Building a Portable Diesel Heater | Hot Tent Ice Fishing

[@norm4907]

Built one last year and I have the same ice shack. Keep in mind the heater can only raise so much temperature above ambient. Therefore if it’s -20 outside it may not perform as expected as opposed to feeding it air at 60 degrees. The fix for this is to move the heater inside and extend the exhaust under the tent. I use a welding blanket between the tent and exhaust as it gets blistering hot. The other thing is your battery will do much better in the warmth of the tent, also elevate it off the ice and snow. Hope this helps.

[@charlesvincett84]

Good pro tips!

[@rowdybroomstick6394]

Why not just buy a bullet heater? The one I have would run you out of that tent in 5 minutes if left on high. And it has wheels. And runs on diesel and kerosene. 330,000 BTUs. They make smaller ones that are more portable and almost as much output.

[@ArcherBowman]

Great point!

[@TheOtherBill]

@@rowdybroomstick6394 Because they dump the exhaust into the tent.

[@orion84037]

Doesn't diesel fuel gel when too cold? Not sure the specs, but that would be a real bummer if you were unable to start the heater when really needed. I may be misinformed.

[@Slnaocwe]

There really is nothing better than a man who can build, fix and figure things out. My boyfriend is the same way and it's always so impressive. 😏 Men are such a blessing. 😍

[@earlshaner4441]

Good evening from Syracuse NY everyone thank you for sharing your adventures in life

[@caycebrooke5754]

My girlfriend lives in Ithaca, I fly into Syracuse all the time. Such a beautiful city

[@earlshaner4441]

Thank you my friend

[@michellelyon3149]

Hello from Elmira, NY! This couple is amazing. I think my husband is getting a bit jealous every time I tell him their latest story/build!

[@earlshaner4441]

I'm not surprised thank you for sharing

[@bitowit1882]

I almost did a spit take at "I got a brown hole" and that tiny hesitation like "Oh that came out wrong". Perfect comedy timing!

[@ruthiemay423]

Same here... 😆😆😆

[@MIdaffy502]

Tip: When using a hole saw on plastic, drill in the opposite direction (reverse), this way the drill will not kick back, and the hole will be smoother. It will take longer though.

[@downhillnut2273]

Lol I just learned that trick the other day.

[@sallyethridge1393]

You two continue to amaze me.

[@MaineUSA]

They sure do. They are an awesome example of being happily married. Not too much of that anymore.

[@gunselshaly537]

@@MaineUSA People were never collectively happily married.

[@Wittlethumbs]

I follow hundreds of people ….. you are BY FAR , my FAVORITE to watch !!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@zmenow3162]

Very educational!! I have never known about a portable diesel heater. I therefore must live in California..🤠

[@tomcora9417]

It took you all day! Would’ve taken me a month. Nice job

[@donflack3778]

Great video! Glad you guys caught some fish. I have never been ice fishing. To late for me to learn how to ice fish, I am 80 yrs old. I will just have fun watching you guys do that. KC Don 😉

[@pamelakelley4266]

I love hearing your conversations with each other.❤🥰❄❄❄❄❄❄

[@peacefulwife5199]

I love me a Saturday SLA video drop.....booyahhh !! 😁😁😁

[@kyliepierson8718]

Wow pretty cool I enjoyed watching this as you built that little diesel heater saving yourself some money I like watching When you guys go on adventures go to remote places I always enjoy watching all adventures So keep on adventure love the channel love the content God bless

[@davidbarnett9095]

Eric can DIY anything your amazing dude

[@alaskahermithomesteader9549]

He is an Alaskan 👍😁

[@moretrash4you]

🧐

[@alaskahermithomesteader9549]

@@moretrash4you ????

[@stevenwarner7348]

What Terra S says: ~~~ Thank you! ~~~ I love this thing. Wow! (from New Hampshire)

[@kristyjones7657]

🎣 🌈 🐟 Always love watching how you get so excited every time you catch a fish!!🎉🎉🎉😎👍🏼

[@bettyrickert7272]

Congratulations beautiful trout 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼that was fun. Thank you. Granny B

[@garretpatterson5389]

You know Eric you could probably get a patent on your invention, I'm impressed with your ingenuity.

[@toyajackson556]

He said that he learned how to do it by doing research, it is not a new thing.

[@helenpoulos6701]

ERIC. Omg have you been told you’re AMAZING. You are so talented my friend. Bravo 👏👏👏👏👏. 🤗🤗

[@margaret8056]

What a GENIUS you are

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

WOOT WOOT, TFW a new SLA fishing video drops

[@davidcramb5793]

It's good to see Ariel bringing home supper 🎣

[@MaineUSA]

I picked up phone and saw your notifation and with that I'm here!!! Love this so much!

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

Thanks for sharing!

[@treeman3663]

Great idea they often put them in caravans 🚐

[@SalLeeHolland]

Even when you don't use it, it's nice you think of the dogs to keep warm on your adventures!

[@thedailyprepper517]

I live in Willow and love my diesel heater.

[@jeffhuntley2921]

I’ve got one to take the edge off the my cows barn snd use the exhaust to keep there water from freezing

[@christopherstewart9266]

Eric you are really a jack of all trades and master of them all

[@Coastal.Redwood.Homestead]

Rainbow trout is my favorite fish

[@jam1324]

Thanks for the video, flat tail is a trout, forked tail is a salmon. The second fish you caught was definitely a coho.

[@catherinefoster1481]

Nothing tastes better than freshly caught rainbow trout! Yum 😋

[@waterboy8999]

Sambuca?

[@rytime700]

Hey word of the wise for exhaust wrap!!!........soak it for a few hours before you use it in water......it will keep down the glass dust and also let it strech a bit more ......then once it dries it shrinks and your finally product will be tighter and never come loose. Also use worm drive band clamps....pipe clamps to hold it in place!

[@CaptainKseadog1]

Hello Eric & Arielle from the Southern Oregon Coast. Nice installation on that heater Eric. That is a trick little heater unit to keep you guys warm. That was a FAT Bow you caught. They are such good eating. Thanks for sharing your adventure. HNY '23.

[@travisvolf1804]

Erik you are the jack of all trades and master of none... you are amazing sir!!

[@rosaolbera8768]

I really enjoy watching your wonderful videos and I just love it watching what new you and your lovely wife do thank you both for sharing your video Rosa olbera from Alleyton Texas

[@thesurvivalist.]

Nice to see you joined the gang!

[@BrightestBlessings7899]

I love watching you and Ariel solve issues. So kewl.

[@lindapetersen1800]

Eric that was sweet of you to bring her Shrimp haha giggle !!! I know it is for the fish to catch them !!!

[@Outdoorswithmike]

Awesome heater cool love the tent. awesome catch also another fun video to watch

[@sallyhostetter2820]

Priming the diesel fuel into the heater is like priming Normal Saline into an IV pump. Ha, Ha. trying to relate it to my job. I love to watch you two fish.

[@donaldeugenealford4080]

Eric can build whatever he sets his mind too. Like your heater u built.👍☘️😎

[@thecrankyoldretiredlady5237]

Cool little project.

[@janicewilliams6820]

you are both amazing young people...excellent teachers of the culture..

[@91hiace]

Now that is fresh fish !

[@fmemories]

Fun and fishing looks fun. They make complete kits in a nice carry package for those that dont want all this work.

[@marierobinson3935]

wow i love watching these videos on a sunday afternoon ❤🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@josephbrabham8209]

I spent 3 years in AK in the late 60's (courtesy of Uncle Sam)! I enjoyed the wildlife and terrain...

[@davecoke2345]

Talent!!

[@anchorageprepper9008]

Pretty slick heater. Congratulations! That was a chonky trout 👍

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Thanks 👍

[@jzoom5790]

Maybe add a small pieces of sheet metal or heat resistant metal on the inside the box wherever exhaust hose is close to the plastic. Taped hose will still be super hot & may melt plastic. For diesel fuel add anti freeze gel to it. Why is fuel tubing green? Maybe use clear tubing so you can see fuel flow. Maybe (pipe wrap)insulate the outer blower tube so heat does not get lost. Really Great job!

[@jodytempleton-jackson1377]

Is like you brought your indoor kitchen 😀

[@margaret8056]

Trout fishing 🎣 just Awesome Love the look on ARIEL face when you ketch a fish

[@kirkmanley3164]

Wow! That is really cool.

[@marciannaprice1882]

Ingenious!!

[@Beardest_Fishing]

If you ever find yourself having to use that exhaust heat wrap again, soak it in water before you use it or try to wrap a pipe with it. It makes the process so much easier, you get a much tighter wrap and the fiberglass shreds won't be as bad and won't float through the air and get on everything. We've used that stuff on just about every car and off-road vehicle we've done and the tighter wrap does a much better job holding in the heat.

[@teresadaigle6991]

My husband loves this heater but honestly I don’t know where we would use it. 😂😂 We have so many different types of heaters already. That is a man for you, always wanting to get something that works better. Love it! We will probably get one but Our son will get it when we are gone from this life. 😃😃

[@lisawegener2664]

Just been binge watching your videos and now a new one posted so happy days guys xx

[@MaineUSA]

Cool couple

[@ruthiemay423]

You needa million plus subscribers... 😍😍😍

[@shariselove]

With those diesel heaters they recommend that you run it on high. The soot you'll get from it from just running it low will build up faster. Running it on high will Burn It Off.

[@Kaddis1936]

Awesome video. Thank you sooo much for sharing. You even caught some fish. You two are special 🤪🤪🤪

[@wayupnort6271]

Awesome build! Nice compact package. Pro tip from an experienced ice fisherman, put a float on your heater control fob. An 8” ice hole turns into a 36” as soon as you drop something! 😁👍

[@leannekenyoung]

I was thinking the same thing!! Oh no that fob is headed to the hole!! Glad it didn’t this time!!

[@ECole-le7we]

You two were made for each other. And, on top of that, you're great pet parents. ☺

[@JS-xs5hq]

Great video! Buy some ice screws and secure the tent to the ice like using tent stakes on land.

[@macalaban2405]

Its nice to watch a very handy clever guy goodluck

[@valariecroslin1427]

Love y'all video ty for sharing

[@nohand322]

That wire controller is the thermostat for the heater. You can place it inside the tent and when it reach the set temperature it'll cut off the burner. On a full tank my ran for 3 days on level 1 .

[@upnorthkenny9674]

Cool video one thing always add ground last red first black last👍

[@badcompany3057]

Slick set up, nice work.

[@brendag2891]

I just got a diesel heater this fall. I'm in Minnesota, it's -10F right now. The battery they have is just fine outside. The heater itself might last a bit longer inside the tent, with the exhaust going outside. That's how truckers do it. The diesel tank itself is indoors for the setups I've seen in RV's and van conversions. I run mine once a month if I'm not using it, to keep it primed. Not much on YT as far as instructions for these. Most are made in China. I know 3 different people using a diesel heater in Canada, and after 1.5 years, they are all having issues with theirs, but this is in a camper van, and they live in theirs full time.

[@curve5746]

What kind of issues may I ask?

[@ignaciaforteza7731]

Most helpful. My grandchildren will appreciate all this information. Have a great fishing adventure. Thank you. Keep safe.

[@Godkey1]

I would advice you to take the battery also inside the heated Ice fish tent. Most battery's function better and last longer with higher than freezing temperatures.

[@sgrvtl7183]

i wondered about that .....

[@melonyrichards937]

Great job. I have to say Eric sure does enjoy his food. Lol

[@karenmckay1372]

Hello Eric & Arielle, Bandit, Bo & Pepper ! Look forward to watching your video...always educational & entertaining...thanks for sharing 😁...CHEERS ☕️

[@headhunter4488]

Love the compact heater. Looks great. Glad you two can keep warm now while fishing. In my world, you would be "standing in tall cotton". Till next time.

[@sjnetzel]

Always enjoy your videos. Bummer on the coffee!

[@alysiachristensen5475]

Cool episode!!!

[@Socalhookerkrewfishing626]

We need more videos like this catch n cook

[@jamesgaul3544]

Another awesome video... thanks, guys. Ps. Nice bow!!

[@deer_hunter77469]

Fantastic!!!!

[@kenlman]

That would be a great heater for keeping the cabin a little warm while your gone for a few days. Great video!

[@jrr1631]

that case is smart to keep that pump ticking sound down. Nice job!!

[@stephenstephenson4594]

For a young man's so advanced in electronics you are amazing

[@douglassmith5414]

Eric that diesel heater installation in that box was great! What a great idea! Good luck with those rainbows!...AHhhaaa that's a beautiful Rainbow!

[@charlespowell4583]

Thank you for sharing. I really enjoyed the diesel heater project. I enjoy ice fishing. One of my sons built a wooden ice fishing hut on skids. It is called the Tajmehall

[@Jossy92]

Thank you!!

[@bryanjelinski8036]

Awww yes the old brown hole... You can buy a 30$ attachment for your hand drill to quickly drill the anchors into the ice. FYI the second fish you caught was a Kokanee (Big eye/forked tail). I believe a kokanee is a landlocked sockeye salmon, however you might have a different species in AK. Nice fish....awesome video!

[@kimeverhart6253]

Is there ANYTHING that Eric can not do? Wow!!

[@bwyyy7306]

Nice job on the heater

[@Marcos-Osca]

You need to keep battery raised, warm & off the ice/snow otherwise the extreme cold will drain it. Best fix is make a wooden box for the battery & line the inside of the box with carpet

[@sknap2728]

Something lighter weight and lined.

[@jackgreen1261]

Exciting video course I love the fishing videos but I like everything so ones not really that much more important than the other love you all be safe

[@aksnowman2641]

I like your new heater .!!!

[@geraldvaillancourt5675]

I am beginning to believe that there is nothing that you can't do. Good work.

[@Flowergurl2000]

Always doing more!!!

[@GoatPeak]

Nice work!

[@mikemalm7789]

This should be a good one! Thanks for sharing!!

[@Mile9homesteadalaska]

The good ones are webasto,or espar,non Chinese made,I've put a ton of these in semi truck sleepers,make sure your exhaust is sealed and out side,pointed up if possible above tent,and the do need maintenance over time,make sure your filtering the inlet fuel

[@markjohnson5556]

Really cool and interesting! It is funny that you did all that work and brought all that gear and then ended up catching fish OUTSIDE! 😄

[@brianmackey6923]

Cool idea I think I would do something like that but with a metal Jerry can

[@patrickmitts4903]

Hey fellow fish chasers. Just to let you know the first fish was definitely a rainbow, but the second two are either kokanee (landlocked sockeye salmon) or landlocked silver salmon. Look at the size of the pupils on the second two...that gives them away as salmon. I don't know history of the lake and what was stocked, but i've caught enough variety of salmonids to distinguish species differences visually.