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If you want to view the current temperature inside the caravan, you can do that with a simple push of the button. The Webasto Air Top 2000 is a German-made diesel air heater that has been on the market for a number of years. So much so, that this heater is regarded as one of the most reliable diesel heaters ever made. The Air Top 2000 has become a favourite amongst professional campervan conversion companies and self-builders alike. If you’re unsure how to correctly install a diesel heater I strongly recommend taking it to a reputable fitter to get installed. I also recommend installing a carbon monoxide detector just to be on the safe side. This CO detector has a 7 year sealed lithium battery to give you peace of mind. We also keep our roof vent open to allow some ventilation.
If you see the dreaded Chinese diesel heater error code, do not despair. Quite often, the solution to the problem is something simple, which you can fix yourself. This model comes with everything you need to plumb it into your van’s own diesel tank (if fitting to the top of the tank) as well as a 10 litre tank if you would prefer to keep it separated. Running the heater from the included 10 litre tank will make this significantly easier to install. Also note that the instruction manuals on these budget heaters may be very limited or mostly in Chinese! The main operations of the heater are all done via a responsive LCD control panel. The display is bright and is multi-coloured. The information displayed on the screen is easy to read and simple to understand and the operating system is intuitive and very responsive. Why We Recommend This Model As you can see from the table the main differences between the budget and premium models are the cost and warranty availability. The only thing not considered in this table is the build quality. How does a diesel heater work in a campervan?
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Noise pollution – all diesel heaters will create some noise whilst running, particularly during the start up cycle. The noise is worse from outside the van than from inside it. Sure, it’s a cheap Chinese made version of a Webasto but if it works then why not? Just be aware that the lifetime of this product may likely be much shorter than a Webasto or Eberspacher. We bought this heater under the assumption that it may only last 1-2 years, after which we may need to replace it. You will also want to opt for a 5KW heater if you plan to spend long periods in cold temperatures and not just the odd weekend. Plumbed or non-plumbed Now, it is worth mentioning that, with any item that has an unusually low cost (when compared to similar items), it is not surprising to expect a loss in quality. However, taking a look at all the comment from verified owners, as well as having a good read of all the online forums dedicated to Chinese diesel air heaters, a substantial amount of users do in-fact report that the maXpeedingrods diesel air heater is well built and works remarkably well. The body of the is made of high-quality materials, and similar to other imported models come in a wash of fancy colours. The heating power of this particular machine is 5000 watts – so that's on the top end of the scale and should be more than enough heating power up to a large sized camper. The control panel is modern, with all the standard features you find on most diesel air heaters.
The fuel line will connect to the diesel tank, with the connection of a fuel pump and fuel filter along the way. Note that the angle of the fuel pump (once mounted) needs to be between 15 – 35º. The heaters suggested in this guide all run on 12v systems so can easily be connected to your leisure battery. After the initial surge, this draw of energy will be around 1 amp per hour. Why use a diesel heater? Now that you’ve had a chance to play around with the heater settings, it’s now time to pair up your Chinese diesel heater controller to the LCD monitor. No more getting out of bed on a frosty morning to turn the diesel heater on! Usually you don’t have to go digging to find out if your Chinese diesel heater is throwing an error code. It will most likely be taking centre stage on your LCD monitor. In this guide I focus on air heaters, but in the future I suspect hydronic heaters will become more popular as they become more affordable. Heat outputCut two holes in the cabinet (under bed or dinette) for the diesel heater’s air inlet & outlet vents to poke through. Attach the ducting & vent casings.
Use a saw to cut a round hole in the floor of the van for the mounting plate to sit. This is where the pipes & hoses will poke through to the outside of the van. Many of the Chinese diesel heaters have a handy timer function. They are especially useful if you want to have it automatically turn on before you get out of bed in the morning or if you’re out at night and want to return to a toasty caravan. Weighing only 7.2 kilograms, this heater is available in a variety of colours – however, most of the time you won’t see this so were not so sure how much of a deciding factor this is. Regards heating power, this heater has a maximum heat output of 5000 watts; more than enough power to heat a large campervan efficiently.This one was a tough call; simply because there are a few other models all offering what you want in a premium diesel air heater. However, one manufacturer has been mentioned time and time again.
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