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Old 19-02-2019, 13:52   #1
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Has anyone got experience of these things?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5KW-12V-D....c100005.m1851

I've seen one from a reputable 4x4 shop for 800 Euros, so not expecting huge things from this.
Any experience?
Any recommendations?
It'd extend the camping season somewhat...
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Old 19-02-2019, 14:21   #2
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lots of vids on youtube on these heaters
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Old 19-02-2019, 14:25   #3
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There’s a lot of reviews and fitting videos on YouTube. The feedback I’ve seen is pretty good too. The fuel pump tends to tick and can be loud of placed incorrectly. I don’t like the way the fuel line attaches to the plastic fuel tank provided. Personally I think they look good but think it might be better to run a feed from main vehicle fuel tank and place the pump maybe underneath the vehicle but protected from the elements.
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Old 19-02-2019, 15:27   #4
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What are you thinking of fitting it to if you don’t mind me asking?


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Old 19-02-2019, 15:42   #5
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A friend has one fitted to his R###e R###r ( sorry for swearing) and tells me it is incredibly efficient, and very cheap to run.

He has a separate battery system for it, and can remotely fire it up to heat/defrost the car without starting it.

It is so efficient he is going to rig one up in his barn of a garage, with ducting to direct the heating strategically, and possibly use red diesel to reduce costs.....
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Old 19-02-2019, 16:42   #6
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Not connecting to anything as such, but running hoses into the tents to take the edge off the cold.
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That’ll be interesting, i have thought about one for the truck for when I’m sleeping in it.
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Old 19-02-2019, 17:15   #8
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Ah right I see well my friend gets these all the time 350£ second hand but still work great he has one in his canpervan gets mega hot in no time I would defo say overkill for inside a 4x4 it would be on for about 2 seconds to warm one up


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Old 19-02-2019, 17:16   #9
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Also quite noisy in a small spaces sounds like a mini jet engine


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Old 20-02-2019, 08:18   #10
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tent heating you could make up a box with could hearted and battery,


This is the air pipe used in caravans, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Truma-luf...edirect=mobile

Most dealers sell it,


If passing me I can get you some for free
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Old 03-03-2019, 23:19   #11
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I’m going to get one after this summer is out of the way ready for winter camping.


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You can get a fully ready to go self contained one for around £100
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You can get a fully ready to go self contained one for around £100
Any links?
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I was looking at getting something like this to add to the camping kit.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383274211393
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I have the 8kw version,worked straight out of the box, limited heat in my workshop but a tank runs for 11/2 days and takes the chill off.
If its for a camper or vehicle i have seen discussions that a 5kw is enough.
Also they make a version that heats water as well.
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