How I fitted a 2kw diesel heater to my Renault Traffic (Vivaro) NO TANK DROP REQUIRED

Budget camper build Part 5.
Parts used in the video ….
ADVICE - Compare the heater prices on maxspeedingrods website too as they often have an offer.
2kw heater - ebay.us/zVQE6x
OR
amzn.to/3FSkwfU
Diesel heater return T piece - ebay.us/2k3nMP
Turret plate - ebay.us/yI1Qhe
White fuel pipe kit - ebay.us/QxhFsq

[@leemead4767]

Best install of a diesel heater ive seen 👌 and ive watched a few haha I'll be getting one of those connectors straight into fuel line makes it much easier Thanks for vid

[@Freedom-projects]

Thanks for the nice comment. Check out the other video with the black vivaro as there is a different placement of the connection and wiring loom underneath. Also another cheaper link

[@leemead4767]

@freedom projects I will check it out thanks! I'm doing a transit build so I'm trying to find out if that connector will fit lol

[@Freedom-projects]

@@leemead4767 let me know how you get on I’m going to check a few other vans too. Bear in mind the return pipe may not go into the tank as far

[@leemead4767]

@freedom projects Thanks for the info .... so the connector needs to be on return fuel pipe? Doesn't seem to be anything on the market for a mk7 transit 🤔 Definitely makes the whole process easier than dropping the tank so we'll done 👏

[@Freedom-projects]

@@leemead4767 yes the return one as the other is pressurised

[@markroberts4526]

Hi can you have the heater running with the engine connected to the furl line like you have.. im looking to do the same on my van this weekend and im dreading it although your video makes it look easy. Hopefully i have similar success 😆

[@Freedom-projects]

Hi there. Yes it works with or without the engine running as long as you have around a quarter tank of fuel. It does take a while to pump through for the first start up though. Good luck!

[@AdmiralFishy]

Really clean way of connecting to the fuel line - is this the main fuel line or the fuel return? The eBay listing for the part has been removed, btw - any suggestions for how you found it? Looking for similar for a Renault Master

[@Freedom-projects]

It’s the return pipe so not under pressure. Will look for another link. There is a different link on the black vivaro video that might work

[@williamgallacher5082]

Do u know what the part is called?

[@DNBaccount]

Nice build! Normally you get some extra black tubing that you use on the metal parts and then squueze the fuel line in. The clips will then secure it all together.

[@Freedom-projects]

The green hose is more flexible so comes without it, I recommend buying the white pipe which comes with the rubber hose if you don’t get it in the kit.

[@davidevans7856]

Very good what is the part called that goes into van fuel line for heater thanks David

[@Freedom-projects]

It’s the T piece link in the description

[@Freedom-projects]

See also the black vivaro video, another link there. There is also an update recommending the white pipe upgrade

[@davidhenderson9197]

Great install. I'd upgrade the green fuel line as soon as you can though as it is weak and known to balloon and perish. Last thing you need is fuel spraying all over a hot engine. There is a white nylon fuel hose available on ebay that everyone uses that's good stuff 👍

[@Freedom-projects]

@@davidhenderson9197 thanks for the compliment and commenting, it’s already done, it’s on a later video :)

[@SuperLewis05]

Hi. Great video Do you know if you could fit to same fuel line on a MK7 Transit? Im literally about to pay a mechanic to drop my tank in a week or two but i could do it like you have myself

[@Freedom-projects]

I’m sorry I don’t know re a transit, you could follow the fuel lines and see if it has that connector but the return pipe may not be as long in the tank

[@SuperLewis05]

@@Freedom-projects thanks

[@williamgallacher5082]

Has anyone managed to find then fuel attachment part?

[@Freedom-projects]

Check the link on this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/maibpXlmi6hmes0si=7PnqpfHK3RWY3n3J

[@jamescrook9749]

Hi as your a few months down the line are still happy with the heater and method of installation is not connected to main fuel tank ? Regards James

[@Freedom-projects]

Yep, I’ve seen some are fitted under drivers seat too. The T piece works very well, not sure about other vehicles though.

[@jamescrook9749]

@@Freedom-projects Good stuff thanks for the reply, I was thinking 2kw heater for the Vivaro, it would be enough? I have a 4kw in the Iveco Daily and it's more than ample for that which is the XLWB, regards James

[@Freedom-projects]

@@jamescrook9749 yea 2kw fine for a vivaro. Check the maxpeedingrods website, sometimes they have an offer on. I’ve got a 5kw in my Relay

[@jamescrook9749]

@@Freedom-projects I will certainly do that and hopefully drop on a special offer, every penny saved is a bonus when taking on a self build 👍👍

[@NBK3524]

What gage wire did you use to extend the earth

[@Freedom-projects]

Probably the 17 amp or 25 from Halfords or 2.5mm from CEF.

[@dzirulis]

From where is diesel coming from rerun pipe from diesel tank or from main diesel line through the filter and tank pump. If you getting diesel from return pipe you have to keep fuel 1/3 of tank is it?

[@Freedom-projects]

It’s the return pipe (thinner of the two) and it worked at least until the red portion on the 2 I’ve done.

[@tudorsomkereki9603]

I did mines exactly the same and now the van starts very hard… somehow it sucks the diesel from the engine and needs to turn for few good times

[@Freedom-projects]

Does it do it all the time or low fuel tank? On my traffic there’s a hand pump, try giving it a few squeezes see if it makes a difference. If you can’t find it let me know il do a little video and send a link

[@Freedom-projects]

Also did you DEFINITELY do it on the return pipe not the main feed?

[@georgiap2924]

Hi. How do you know which 1 is the return. Many thanks

[@Freedom-projects]

Hi there. If it’s on a vivaro/ traffic it’s the thinner one, they tend to be next to each other most of the time so it’s easy to spot. Not 100% sure on other vehicles

[@EndofDays72]

diesel heater return fuel line - ebay

[@Freedom-projects]

That’s the one the link is for 👍

[@arthurlynch1549]

no sound barely hear

[@Freedom-projects]

I’ve got a Bluetooth mic now so hopefully the new videos will have better sound