How to use a Chinese diesel heater!! (part two)

How to set up and use a Chinese diesel heater! These heaters are so good for the money! brilliant piece of kit, a real game changer.
Link for Heater
rover.ebay.com...
Troubleshooting Heater Facebook page is called...
Chinese Diesel vehicle air heater - Troubleshooting & part sales
Massive thank you to Darren Thrower for your help fitting this!
You can also find me on instagram, Lukes Van Life!
Or Contact me on [e-mail]
Thank you for all your offers to send financial support.
If you enjoy my channel and would like to support it, here is my paypal link...
paypal.me/luke...
(add note)
Filming Kit
Sony A6000
rover.ebay.com...
Sony Gun / Zoom mic
rover.ebay.com...
Go Pro Hero 7 Silver
rover.ebay.com...
Music Credits,
KZbin
www.purple-pla...
www.bensound.com

[@markhulston2975]

I got an all in one unit all set up with four outlets and integral pump/tank for £114. The instructions were gibberish but thanks to your vlog I have set it up and it runs perfectly keeping my workshop at the marina toastie warm.

[@kevjones2107]

Thank you so much Luke I've just fitted one in my van. it came with zero instructions and I have had endless problems. Knowing how to use the controls as helped with starting to sort out the problems. ATB Kev

[@LukesVanLife]

Hi Kev, oh no!! What problems have you had?

[@ericliume]

Those "E-00" things are not geeky settings, but error codes. E-00 means you didn't encounter any error in the past. When you shut down, the fan speeds up to cool down the combustion chamber, or the plastic case will melt down, so make sure you let it go through the proper cool down cycle. By the way, it is recommended to run the heater on full force for a couple of minutes to prevent the soot build-up in combustion chamber before you shut it down.

[@28wonders]

I’ve worked my way through your videos while fitting my first van heater. Thank you so much for your help. Super easy to understand and you seem like a great guy too. Thanks 🤟👍

[@MagellanXX]

Hey Luke, once again a very nice video, thanks for that. Please keep in mind that you should "burn free" the heater from time to time, which means that you should run it on full power to burn and clean especially the glow plug and also the combustion chamber from soot. The vent speed after turning off the heater goes up to cool down the heating system

[@LukesVanLife]

Thank you for the advice. I will do that. Thanks again :)

[@ericdee6802]

Currently as I type this, iam in the baggage bay of my 38' diesel pusher and just fired up my brand new 5kw Diesel heater. This sucker Is phenomenal, not s single issue i.e. fan noises scraping on the chassis, burps, farts NOTHING. I fired it up manually and not a single puff of smoke out the exaust pipe at all. It's running full board and all I hear is the exaust thrusting out of the muffler. At first I had my doubts as to whether or not the heater was going to be big enough and almost bought two of them, thankfully I won't need two, this heater is working beyond my expectations. Thanks again for posting your tutorial video, it helped me walk right through the programming and manual fire up procedure without a hitch. Regards, Eric 🇺🇸👍✌️

[@LukesVanLife]

So glad you had no problems. If you do gimme a shout and hopefully I can help. 👍😁

[@ericdee6802]

@@LukesVanLife Thank you very much Luke, I appreciate it.✌️👍

[@kigerkarlzeberedi1800]

just bought one and its running now amazing the pumps just the slightest noise and the fan but man it throws out heat and is so efficient after running 4 gallons of propane a night on a cold night this thing is amazing. I just installed a tankless water heater so I'm moving on up. Thats been great too.

[@LukesVanLife]

Which tankless heater do you have? Glad your heater is working well. Your pump, is it I'm or outside of your van?

[@kigerkarlzeberedi1800]

@@LukesVanLife hey hi, it's in my RV a 31ft Gulf Stream that I live in, the Heater is in the compartment that used to house the RV's Propane Heater, never really worked, the Next to that under the sinkis the tankless water heater, they're both great and very efficient. Tankless unlimited showers as long as the water holds out, and the heat as long as the diesel holds out.

[@GapsOrchestra]

Great explanation! Thanks!!

[@pastorjustin4181]

My heater just arrived tonight dark and cold outside in florida unusually ongoing frigid weather. Looks like 2kw verses 5kw that i ordered. To dark and cold to thouruoghly inspect what arrived. Your info and visual on thermostat operation is very clear and helpful. Thanks. Tomorrow exploring options on install in 89 dodge ramcharger campmobile😊😎

[@madcyborg]

Good video.. Just ordered another for my cat's who live in the garage.. The fan routine is meant to stop any new fuel from coming in, burn out, then cool down the metal parts to a point where they are not going to deform if the fan stopped suddenly. the glow plug comes on one last time and checks for fuel... if no new flame is detected the last thing is turn the fan off... Not that anyone should, but I sort of stared at my first one for hours and figured this bit out..

[@luisrey6795]

You just saved my life!!! My Diesel heater works!!! Thanks!!!

[@LukesVanLife]

Oh really? What was wrong with it?

[@luisrey6795]

@@LukesVanLife it didn't have any instructions in the box... haha so it was imposible for me to make it work. But it works perfect now! :)

[@thomaskiger6960]

Great video. The reason that it does not keep that low of temperature is the unit has to run at a minimum heat setting/cycle to keep glow plug hot enough to ignite fuel. If you where in lower ambient temps would work better. Also I see most people are getting air from inside of van. I ran mine to outside. This also help bring in fresh air.

[@LukesVanLife]

You are correct of course with that. I know I'm circulating the internal air instead of fresh but it helps warm the van up quicker. I dont struggle with condensation at all so I'm happy with my set up. Thank you for sharing you thoughts :)

[@robtyler4832]

Just followed your video & started mine up. The smoke scared the life out of me but soon went!!! Cheer, Luke, you're a star!!!

[@LukesVanLife]

Aww your welcome. I'm glad yours works. :) 👍😁

[@mojobrethen]

Great video thanks, my heater arrived this week and after a few error codes it's working perfect now just spending the night in van tonight to test it

[@LukesVanLife]

Hi, Thank you. how was the overnight test? hope it was toasty and warm for you ;)

[@K1Xian1988]

Oh No!... He didn't wake up :s

[@SKKrafts]

great video luke. just brought one to heat my workshop great bit of kit for the price to keep your running cost down run it on kerosene its around 40pence a litre. cheers steve

[@kevinmeilleur5282]

I have done tons of research on these heaters and just received mine today!! Still a bit confused with the controller, but this has been one of the BEST videos on setting your controller!!! Make sure you like and subscribe!! Thanks buddy!!

[@frankiebeech5577]

I am so thankful for your video...this controller was making nooo sense. You are brilliant 👏

[@LukesVanLife]

You are very welcome. Thankyou for watching. 😁👍

[@remicallant8756]

Nice video, and I must say that I have also one all in one box mounted from the factory, fuel tank, pump filter etz. On thing is that the manual ho is coming whit is on understandable if you want to have it properly working but for this price its amazing good, greetings from Remi from Belgium

[@robertbbb2198]

Fantastic Luke. Thanks for your time in doing this really well. great job from friends in Australia.

[@vernbower]

The fan gets lowder on shutdown because there is a final surge of fuel used. This acts like a jet fueling to give it a last hot burn before stopping. In normal use, the fuel trickles and soot is built up. This final surge cleans out the soot and adds longivity.

[@jeffreymorris3195]

About 19 minutes in part two you should try turning the frequency down on your fuel pump pulses Hz till you find a stable area for your use. Dr Jeff Morris

[@timtripp4222]

I suggest to turn all the way down, if using temperature setting. The frequency setting is the minimum out put of unit.

[@dandemir5893]

Thank you for all details… it is very helpful.

[@robertbbb2198]

Hi again. I just found out that if the heater does not speed up at shut down, then it will most likely melt the internal circuit board. This happened because a vanner disconnected his battery at shut down before letting the heater wind up so to cool it. So we have to be careful.

[@bonza6128]

Cheers mate you helped me with Temp setting program 👍this heater is going to make life so much more comfortable this winter

[@LukesVanLife]

Your welcome. They're fantastic heaters :)

[@luccikerri]

Thank you for this video, shown me everything I need to know about my heater. ❤

[@popestar100]

So glad I found your installation video and put the pump outside / I drive a hgv lorry and all there heater pumps are fitted outside seems odd how so many on KZbin are fitting inside in there vans with risks of leaks and noise

[@LukesVanLife]

Very glad I could help. Yes I always fit them under the van. 😁👍

[@itchyfeet4205]

Thanks Luke...just ordered one from your link...next job is buy a van lol. Hope to see you again at a Southern Self Build meet :)

[@Iveavan]

I never knew about the timer mode⏲️, nor the nerd mode🤓, great explanation there matey 😉👌👍👍👍

[@LukesVanLife]

The timers are great, I had them set for early morning, so the van was toasty and warm for when I got in it to go to work. Next winter will be lush! No ice on windows to scrape off warm van in the mornings :)

[@cliffwalton3440]

There's some information you got wrong Luke. The heater will continually draw off the battery to power the fan, pump and glow plug. What I would like to know is, can you turn the display off? I'd imagine it's quite bright in the dead of night! (and another component that draws off the battery! 😁)

[@leightondavies3127]

Great video will b getting one for my van personally I'd put extra pipe on the exhaust and have it coming flush to the side of the van so it doesn't build up fumes under the van.

[@LukesVanLife]

Thanks very much. Your not alone, I have had that suggestion before, I have used my heater lots and lots now, if there were fumes that built up under the van that weren't blown away by wind they certainly haven't entered the van. I'm sure wind would carry most fumes away. I appreciate you watching :)

[@JKUadventures]

Not sure if anyone answered you, but the fan gets louder on shutdown because it is cooling the heater off. Just like an inter-cooler on a turbo'd car. The built up heat may melt the electronics inside, so a cool down is necessary. Also it is burning off excess fuel that is left inside.

[@richlg1]

Just fitted one of these in my van today, was a great help. 👍

[@karlchadwick1060]

Fantastic video. What a gentleman. Thank you Luke.

[@LukesVanLife]

Thank you very much. You are welcome :)

[@garrygoldsworthy8108]

Luke you may have a problem with your heater thermostat. Our heater switches between high - med and low automatically from the thermostat to regulate the temperature. When set for 24 it will cycle back higher when the temp drops one degree. We heat a 54' yacht with no problem at all. Current outside heat is 4 degrees.

[@lloydmorrison5979]

Great video. Ours the fan keeps coming on and off several times a day and in the summer, it turns the fan on because of the hot ambient temperature to the point, it completely KILLED our battery. We finally kad to install an inline power switch to turn it COMPLETELY off.

[@LukesVanLife]

Hi Sandra, this has confused me. Do you have the same heater as mine?

[@wingerrrrrrrrr]

When in thermostatic control mode, does it simply throttle back the fuel pump Hz setting to minimum when the temperature is reached, rather than turning off the unit entirely? If that's the case, then it could not control the temperature unless that minimum output setting is insufficient to maintain temperature.

[@adventureaways1534]

Going to be honest, We have not seen part one. Typed vanlife in to ebay and seen your stickers so then came here to type in your name, got a diesel heater on Tuesday and need to install so stayed to watch, funny the way the world works, Nice video, Subbed! Liam & Siv x

[@LukesVanLife]

Hi there, and welcome. How funny the world is indeed :) thank you for subbing. I hope you enjoy. If u get any questions about heaters or anything, I do love a good ol' natter bout van stuff :)

[@jokernia]

Brilliant channel, one thing I would change is to take exhaust outside "side" of your Iveco as gases are hot, they go up and build under your Van when there is no wind outside. Just thinking loud here :)

[@LukesVanLife]

Hi there, thanks very much, your not alone there bud, I've had that suggestion before, it's a good idea, I shall alter that when I get a chance :)👍

[@reesv01]

The Hz refer to the speed of the fuel pump I believe, so more of a manual control of the heating 👍 🙂 great vid

[@LukesVanLife]

That's interesting, I'll do some more research :)

[@LambySRI]

Hz and fan rpm are closely related. There's an internal fan for the burner chamber. The fan and fuel should be tuned correctly as to not over fuel, or run too "lean"

[@supremeautomotive6749]

@@LambySRI how do you tune it?

[@Lucentlens]

@@LambySRI Now - is there really a second fan/motor?? People talk of this as having only one motor, so assumed that the combustion circulation operated by convection/physics of some kind.

[@LambySRI]

@@Lucentlens Yes bud, 1 motor, with 2 fans on either end. One externally to blow the air over the heat exchanger, and one internally to give it the combustion air.

[@eyicelbazan6973]

Very informative. Thanx so much for the demonstrating.

[@LambySRI]

Just a quick one luke. If you find it's heating the van on its lowest setting. Enter the password, and check your fan minium rpm, and fuel minium hz, they can be altered to give a lower heat even still then what they are shipped out with. Just bare in mind it might want changing back again for winter as it may struggle to stay at operating temperature and soot up..... 😝 Mines at 1.2hz with minium fan, and 3.0hz with 3500rpm fan maximum. On tichover it's super quiet, and only has 1 red line on the screen not 2. ☺ Definitely agree it's not worth buying other brands

[@LukesVanLife]

Thank you for your tips, I'm sure I will learn more about these heaters and fine tune how to use it :)

[@nobby4528]

E is for error code if any problems! When showing 00 all is ok!

[@zabadackakaHansCoche]

Bought my 2kw for £86 off EBAY and busy testing it now, pump seems a bit fast, but I'll check it out.

[@prestonkincaid]

Dude, you just saved me so much frustration. I was literally going to return mine to Amazon because the printed manual was useless, and better used as comedy material, and I couldn't figure out the control. How did YOU figure it out?

[@LukesVanLife]

Hey bud, I was helped at the start as well and now I've fitted so many. Really glad I was able to help. :)

[@prestonkincaid]

@@LukesVanLife Can't thank you enough! I went from excited, to frustrated and angry, now back to; excited again :)

[@LukesVanLife]

Very glad. Thank you for watching. 👍👊😁

[@markwhitehead1658]

Hi Luke. Thanks for the video . Really well explained. I have to say this has become my favourite channel. Nice one 👍

[@LukesVanLife]

Awww that's very nice. Thank you! It's because of people like you and comments like yours that keeps me making vids. Thanks again :)

[@ru5tynutzvanlife556]

Great video ,, 😀 I have an all-in-one heater , mine is brilliant too 🤘 As far as I’ve read , when the heater shuts down and there’s a surge. It apparently kicks out the soot and cleans itself out. I also read , to turn the heat up to max to help the soot process. 👍👍

[@LukesVanLife]

I heard all that too. They are great heaters :)

[@djsidan]

Great video once again Luke Like yourself I’ve been following the Chinese diesel heater page on Facebook but ended up being put off by all the negative comments ‘parts missing’ on arrival and all that I was going to plumb for a Heat Source gas unit after hearing of the success you’ve had it’s got me thinking again lol Theres a big difference between shelling out on the Heat Source unit at £475 and the unit you have at £135

[@LukesVanLife]

Thank you so much!! I do recommend my heater and the seller I got mine from. I received everything in the kit and it worked first time. I'm so happy with my heater. :)

[@ianchapman8670]

As an extra. I’ve just picked up a heater for £110.88 of eBay and everything advertised was in the kit. Well packaged and nothing broken.

[@thedicksons1284]

Excellent as usual but I've read diesel heaters can soot up if left running at low temperature but not certain. I know Mels van world fitted a separate red diesel fuel tank because heating fuel can be legally red which saves again so you could use red .

[@LukesVanLife]

Thank you. If you run these heaters on low, before you switch them off you should always turn it up to full power for bout five minutes or so so as not to let soot build up. Mel used a different tank so he could draw fuel upward instead if taking a risk of fuel leaking in the van. And yes red diesel is about half the price. So I will put some red in my tank at some point and give it a try :) thank you very much for watching :)

[@exbassguide]

GREAT VIDEO! You really helped me understand the settings! THANK YOU!!!!!!!! I hit the road full time in the next month or two:-)

[@LukesVanLife]

Thank you so much. Glad I can help. I'm jealous, good luck full time!! 👍😁

[@richardlemarechal199]

Thanks luke. Just had one fitted didn't come with instructions so you video will come to good use. Just subscribed as well.

[@LukesVanLife]

Your welcome. Thank you very much. 👍😁

[@sacredrose]

Thanks Luke I needed some help and you delivered!

[@rustyframe]

My £85 Chinese diesel heater is here can’t wait to fit the bad boy

[@LukesVanLife]

£85!? Thats cheap!! Bargain. Hope it it works well for you 😁👍

[@rustyframe]

Luke's Van Life! Even Come with the digital screen display and key fob. Fingers crossed dude

[@LukesVanLife]

@@rustyframe 👍🤞🤞😁

[@rustyframe]

Question is. Do I make a external box to mount it or fit inside the van due to it being a cheap Chinese heater

[@LukesVanLife]

@@rustyframe everyone has different opinions. My heater is inside van, simple to install that way

[@bluetruth5113]

Great work! Thanks for sharing!

[@petermoygannon698]

keep your pump lower than the unit . The pump makes air bubbles. So fuel and small bubbles from outlet of pump has to travel up hill all the way to the unit. Otherwise you get 1 big bubble ultimately .

[@marks-0-0]

Nice video Luke. I wired my heater via a switch so I could power it up only when I needed it. When the cool down finishes I switch the power off which means I can't keep the time etc I think I'll try and program some settings after seeing your tips Luke cheers!

[@LukesVanLife]

That sounds like a good idea, let me know how u get on :)

[@mikepell9326]

I’ve done the same as it’s not really needed during the summer.

[@timothy790110]

If it doesnt do the cool down with increased fanspeed the ECU will overheat and be destroyed. Its super important that it gets to follow through with the complete cool-down cycle.

[@NomaddUK]

Lukey boy, I have a new love for you now... STAR WARS!! My favourite movie franchise. Great video as usual pal.

[@LukesVanLife]

Haha, gotta love star wars!! Thank you very much! :)

[@adrianwojtaszek2406]

Awesome! :D Don't forget to isolate pump and cables with tape under the van ;)

[@rugratsfour]

thanks really helped out. Have the same unit and needed all the information you provided.

[@LukesVanLife]

Very glad I could help. Thank you for watching :)

[@byates59]

I thought the E-00 was for error codes, so when you see E-00 that means you have no errors!

[@stevesidden9184]

Thank you for the diesel heater upgrade I would love to know more about the inside of your van I thought it was very well done two thumbs up for everything keep up the good work

[@LukesVanLife]

Hi, heater upgrade? Thank you so much. What would you like to know? You can see my whole build on my channel, just flick through the videos. Just done four weeks driving around Scotland, all those vids are on here too, their a good watch :)

[@mikewoolstencroft5946]

Great video Luke 👍 Definitely food for thought there 😎 Was going to ask how much diesel it used.. Great thing all these channels, so much info if your going to build a camper 😊

[@LukesVanLife]

They use hardly use any fuel! Great heaters :)

[@deswr1]

Fan gets louder to force more air to cool it down quicker

[@peterpheasey7352]

what you have to be careful of, with the pump and filter outside in the winter ,is the diesel oil ,waxing up,

[@andywebstone3833]

a very informative and honest video thanks very much

[@LukesVanLife]

Thanks so much 😊

[@chrisshave7129]

Really great explanation Thanks!

[@partyflockske]

i just installed muy diesel heater :) and followed your insructions to make sure it works lol. And it works, I use RED diesel ( the much cheaper diesel for tractors and stuff ) because the man from the tank station yesterday when i wanted the diesel told me that the red diesel is 100% the same diesel as the expensive one for in normal cars and citizen use. The ONLY thing different he said, is that they put some coloring agent in it; and that is ALL ;) so save some bucks and it looks great, it's just like you have a stach of wine in your tank lol

[@ROUTEPLANNERPAUL]

Thank you luke for great detail on ur heater,,,

[@LukesVanLife]

You are welcome. I shall be doing a review vid soon as I have now used it for long while. Amazing heaters :)

[@tammyjilly]

On shut down the fan speeds up to more quickly dissipate the residual heat in the combustion chamber .

[@douglydiate7575]

Your air intake pipe is all wrong. With that bend in it it will act like a sink trap and hold water. Handy video thank you.

[@LukesVanLife]

Great tip. I will adjust it. Thank you

[@Lukey_Games]

Fan gets louder on shutdown to ensure that the unit is cool enough to have no fan on. One more tip is wire up a switch or unplug the screen or else the screen will dim over time.

[@LukesVanLife]

Thank you Richard. Good tip bout the screen. :)

[@BrianLeach-ny8eg]

Hi Luck do you have new link for the heater the one listed doesn't work thanks Brian

[@philharper1170]

The E00 Settings are for ERROR codes like for example E05 would be for the unit is Overheating.

[@LukesVanLife]

True you do get error codes pop up when there is a problem for example E10. but when you select the 'E' section in the menu you can go through all the settings for pump speed, fan speed etc. :)

[@elfillari]

The link you've given for Ebay not valid no more! Could you give a hint of what label or provider your set is bought from? In general if installing outside the van, use something else than original PVC-tubes, the vehicle rubber fuel line tubes will work best for the outside environments! Also to avoid the need install outside the outside the Van AND keep the system on compact mobile "briefcase", I'm using the silent pump instead of noisy solenoid pump! The fluel flow with my silent system is totally adjustable for the perfect compustion!😊

[@garyposton]

Fab. Thanks Luke. ✋

[@jake44575]

I am Installing one right now and your video is very informative, I have to ask, how did you install the thermostat wire through such a small hole, did you have to cut and re-splice the wires or is there a hidden larger hole behind the backing plate ? thank you.

[@LukesVanLife]

Hi there. Thankyou for watching. I cut the cable pushed it through a small hole a wired it up behind the wall. Only three wires. Easy peasy 👍👍

[@Calty720]

Hi. Thank you for this video, I was sad about the Hz and thought it was standard on my version. I’m also having trouble with the timer - it does not seem to turn on. Here in norway we use different time format. 07.00 is in the morning 23.00 is 11 o clock at night. Do you know if i need to change this format to make the timer work?

[@Calty720]

When i try to set a timer i dont get to chose time for turning off - only once then its over to 2nd timer

[@leonegnot6430]

@@Calty720 Hi Calty720 I have the same situation with timer off mode not showing...just wondering if you got it sorted?

[@Calty720]

@@leonegnot6430 - hey, yes it’s solved now. I can send you a link that explains how. send me an instagram message - larslborgen

[@timothygodfrey4950]

after you shut it down the fan runs long enough to cool down the heat exchanger so it does not warp.

[@Joe_Sant]

More great info. Thanks Luke.

[@LukesVanLife]

Your welcome! :)

[@horstszibulski19]

Great device and really cheap compared to the Eberspaecher AirTop that is technically the same...even spare parts like the glow plug will fit, as I heard... Only downside is the lack of the CE-Logo or the e-mark, that can lead to no insurance if something serious will happen...in these cases the insurance companies kick you off and won`t pay... X-P Thx for the vid! :-D

[@LukesVanLife]

Yor welcome, I'm really pleased with my heater. Fingers crossed it lasts a long time :)

[@wendytobiassen6740]

Thanks for that. I was wondering why not turn it on and off when needed. I've only been using mine for the past 3 nights, this eve it did error 8 and then error 10. I removed the fuse and reset and its working again, thermo is as you said, so I've been turning the box on and off as needed. Don't know why it did e 8 !? Thank you, l

[@Grt234]

Luke I've just bought an all in one heater.thanks to you explaining everything I've got it going.took a lot of priming.my display is a bit different to yours.still can't change form Hertz to centegrade..can you turn display off when heater is off.? Of have you got to disconnect from battery..cheers again

[@tomwoodington3109]

Hi Luke, Loving the videos, I’m putting a diesel heat in my van this weekend! I’m just wondering if you’ve had any problems with the pump being outside the van in terms of it getting damaged by road grime or water ingress? Thanks

[@LukesVanLife]

Hi thanks alot. No not a single problem. My heater has been on for years now, still works flawlessly :)

[@tomwoodington3109]

That’s great! It was one of the things I was worrying about Thanks for your help mate!

[@1972kjjohnson]

Excellent video nice van too

[@joefarrand2939]

Hi. The fan gets louder to assist in cooling the heater down on shutdown if it just stopped it could cause a fire from the latent heat. Joe

[@grahamwick2700]

Good video took a lot in thats what its all about thank you

[@LukesVanLife]

Your welcome. Thank you

[@tarsneyisleestrelas4659]

hi the only time i can see the temp is when the heater is running and i have no control at setting the temp as it was reading over 100c i turned it of there seems to be no way of setting the clock a little clock face does come up with on in red next to it but no 00.00 to set the time ??? if the heater is off i can,t set the temp help before the big hammer comes out ....cheers

[@TheTishh]

Ta muckly for all your hard work. Good stuff mate

[@LukesVanLife]

Your welcome. :)

[@EnglishVeteran]

No, naughty! “You are welcome” or “You’re welcome” not “Your welcome”.

[@wilker1978]

The link for the heater does not work ! Very nice video indeed .... I love it

[@LukesVanLife]

My apologies, If you visit my website, you can find links there for all the products in my van :) lukesvanlife co.uk. thanks very much for watching :) 👍

[@luccikerri]

I’ve been using mine when my vans switched off, it was working fine now it only works when the van is switched on? The battery is flashing, do you know what could be causing this or how to fix it, the van still runs fine

[@EnglishVeteran]

Hi. These were the most comprehensive videos I have seen on the installation of these Diesel Heaters. As a safety feature the fan continues to run to clear all gases that remain in the system before shut down. It probably does this when you start it up as well. On start up the Glow Plugs will draw a good 7 Amps and as the fans run constantly it does draw current. Best estimate would be 1-1.5 Amps ave. (after start up) with the fan running & more when the fan is running faster. The lack of a “real” thermostat is a shame. On my Propex I set the temperature & leave it. Very economical & frugal on current draw. Biggest heat loss in our insulated vans will be the cab Windows & the cab area & also other single glazed windows. I use Silverscreens for the Cab but haven’t really sorted the other windows yet. I never have any heat on over night, in the van or house. I find it very uncomfortable & always sleep warm anyway. There are safety issues to consider as well I believe. Anyway very informative video Luke. Will be interesting to see how these heaters last & how reliable they are. Do you think the pump will cope with being exposed to the elements under the van - Salt etc?

[@LukesVanLife]

Hi there, it sounds like your knowledge by far surpasses mine. I'm now just gonna use it and start learning and gaining experience from my heater. I'll or probably Dona follow up vid once I've had more time with it. :)

[@LukesVanLife]

I don't know how well the pump will run in the conditions, I'm running now on experience, I'll report on any issues as and when I get them :)

[@EnglishVeteran]

Luke's Van Life! Yes personal experience is everything isn’t it? I’m sure if will work very well in the winter. You will soon get to know comfortable temperatures, fuel economy & Battery draw. Look forward to updates.

[@Family_Protection_Dogs]

Thank you!!!!!

[@cliffordjava4658]

Great vid. I have a question. How can I adjust the screen's brightness, if possible? Thx

[@LukesVanLife]

Hi, I don't know if there is a way to adjust the brightness. Some of these screens arrive very dim and need replacing to get a brighter one. Hope you get it sorted.

[@hossonly864]

I tried using your link, but I can’t seem to get it to ship to the US. Very interested in buying this heater, or a similar unit. Just trying to make the correct purchase once, rather than chase my tail with duds. Seems to be pretty good reviews on your end, wish I could figure out how to get it ahaa.

[@helenhenry5110]

I would like how to get a written copy of the start up and settings and close down. Can you turn of the screen of so there is now lights on. so when you store the van??

[@LukesVanLife]

Hi Helen, there is no written instructions, the instructions that come with these heaters are pretty useless. Loads of videos on KZbin explaining how they work though. The screen stays on all the time, at the moment whenever I'm not using the heater I just pull out the fuse but I will eventually put a switch on the main power cable so I can switch it off :)

[@stuarttalksstuff57]

very informative video luke awesome

[@LukesVanLife]

Thank you very much. Since then I have used the heater ALOT so I'll be making a follow up vid soon about the heater :) thank you for watching

[@richardfearn2723]

Nice video Buddy, Why does no one on FaceTwat or Twatter talk about servicing so your Chinese heater KEEPS on working? Think about the gas boiler in a domestic property or go to Eberspacher website? Cheers Richard

[@WhoamI20233]

Having the exhaust under the vehicle doesn’t cause problems? I thought it’s recommended having it out as far as the exhaust?

[@LukesVanLife]

Yes it is recommended that you take the exhaust out the side of the vehicle. I never had any issues while the exhaust was in the middle of the under van. But since this vid I did extend the exhaust with another pipe and another back box so it does exit out the side of the van these days. 👍

[@sezzlep1968]

Hi Luke, is there a way to switch off the lcd panel? I’ve pressed the on/off but it just stays on and lit up....

[@LukesVanLife]

No it stays on, atm I pull the fuse out when I'm not using it for a while but I'm going to put a switch on the main power cable for the heater. But you have to set the time again each time you turn it on. :)

[@terrybudd824]

Hey Steve I bought a standalone portable model for my boat it's awesome but the remote isn't working ..do I have program it..there is no mention of the remote at all ..the Chinese must think we are mind readers. My question is do you have to program the remote controls

[@LukesVanLife]

Vids on KZbin on how to program the remote. I've never had to do it. 👍

[@colinhill6287]

Luke, can you post an updated link for the company mate, cheers. Great vid by the way👍🏻

[@LukesVanLife]

Hi Colin, I'm sorry it appears the seller I bought my heater off has disappeared from eBay, I don't have a link. The closest one I can find on eBay is this link... rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F401945784397 But I don't have any idea about the seller. Read the reviews. 90% of these heaters work with no problems. You'd be quite unlucky if it didn't work. But hopefully, if you can source local ish supplier you be able to get refund. Try not to deal with suppliers from China.