Putting The Wave 6 Heater to the test in EXTREME temperatures
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- We had the perfect opportunity to test the limits of our new Wave 6 Heater. Will it get the job done during extreme temperatures? While visiting the Grand Canyon we experience -2F/-18C temps!! Will we stay warm? What is the proper ventilation to safely use a indoor propane heater all night..... you might be surprised.
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I've been doing my research on the wave heaters for my tiny house. The use of the adjustable tv wall mount is nothing short of brilliant!
+BearClawAK47 it really was brilliant!!! A little tricky to get the fittings hooked up so close to the counter.... I feel like I must tell you that we have since upgraded to a webasto heater and it is a game changer!!! If you are going to be in cold temps and you can afford it ....... BUY IT! Wave heaters would be our 2nd choice!
Very interesting!! So thorough. Thanks for the details!
Thank you 😀
SNOW!!!!! Very informative. Love that window vent. A huge stack of blankets....I can relate to that...so cozy. Glad you stayed warm!
We love snow 😀❄️❄️ We both like the weight of a lot of blankets in the winter. Like you said nice and cozy 😀
Such an excellent contribution to the community.
Thank you ❤️ 👱🙋🐕
Another thumbs up video.
Its 78 in Charleston 😉.
The snow is beautiful, nice drone footage. I'm glad you're staying warm and the new heater is working for you. Don't forget get about the Propex heaters. I have looked at the other ones. They may be cheaper but they have other issues especially at altitudes above 6,000 feet. Love the window vent.
Thanks for the info to be safe and warm. Great camp spot.
Thank you 😀
Awesome video. I will be getting the window vents. Bit pricey but worth it. Thank you
We agree about the cost being pricey. The quality is good and we are happy with them. 😀
I have one of those little buddy heaters. Works great but man the condensation rains off of the roof up front. Great video guys. Very informative. 🙂
Stay safe.
Thank you! We had the same problem with the buddy. Stay safe and keep warm. 😀
Great video. I really like how authentic both of you are!
Thank you so much! We appreciate your kind words 😀
Hey Dave and Carrie, maybe you could do another heating video? Let us know what you liked and disliked about your Wave 6 after using it for a winter and what you like and dislike about you new Wabasto? I'd like to see comparison.
That tv mount idea is BRILLIANT!!!
good info. Glad it worked well 50's is just fine when its sub zero outside! I have the same window vents, they really do work well for air flow. I know you don't generally do campground stays, but if you are some where with an electrical hookup, the cord slides very nicely in the corner between the window and the vent.
That's a great tip! We will remember that if we do plugin. I am guessing those vents are going to be nice in the summer also 😀
Great information. Beautiful scenery. Love winter camping here in N Idaho.
Thank you! We love Idaho!! We were up in Sand Point Idaho last year and can't wait to go back and explore more. This could be the state we end up settling down in.
@@oneadVANtureatatime we are right smack dab between Sandpoint and CDA. When we are home we open our place for boondocking through boondockers welcome.
Spell Madam It's very kind of you to do Boondockers welcome! We hope to do the same someday. Take care and stay warm 😀
Wow this is so beautiful
We love the high desert with a fresh coat of snow also! Take care and happy travels.
great job with the video!
Thank you 😀
Thanks for the Info great video God bless
Thank you, John! We have updated to a Webasto dry air heater now. Let us know if you have questions.
Hi guys..what a cool idea using a TV wall mount for your heater 👍
Thank you! We got the idea from a commenter 😀
Good job have fun
Thank you 😀
i just ordered those front window vents last nite! good to see they work!
Nice lol You will be impressed, the quality is very good.
I’m assuming the vent is specific to the vehicle?
@@bradleysmith3963 yes, but i believe eurocampers.com has them for more than just the promaster
I have used a six for ever and a 3 before that. 20 yrs. I use about a third the ventilation. I would close ceiling fan completely and crack window 1/4 inch at most. That’s it. Leave campo 6 on high. In the morning 65 degrees. Yes, 4 inches off floor is best and just across from where you hang out. GT. Much better than diesel. 1/4 fuel cost. Buy 2 worthington 2 1/2 gal tanks. Aluminum. Installation from 10 minutes to an hour.
I like the TV arm for the Wave 6!
Thanks for your great vids!
I use a wave-6 heater often. I also use a large floor fan to push the rising heat down to the floor area and it circulates and mixes the air nicely. I got rid of the floor mount and it is suspended by bungees above the heater which is also suspended by bungees three and a half feet off the floor pointed towards my bed. I use extremely strong 20 lb magnets to hold everything. A typical 5lb BBQ size propane tank will last 5 or 6 days if used 24/7 on low. I purchased a double size 10 pounder propane tank & recommend the same or bigger, however, bigger gets a bit heavy to carry. Lastly, this is a catalytic heater. This means there are much less fumes with this combustion. I am still here after 4 winters of use to tell the tale of not being dead after not proper ventilation, too many times. If you want the safest heater out there this is it. And it comes in three sizes: Wave 3, Wave 6, & Wave 8.
Thank you, Rob! This information is priceless when it comes to helping out new nomads! We appreciate your input and help! See you on the road.
Nice test like it my wave 3 to small for my 21 foot class c
thank you so much god bless you
Also on that style/type of heater it is very important to keep that heating element covered and clean. When not in use.
True! Thank you for sharing. 😀
Diesel heater mentioned below would work much better, cheaper & be safer. No venting required, just supplies warm dry air.
Cheaper??? than an Espar or Webasto??? A knockoff one would be cheaper but would it be as reliable??
Simplebuild - 5kw & 8kw units are $120-150. They have a decent reputation so far. Might need to clean the burn chamber occasionally. Look on Amazon.
@@JohnDoe_toetag Ive seen em no thanks
@@simplebuild9998 You may change your mind about the Chinese Diesel Heaters if you watch John McK 47's video series about them: th-cam.com/video/tvwmU_CcmGI/w-d-xo.html He tells you everything you need to know about installing, operating and maintaining one.
But considerably harder to install
The TV mount is brilliant!
Thank you, Rob! 😀
I’ve been using the Wave 3 in my van with the drivers window open 1” and am not afraid to run it overnight. The Wave 3 is too small and my back-up Mr Heater Little Buddy died this AM so I just ordered a Wave 6. In the meantime I am using a Coleman propane burner to supplement the Wave 3 but I open the roof vent a small amount in addition to the driver window. I’ve been using the stove for heat for several years and am very excited about the Olympian heaters. The Wave 3 works great and along with the Wave 6 I’ll be warm and safe in any weather.
Right on Tom! You will be ready for whatever winter throws at you. Good to hear you are venting properly.
Great video, but like you said maybe should go with the diesel heater
Brrr, but you guys were toasty. I would definitely need heat. Ventilation is the key. Don't want to die trying to stay warm, that's for sure. Cool shot with the water freezing. :) Stay safe you guys.
Thank you! I was wondering if anyone watched the end of our video 😀
Nice. Now I just want to know why the heck you're there at this time of year. Lol. Yeah, I know you'll tell me because of the beauty. It definitely is beautiful with the snow on the ground. Great drone footage. 👍
All 3 of us love the snow 😀 We have been known to drive well out of our way to catch a good storm. ❄️❄️
Meanwhile, I'm trying my hardest to get away from the snow and cold. Lol. As a Midwesterner, I'm over the allure of snow. Lol.
freedom dove 2 of the 3 of us REALLY love snow ❄️ wait till you see the boys on Sunday’s Video! Did you get your stickers?
I did. They're beautiful. Roodle is such a cutie. 😁
That's great the heater did as well as it did while only on low.
Yes! It did pretty good! But now that we have installed a Webasto heater...... no contest!
Glad to see how everything worked out. Now, how does Roodle keep warm?? My dogs have always slept with me, under the blankets. I hope Roodle has a blanket to keep him toasty.
Roodle starts out his night on the couch then as it gets cooler he migrates to the bed and ends up under the covers between us. One happy dog he is. 😎🐕
I would do a diesel heater.
Thanks for the "cool" video. Info on your van (model, length, height, etc) and Berkey water system (what model). What would you do different?
We have a Ram Promaster 2500. It's wheel base is 159” and is 9.5’ tall with our deck and gear. It's just under 20 feet long. Our Berkey is the travel size(1.5 gallons) and we love it 😀 Hope that helps
I've tried the Buddy Heater in my expedited van it's a Ram ProMaster 3500 extended it left way too much condensation I had both driver and passenger windows down probably 2 to 3 inches I've even tried running a generator with electric heat keep in mind I do expedited freight Rush emergency so I mostly at truck stops so I can pull my generator out running extension cord inside and running electric heater or you can do it if you're boondocking but definitely not if you're Urban stealth camping you wouldn't be too stealthy I just recently purchased a Chinese all-in-one 8 kilowatt diesel heater thing works amazing that is definitely the way to go it's vented to the outside the only thing you really have to worry about is topping off the tank every now and then it's a dry heat in my opinion is probably the best way to go for people living the van life
Totally agree with you. We will upgrade at some point 😀
Yeah I want to get a Webasto for my 2017 Ford Transit van but their very expensive to put in. They make them for diesel and gasoline (which I have). There’s a place in Portland, Oregon that wants $2600 for one. They say you need another battery for it as well. Thanks for info on the Wave 6.
The Webasto is worth it. The amount of gasoline that it uses doesn't even register on the gas gauge.
I have a Chinese diesel heater, works great. Great tips and nice window vent find. Where you get that? It was nice meeting you at RTR
Nice meeting you as well! We ordered the window vent from Eurocampers.com. Just over 100 dollars for the pair. 😎
@@oneadVANtureatatime Thank you for the source!
@@oneadVANtureatatimeToo bad they don't make these for my Overlander Tiger Adventure Vehicle cab.
My Wave 6 has served me well. Started with a Mr Buddy Heater but it overwhelmed the living space. It put out too much heat too fast.
Be mindful that if snow is forecasted the roof top vent could become covered in snow. Blocking air flow.
A heated mattress pad has also worked well. Since it’s duty cycle isn’t 100%, it just sips power thoughout the night.
Great tip with the snow piling up on the roof vent, we would be interested to know what mattress top heater you have. People are already asking what heated blanket draws the least amount of juice. Take care and happy travels.😀
I’ve been using this heated mattress pad. Powered off a Yeti 3000.
www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-Heated-Mattress-Water-Resistant-Settings/dp/B0088AHKKC/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=heated+mattress+pad+full&qid=1579663201&sprefix=hheated+mattress+&sr=8-2
@@darylhawkins4658 I'm interested in hearing why you prefer the heating mattress pad vs a heated blanket.
netty chow I’ve used both. I’ve found the heated mattress pad to be more manageable when it comes to making up the bed every day.
Daryl Hawkins thanks for the insight, those little day to day chores make a difference :)
Great information. Also, good informative interaction in your comments. Not a fan of the little buddy heaters. Nice to see review on the wave but trying to get away from propane heat due to moisture. I especially like how you mounted it. Personally, I'm not one for leaving any heat source on while sleeping. Stay almost too warm in bed with two cats under the covers with me, LOL, and the rig warms up super fast in the morning. My dog has a profuse double coat and I've lined his crate with a wool blanket so he stays toasty warm. Might have to take a look at a diesel heater, though. However, what I REALLY want is a tiny wood stove. One will fit perfectly inside a centrally located clothing closet. I have other options for the clothes. Just need to remove the closet door and line the closet with insulation and sheet metal. My nephew said he can help with installation as putting in the stove pipe would be difficult for me. Truck campers also have condensation issues, particularly up in the overhead bed area, so dry wood heat would be ideal. Thanks for another great video. Wish I'd found your channel sooner. PS: love that window insert.
We almost went with a cubic mini woodstove but by the time we heard about it we had no room in the van to place it. Your right about liking dry heat. We hope to upgrade to an external vented heater that taps right into our fuel tank someday. It's nice to have a heat source that allows you to travel where you want and not get limited to a certain temperature range. Take care and stay safe.
@@oneadVANtureatatime Thanks, you as well. 😊
@@oneadVANtureatatimeSo that Olympian does give off a wet heat because another TH-camr says that it absolutely does Not.I did not believe that, I believe it does give off moisture.
Mount sideways like you did. No sound. No fire. It’s a chemical reaction. It does not burn. No maintenance!!!!!!! However for killer results. Mount where it’s right across from you.
Thanks, Very informative. Any chance you have a link for the front window vent 😁
+Nats Place www.eurocampers.com/search.asp?keyword=Promaster+window+vents&search=GO
Thanks for the link, that's clever. Gonna put one in my car during the summer months while parked. This last summer it got to 140 degrees Fahrenheit inside.
Hey there, I dont know if this was asked yet but I'm curious how much propane it used to run it on low all night. And by the way...great idea to put it on a TV mount.
Thank you! We are not sure how much propane the heater uses per night but we did have to refill our 20lb tank after 13 days of cold weather. We can run that tank for 3 months in the summer between fills with no heat.
@@oneadVANtureatatime thats not bad at all
The front window vents are well-made. Thanks for emphasizing the importance of having air circulation when using a heater. Are you still coming to the RTR?
We just arrived in Parker! It's late so we will sleep at Walmart tonight and start exploring tomorrow. Are you near by yet?
one adVANture at a time still in Santa Cruz. I’m leaving this morning, and should arrive late afternoon-early evening.
Once is enough of that thing.
how has the condensation issue been, since you added the vent for air flow? thanks for mentioning the problem too
We have had some condensation on the front window and that's about it. Pretty much a non-issue now.
Carbon monoxide is not heavier than air. In fact it tends to be lighter. Propane is heavier than air.
Pete Coventry smell bad?
Please relocate the carbon monoxide detector higher up close to the ceiling.
LP detectors should be close to the floor...
Thank you, much appreciated.
This is why old nomads become 'snowbirds', heading south for the winter months.😎
Agreed
I'm an old nomad and can't stand the south.
@@jimbobxcityguy5338Good for you! We enjoy the warm sandy white sugar beaches. Go eat some desert rocks ya O'l grumpy desert vulture.
One thing you didn’t talk about or maybe I missed it. How was the condensation with the wave 6 compared to the Mr. Buddy heater
I was kind of surprised to see you guys firing this thing up when tilted on its side. Are those heaters intended to be uses in all directions? I always see them used vertically. Thank you for any info about this.
Wave 3 only has one mounting position (vertical).. the wave 6 and wave 8 can be mounted vertically and horizontally...
I have a wave 3 and a wave 6... Bought wave 3 fir my 21ft class B plus... Wave 6 for the living area of my 35 foot class A( I use a 500 watt electric space heater in the bedroom of the class A..
These heaters are phenomenal.. if you cover all your windows with insulation like block out curtains or reflectix. And partitioning the front cab area with a block out curtains to decrease the square foot area being heated. these heaters work well into the 15F keeping the heated area warm I the 60-65F.. which is very comfortable especially with. Heated mattress pad or heated blanket..
The key is ventilation .. open your roof vent by 1/4" and your lowest side vent wind by 1/4".. this will avoid condensation and carbon monoxide risks.. along with a propane detector and carbon monoxide detector ...
I have not needed to use the factory I stalled propane furnaces since going with the wave heaters..
I am also going to supplement with a planar or webasto heater if I advanture into colder weather...
I am sure it could have kept it even warmer if it was run on high too. Good stuff guys!
Thank you 😀
All those blankets would suffocate me.
We like the weight of them 😆
I've heard these Olympian heaters still give off a moist heat, regardless.
thanks great job. whats your square feet inside not counting the cab and do you think a wave 3 would of worked ?? thank you travel on
We are 72 Square feet. A wave 3 would have not kept us warm enough in that amount of cold weather. The wave 6 was just barely got the job done in our opinion.
The Wave 3 is rather small.
@@ScubaSteveCanada thanks
wave 3 should have been enough for a class B van. Did you smell any odors from this catalytic heater? We could not stand the propane buddy heater despite having the windows open so we are looking for an alternative. We are also considering the vented diesel heaters too.
This is one reason I am switching to the wave-no smell! And less moisture and more efficient!
👍👍
We did a cheaper diesel heater from eBay in our Promaster. I can say it was the best decision. When up in Denver it was 16 degrees at night while 67 inside our van. I honestly don't see how you all having that huge heater was at 52 degrees.
Awesome, we hope to upgrade to a diesel heater next year! Did yours come with a 10 liter tank or tap into your fuel tank? I been wondering how often those need to be filled up...lets say in a Denver winter.Take care and happy travels.
@@oneadVANtureatatime ours came with a 10L tank. We had to get that type because the Promaster uses gas. If we had a Sprinter, than we'd have gotten the one that connects to the vehicles tank. As far as usage goes, we stayed in Denver for 3 days and only needed to fill the tank once, and it wasn't even empty at the time.Its very efficient. If you're going this route, don't buy into the 8K heaters, they are only 5k. You should watch John McK 47 here on TH-cam as he has tested a lot of them and knows his stuff. th-cam.com/channels/LxP_AwzCecuipKsLK1uAvQ.html
what was the window vent called ? super cool
Promaster window vent from Eurocampers.com. Just over 100 dollars for a set of 2 if I remember correctly. They are made very well and worth the money.
Augh, no luck finding the window vent from the Amazon link. What should I look up? Happy miles!
I was looking as well but not able to find it.
This van is called Fiat Ducato in Europe, here is a link but check you buy the right model year www.eurotete.com/gb/ventilation-grill-or-fridge/fiat-ducato-grille-2014-peugeot-boxer-citroen-jumper-for-window-ventilation-cabin/
We bought this vent from Eurocampers.com. Hope that helps
Thanks 🙏 I’ll follow up
@@oneadVANtureatatime thanks!! And.. Realised you mention the source in the video - watched it 2x. Happy miles!
Hope you get that other heater and show the install. I'm interested in doing that too.
If we get it we will definitely make a video all about it. 😀
I like the idea of a vented propane heater. A bit more work to install but much safer, no electricity necessary and you get a thermostat.
Yes! I know they are making a couple types of externally vented propane heaters now. We were looking at one a while back but it was out of our price range. We love how efficient propane is. Take care and happy travels.
Diesel heater all the way: Webasto, Espar or chinese ones with good reviews.
No venting needed, no moisture, thermostatic remote control (why let a lot of heat go out the window.)
@@georgedemean2228 , are you sure they're not vented?
@@jimsteele7108 On the diesel heater the air intake and exhaust of the burn chamber are located outside the vehicle.What I meant is that you don't need to have any windows open in the vehicle to supply oxygen for the heater. Basically it works the same way as a residential oil fueled furnace. ✌️
@@georgedemean2228 , gotcha.
A CAT heater doesn't need power. A diesel heater, like the Espar, uses several amps on startup, less when running. Personally, I'd have both and use as coditions demand
That's not a bad plan especially for cold weather country.
Hi Dave, I tried to find the ventilation thing you put on the front window, but I couldn't find it in your list of things you use, can you please give me the link to it, thanks.
Hi Heather! i will warn you they are a little pricey. We have also learned that you really need to pay attention when you are installing. It is easy to not get window in the narrow track and it might cause damage. I think we put a hair line crack in the driver side window. It is very minor but we think this is what caused it. Just a word of caution.
www.eurocampers.com/search.asp?keyword=promaster+window+vents
@@oneadVANtureatatime Thanks for the link and thanks so much for the warning, it's good to know what happened.
Where did you guys overnight for this video? BLM land? Really cool area and nice work on the video.
+Red Leezure kaibab National Forest. This coming Sunday video Flagstaff/Grand Canyon Boondocking gives more details a a quick drone shot. Highway 64 20 miles from the Grand Canyon
@@oneadVANtureatatimeHave fun choking on the dust bowls this winter. What an awful mundane repetitious Boring scenery Arizona is with the exception of maybe lake Havasu & Flagstaff. Went there in 18 when the last RTR was a supposedly good one,, for the RTR that is.
Also, I don’t have any insulation in my cargo van. Is that a must?
As a van dweller of decades YES u want insulation unless u into masochism . Maybe if u grew up in Panama or Iceland u might enjoy endure no insulation .
100% diesel heater from china.... £100, cheap to run and a dry heat so say goodbye to condensation & all the blankets Game Changer!! Great Video Guys🤧👏👍
Thank you, someday we will upgrade 😀
not sure I would trust a knockoff diesel heater...
Have you thought about an electric blanket. I plan to use one. I don't think I'll have more than 6 days in extreme cold.I live in NE Wisconsin. I fiqure it'll take me 3 days to get to warm weather. I don't like the idea of propain in my van.
Do you know of a good one that doesn't drain batteries?
@@StacyForest738 I was hoping you did.😎
@@StacyForest738
Look up electric mattress pads on amazon or ebay. They use less power than an electric blanket. They fit between the matrass and the bottom sheet.
Also, a Chinese diesel air heater should work well. The cheap ones are noisy. There are better products out there which are supposedly near Webasto quality, yet at a more affordable price point.
Look up VVKB heaters from China, or Planar heaters from Russia. The Russian one is quite popular in Europe.
Where did u buy that side windows vent?
We bought the side air vents from Eurocampers.com. We are very happy with the quality. If I remember correctly they were just over 100 dollars for the pair.
what's the maximum altitude this will work? does anyone know?
We didn't notice any difference at 8000 feet. Since this video we have upgraded to a Webasto dry air heater and love it! It however is limited on elevation.
What about the condensation?
Hi Cookie, because we opened the front window and the back fan we had air movement and almost no condensation. We have sense upgraded to a Wabasro dry air heater that connects right to our fuel tank. We love this heater better than this wave 6 heater. We can go in even colder weather and not worry about running out of propane. Let us know if you have more questions we love to be helpful and share what we learn. 😀
@@oneadVANtureatatimeWhat does "almost"no condensation really mean?
_Okay, I'm going to make your life a lot warmer and safer, plus gain back your countertop there. I install diesel air heater in all kinds of trailers and vans, plus many more things, it's a game-changer. For your van thinking a 3Kw would do. About $130.00 on up to $300.00 that price is for everything you need in a kit. You can find them on Amazon or __Walmart.com__ they come with many different configurations and a little bit confusing with the controllers though. But once you understand the system, you'll love it. 10L or 15L tanks will run about 23 to almost 40 hours per tank. so all depends on how you set up the pumps. If have any questions please ask, I help you out, and we'll keep it open to all here, that way everyone can get the information too! Besides, the dog can lay right in front of the vent(s) on the floor if he likes. You wouldn't smell burnt hair. : )_
my builder uses those :) . i'm still debating because i'm a little uncomfortable having what is basically a jug of diesel in the van. what's the power draw on the 3Kw ?
Dara Tatum have the tank outside and it draws between 7.7 to 11 amp 3 to 6 minutes for the start up, then drops to .3 to.7 Amos during, then it bumps back to 7 to 10 amp for about 3 minutes to heat glow plug burn off excess for shut down.
@@FirstSuiGeneris wow - they just sip on the battery! any ideas on where those tanks can be found? i'm building on a promaster 136...not a lot of room under there lol
Dara Tatum
They come with the kit everything is in one box. You can’t go wrong with them providing that you install correctly. I’m here to help. On a sidenote you can pretty much use any tank that you desire with a little modification.
Help. The re-direct to Wal-Mart isn't showing me anything. What is this heater? Please.
Hi guys I have a Chinese knock of diesel air heater paid 238 Can $ and works fine and very effective very cheap of fuel
That's awesome! Someday we hope to upgrade. Did you install it yourself or end up having it installed? We are curious if it's a DIY project and if not how much it runs to have a professional do the install.
@@oneadVANtureatatime Hi there I installed myself its very easy to install, and from what I see in your video you can do it, I think the most important thing is, that is a dry heat and no need ventilation or minimum, no humidity , its very quick to warm up,
if you comme to Canada next summer we live in Mississauga Ontario we can install it together. Sylvain & Nancy
You should come vist me . I live in Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada . We are at -39c that would test your rig out .
Yep that would be a good test lol We will need to upgrade our heater for that extreme 😀
Why not a diesel heater, such more easy
We are thinking about upgrading next winter to diesel! Just using what we have for now. 😀
Did you know that sheets are great insulation???
Yes, great advice! I have seen people do that to make a smaller area to heat with good success. Thank you! 😀
That front vent is too large.
I don' t know why people design their vans to have their clothes stored in boxes under the bed, or in wardrobes, or cabinets or something when it would be much better to store clothes flat against the walls to make use of them as added insulation when you're not wearing them.
#LiveYourPassion Excellent information video, now i will insulate the cab roof !! ❤️ 🌞🚐🇺🇸
🐾 🐾 Yeah Roodle !
#FindYourFreedom
That's a great idea! Lol 😆 We stuffed a few winter clothes up there but still not the best insulated. If you can swing it consider an Espar/Webasto heater. They vent outside and create no condensation. I wish we would have saved up for one.
@@oneadVANtureatatime Thanks, I have a low roof and I found a video on taking the headliner down and putting Thinsulate above it.
Where are you boondocking?
+Doris Keil-Shamieh kaibab National Forest. This coming Sunday video Flagstaff/Grand Canyon Boondocking gives more details a a quick drone shot.
+one adVANture at a time highway 64..20 miles from the Grand Canyon
Oh nice. I didn't realize it gets that cold in Arizona. Happy travels. I will look for your new video.
Arizona is a great state. Higher elevations in the north and you have snow, while Yuma in the south is warm at sea level. :-D
@@bentnickel7487 I've only been to Arizona in the summer. I'd love to visit in the winter! Thanks for the reply.
Safety first
You did learn something at knauf
Any hints who this is...other then you worked at Knauf with me? 😀😀😀Take care and stay safe.
Hmm....wait Dave has a Beetle close to that year I think 🧐
Catalytic heaters don't produce carbon monoxide.
Source?
perhaps not BUT the directions that came with the heater stated that we needed to vent a window at opposite ends of the room. When we followed the directions it wasn't all that efficient. Granted the price point is much more achievable as opposed to the Webasto heater ......
Don't you have to be plugged in to make that thing work!
Wave heaters don't need any power. They just burn propane.
but you still have to plug them in!
No, the wave heaters have nothing to plugin.
They are catalytic heaters that use a chemical reaction to produce heat.
The problem with these heaters is that they combust inside the vehicle. The Chinese Heaters combust INTERNALLY. I would not use one of these heaters.
You look like a girl i went to school with. Are you related to Joy Applin? She was a very nice kid.
No that name is not familiar sorry. Take care and happy travels.
No! U didn't help! No talk about your HEATER