind of hole saw did you use? I used one of those $45 Milwaukee ones at Home Depot that says it’s designed for cutting metal. I may have just drilled too fast...
and thanks! I really like the location of the heater too.
Thanks for all the info!
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Truth be told, that short length of fuel line is probably ok, but the issue with anything larger than the stock fuel line is that the heater 'knows' that each pulse of fuel is going to deliver XX mL of fuel to the heater. If the fuel line is too large after the pump, each pulse will deliver more than XX mL of fuel, causing over-fueling and the problems that result. If larger fuel line is used before the fuel pump, the pump might not be strong enough to lift that column of fuel, causing either a no-start, or under-fueling.
The adapter for the fuel connection is webasto part number 1319718, but you'll also need a 12mm version of the clamps that are in the kit. That number is 1310736. It's a great way to make that connection.
The hole saw set I have is made by Lennox.
You don't see a lot of folks using the ProMaster for these builds, but I think, if you don't need 4X4, it's a great option. That low floor and front wheel drive make for a great package for a build, in my opinion.
@@1QKGLH - great addition to the install. I checked the clamp part number and I believe it should be 1310763a
Hi, does this webasto heater also assist the engine during cold starts in extremely cold weather? or is it only meant to heat the cabin air?
Only to heat the inside of the cabin
Would this fit under the lowered swivel seat base?
You know that’s a good question. I’ve never put one in under a swivel seat/ lowered base. It looks like a pretty tight fit to begin with... sorry I’m not much help here
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds All good, no worries!
Which model is this?
Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. This is the airtop STC 2000. The gasoline version
What amp fuse are you using in your panel?
Most of the fuses I used are 15Amp
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds thanks. I've been getting error codes on mine. I'm using a 25amp fuse and was thinking it could be the problem
@@yebbastudios7515 what’s the error code you’re getting?
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds I was getting H07, H03, H02.
It turns on, primes the pumps, air comes out then never heats up and pops the H02 code
@@yebbastudios7515 knowledge.traillite.co.nz/knowledge/the-webasto-heater-isnt-working
Try reading through these. Might help!
What is the model your using? Thanks!
Hi! this is is the Gasoline version. the airtop STC 2000. Link is in the description!
Thank You! Sorry and just FYI... I’m not seeing the heater itself listed in Description. 🤭 Thanks tho! 👍
@@juliesmith1387 try refreshing! I just edited it! Thanks for helping me catch that
Sounds hot
Oh it is 🔥
is this the USA or the Russian version?
also had to quit watching because you were moving the camera around waaaay to much....made me dizzy
USA. Ahh shoot. Sorry. Still learning this TH-cam thing!
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds learn to use tripods and/or invest in a decent gimble if your going to do hand held shots, keep movements slow and to a minimum....
@@irongoatrocky2343 you’ll noticed my newer videos are almost 100% on tripods. The next build I’ll get a gimbles for the hand held! Thanks
Now show how you connect to gas tank
I was just waiting on Amazon to get that 1/4” to 1/8” adapter. I just connect the 1/4” fuel line to that using hose clamps!
the idiotic backing music because ?