How to operate a Volvo bunk/sleeper heater.

The following video will show you how to operate your Volvo bunk heater with this display board. I’ll show you three basic functions how to turn the unit “ON” so that it runs continuously. How to turn the unit “OFF”. And how to run the unit on “CYCLE” so that it turns on and off automatically like your AC at your house works.

[@Woodr7ten]

Life saver thank you!!! Straight to the point videos are the best!

[@dpfriedmanii]

I hate the ones that are now production than substance.

[@aedancael1717]

@@dpfriedmanii thanks for the video! Straight to the point without all the unnecessary babbel! I have a question for you, what exactly is heating up the truck? The engine? Because I guessing that it is not an APU??

[@paulfriedman224]

@@aedancael1717 the bunk heater is a small box inside/under your bunk that uses a small amount of your diesel fuel to ignite your enclosed heater element. The blower is a low voltage fan blower that runs of your battery. Your thermostat is the knob on the wall. When you hear it clicking that is the ignite electrical spark that lights the small furnace. It’s all very safe but you should not run the bunk heater and the truck at the same time. As a matter of fact, the AC control will override the bunk heater when the truck is on so they don’t work at the same time. It’s designed so that you don’t have to run your truck to stay warm. The bunk heater will cook you out if you let it.

[@aedancael1717]

@@paulfriedman224 thanks so much! I am in the process of buying a Volvo soon. I have done a lot of research on it as much as I could and found nothing on the bunk heater. I hate APUs and I didn't want to have to heat the truck by constantly running it. Much Appreciated!!

[@thomasschwab1727]

I just got in a 2020 Volvo today. I don't have the manual so finding this video saved my rear from freezing tonight. Thank you.

[@minchank0]

You sir are a life saver!

[@derricklasaga7375]

My lord, I run a 2021 Volvo VNR for 3 months now and I've left the truck running while sleeping. Damn it makes it hard to sleep. Thank God for this video.

[@zorangrujic657]

Thank you, easy to understand- straight to the point 👍🚚

[@082782able]

Mines is barley blowing is that normal?

[@920bigblack]

So great full to you for this video brotha! I hate having to idle my truck and I didn’t know how to use this 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 it cold in the Rockies this time of year 🤣

[@robertotoledo1910]

Hey there my friend this is Robert from Fort Myers Florida just wanted to say that from one truck to the other thank you, greatly appreciate information information, don’t laugh I had this truck for about six months and I knew this existed but is she’s now that I’m getting to it😄, yeah hopefully I’ll start saving money on fuel.👌👍✌️❤️

[@assadbarakzai5921]

Thank you and God bless I was freezing every night until I watched this

[@truckdrivingshawty2477]

You just saved my life. I was freezing had to keep idling my truck

[@theme2160]

Thanks, in the middle of Idaho and just found your video ❤. Very helpful

[@buckaroo8805]

Thanks for the great video! Works perfect!✌️

[@tonyhill3786]

Bro, thank you, I was about to put my fist through the control unit. Three years later, in a 2023 and Volvo hasn't changed a thing. Someone said you could set the temp, kn it, but the one I have has to be set by time, just as you stateed.

[@Clearly69]

I read the manual and all it did was confuse me, great video.

[@dpfriedmanii]

Same here.

[@user-sq4ov1io9i]

It's really changing my life for better . Thank you 😮

[@theeuprise]

Thank you, my issue was turning it off! 😂

[@RodrickHicks]

Video was very helpful..Thanks for sharing

[@manuelmedina96]

simple and to the point, thank you

[@Redbull_5757]

I got this truck Decenmber 2022 and now 12 Jan 2023 I need the heater... thank you so much!

[@dpfriedmanii]

Glad it helped you out Redbull. We have all been there. Safe drivin'!

[@tonystratoudakis548]

Thank you buddy that was very helpful

[@RugbyCoachWilson]

Nice and yes simple to the point and now im snug as a bug in a rug

[@jobyjiskaprezan3610]

You save my life boss thanks

[@petersonjosephilibert2305]

Got on a 2023 last week and the just stopped working after beeping and l didn't know how to fix that till l watch this video. Thanks so much!

[@-georgeleto8132]

Thx 👍🏻is really helpful

[@tevinlong4888]

Thank you Sir Happy holidays

[@blackdragon6933]

This works in my 2023 Volvo.... thanks

[@alialimursal8935]

Thanks for the info.

[@talibnoori4422]

Big thanks you saved me.

[@Bosh1814]

Thank you sir

[@highcheekbonz5850]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@rolandorodriguez906]

Thanks for video

[@elbassaraghii5744]

Thank you very much

[@tymon3y]

You the man

[@flobay1731]

Thank You.

[@gloriaandrews2681]

Thank u Bless you

[@dpfriedmanii]

It sucks freezing your butt off knowing you have a nice bunk heater the whole time. I had to learn the hard way too. Many a freezing nights

[@coreyburns7744]

Thanks 👍

[@michaelbourne1719]

Lifesaver!!!!

[@kirostar12]

Hi. I am on my way to install Espar bunk heater in my Volvo truck and was wondering if I can connect it to the Volvo digital controller. From your video looks like I can do that just need to find how.

[@dpfriedmanii]

I don’t think you can.

[@AliMohamed-fp5ex]

Thanks a lot

[@guidononya7368]

Awesome, thanks much.

[@AncientPharaoh]

Thank you

[@michaelf4845]

Thanks!

[@daddymaddy8323]

I have 2022 Volvo VNL 760. There is no blower under mu bunk :( I turned my heater on as you showed and nothing happened... Is it such truck modification I got?

[@beenherebelieveme6210]

I got a Brand new 2022 VNL 860 Sometimes it works,sometimes it doesn’t ,air sometimes blows hot you can’t sit at the work station and sometimes it just blows cold No “blinking” codes that something is wrong,wonder what could it be🤔

[@truckbuilt_4748]

You just saved me fuel. Thanks alot

[@shawnnorris3410]

Thanks

[@derekvalenti9365]

Hey brother maybe you could help me out. I’mVERY me to the trucking industry and don’t know a whole lot about trucks and internal cab switches and all. But I’m about 2 months in now going over the road and definitely try to utilize all the power outlets I can find in the cab. I have a Volvo just like this one (not mine, not even the companies, but the company rents from Penske) and I’m trying to figure out why the actual power outlets that are in the truck (as seen under the bunk and also a couple up near where the fridge goes) why they don’t hold power. Not sure if it’s something as simple as a switch I’m missing. Or possibly a fuse that needs replacing... if you can help me greatly appreciated! Thanks brother and stay safe out there!!

[@trentallman984]

You have to have an inverter to power those outlets. The truck is wired and the is a plug in under the bunk that goes right into the inverter. I used a 2000 watt Power Drive unit and it powers the microwave, tv, and a fan. I tried a 1500 but it couldn't take the microwave for more than 2 minutes. If you don't see anything next to the heater then you don't have one.

[@avirana8511]

Whats that panel on the side that says 'freedom' on it. Is that the inverter switch. And if i have that on my truck can i put a microwave and use it rightaway or i need another inverter to run microwave.

[@dpfriedmanii]

Yes, it turns the power plugs in your truck on. You can use a microwave like normal. You may need to idle truck if microwave too powerful bc it pulls a lot of watts.

[@chriskenny9371]

Thanks.

[@porter_1k316]

How do you turn the cycle off? Mine is stuck on the 5 mins now and wont change

[@illwillsrt]

My man!

[@Slender099]

How do you turn on the lvd detector?

[@nickjones8702]

How do you get the LVD ON THE SCREEN. And what’s the lowest outside temp you run your bunk heater at like 15 degrees outside or do you go lower then that I just don’t want fuel to gel

[@Slender099]

Did you figure out the lvd?

[@nickjones8702]

No I have not figured out the LVD . Have you?

[@nickjones8702]

@@Slender099I just figured out to get the LVD to work . Hold the Menu button for 5 seconds and you will see the screen scroll through and once you see LVD and heat turn it on by hitting set button and that’s it hope this helps

[@michellianna7386]

Thanks bud

[@murtazaazizi3833]

I did the same thing it does not turn on also I don’t see that LVD option

[@dpfriedmanii]

The on/off time are the same for cycle.

[@singh843]

Can you setup more time off then running time or it's the same time.

[@dpfriedmanii]

Unfortunately you can’t. You can however just use the thermostat control to come on when it drops down to a certain level.

[@Breschke1030]

@@dpfriedmanii how do you setup to turn on and off depending on the thermostat is every time I turn mine on it just stays on

[@jarmynlogan5367]

Thx

[@behzodimomzoda95]

hi there I have volvo 860 2022 I tried as you showed it's blowing but not warm

[@paulfriedman224]

Have you turned your thermostat to “warmer”?

[@shaunhardie9788]

My heater not working in my 2018 volvo VNL730 has no APU on truck I don't have the digital part either

[@dpfriedmanii]

The APU is for the air conditioner, not the bunk heater. The bunk heater doesn’t use APU

[@ROLLIN-DUB]

You guys are lucky- I have a 15 and don’t have that😢

[@Angellozano11]

Can I run the AC without the truck being on?

[@paulfriedman224]

In order to do that, you need an APU which is a separate a/c unit usually connected to the outside of the rear of the cab that looks like a small radiator and is usually black.

[@Riac007]

How do I turn mine up! It works, but it's wimpy and keeps coming and going

[@dpfriedmanii]

Sounds like you have it on cycle. Turn it to the “On” and just use your thermostat to make it warmer or cooler.

[@dustym.111]

I done this for the 1st time out of 6yrs of driving. Im sitting at a milk farm in upstate new york, its colder than a well's digger arse. There's a house near by so don't want to run truck but that fan down there is blowing cold air only. I can hear a knocking noise, not sure what that is, some say a fuel pump but I though it was just an electrical fan that runs off battery's

[@dpfriedmanii]

@@dustym.111 I would recommend running the continuous mode and just use your thermostat. It takes a couple of minutes to warm up while blowing out. The blower fan runs very minimal juice from the batteries. Mine easily runs all night with no issues. Keep in mind, your parking brake must be engaged for bunk heater to run. Also, no idling. Good luck, let me know how it turns out.

[@visionscreatedmarketing]

Can anyone tell me why my television won’t come on when I plug it up? What I mean is I plug it up and will not come in. I even bought a 12v inverter and attempted to run it through it; the inverter clicks on an off and the Tv still does not come on; help please? Appreciate it.

[@blackdragon6933]

If you're in a newer Volvo it comes with a built-in inverter which is right next to the Climate control module

[@jobanyparedes7471]

I can't get mine to work because the screen it's blank. It does work if I have the key on the On position.

[@paulfriedman224]

It must be how you have it wired in your truck. Most are powered by a constant hot wire.

[@jobanyparedes7471]

@@paulfriedman224 I don't know I just got this truck 3 days ago it's a new job.

[@paulfriedman224]

@@jobanyparedes7471 sorry man, I was just trying to share with the community how to work them when they are normal operation and coming on. I don’t know how to troubleshoot how they are wired into the truck.

[@jobanyparedes7471]

@@paulfriedman224 I appreciated it hopefully they fix it soon so I can set it up, Thank you. 👍🏼

[@BostonColorblind]

My bunk heater doesn't seem to want to heat my truck up

[@082782able]

Mines is barley blowing is that normal?

[@paulfriedman224]

Usually depends on your temp setting + it usually starts slow then rises. If you are using the “cycles” mode and have the temp set near what the can already is, then the fan will blow just enough to balance the cab temp to your setting. Give it 30 mins. Mine is usually cooking me in that time like a sauna. Good luck!

[@BIGSMOKEZZ]

How do I open the blower?

[@dpfriedmanii]

The blower is under your bunk.

[@BIGSMOKEZZ]

@@dpfriedmanii mine is closed up

[@dpfriedmanii]

Sorry man. I just raised my bunk and it was right under where my head went.

[@francisvaliente599]

You have to running the truck all night in order to get the bunk heat working

[@paulfriedman224]

Paul Friedman If you’re going to run your truck then you can just run your AC. The trucks I’ve had should not be running while running bunk heater. That’s what the LVM (Low Voltage Meter) is for.

[@paulfriedman224]

If you’re going to run your truck then you can just run your AC. The trucks I’ve had should not be running while running bunk heater. That’s what the LVM (Low Voltage Meter) is for.

[@tomtrain7820]

Is what EEE just eat. Eat eat AC too ?

[@dpfriedmanii]

Usually the alarm means your truck batteries are low aka low voltage.

[@tomtrain7820]

As of now, I am sitting in Louisiana, Missouri, and it is hot . How can I turn on the AC please?

[@nakeishaanthony8533]

Does it work for ac too for the summer?

[@dpfriedmanii]

Unfortunately not, it is only a bunk heater. You would need either an APU AC system or idle your truck.

[@francisvaliente599]

Wear stupid question the name say already bunk heaaaaaaaaaaather no A/C also if this was working for A/C what will be the point of companies like APU being in business? They will no business for them

[@natashaalexander4651]

My heater NEVER came on

[@donarmsdealer8798]

I'm in a 2019 Volvo why is there a thump sound it's driving me nuts

[@dpfriedmanii]

Make sure the intake and the output are not blocked. A light clicking is normal as it is the electronic ignitor lighting up as the bunk heater actually uses diesel fuel as its fuel. Not quite sure what else could be making it "thump". Is it all the time even when it is not running or is it only when it is running?

[@donarmsdealer8798]

@@dpfriedmanii only when running

[@dpfriedmanii]

@@donarmsdealer8798 Here is a number for a service center we use that could maybe answer that for you, [phone]. I've never run across that tbh.

[@tomtrain7820]

I’m sorry, my question is: how can turn the AC on?

[@dpfriedmanii]

This thread only pertains the bunk heater. You would have look at a video tutorial that deals with the stand alone AC unit in your truck. I didn’t have one so I am unsure how ti run that.

[@TheTallMan50]

Sorry, mine wouldn't work no matter what I tried. I thought if I idled the truck for a few minutes and charged the batteries it would help but it didn't.

[@Gliding-RidingAndSmiling]

Never came on

[@dpfriedmanii]

Was your truck turned off? It needs to be off. It takes a couple of minutes to crank up. You should have heard some clicking… that’s the pilot lighting for the heat.

[@tabathastuckey4679]

Hi you're going to fast.

[@pete25901]

Too bad you can't set it to go on for 15 minutes and then off for an hour

[@dpfriedmanii]

I know. That heater will roast you out. Safe travels

[@MrBey00]

Thank you