Cab/night heater

Liam · 30-10-2010, 19:49

Anyone know a good source for a cab/night heater,either diesel or electric. Thinking of maybe fitting one to the T2 in case I want to sleep in the truck during the cold winter

Might be an excuse for a little early morning hunting,if I could stay warm enough. Something similar to those used in trucks would be ideal but must be cheap. Thanks.

MontysMaverick · 30-10-2010, 20:13

do a google search for WEBASTO, they are what was fitted to my truck,turn on set control and forget, warm as toast, dont know what the drain on the battery would be, or the amount of diesel used but they do one thats suitable for motorhomes so maybe thats the way to go, as the truck ones are 24 volt but have a google for them, even ebay I would say. good luck

zippy656 · 30-10-2010, 20:46

some lorrys have a diesal cab hearter too

rustic · 30-10-2010, 20:59

On the boat we have a gas warm air heating system with thermostat etc, 1.6KW output, uses 1amp from battery, but you will need Propane gas.
These are often fitted to VW camper/ dormobiles, but not cheap approx £700
You will be better off with diesel powered unit with balanced flue.

You could use red diesel in a seperate tank if you wish.
When looking for heaters, look in the boats section as well.
Best regards,
Rustic

solarman216 · 30-10-2010, 21:20

Eberspecher or Webasto over a grand each new but I have seen them advertised used for £500. but be wary parts are mega expensive glow pin for example for the 12v Eber over £45 and that was 4 years ago, Rick

rustic · 30-10-2010, 21:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustic

On the boat we have a gas warm air heating system with thermostat etc, 1.6KW output, uses 1amp from battery, but you will need Propane gas.
These are often fitted to VW camper/ dormobiles, but not cheap approx £700
You will be better off with diesel powered unit with balanced flue.

You could use red diesel in a seperate tank if you wish.
When looking for heaters, look in the boats section as well.
Best regards,
Rustic

oops... forgot to say it was a Propex system.

ssteve · 30-10-2010, 21:34

eber and webas both used at firm i work for , when they go wrong it can make your nose bleed!!!! often end up sending away for repair=400 to 500quid a time, and your totaly knacked without a diagnostic tool which are very hard to get hold of i believe
ssteve

4wheel · 30-10-2010, 21:43

Take two lady hunters along and sleep in the middle !

rayf3262 · 30-10-2010, 21:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liam

Anyone know a good source for a cab/night heater,either diesel or electric. Thinking of maybe fitting one to the T2 in case I want to sleep in the truck during the cold winter

Might be an excuse for a little early morning hunting,if I could stay warm enough. Something similar to those used in trucks would be ideal but must be cheap. Thanks.

These run on butane,.. they a good (I have one on my boat)....
http://www.propexheatsource.co.uk/pd...3_brochure.pdf

Adz · 30-10-2010, 21:45

I cant be of much help other than saying that truck heaters work off the diesel tank & on average use about a pint over 12 hours.
Good luck...

solarman216 · 30-10-2010, 21:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4wheel

Take two lady hunters along and sleep in the middle !

Now that has just got to be the answer,

Adz · 30-10-2010, 21:57

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_trkpa...4&_sop=2&_sc=1

solarman216 · 30-10-2010, 22:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adz

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_trkpa...4&_sop=2&_sc=1

Be very careful that you do not just buy the heater without the control gear that goes with it they have to match, and do not forget these units have to go outside of the cabin with a duct for the hot air to the inside, Rick

ssteve · 30-10-2010, 23:54

no, the heater goes inside with an inllet and exhaust connection
ssteve

wildbri · 31-10-2010, 00:06

The trouble is a butane heater will not work below 0c if the bottle is kept outside, easiest, cheapest and safest way is a good sleeping bag, and then a small stove to make a cuppa in the morning will heat the truck as it boils the water, regards bri...

30-10-2010, 19:49	#1
Liam Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Laois,Ireland Posts: 923	Cab/night heater Anyone know a good source for a cab/night heater,either diesel or electric. Thinking of maybe fitting one to the T2 in case I want to sleep in the truck during the cold winter Might be an excuse for a little early morning hunting,if I could stay warm enough. Something similar to those used in trucks would be ideal but must be cheap. Thanks.

30-10-2010, 20:59	#4
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	On the boat we have a gas warm air heating system with thermostat etc, 1.6KW output, uses 1amp from battery, but you will need Propane gas. These are often fitted to VW camper/ dormobiles, but not cheap approx £700 You will be better off with diesel powered unit with balanced flue. You could use red diesel in a seperate tank if you wish. When looking for heaters, look in the boats section as well. Best regards, Rustic __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

30-10-2010, 21:43	#8
4wheel Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wiltshire Vehicle: Terrano 11 2.7Tdi SWB Posts: 240	Heater Take two lady hunters along and sleep in the middle !

30-10-2010, 20:13	#2
MontysMaverick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: staffordshire Vehicle: ford maverick 2.7 td Posts: 374	do a google search for WEBASTO, they are what was fitted to my truck,turn on set control and forget, warm as toast, dont know what the drain on the battery would be, or the amount of diesel used but they do one thats suitable for motorhomes so maybe thats the way to go, as the truck ones are 24 volt but have a google for them, even ebay I would say. good luck

30-10-2010, 20:46	#3
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	some lorrys have a diesal cab hearter too

30-10-2010, 21:20	#5
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,432	Eberspecher or Webasto over a grand each new but I have seen them advertised used for £500. but be wary parts are mega expensive glow pin for example for the 12v Eber over £45 and that was 4 years ago, Rick

30-10-2010, 21:34	#7
ssteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: west cumberland Posts: 632	eber and webas both used at firm i work for , when they go wrong it can make your nose bleed!!!! often end up sending away for repair=400 to 500quid a time, and your totaly knacked without a diagnostic tool which are very hard to get hold of i believe ssteve

30-10-2010, 21:45	#10
Adz Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roaming Nomad Vehicle: 1995 SWB Terrano Posts: 5,370	I cant be of much help other than saying that truck heaters work off the diesel tank & on average use about a pint over 12 hours. Good luck...

30-10-2010, 21:57	#12
Adz Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roaming Nomad Vehicle: 1995 SWB Terrano Posts: 5,370	http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_trkpa...4&_sop=2&_sc=1

30-10-2010, 23:54	#14
ssteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: west cumberland Posts: 632	no, the heater goes inside with an inllet and exhaust connection ssteve

31-10-2010, 00:06	#15
wildbri Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: south lakeland Vehicle: terrano 1997 tdi Posts: 940	The trouble is a butane heater will not work below 0c if the bottle is kept outside, easiest, cheapest and safest way is a good sleeping bag, and then a small stove to make a cuppa in the morning will heat the truck as it boils the water, regards bri...