Thanks for the share.I’ve seen both of your videos on this heater and it’s a beautiful design. Nice & secure outside in that box, especially with the LCD controller inside. The white noise will keep Sasquatch away. Thanks from Wales 🏴 U.K. 🇬🇧
Honestly not sure, this was the first time I ran the heater and as you can see in the video I couldn't tell how much fuel was in the tank. While on that note, I would check with the manufacture as I believe their newer production models have a different fuel tank being used, I want to say it's larger than the one on prototype one I have.
So how much did they pay you to pass off this Chinese heater (that they put in a new shiny box) as good deal, or a cool deal, or as ANYTHING other than an overpriced rebranding of the same machine you can get for $85-100 on Amazon? Not only is the company that MARKETS (they did not “manufacture” it!) this disgraceful, this site that reviewed it is just as disingenuous. But hey! Anything for a buck I guess. Why does it not surprise me this guy is from California?
Thanks for your feedback, though I have to wonder-do you work for a competing diesel heater company? Your accusations and tone seem to suggest an ulterior motive. Let me clarify a few things: Transparency Is Key: Yes, Sparks Overland sent me this prototype heater to review (which I mentioned in the first video already), as they did with their first version, which I openly criticized in a previous video because it didn’t meet my standards. I’m not in the business of endorsing products I don’t believe in. If you had actually watched my prior reviews, you’d know this. Not Your Average Heater: You mentioned $85 Chinese heaters from Amazon-believe me, I’ve tested several of those, and the quality isn’t even in the same ballpark. Sparks Overland’s prototype uses over-engineered parts and is built with a level of precision that those budget heaters don’t touch. Yes, the core of this heater is sourced from China (I corrected myself on that in this video after misspeaking earlier), but that’s hardly a sin in manufacturing. Just like companies such as Ineos, Apple, Boeing, or even Land Rover, Sparks Overland uses global sourcing to deliver what looks to be a good heater. The Test That Matters: My review focused on whether this heater did what it was supposed to do-keep my tent warm during a cold night in Big Bear. It delivered exactly what I hoped for, without issue. I didn’t claim it was a “deal” or push it as some unbeatable bargain; I evaluated its performance as objectively as possible. Constructive Dialogue Over Criticism: It’s easy to sit behind a keyboard and hurl insults without offering evidence or even engaging in good faith. If you’d like to have a productive discussion about diesel heaters and share your experiences, I’m happy to hear them. But sweeping accusations and unfounded insults reflect poorly on you, not me or Sparks Overland. Reminder this is a prototype: As I mentioned, the exact heater I have is a prototype machine #1, ground zero, first out… I mentioned in the video these guys have been making a ton of changes to their heater in their attempt to deliver the best product they can. While they didn’t invent this style of heater, they are putting a genuine footforward to create something that has their own twist on it. Finally, I stand by my reviews. I take pride in providing honest assessments, even when it means admitting mistakes or pointing out flaws in products sent to me. If you’re genuinely interested in discussing the product further or sharing your thoughts, I encourage a respectful dialogue. Otherwise, this kind of baseless rant doesn’t serve anyone. Thanks for watching the video-hopefully, you can approach the next one with a more open mind.
Thanks for the share.I’ve seen both of your videos on this heater and it’s a beautiful design. Nice & secure outside in that box, especially with the LCD controller inside.
The white noise will keep Sasquatch away.
Thanks from Wales 🏴 U.K. 🇬🇧
"keep Sasquatch away" - brother I had a good laugh over that! Merry Christmas to you!
That thing is really cool.
Alex when are you going to do a review on the Sonmez Outdoors 480?
Likely during the next few weeks when I get my voice back
Looks cool, how loud is the fuel pump in that heater, kind of hard to hear in your audio.
I didn't have a decimal reader so can't comment on that. I can say from inside the tent, I couldn't hear it.
never seen that all aluminum look before
They are putting their spin on it
The SPARKS OVERLAND 4kw diesel heater uses a Belief heater core!!!
Thats a lot of tent for that heater, how long will that heater run for on full?
Honestly not sure, this was the first time I ran the heater and as you can see in the video I couldn't tell how much fuel was in the tank. While on that note, I would check with the manufacture as I believe their newer production models have a different fuel tank being used, I want to say it's larger than the one on prototype one I have.
So how much did they pay you to pass off this Chinese heater (that they put in a new shiny box) as good deal, or a cool deal, or as ANYTHING other than an overpriced rebranding of the same machine you can get for $85-100 on Amazon? Not only is the company that MARKETS (they did not “manufacture” it!) this disgraceful, this site that reviewed it is just as disingenuous. But hey! Anything for a buck I guess. Why does it not surprise me this guy is from California?
Thanks for your feedback, though I have to wonder-do you work for a competing diesel heater company? Your accusations and tone seem to suggest an ulterior motive.
Let me clarify a few things:
Transparency Is Key: Yes, Sparks Overland sent me this prototype heater to review (which I mentioned in the first video already), as they did with their first version, which I openly criticized in a previous video because it didn’t meet my standards. I’m not in the business of endorsing products I don’t believe in. If you had actually watched my prior reviews, you’d know this.
Not Your Average Heater: You mentioned $85 Chinese heaters from Amazon-believe me, I’ve tested several of those, and the quality isn’t even in the same ballpark. Sparks Overland’s prototype uses over-engineered parts and is built with a level of precision that those budget heaters don’t touch. Yes, the core of this heater is sourced from China (I corrected myself on that in this video after misspeaking earlier), but that’s hardly a sin in manufacturing. Just like companies such as Ineos, Apple, Boeing, or even Land Rover, Sparks Overland uses global sourcing to deliver what looks to be a good heater.
The Test That Matters: My review focused on whether this heater did what it was supposed to do-keep my tent warm during a cold night in Big Bear. It delivered exactly what I hoped for, without issue. I didn’t claim it was a “deal” or push it as some unbeatable bargain; I evaluated its performance as objectively as possible.
Constructive Dialogue Over Criticism: It’s easy to sit behind a keyboard and hurl insults without offering evidence or even engaging in good faith. If you’d like to have a productive discussion about diesel heaters and share your experiences, I’m happy to hear them. But sweeping accusations and unfounded insults reflect poorly on you, not me or Sparks Overland.
Reminder this is a prototype: As I mentioned, the exact heater I have is a prototype machine #1, ground zero, first out… I mentioned in the video these guys have been making a ton of changes to their heater in their attempt to deliver the best product they can. While they didn’t invent this style of heater, they are putting a genuine footforward to create something that has their own twist on it.
Finally, I stand by my reviews. I take pride in providing honest assessments, even when it means admitting mistakes or pointing out flaws in products sent to me. If you’re genuinely interested in discussing the product further or sharing your thoughts, I encourage a respectful dialogue. Otherwise, this kind of baseless rant doesn’t serve anyone.
Thanks for watching the video-hopefully, you can approach the next one with a more open mind.