Installing an Autoterm 2D in a Ducato / Relay / Boxer van

[@johnhanlon1045]

Best video i have seen , just finished fitting my heater :-) Thank you for sharing.

[@MotorhomeDIY]

That’s a excellent idea with the breather pipe drilling part 👏 I’m chuffed I found this video I’ve spent so much money this week buying everything to be put off with fitting a Eberspacher Webasto fuel pick up for Fiat Ducato Also needing the tool it completely put me off I’m now hopping when I look I can do it this way you have 😂 fingers crossed

[@vanventureswithjodie]

Super helpful thank you, will be fitting mine soon to a boxer so this is just what I needed

[@Jim_Kay.]

Hi, thanks for the tutorial. It's defo helped with the chin rubbing, and back of the head scratching.. Question: What mounting turret did you use? The only ones i can find via Autoterm are flat 'bendable', and square.. Cheers, J.

[@bobilvans4205]

@@Jim_Kay. so the turret comes in the kit. We sell a slightly different Autoterm kit now and a different turret plate, but if you contact us when you place the order we now have a 3D printed part which fits the turret nicely and mates it to the floor. I can chuck it in the box if you like.

[@peapod2083]

Great video. Did you drill your pilot hole in the centre of the round recess that you pointed to. cheers

[@NeilWhitelaw-v6i]

Can you confirm where the pilot hole went ? I assume the centre of the round recess too ? Thank you

[@jamieniche]

Great Video, thanks for all the info. Couple of things, is there any concern with the fuel pipe being close to the van exhaust? And what about being able to remove the heater for servicing,with such a tight space? Thanks

[@bobilvans4205]

@@jamieniche the exhaust has a heat shield so no chance of it causing issues with the fuel pipe. And yes it would be tricky to get out but definitely do-able, fortunately Autoterms don’t need servicing or any attention when installed as they are so reliable, they really are fit and forget.

[@jamieniche]

@bobilvans4205 thanks for the reply, just fitted mine. Your video was definitely a help. Thanks.

[@rveurope]

Brilliant Idea and Job on the breather! Could you go down straight with the Metal Pipe or bend it inside the Tank as well to get around the level sensor assembly ( which is a kind cylinder) and q2 which glue would you recommend or is that Dekasil or Sicaflex? Would be great to get some more Tips to get rid of my 7,5 L tank and Tap the 120 L tank ( Ducato) ty

[@alexleeder8325]

I'm thinking about doing this myself. My only concern is that if something attached to the bottom of the heater needs replacing, it looks like it would be very difficult to get to. Is that actually the case?

[@d875alm]

Where did you get the heat shield you put around the exhaust?

[@specialmomentscelebrant671]

Best I seen for installation under a seat, how did u wire in the heater?

[@camperventure388]

Hi great video... Happy new year... i know this is an old video. Can you update me on the heater feed into the diesel tank have you had any difficult problems etc any movement leaking etc thanks.

[@bobilvans4205]

No issues at all 👍

[@robinbean6716]

Spot on mate going to do mine like that now was bicking it on how to do the fuel bit lol 😆

[@sammfinn]

Hi! Great video, thanks for sharing the method. I am going to do something very similar with my 2015 Relay. Only unclear on one thing - once you make the whole in the breather connector, how far does the metal fuel pipe need to go down into the tank?

[@bobilvans4205]

I think I cut around 200mm off the Autoterm one. You can push the tube to the tank bottom to measure it.

[@jefftrendell6421]

Great video and love the insert into the breather, going to do my own soon, would have liked to have seen a bit about routing the wiring as not everyone mounts there battery right next to the drivers seat. Was this the leisure battery of a moved main battery ?

[@mat5ui555]

How did you ever figure this out. Very refreshing use of space 👌

[@bobilvans4205]

@@mat5ui555 a huge amount of trial and error!

[@BigRedEd]

He has 2 brain cells instead of none like you.

[@NevContractor1]

Would you mind letting us know where you bought the vertical metal diesel pickup pipe kit from please (the metal tube that penetrates into the tank). Thx.

[@bobilvans4205]

It’s included in the Autoterm kit 👍

[@NevContractor1]

@@bobilvans4205 Thankyou.

[@DrRobNoble]

A helpful video, thanks. Did you put anything inside the dip tube while bending it to 90 degrees to avoid it folding? Did you heat it before bending?

[@bobilvans4205]

I actually found the tube bent really nicely so it didn’t need anything. Didn’t heat it, I think it’s just a really soft metal so quite an easy job really!

[@lawrencewatt6897]

Ed. Love your videos. I have a LWB Sprinter to convert. I hope to have a shower. What bobil system would you recommend?

[@bobilvans4205]

Bobil Hybrid dual with 4kw Autoterm :)

[@daan3298]

Won't the kit dissolve over time from the diesel fumes?

[@bobilvans4205]

Which kit? Sorry, I’m not sure I quite understand the question!

[@daan3298]

@@bobilvans4205 the white stuff to hold the pickup line in place

[@bobilvans4205]

@@daan3298 I used CT1: it’s resistant to diesel. www.ct1.com/product-applications/sealing-leaking-tanks/

[@toysrus2413]

Nice job. Has your fuel guage frozen at all? Some modern cars, if you syphon fuel out the tank, the digital fuel guage freezes. I don't know why but have seen it several times. Used to work in the trade. So have been wondering if you hook one of these heaters up to the main tank in a modern van, would it happen. Cheers

[@alexvowles9426]

This has happened to me and the EML has come on, yet to fix it

[@toysrus2413]

@@alexvowles9426 Grim. Sorry to hear that. Try filling the tank completely. Sometimes resets it

[@alexvowles9426]

@@toysrus2413think we will try fill it up later

[@casdriessen2564]

Hi, Realy helpful video. I was wondering where you got that turret plate? Did you get it from Autotherm?

[@bobilvans4205]

Yes it comes in the kit from planar U.K.

[@bobbyedwards6144]

Dose the heater smell out side the van? As all ways on camp sites. Thanks

[@bobilvans4205]

Generally if you’re running the heater the doors are closed as it’ll be cold outside. Smell isn’t a problem as the fumes dissipate instantly.

[@bobbyedwards6144]

Thanks, was just worried as we use a drive away awning and don’t want to to stink of fumes lol. Thanks again great video

[@George8sn]

Do you reckon a 5kw would fit under the seat or is that pushing it?

[@bobilvans4205]

It would but it may stick out a bit.

[@richardsracingmad]

Hi George, did you fit a 5kw diesel heater under the seat of a Ducato/ Boxer/ Relay? If so, how did it go? Many thanks Richard

[@George8sn]

@@richardsracingmad I actually ended up putting it in the back of the van in the end and running the fuel pipe, as the spaces around seat etc didn't leave enough room for error

[@richardsracingmad]

@@George8snthanks, I have just been looking at a test fit this morning with a 5kw…and swivel seats. Its tight, but I think possible.

[@George8sn]

@@richardsracingmad it was what below that put me off

[@willyskipper]

Hi. Great video and thank you. Can i ask where the heat shield on your exhaust pipe is from? I'm doing the exact same route as yourself

[@bobilvans4205]

It’s included in the kit

[@AnichStunts]

Where did you buy the drip tube ?

[@bobilvans4205]

It comes as part of the Autoterm kit