FITTING A DIESEL HEATER ALTERNATIVE HEATING, and SANFOU Lithium Battery

[@danielrussell446]

Hi Rob and Lynn a great video as ever and I think the diesel heater is going to be a game changer in the static and surely will be better than central heating in keeping a steady temperature in the van which I am sure will make Lynn happy 😂😂 Is it the same setup that you have in the bus? Neat installation Rob and I am amazed how little space they take up remember to insulate the tank and fuel line for winter so the diesel doesn’t freeze All the best to you both Daniel

[@RobandLynnontour]

Hi Daniel, hope you are well, we think so too, and yes i will be very happy, hate the cold 🥶 it really is a very neat installation, very happy, Diesel doesn’t freeze anymore thank goodness, but we will make it all snug Tale care ☺️☺️

[@danielrussell446]

@@RobandLynnontour yes all good here thanks have had a lovely two weeks down in Looe weather was mixed but that’s Cornwall was great to have quality time with Victoria and our boys just catching up now! Ah ok I was worried about the diesel in the winter in the tank but robs done a good job there and will make a massive difference been thinking of you both hope you are ok too Daniel

[@peterneal7160]

All sounds very good. Bonus getting rid of Leadacid Battery, no fumes when charging it! Great to see your kids again! Watching this in Miami last part of our Carribean holiday! 😊

[@RobandLynnontour]

Hi, the heaters really are a great bit of kit 👍 we wish you safe and happy travels 👍

[@paulmills1605]

Have one in garage one direct to our living room. Three storey detached and it heats the whole house raising temp to 3 degrees top floor raising higher for middle and very warm in lower. Can't beat them for economical use. I advise using diesel one week and Kero another both have better heating performance. Kero can be on low setting whilst diesel is great at high burns. I'd also advise to have the container outside for easy access and refills. Also have at least two containers l, one on one off. Enjoy

[@RobandLynnontour]

Hi Paul, they are absolutely fantastic source of heating aren’t they, everyone should have one fitted and save a fortune in bills , many thanks for taking the time to write your comment 👍

[@craig2606]

great video. here is something to think about when running the heater and sucking fuel from the tank are you getting air back into the tank in you may find it causes a vacuum

[@RobandLynnontour]

Hi, there is a breather pipe in the tank so that won’t happen

[@deaddave8805]

WOW. We did this two years ago and everybody should. We have a double sized living room and we have a diesel heater one end and a genuine 1930's log burner the other that doubles as a stove with a hot plate. Last winter we only put the central heating on occasionally to check the pump hadn't seized. YES, the rest of the house was cold, but we were warm in bed, had hot water in the bathroom and then went to work. BE AWARE though. We had to fight with our Gas provider to prove that we hadn't got a faulty meter as they thought a three bed semi should be using far more gas than we were. It has saved us £100's of pounds. Of course not everyone could do this but If you can live 'Off Grid' in a van, you can live 'Off Grid' in a house. It's called 'The Good Life' for those old enough to remember that sitcom !!! Looking forward to Tackeroo.

[@RobandLynnontour]

Hi both, hope you are keeping well, and yes it’s perfect for any situation including a house. It’s definitely a great alternative as you have found out.So many people are now changing to alternative forms of heating See you soon

[@carlmoulton5348]

Another great video! Just a note, I guess it's not two feeds going into the jerry can, ones more than likely a breather pipe so the air can get in as it's taking diesel out. Only reason I mention that is because if you bung that pipe up it will eventually starv of fuel. Good work all the same Rob 👍

[@RobandLynnontour]

Hi and thank you, yes I am aware now of the breather pipe 👍

[@sueflitton3831]

What a great idea for your static. We are off to Autoterm next week for our diesel heater fitting on Motorhome. Can't wait. Take care guys x

[@RobandLynnontour]

Hi that’s fantastic you can’t beat autoterm 👍

[@Meanderingste]

Such a good idea game changer for winter. The batrery is super cheap would not be much cheaper for a lead acid. Happy Holidays Both

[@RobandLynnontour]

Absolutely Steve the lithium is very cheap 👍happy holidays to you too 👍

[@SouthDerbyshireDashCams]

Hi Rob, I also fitted one in my garage a couple of months ago, brilliant!!, I also fitted a 20 amp in line fuse as I am also big on safety, did you install one as I couldn't see it in the video and it is something that is easily overlooked as mine didn't come with one. Thanks Martin

[@RobandLynnontour]

Hi they are fantastic aren’t they 👍 yes there is a fuse fitted

[@louisegilbert2101]

Lynn,you asked if anybody had used the seat covers for the van. I have just fitted them on our van ,they look good. As each van is different, I have had to use mattress clips for on cushion as they are odd sizes ,all purchased from Temu. The real test will be after a trip to France and Spain!! Lou

[@RobandLynnontour]

Hi thank you for that, please let us know how you get on with them xx

[@KarenWinfield-d7d]

Great video again hope you are both feeling better and mavis too take care xx

[@RobandLynnontour]

Thank you, we are ok, still hurting but it is getting a little easier xx

[@mistyeyes6710]

A friend of mine in on a boat & hes looking for a heater for winter, he was thinking of a log burner, but log burners take up room, I'm going to tell him sbout this ,🙏🏼 looks much neater 👍🏼 Great to see you two beauts back 🤗 awesome vlog, stay strong, hope you're not hsving problem's with these high winds 😢 take care ❣️🌹🥂🤗xx

[@RobandLynnontour]

Hi Misty, yes please tell him about the heater, we do know a few people who have them fitted in boats and they swear by them xx

[@mistyeyes6710]

@@RobandLynnontour thank you, you're awesome 🔥❣️🌹xx

[@suecoo66]

We've got one in our van, gets hot in no time

[@al9600mc]

I was just thinking about fitting something like what you have done but checked my insurance for our static one of the conditions was it did not have a retro fit heating system fitted, better check your insurance make sure you are covered with it fitted.

[@RobandLynnontour]

Yes we checked and all is good with ours

[@paulyoung6165]

Hello There Rob Lynn and x Mavis x , Hope All are Well , Great video of fitting your diesel heater , They sound very useful and great that you can fit them yourself , a very interesting video , And Mavis i did notice you have got the best seat in your Home 🐕, xx rite next to your Heater , well Thank you for Sharing , Take Big care All XX 🌟👍👍

[@RobandLynnontour]

Hi Paul, we are all good thank you. Hope you are too, Thank you, and yes they are really brilliant 🤩 Aww yes that will be her place now all winter Tale care xx

[@Cheekymonkey1]

good night Lynn and Rob i love watching your videos on your KZbin channel I hope you are all well and enjoying things around the mobile home I am grateful for what you do on your videos for everyone to see on your KZbin channel please keep up your good work on your videos on your youtube channel please keep safe and warm

[@RobandLynnontour]

Evening David, hope you are keeping well, Glad you are enjoying our channel

[@garypowers6991]

I fitted a split air conditioner which heats and cools in my summer house (glorified wooden shed, glass fronted) which is far more efficient than conventional electric heating, gives 4kw of heat for 1 kw of power, allows year round use, economic and has the bonus of cooling when it’s just too hot, you can get self fit for not too much money

[@RobandLynnontour]

Wow that sounds awesome 🤩

[@billelder1813]

Any precautions taken against flooding?

[@RobandLynnontour]

Absolutely just remove the fuel tank 👍

[@sheilahowse6880]

Well done Robert there is no end to your talents Just a thought what would you need to do with the fuel tank system under the van should the site flood 🤞🤞it won’t

[@RobandLynnontour]

Hi , if we had floods I would just remove the fuel tank, many thanks for your comment 👍

[@Are_we_there_yet_]

Where did you get your diesel can from guys. The one under your static?

[@RobandLynnontour]

@@Are_we_there_yet_ hi it was from eBay

[@Are_we_there_yet_]

@@RobandLynnontour is it a specific one?

[@RobandLynnontour]

@Are_we_there_yet_ it’s a Sealy one ( if that’s how you spell it )

[@thetravellingwhibleys9870]

Nice bit of kit, and it looked to be a not too difficult installation. It'll be worth it's weight in gold come winter time

[@RobandLynnontour]

Hi and yes it’s awesome and so easy to fit Definitely worth its weight in gold 100% Hope you are all well

[@libellula3313]

Thanks for the fitting demo. Looks really great and will save you money I'm sure. Were the fitting instructions with it adequate? Jo in France 🇫🇷

[@RobandLynnontour]

Hi Jo in France 🇫🇷 yes the instructions are very good 👍

[@rikkibeattie5174]

Cheers for this folks, great set up for shed.

[@RobandLynnontour]

Absolutely perfect for a shed 👍

[@Theonlybogman]

Got 2 CHINESE UNITS running kerosene, heating our bungalow for last 3 years without any issues on the units at all . Will change glow plugs and check burn chamber for sooting before running this autumn/winter.

[@RobandLynnontour]

Perfect 👍

[@toddy3770]

Can you please tell me where you get your stickers made

[@RobandLynnontour]

Hi here is the link to our shop, there is a way of contacting Kev via email on the link

[@andytaylor1562]

Insulate the tank and pipe for winter

[@RobandLynnontour]

👍

[@tanksontour]

Agree with a couple of comments here, 1 about insurance and 2, I think the short pipe is a breather? Andy.

[@RobandLynnontour]

Hi Andy we have actually just come of the phone to the insurance all sorted 👍 yes it’s a breather , I know that now 😂

[@tanksontour]

@@RobandLynnontour sorry rob, didn’t want to come over all over bearing. I just thought that you’d changed the homologation of the van and might nullify the insurance. I’m sure you’ve got everything covered. BTW, the batteries have come down a lot eh? Around 1 year ago I was looking at just under £500 for 100ah lion battery.

[@neilmason1394]

An interesting concept, looks really good in the static and relatively easy to fit. Not sure how simple it would be in a standard build house.

[@RobandLynnontour]

Hi Neil, we know lots of people who have them in their homes, they are really easy to fit 👍

[@MikeSadler-z1b]

Maybe I’ve missed it but what is the discount code for the battery?

[@RobandLynnontour]

Hi this is it ROBANDLYNNONTOUR

[@MikeSadler-z1b]

@@RobandLynnontour Thank you, i spotted it as soon as i sent the message to you 👍

[@RobandLynnontour]

No worries 😊

[@tonyfield6399]

Fair play, you made a good job of that 👍👍

[@RobandLynnontour]

Thank you 👍

[@lindam4308]

Definitely game changer and as Rob goes Brilliant 😂 honestly.

[@RobandLynnontour]

Happy with that 😂😂👍

[@stevetugby]

Rob, the second line that you put the blue tape on, may be the air inlet - as the fuel is used it needs to be replaced with air - worth checking mate.

[@RobandLynnontour]

Thanks for that Steve I will look into it 👍

[@muddymarvellous]

You can use your safe fill log bottles, the heaters cost only £70. The owner of safefill has two in his house. I've used them last three years, no problems

[@RobandLynnontour]

Wow I did know that 👍

[@garypowers6991]

Do you need the battery for the diesel heater at all, why not just feed the heater off of the mains fed charger?

[@RobandLynnontour]

It’s designed to work off 12v

[@garypowers6991]

@@RobandLynnontour The mains fed charger gives out 12v, the battery isn’t needed at all, you only need it on the motor home for the heater because your not permanently connected to mains, on the static the battery isn’t doing anything

[@RobandLynnontour]

@@garypowers6991 thank you for that

[@GeordieOnTour]

Great video and a fab way to save money, can you do a run down of him much you paid for the heater and battery etc so there's an overall cost plz

[@RobandLynnontour]

Thank you we are happy you enjoyed it , all the prices are in the link in the description 👍

[@johnlong3214]

Red diesel can be used for non-commercial heating in homes, save even more money. Happy with that😁

[@RobandLynnontour]

We are happy with that too 👍

[@PhilipPowell-jc6iv]

Is Nobby helping you Rob he is a exspert at fitting things

[@RobandLynnontour]

Not this time 😂👍

[@PhilipPowell-jc6iv]

Surely if you fitted under the van you could have several out let's into the caravan bathroom bedrooms

[@RobandLynnontour]

Yes that’s absolutely true, but the 4kw autoterm heater heats the whole van up 👍

[@ourworldonwheels]

Do you know the Victron charger you have is able to be turned in to a 12v power supply through the app 👍🏼 just thought I’d say incase (with how your using it) if you wanted to get rid of the battery and use it elsewhere….it saves going Victron charger from mains anyway to charge the battery, then battery to power heater and then top up battery with charger situation and all those cables).. you could just go powerbank to Victron to heater 👍🏼 These heaters only use about 40w once running and I’d imagine it would be more efficient to run the Victron charger you have in power supply mode off one of your powerbanks. I think if I had a static I’d consider this too 👌🏼 Also.. edit.. as your not on the road and using in a building you can run it off red diesel.. it’s about 40p cheaper per litre !!

[@RobandLynnontour]

Hi & thank you so much for the information, we had absolutely no idea you could do that so thank you again 👍

[@wanderingwilcoxs]

Interesting but I would have put the whole installation under the van and just run the heat up into the floor no need to loose a cupboard also a Victron ip22 can be used as a power supply no need for a battery.

[@RobandLynnontour]

Hi yes we know that now about the victron , the reason we didn’t fit it under the van is the site floods 👍

[@wanderingwilcoxs]

@@RobandLynnontour Ah now it makes sense thinking about putting one in our Conservatory so we can actually use it for the other 11 months of the year lol

[@Sooty]

Interesting vblog. If you have a house 🏠 why would you live in a static caravan 🤔 Is it a 12-month site 🤔

[@RobandLynnontour]

Hi we don’t live in the static, but we do spend a lot of time there 👍

[@denisecafferky2248]

Brrrrrrrrilliant 🎉

[@RobandLynnontour]

Absolutely 😂😂❤️

[@fenwanderermiller]

Rob don't you need to remove tape on fuel tank to vent tank 😊

[@RobandLynnontour]

I did think that but there’s a hole in the top of the can 👍

[@fenwanderermiller]

I stand corrected😊

[@wilksontour7981]

Do you have to tell your insurance company about it?

[@RobandLynnontour]

All sorted 👍

[@sidpf1972]

Be careful of your insurance on the static ,it wont cover fire damage 🔥

[@RobandLynnontour]

That’s a point I will notify them 👍

[@suecoo66]

Can't believe some people gave your dog video a thumbs down. What a bunch of people w⚓s. 🖕 to them!

[@RobandLynnontour]

Hi it’s unbelievable isn’t it 🤷‍♂️

[@mikepowell9326]

Hello lovely two hope the sadness of losing duch is getting better he had a wonderful time with you both ❤

[@RobandLynnontour]

Hi Mike, we don’t think the pain will ever go away 💔 but will have to crack on 👍