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hvac:heating [2023/05/03 02:35]
princess_fluffypants [Vented Heaters] |
hvac:heating [2024/01/25 10:31] (current)
frater_secessus [Vented Heaters] |
| Many RVers [[camping:snowbirding|snowbird]] to get away from temperature extremes, but others enjoy the cold or sometimes get caught in it. The method one uses for staying warm will depend on whether or not one has "[[camping:hookup|hookups]]" (grid connection). | Many RVers [[camping:snowbirding|snowbird]] to get away from temperature extremes, but others enjoy the cold or sometimes get caught in it. The method one uses for staying warm will depend on whether or not one has "[[camping:hookup|hookups]]" (grid connection). |
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| TL;DR: **heating an RV from batteries/solar is impractical**.((with the exception of [[hvac:heating#contact_heating|contact heating]])) We generally use propane. | TL;DR: **heating an RV from batteries/solar is impractical**.((with the exception of [[hvac:heating#contact_heating|contact heating]])) We generally use propane. Vented diesel heaters are increasingly popular given the very low cost and tolerable build quality of chinese knock-off models. |
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| > "Fear of propane will be expensive." -- Sternwake((https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-3260-post-55086.html#pid55086)) | > "Fear of propane will be expensive." -- Sternwake((https://vandwellerforum.com/thread-3260-post-55086.html#pid55086)) |
| === Diesel ventilated heaters === | === Diesel ventilated heaters === |
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| {{https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716NFKtNpoL._AC_UL320_ML3_.jpg?170 }} Diesel fuel is //incredibly// energy dense and burns //very// hot, making it the ideal candidate for powering a ventilated heater. Even the smaller diesel heaters are capable of putting out over 2kw of heat and the larger ones are rated for nearly 6kw, //four times// as much as an electric space heater. | {{https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716NFKtNpoL._AC_UL320_ML3_.jpg?170 }} Diesel fuel is energy dense and burns very hot, making it the ideal candidate for powering a ventilated heater. |
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| [[https://www.webasto-comfort.com/en-us/heating-solutions/recreational-vehicles/air-heaters/|Webasto]] is the major brand name in the market, however recently Chinese knock-off diesel heaters have come on the scene and results have generally been positive. They also cost like 1/10th what a Webasto does, so even if you replace it every year you're still well ahead of the game | [[https://www.webasto-comfort.com/en-us/heating-solutions/recreational-vehicles/air-heaters/|Webasto]] is the major brand name in the market, however recently Chinese knock-off diesel heaters have come on the scene and results have generally been positive. They also cost like 1/10th what a Webasto does, so even if you replace it every year you're still well ahead of the game |
| Check out [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvwmU_CcmGI&t=25s|this youtube channel]] for a //very// long and detailed breakdown of Chinese diesel heaters, how they work, and how to avoid some of the common pitfalls/failures. | Check out [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvwmU_CcmGI&t=25s|this youtube channel]] for a //very// long and detailed breakdown of Chinese diesel heaters, how they work, and how to avoid some of the common pitfalls/failures. |
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| General advice is to keep a spare fuel pump and maybe controller on hand if you are relying on the heater for survival. | General advice is to keep a spare fuel pump, glow plug, and maybe controller on hand if you are relying on the heater for survival. |
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| | See [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLne7MoW21Rk01DYGGfOqIbYt6H1ZFSFks|this exhaustive playlist]] about diesel heaters. |
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| | For those with [[electrical:12v:alternator|alternator charging setups]] babycakesman suggests: |
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| | >> The diesel heater draws the most power during its startup cycle((heating the glow plug)), so it can be a good power saving move to start it up while the engine is still running when you park for the night.((https://www.reddit.com/r/VanLife/comments/19emcl2/solar_for_800/kjhbdck/)) |
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| === Gasoline Ventilated Heaters === | === Gasoline Ventilated Heaters === |
