Usually I wouldn’t recommend cheap brands nobody has ever heard of for something as important as a campervan heater. For example, my top recommendations for campervan fridges, leisure batteries and solar panels are all by reputable brands, since most of the time you get what you pay for. A diesel heater's estimated lifespan varies, typically between five and fifteen years, based on usage, upkeep, and brand reputation. Volatile technology, by the ceramic ignition plug will fuel heating evaporated into gas, fast ignition, full combustion. Rob and Mike both have one of these in their vans as they make a huge difference to family comfort when camping or even just having a day by the beach! These now come with the addition of an exhaust silencer and a combustion air silencer to further reduce noise. Planar diesel heaters have fast become synonymous with great quality and fantastic customer services, all at a fraction of the cost of their competitors.

The MV Airo 2 Diesel heater is easy to fit and has the same footprint and installation procedure as other manufacturers' heaters - with the added benefits of lower cost of ownership due to lower-priced service and maintenance parts. This kit includes everything you need for a full install and takes about a day to complete the job. Then, after entering the heat exchanger to be heated and being blasted out of the cabin by an internal blower, cool air is taken out of the cabin. The combustion air that escapes is discharged outside via an exhaust pipe, keeping it separate from the interior air.

For unrivaled warmth and dependability, choose VEVOR Diesel Heaters. Thanks to cutting-edge technology and durable construction, VEVOR diesel air heaters ensure effective heating even during extremely cold temperatures. You will spend less on heating costs because of their affordability. Low electrical power consumption – heaters require a surge in power to get going but once up and running use very little electricity (around 0.5 to 1 amps once running). Diesel heaters are therefore low wattage heaters for camper vans. Remember to consider the small surge required by a heater when calculating your solar energy costs.

Compact structure, easy to move. When the vehicle is replaced, it can be disassembled to the new car. The LCD dynamic display will clearly show the running state of the machine. Fuel, electricity, temperature can be set arbitrarily. 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?

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vs 5KW heater. I chose the 2KW heater because I would rather have one that could go very low and use the least diesel rather than work most efficiently in the winter. I think this was the correct decision. The 5KW in my van cab pumps out a LOT more heat on the lowest setting and would have been too much for my caravan. Vanscape is an authorised fitting and service centre for AUTOTERM diesel heaters which means we are able to offer a 3 year manufacturer’s warranty ( only available through authorised AUTOTERM service centres) .