Finally a proper video on locks for vans. Thanks a lot!

9:39 I haven't read the 540 comments and I might be 4 years or so late BUT just had to say, the metal pipe fits on either air in / exhaust out so just get another metal bendy pipe.

Very nice shop!

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I'd advise everyone out there not to touch a truma diesel heater with a barge pole. Ours is only 4 years old, minimum usage and has already cost us £400 in repairs and still not working correctly. I'm going to replace it with a Chinese diesel heater and carry a spare in case of total failure. That's under £200 for two heaters that'll work better than the pile of junk we have. Truma doesn't care about your problems they just want your cash. If you need hot water that bad, either boil a pan or go to a motorway stop or campsite for a shower. The 2 grand price tag doesn't justify hot water.

1 inch inside diameter rubber hose works well

great video good advice

Hugh! We miss you.

Lovely job. Any details please on your water heater? looks a great idea for mine. Amazing just how much you have managed to fit in.

So Smart! I'm adding this idea to my to do list. Thank you!

Ooooh sharp shinned sparrow hawk!! Good stuff!!

thanks for the video, just about to install mine as NY winter kicks in. Just one question (I know the video is old so perhaps this will go unnoticed) what is the reasoning for the nylon fuel line inside the rubber automotive line? To me this seems counter-intuitive. I understand the origonal fuel line with the kit may be able to kink or suck in with pressure and cause a blockage but the rubber line won't do this. I can't seem to see a reason for using the thinner hard nylon line, unless it is to help the pump keep up pressure ? Perhaps I missed something watching through the first time.

Do you rate those miboxer lighting controllers?

Have you connected your unit to the 12volt or vehicle battery?

yes you have in Relay same like your boxer

Hi, are you still alive? Although these don't produce carbon monoxide, they produce vast amounts of carbon dioxide. Not suitable for small enclosed spaces or even small invented rooms. Humans need oxygen in the air they breathe. Not being piosioned is no consolation when you suffocate in your sleep, it's the same kind of dead.

over 3k hours on my heater with the green line and its still just fine.

Wrong about that hard fuel line lol . Why do fuel injection cars without return use rubber lines why do Honda with single feed lines use a damber ? Sound want it to tick louder put hard line just put metal lines so it sounds like a hammer hitting the side.

Is 45° better then just plain vertically? I bought a standalone unit (with 5L Diesel Tank, Pump and Controller all in one box) and there it is almost vertically mounted. They used the green rubber pipe ofc, change it to the hardline nylon. And does anyone know if there are any downsides (other then mayve noise) if I shorten the exhaust pipe?

What do you think about about the D6E now a few years later?

It will 100% work perfectly in Siberia, Alaska or at sea in cold parts of the world, then you wouldn't even have to turn it off all day long. All other cases, especially during summer time - failure.

I'd use a portable camping foldable wind shield to put against your lovely arty wood divider to stop splashes

This was so helpful. Thank you. I've felt so overwhelmed by all the tool choices i need to buy.

I want to make 2 of these for my van. ❤

There mini oil furnaces.

My diesel heater starts to smoke from the air in the pipe . Any idea what the problem is?

Haha super easy too right...

I miss the videos

Ugh comments about fire safety are so annoying. Obviously OBVIOUSLY if you have a big dog bouncing around, small children, or your vehicle is unstable then its probably not a good idea. I would hope these considerations are obvious to all watching 🙄 IF not, just stay home under the duvet the rest of your life. Plainly you need somewhere safe to place your ethanol fire and to store the fuel.

I will not be using the tank, I will T it into the fuel line of the van itself. No messy smelly diesel inside my van.

It's great for additional heat or where other sources are not an option.

Excellent, this is a great help. Thank You 🤝🏼

You can have the output from the heat exchanger go to the place your storing your hot water tank so it keeps the water warmer for longer and helps heat it faster 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

What is that bent bit of tiny pipe with the rubber on it used for please

They are shit . Unreliable

How do you like it so far? Did it warp your van panels? How much did it cost you ?

Great video Hugh! However as others mention, you only need to install the plates on doors which have a key. My Ducato only has one keyed door handle, the drivers door, so some reduced fitting time ahead!

PCB Board. So, Printed Circuit Board Board. OK then, thanks for that that.

After some years, what's your experience with the foam insulation? Have you ever been in strong sun/heat situations? I am pondering on this type but worried it may struggle if I stand in a full sun in spain... Thoughts?

I'm in the process of installing the Truma D4E. The Cowl outside is now just a small circular one, like the gas type. Much easier to install. There is no pick up connector for the Tank sender unit though. It's an extra they want you to buy at a silly price. Nice video Hugh, very helpful. Thank you. or is that Thank Hugh 😜

Interesting with the spray foam. Does it not make the van to rigid. Or is that a good thing?

this slack jawed fairy really doesn’t know what he’s talking about Obd ports have been on vehicles as early as the 80’s ……but it just amazing your “newer van” has one 🤣 and come on let’s be honest you wouldn’t complain of an intruder in the van

Reality check! Cooking exclusively with ANYTHING solar powered during winter in the UK is UNUSTAINABLE - UNLESS you have have a MASSIVE amount of solar on board (more than most vans can carry). Just saying! Thanks for all your great videos Hugh!

10:26 you can redirect the exchager outlet to other pipe that it wilo still go to inside to cabin etc. Just use T joint there. You will use flap to reroute air to heatexchanger first and use still heat the cabin

thanks for the video! How did you get Thunderbolt system shipped to Europe? Or where did you buy it from?

Hi how did you get the pattern on the fronts? I can’t find poplar fronted ply only poplar middle I really love the contrasting grain ❤

Silly question here. Could I use the jerry can that is mounted on the back of my 4wd. I could maybe find some sort of connector to hook up when I’m using it and disconnect it when I don’t need it

Just...what,

Cheers mate, understood all things hopefully got me sorted

Brilliant