2KW Vevor Diesel Heater - Tacoma Truck Camping: Install & Long Term Review. Are they any good?

[@DWSOutdoors]

On a side note I have to give you big props for being a legit Fabricator as that in of itself is a Skill that I can respect!

[@Outside605]

Thanks my dude!

[@DWSOutdoors]

Andy the KZbinr! Look at you doing a legit Review! I really need to get something like that setup in my homemade camper trailer! Another summer project I guess!

[@Outside605]

I’m no KZbinr. I dabble lol

[@brianveitenheimer4492]

The Vevor heaters are great. Parts and accessories are cheep and readily available on Amazon. Lots of KZbin vids with tutorials on installation, troubleshooting use and repair. I’ve installed 4 own 1 and have repaired one of the units with ease.

[@RMFH450]

I elevated my diesel heater and exhausted through the bottom of the passenger cubby/storage in the box to avoid drilling out the main area, I couldn't do the big holes in my bed like you did I was too afraid, I like your install tho it's legit bruh

[@Outside605]

I didn’t like cutting a hole that big either but here we are ha. Thanks for watching

[@fourwheelednomad]

Great review, you are a natural at this 👍

[@stevesmith-sp8xv]

Very nice content. You have earned another subscriber. Hoping for more videos.

[@Outside605]

Thanks for watching. Much appreciated

[@lef1956]

Another great video Andy!!

[@Outside605]

Thank you

[@osvaldogalvez4776]

I love your solution to these problems. Thank you for the content

[@Outside605]

Thanks for watching.

[@highpressurehunting]

This was a great review with all the info that I needed. I will be doing the same install as you in my tundra. Thank you so much for this helpful video. ❤

[@Outside605]

Thanks for watching.

[@DavidBowen]

just like your furnace at home, the chamber can form cracks. Esp with it being in a vehicle and bouncing around. Not to mention, Chinese welds are not known to be the best. I would recommend putting a Co² detector in there. You can get one for an RV, that would work. Even though you put the work into sealing up the hole underneath, you still have to be careful that the chamber does not crack and allow Co² to mix in with the heat and kill you. JMO!!

[@Outside605]

There is a detector in there for sure.

[@johnwyman6126]

It is a thick one piece casting with no welds.

[@SacredHeart0520]

@@johnwyman6126 this is what I was thinking mine is a casting that bolts together no welds. Would be weird if it cracked I guess it’s possible

[@dangallo9291]

Great Job on this video. Your newest fan!

[@SlippyJacks]

Keep up the good work

[@Outside605]

Thank you!

[@jesusguzman5435]

That is an excellent setup thanks for the review I would purchase that brand

[@Outside605]

Thanks for watching

[@georgecurrenti]

Great review and some good tips… thank you.

[@Outside605]

Thank you!

[@todstrucks2919]

Thank you for the review. Great idea on the camera box. I’m thinking on putting a diesel heater in my camper Van project. 👍👍

[@Outside605]

Definitely do it. Such a cheap and reliable heat source. Pretty safe if the install is good. Thanks for watching.

[@blueman5924]

Very professional instal and talk. 👏👍Thanks.

[@Outside605]

Thanks! 👍

[@Venturewest1]

Great job on that video.

[@Outside605]

Glad you liked it!

[@bgd73]

thanks for this

[@Outside605]

Thanks for watching.

[@danielbtwd]

Thanks

[@kellyteel1932]

Good review. Thanks.

[@Outside605]

Thanks for watching.

[@strelokblackburn4651]

similar looking heater that was factory in stalled on my old interational semi

[@Outside605]

Thanks for watching

[@ChRiSELExPLoRaD0R]

Great video , ive 1 diesel heater vevor all im one. Im planing on instilling , but ive a question. Can i leave the intake from inside the truck bed ? Ive my truck topper and my bed in there u know. Or the intake has to be out side the truck ? Ive Co2 detector and im planing on leaving my teuck topper window open 3 or 4 inch.

[@tluva1020]

Video starts at 2:15. You're welcome

[@DeadEyeDetails]

Great content! Question, where did you get the turret plate, tank and elbow? Thanks!

[@Outside605]

Thank you. Check back in the next couple days. I’ll try to have that information up. I uploaded this on the road and I ran out of time. All were purchased from Amazon or eBay. I’ll post links.

[@Outside605]

Links are up.

[@MirzaLLC]

You have a wonderful build! What size flatbed 23 Tacoma is this?

[@Outside605]

It's the 6' box. Thanks for stopping by.

[@luissilva-qg4ob]

hola jamas coloques codo de 90 grados en salida de calor porque se devuelve el calor y puede estropearel calentador...se recomienda dar un metro de linea recta y despues puedes colocar codo ok.

[@ChRiSELExPLoRaD0R]

Que mas aabes sobre este método? Ando buscando información para mi canal de youtube , ya que comencé a hacer videos de invierno camping ja ja q locura.. ahora necesito un diesel heater. Salu2 desde Canada. -20c

[@queerdor]

Could the exhaust be routed into the vehicles exhaust system?

[@Outside605]

I’m sure you could which would be super clean.

[@johnbecay6887]

does this vevor heater have a provision for high altitude use? thanks

[@Outside605]

This one does not. The "new" version says it does but I have yet to install one and test. Thanks for watching.

[@theracinghotel]

What brand and model is the camper top that you have? The truck cap however you want to call it

[@Outside605]

It's a Snug Top brand. Model is a Highliner. Thanks for watching.

[@willdrivesu7914]

Might have to get one of these, can it be mounted against a vertical surface rather than flat on the floor like that? seeing this i was thinking of installing it on my wheel well.then run the exhaust right with my vehicle exhaust.

[@Outside605]

I believe most can be mounted sideways. There are so many manufacturers, I'd read the reviews carefully. Thanks for watching.

[@OscarmfRoth]

What kind of amps does it pull being the 2kw heater? Would a 100 amp hour marine battery off a 200 watt solar set up be sufficient to run this heater? I'm researching it all before I buy one this week for my van. Thanks!

[@lucasoswald4264]

Did you ever figure this out?

[@Outside605]

I’ve not measured exactly power usage, but I can run this 4-5 days on and off on a camping trip using my 100ah lithium deep cycle battery. Truth be told, maybe longer - I’ve never run the battery out on a trip. I don’t run the heater at night when I’m sleeping l, usually just the evening before sleep and when I get up in the morning. I know this isn’t exactly what you’re asking for, but it’s my real world experience. I don’t think you’re too far off on the solar panel, as long as you’re getting proper exposure time compared to how much you’re running the heater.

[@TheRealJimmy831]

Why have the pump diagonal instead of of horizontal or vertical?

[@Outside605]

The instructions have it mounted at an angle.

[@TheRealJimmy831]

@@Outside605 good to know thank you.

[@webtechaz]

Question, I have a sienna mini van and i kept hearing the 5k would be too hot. so I got a 2kw like yours and now hear you have to run it on high to heat my van. How is the heat output on this and do you have to run it on high to keep warm?

[@Outside605]

I rarely run it on high. Like almost never. Typically I have it on the lowest setting. I heat my 22x26 garage with a 5kw model. In my opinion, a 2kw is more than plenty.

[@webtechaz]

@ thank you very much for getting back

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[@danielatkins4786]

Mine smells like burning rubber. Did you have that smell and did it go away?

[@Outside605]

Make sure the rubber "seal" on the bottom is positioned to not touch the exhaust port. But yes, they do smell like rubber for the first few uses it seems. At least with mine, that went away.

[@jokinenk]

Can you put that pump under the car?

[@Outside605]

Yes, I've seen some people do that. Especially camper vans.

[@regularcabguy7865]

Is the 2kw worth it or should I go with the 5kw? I have a semi with 5 foot flat top sleeper. I’m thinking the 2kw would be better so I don’t wake up with dead batteries but for the couple extra dollars maybe the 5kw would be better but it consumes a little more power.

[@tjkillduff]

I also drive truck and just ordered the 2kw. I know of a couple guys that ordered the higher output versions that ended up pulling them out to put in the 2kw due to the units producing too much heat for them to control very well. FWIW the espars that are installed from the factory on trucks are 2.2 kw and they throw out plenty of heat.

[@Outside605]

2KW is most likely plenty. In my truck, I run it on the lowest setting almost always because they crank out the heat. For perspective - I heat my 24x26 insulated garage with a wall mounted 5KW heater. Thanks for watching.

[@kaboom4679]

Mixed reviews are typically a sign of bad quality control , either at the manufacturing end or the consumer end . And since this product is from China , and , requires some fabrication ability and attention to detail , I am not at all surprised by less than stellar ratings owing to mixed reviews . The problem with idiot proofing is that idiots are constantly evolving and develop immunity to common sense , faster than cockroaches develop immunity to pesticides . Anyway , awesome video . Be nice if they made a 1Kw heater , since the 2 -2.5 Kw units are really overkill for a full size pickup with a canopy , and unless you are camping in arctic conditions , you will likely keep yours at the lowest setting . This exacerbates carbon buildup in the unit unless you run it full blast for 10 minutes every time before you shut it off for the day .

[@Outside605]

A lot of truth here. I would agree most diesel heater problems are an installation error. And you’re right - even a 2kw can be overkill for a pickup but it’s the best solution I’ve come up with. A buddy heater is way too warm, too quick. A constant cycle of turning it on and off. At least the diesel heater on low is semi regulated. Thanks for watching.

[@blackspruceroutes]

Is it just me? But I don't think I saw your battery power source? Vehicle battery? Extra battery? Where ? Thanks for the straight forward helpful information!!

[@jaygrenham]

Coffee pot looks way way to pristine and unused for any real outdoorsman Made me laugh watching your pretty pristine coffee percolator