Hidden Diesel Heater Install in My Tacoma - Cold Camping GAMECHANGER

[@wanderingtrailrider]

Oh, man!! I was looking at Nick's mount the other day. Haha!! I'm seriously considering this setup. Thanks for the video. It will surely help a lot of Taco folks.

[@hunter_pauley]

Let me know if you have any questions! It’s a great alternative to the Apache case setup.

[@nathanfoor1542]

The insulation kit makes a huge difference. Positive this will help your issue with tent temps being lower than the bed, you might not need to route ducting up to the tent.

[@hunter_pauley]

This is what I have heard as well. Heard nothing but positives about it and the huge difference in temps with it. Just camped in Glacier last night with outside temps of 32º so not too cold. Downstairs it was nearly 85º and upstairs was actually much warmer. I am thinking once dipping below 15ºF, the heater + insulation kit is more than enough.

[@nathanfoor1542]

@@hunter_pauley I think you are right, I have the insulation kit but no heater yet. I bought a diesel heater but the install options are not great for the Ranger, super jealous of the cubby kit available for you Tacoma guys. I think I’m going to pivot directions and go with the Truma through SP. Regardless, the insulation is so efficient that you will probably run the heater on low the entire time.

[@hunter_pauley]

I saw the Truma in person right after they installed it on the shop rig. A solid option and again, it's out of the way/not obstructing the floor. For me, that was a huge added benefit of the cubby vs doing an install on the bed floor. @@nathanfoor1542

[@joshuabuss4840]

What a clean look and easy to set up at camp. Any info on the clicking noise from the fuel pump everyone always talks about?

[@hunter_pauley]

Can still hear the clicking but quite minimal. I can probably get it even quieter by adjusting the placement

[@joshuabuss4840]

I watched another video where someone put the pump in a camera case incased in Foam and pretty much damped out all the noise. Im going with the Propex so I only need to bring one extra fuel type.@@hunter_pauley

[@NT78982]

Congrats on getting the setup dialed in! Looks convenient and effective.

[@LostBoysRecovery]

killer video man! dang you going to give me all kinds of ideas! lol great job!

[@hunter_pauley]

Thank you! And that is the goal - more ideas and changes 😆😉

[@craiglawrey7518]

Great vid. Thanks for posting.

[@hunter_pauley]

@@craiglawrey7518 absolutely. Let me know if you have any further questions

[@jK-yj2tl]

Excellent video; I am considering this set up for my Tacoma here in Alaska. I am wondering about being able to have the diesel heater on and warming the back while driving down the highway and having the pass-through window open to the cab so that there can be additional heat brought forward that way. I find traveling at 40 to 60 below the Tacoma cab does not stay above freezing with the heat full on… I could use additional heating from the rear heater while traveling. Do you have a suggestion for mounting the fuel tank for in travel use?

[@hunter_pauley]

If you are camping in that cold of weather, I highly recommend mounting it INSIDE of the truck bed. It's going to be much harder to get adequate heat especially if not recirculating the air at those types of temps. I know someone up in Alaska and they have theirs hard mounted with the exhaust going outside and even at -40ºF, it still struggles. I also don't think the heat from the rear would travel that well to the front of the cab.

[@brentross4646]

Well done thanks. Where is the fresh air intake? Is it under the wheel well same as the exhaust??? Can record some video of it running for sound and how the finished exhaust looks? Thanks.

[@hunter_pauley]

Yes fresh air uptake is tucked up high into the wheel well. Exhaust is out the rear. No C02 pickup on my detector yet. Might have to extend the exhaust at some point but for now, it works great!

[@fogduker3131]

Where can I get one of nicks mounts awesome idea and awesome build.

[@hunter_pauley]

@@fogduker3131 it’s in the description!

[@Fyijimdandy]

How do you keep the outside air intake clean and dust free?

[@hunter_pauley]

It's tucked pretty high up in the wheel well and behind the mud flap. Haven't had any issues yet with it.

[@bartknies7717]

How do you secure the fuel line under the truck?

[@hunter_pauley]

@@bartknies7717 I currently cover the quick connect with a pro toro and feed it up into my spare tire. I then just pull it down when setting it up.

[@tomilangthang5620]

Do you still happy with your installed location and heater? Just wanted to check in with you before I copy your. Thanks

[@hunter_pauley]

Absolutely love it still!

[@awkirk40]

Interested in the 3d printed attachment if you get one made.

[@hunter_pauley]

You talking about the one to route it upstairs?

[@awkirk40]

@@hunter_pauleyyeah would like to have a second duct to build a glove boot dryer

[@hunter_pauley]

@@awkirk40 If you're just trying to dry them out overnight, they will by just sitting downstairs. My dog, boots, jacket, and more have all been wet from snow and by morning they are dry if they are left near the output of heat.

[@awkirk40]

@@hunter_pauleymore for skiing in between runs hanging out next to the truck. Something like a pvc tree that gets the heat in there.

[@hunter_pauley]

@@awkirk40 Gotcha!

[@dickvankoughnett2331]

I like this concept ,nice and clean . My thinking based only on what I have seen . Is you may be better with the 2 K heater . With the 2 k you can run it on high all the time and it should not plug up the burner and glow plug . With a 5 K running at half output ,lots of people have problems . Also as you said less fuel and I would think less electrical power needed as well Thanks

[@hunter_pauley]

That is also what I have heard as well - these heaters like to run on high. I have been running the 2kw at ~2.5-3.5hz during the evening. The 5kw in the apache case I was running around 4.5hz, which was quite hot. The Lavaner Pros are solid. I am extremely impressed with the quality. The waterproof/sealed electronics especially in a build like this are also a must in my opinion.