Should you BUY a CHINESE Diesel Engine Pre-heater? -Full time Truck Camper Living-

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  • Опубліковано 1 лют 2025

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  • @SteveWaller-r8y
    @SteveWaller-r8y Рік тому +6

    Hi kev I hear you about the price of these things the only thing I can suggest would be to remove it from under your hood and install it in the camper where it is warm if you install a manifold you can have radiant floor heating and truck engine heating more work definitely summertime project but I think it would solve your problem thanks looking forward to your next video

  • @TravisSteeves
    @TravisSteeves 7 місяців тому +1

    I guess the old saying is true, “you get what you pay for”. I’d like to install webasto on my duramax for this coming winter.

  • @2ram1500
    @2ram1500 Місяць тому

    Hi Kevin great video----thanks for sharing ……I’d love to see your brackets that the heater is mounted too and how it mounts to the fire wall

  • @gscottrhodes
    @gscottrhodes 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for the video Kevin. I am installing the exact same heater in my 2012 ram cummins right now. I mounted it behind the front bumper on the passenger side. I didnt think I had room under the hood. The only complaint I have so far is the wiring harness is way to short.. It has taken me quite a bit of time so far because I have to extend the wiring harnes and build brackets for the heater etc. If I have the same problem with the coolant pump I might upgrade the pump with a webasto one.

    • @KevinWaldsAdventures
      @KevinWaldsAdventures  3 місяці тому +2

      I had to extend the harness as well, way too short! the heater is still working to this day actually.

    • @gscottrhodes
      @gscottrhodes 3 місяці тому

      @@KevinWaldsAdventures Just got the install complete. Seems to work good! I will see how it works when it is actually cold out. Fingers crossed.

  • @chrismcclary108
    @chrismcclary108 Рік тому

    Great info! We might have a rare 0° to 5° here in Tahoe, but all your tips really help out for all us skiers who go backcountry.

  • @AlexRaftrey
    @AlexRaftrey 2 місяці тому

    Instead of buying a brand new Webasto / Eberspacher you can find some vehicles, like Land Rover / Range Rovers, that have them fitted from the factory and you can use them although you do need a seperate controller for some of the models. I've managed to get a Webasto Thermal Top V (which I did need to buy a controiller for) and I'm fitting it to a Iveco Daily. I also had to get a fuel pump separately but it's still worked out miles cheaper than buying a brand new one from Webasto themselves.

  • @johnleaste828
    @johnleaste828 13 днів тому

    Nothing wrong with the pump or heater. You just have the wrong mix of water and antifreeze, which is freezing up and not allowing it to flow. Go look at the Arctic videos by Mispronounced adventures where he had exactly the same issue.

  • @jeffvw1994
    @jeffvw1994 Рік тому

    Dig your camper, I have a 05 dodge 2500 cummins 4x4 long bed and the payload is only about 2200 pounds so not nearly enough for that camper.

  • @mikes4352
    @mikes4352 Рік тому

    Hey Kev, nice set up. Thanks for sharing.
    Im looking into one now for my '07. I'd like to try to mount it to the factory location on the frame in front of the fuel tank. Unfortunately, the Espar kits for the 3rd gen rams are no longer available. So if I were to go that route, it's custom work. But it's still probably worth the effort.
    Thanks again for showing how you have it set up. Stay warm up there.
    What grill cover are you using? great fit.

    • @KevinWaldsAdventures
      @KevinWaldsAdventures  Рік тому +1

      I’m not sure the brand on grill cover, it came with the truck when I bought it

  • @SONbird5112
    @SONbird5112 Рік тому +1

    Oh, im getting to the age where i don't want to see -10C let alone -40. 😁

  • @septimiu2007
    @septimiu2007 4 місяці тому

    Any updates on programming I have one I can't figure out

  • @SONbird5112
    @SONbird5112 Рік тому

    There's absolutely nothing wrong with your plan. 😊. Other than it being Chinnise. I would spend the extra money and buy north american. Because i am and peice of mind. Good luck to you my brother. 🙂

    • @wingnut2893
      @wingnut2893 16 днів тому

      I'm afraid that the so-called North American heater is also made in China.

  • @rjewing850
    @rjewing850 Рік тому

    I’m guessing the pump uses 12v? Is the power for the pump coming off the truck batteries or camper bank?

    • @danbuckley6584
      @danbuckley6584 Рік тому

      He said in the video it runs off the camper batteries

    • @KevinWaldsAdventures
      @KevinWaldsAdventures  Рік тому

      Runs off 12v from truck but I may switch it to the camper batteries

  • @nevysadventuresllc9074
    @nevysadventuresllc9074 Рік тому

    It’s to bad they don’t make diesel fuel tank heat pads to stop jelling

    • @thefix2573
      @thefix2573 Рік тому +2

      They do, same as an RV 12volt holding tank heat pad, they don't get as hot as the silicone pads that go on your oil pan. Plus if your fuel is winterized it won't gel, most northern territories sell only winterized fuel in the winter for liability porpoises. .

  • @septimiu2007
    @septimiu2007 5 місяців тому

    I want to install one in a semi truck do you think is going to work

    • @KevinWaldsAdventures
      @KevinWaldsAdventures  5 місяців тому

      That’s actually the more common use for them! Webasto make a reliable one

  • @robertjosan
    @robertjosan Рік тому

    How do you spell the German brand name diesel heater?

  • @SpykersB
    @SpykersB Рік тому

    👍🏼🍻

  • @pdx650
    @pdx650 Рік тому

    Kevin W., Is a battery heater blanket a viable option as well?
    I like this video for ideas as well.
    ua-cam.com/video/vsaHRsbKuzw/v-deo.html
    I may be going overboard on this, but I think a variety of components would be good. A silicone heater pad for the oil pan, a block heater for the antifreeze/coolant, and this coolant preheater as you have installed. The preheater could also be used as an under floor heater as well as the engine coolant preheater. Maybe an electric floor eater is a good idea instead.

    • @KevinWaldsAdventures
      @KevinWaldsAdventures  Рік тому +1

      I watched that same video before, the coolant preheater is best for when you can’t plug into the grid or don’t have or want to start a generator to run a electric block heater, electric block heater will get your engine warm at any temp, just takes about 3 hours. If you have a newer good battery you shouldn’t need to heat it, I’ve never run a battery blanket and I’ve got about 15 winters under my belt up here lol easiest option is electric block heater and generator but the engine preheater is best for when off grid.

    • @pdx650
      @pdx650 Рік тому

      Kevin W., Thanks for the informative reply. I have zero time with block heaters or having to need them. The coldest place I have been exposed to is central Montana. Not so cold that a person needs year round block heating, but nice when the time comes it is needed. I am a fan of a warm interior (air). I never have felt what a warmed floor feels like. Curious about this, but if you can have a warmed floor and warmed engine from a coolant heater, I am a fan of trying that out.@@KevinWaldsAdventures

  • @jwsnotruth7106
    @jwsnotruth7106 10 місяців тому +2

    Celcius sucks

  • @Shadetree_Medic
    @Shadetree_Medic Рік тому

    No support only American