Which night-heater?

[Qnapper]

We bought our van before the war kicked off as well and the Autoterm was already fitted. I would recommend them 100% and would buy again without fail. Lets not fall out with each other about something thats outside our control.

Live and let live as they say, enjoy your pride and joy.

 

[NatMc24]

Any recommendations on a good diesel heater for a T6.1 please?
Much appreciated

 

[AJCConversions]

We only fit Eberspacher D2L in our conversions. I like the Webasto but if DIY'ing it can be a bit nicer with the Eber as all the connections are taken care of at the factory, in particular the fuel pump plug so can make your life a little easier.

 

[NatMc24]

We only fit Eberspacher D2L in our conversions. I like the Webasto but if DIY'ing it can be a bit nicer with the Eber as all the connections are taken care of at the factory, in particular the fuel pump plug so can make your life a little easier.

Great thank you very much for that advice will have a look at that one now. Thanks

 

[Jet]

Just fitted an AutoTerm Planar type heater with a comfort controller, easy enough to fit. Can't comment on reliability as its only been installed a day But it provides hot air to the van and was way cheaper than the perhaps better known products from Eberspacher and Webasto.

 

[Qnapper]

AutoTerm Planar type heater with a comfort controller for us as well. Used it all over Ireland in the month of April this year and works a treat. Also blows cold air if needed (here in Spain thats needed!!)

 

[NatMc24]

Just fitted an AutoTerm Planar type heater with a comfort controller, easy enough to fit. Can't comment on reliability as its only been installed a day But it provides hot air to the van and was way cheaper than the perhaps better known products from Eberspacher and Webasto.

Thank you and hope it does the job for you

 

[NatMc24]

AutoTerm Planar type heater with a comfort controller for us as well. Used it all over Ireland in the month of April this year and works a treat. Also blows cold air if needed (here in Spain thats needed!!)

Great thank you too for the advice

 

[Qnapper]

Great thank you too for the advice

Have it fitted professionly as they will fit it with a sheld for water protection etc. Best thing is it uses very little fuel. Recommended

 

[NatMc24]

Have it fitted professionly as they will fit it with a sheld for water protection etc. Best thing is it uses very little fuel. Recommended

Perfect thanks

 

[TALLANDREW]

I planned to do a t piece like an original California night heater and mount the pump on the same bracket as the auxiliary heater pump.

It’s really popular to use the original ductwork in the b pillar and you can feed the electrics down to the heater through the original gromit under the right hand seat.



I would check original wiring diagram for dimensions of cables and mount it properly on the fuse box under the passenger seat.

I redid the wiring connection in my van as part of this video.

It’s also good to mount the air input in the step. The seal needs to be good so there’s no chance of recirculating exhaust fumes. a co2 and carbon monoxide alarm is definitely worth putting in the van. It Needs to be low down as that’s where these heavy deadly gases accumulate.

Also regarding power I have a 2kw heater and it’s not very warm with the roof up in the wintertime. Going to upgrade that this year.

 

[Vdubcuz]

Just bought a Lavaner pro and an afterburner remote to install into my T5.1 LWB, couldn't stretch to the more expensive brands due to having hit my budget already doing a camper conversion!.
Did loads of research and on first glance, much better fittings than the cheaper Chinese stuff, even so this only cost around £180 delivered off Aliexpress.
Afterburner remote costs around £80 delivered and gives loads of extra settings over standard and gives a proper thermostatic temperature start/stop function.
Also looked at a HLN diesel heater, this is priced roughly the same as the autotherm kit and is very good quality.

HLN Diesel Heaters

hlndieselheaters.co.uk

Ill let you know how I get on!

 

[Salty Spuds]

Don’t forget the CO alarm.

 

[MrG]

Just bought a Lavaner pro and an afterburner remote to install into my T5.1 LWB, couldn't stretch to the more expensive brands due to having hit my budget already doing a camper conversion!.
Did loads of research and on first glance, much better fittings than the cheaper Chinese stuff, even so this only cost around £180 delivered off Aliexpress.
Afterburner remote costs around £80 delivered and gives loads of extra settings over standard and gives a proper thermostatic temperature start/stop function.
Also looked at a HLN diesel heater, this is priced roughly the same as the autotherm kit and is very good quality.

HLN Diesel Heaters

hlndieselheaters.co.uk

Ill let you know how I get on!

You won't go wrong with that setup, just make sure you tune the heater afr, the stoke tune runs very rich and will soot up (took mine about 12 month of regular use.

About 700 hours after tuning it, I took it off as I thought it had sooted up, clean as a whistle. Turns out it just ran out of fuel (just below the pickup)

And don't forget the Carbon Monoxide alarm!

 

[PKJ59]

I had a propex in my T5 and tbh, it wasn't great. I have heard that Ebers are better but a mate of mine had his took out as he said it wasn't great. When you are on 240 hook up my friend swears on having a regular electric heater on!

My sentiments entirely, you’ve paid for a pitch with hookup & it’ll stretch to the awning using an extension.

 

[Vdubcuz]

You won't go wrong with that setup, just make sure you tune the heater afr, the stoke tune runs very rich and will soot up (took mine about 12 month of regular use.

About 700 hours after tuning it, I took it off as I thought it had sooted up, clean as a whistle. Turns out it just ran out of fuel (just below the pickup)

And don't forget the Carbon Monoxide alarm!

Thanks buddy, how do I tune the Afr, its not installed yet so worthwhile doing at set up stage?

 

[MrG]

My sentiments entirely, you’ve paid for a pitch with hookup & it’ll stretch to the awning using an extension.

Thanks buddy, how do I tune the Aft, its not installed yet so worthwhile doing at set up stage?

Do it once its installed, lots of people will say you need a carbon monoxide meter, you can do it easily without using the temperature read out on the afterburner.

Loads of videos out there on how to do it, the short version is get its running rich the body temperature is well over 200 degrees and then keep reduced the fueling (Hz at full tilt) until you start seeing the temperature drop and that is the sweet spot. Mine sits at about 200-210c at max

And at its lowest setting it sits at 1hz.

 

[Vdubcuz]

Do it once its installed, lots of people will say you need a carbon monoxide meter, you can do it easily without using the temperature read out on the afterburner.

Ok so just leaning out the fuel/air settings on the standard controller?

 

[MrG]

Ok so just leaning out the fuel/air settings on the standard controller?

I did it using the afterburner controller as you have a bit more visibility of the temperature, fueling and fan speeds. But nothing stopping you using the standard controller (I did it for a friend with a different CDH).

Just don't expect the body temperature to change immediately give it five minutes in between each fueling adjustment.

 

[Sim667]

The more and more I look at converting my van the more I’m thinking a modular setup that I can just remove and keep for another van is something i really like the idea of.

Electrics are easy (big Bluetti and a charge 2 is easy enough to fit), heating is the hard bit. I have a fitted diesel heater in my T5 but actually rarely use it, that said we’d like to take this van up into Northern Europe and Scandinavia. Has anyone tried an overlanding style setup, I’ve been looking at the outdoor vevor diesel heaters they mount to wheel steps in the US for off roaders. I’m considering it as an option if I can find a window vent I could attach the heating pipe to, but also drill a small hole in so I could run the power cable out from a bluetti inside and to the heater.