Is a CHEAP Diesel Heater Worth the Risk?

[@humanvideosponge4529]

I have a suggestion that might be helpful. I don't know if I can explain it in a way that makes sense or not. One thing you might try in terms of finding something to sit the heater on that won't be affected by the heat is this. If you go to Lowe's or Home Depot, you can find these large ceramic tiles that are made for making (I guess) tile floors or tile walls. They are large enough to sit the heater on and they don't burn. I use them in my bedroom to sit hot pots and pans on and anything else that's too hot to sit on any other surface. They're also really cheap. Like $3 each or something.

[@BlondieHappyGuy]

What an excellent idea!!!!!! I would not have thought of that, even though there's a box of 12x12 in the basement right now. LOL Thanks for the idea.

[@jamesgrams1039]

I have one of these mounted inside my RV. Keep me warm and toasty and I've never had a problem with it.

[@justinkeckhaver8199]

I have the tall skinny Hcalory (they're all basically the same) version that was a hand-me-down from my friends at Big Rock Overland, and I'm super happy with it. It runs off of my Jackery 500 with no issues. I kinda hate the term "game changer", but they really are. Even my wife is down for winter camping now, and she hates the cold.

[@ChristopherSeaDawg]

Here’s a big mistake you’re making. Your exhaust pipe needs to be aimed down around 30 degrees minimum. The muffler on the end has a small hole on one side to let water out. The hole needs to be on the bottom facing the ground. Over time you will get error codes and it will shut off. If runs more efficient this way too and will last longer.

[@HR-rt9nh]

just what i was gonna say.... it will collect water in that pipe.

[@AdventureGearTV]

Yep. That 250F exhaust won’t evaporate any of it at all. Everyone seems to think it’ll turn into a swimming pool, but haven’t had an issue yet.

[@rogerhargreaves2272]

@@AdventureGearTVon cold startup it will condense. Rest of the time it’s probably ok.

[@Wardragod]

You could always use the old exhaust pipe as the intake pipe, seeing as you got a new one..

[@OnlineCitizenTV]

Thumbs down for just advertising the unit without actual use.

[@AdventureGearTV]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@TobsTX]

For fucks sake, at least turn it on PLEASE.

[@theminicooper]

@@TobsTX Did you even watch the video????

[@phineas7785]

Running these on low setting too much will plug the furnace with soot sooner compared to high setting, every 10 to 20 hrs of use give it a good full high for a couple hours. Help burn out soot. Just did my first cleaning and it was full of soot.

[@Hiker97]

I just installed a CDH in my minivan camper, works great.

[@davidwalter8816]

With a hose that long you need to go with a 4” hose vs. that 3” hose, otherwise it causes too much back pressure and the unit overheats. See Ozark Overland video on this.

[@TheWoodHaven]

Same with the exhaust hose.

[@ebhsports6251]

I have an 8k vevor in my 12'x8' cabin . It keeps it comfortable. Even on the coldest nights . It takes it about an hour to hour and a half to get it cozy. My exhaust and combustion intake are ran straight down out of the floor under the heater then it angles downward to allow condensation drainage. I was using a little buddy propane heater but on really cold nights it sucked through the propane. Cost up to $20 a night . The vevor will run all night and the next day for about $3

[@ne8r]

Check the temperature rating for your extension hose. Usually well below the output temperature of the teater.

[@AdventureGearTV]

Ended up not working well together.

[@TheWoodHaven]

I have the Hcalory 8kw heater. No issues. Mounted on the back of my cabin with heater hose coming into the cabin.

[@TheWoodHaven]

Might want to add a Diesel fuel filter between the tank and the pump. Make sure is is for Diesel. Gas filters do not separate out water. and can't handle the extra contaminants in diesel. The gas filter will work for a short time before failing.

[@AdventureGearTV]

@@TheWoodHaven thanks for stopping in and sharing your experience.

[@braapyolefart4865]

I have 2-5k vevor heaters, 1 that heats my home and 1 that heats my insulated garage/shop. Second winter season and a few minor complaints, noise of the pump and the suppled rubber gasket off gases and deteriorates from manifold heat, my remedy is replacing with a silicone gasket👍

[@CraigG21]

Slap a couple 2x4’s under each end to lift it so there is more clearance for the bottom exhaust.

[@john_Caji315_adams]

Use your old exhause pipe as a sturdy Air Intake Pipe... Also, with a pipe run that long you will want to use a 3" to 4 " adapter and use the 4" hose for output to keep unit from backing up... Hope all is well...

[@AdventureGearTV]

That’s a great idea!

[@joesoutdoorplaces]

I would consider a heater if I were to camp in extreme cold often. As will all equipment. I prefer to do without rather than buy low quality gear. I’m not wealthy. But I’d rather save and buy high quality over having to purchase something over and over.

[@rayrambles]

🤣@00:34 Nobody wants to wake up dead and cozy at the campsite! So true.

[@maxsands3861]

I don't believe there is such a thing as super high quality anymore.

[@BlondieHappyGuy]

That's the very heater that I had in my Amz cart. But I've removed it. Long story short, there's a lot of very bad reviews, both on Amz and their own Canada site! Reviews are about their seriously poor, sketchy support, refusal to help and problems with new heaters sent to people. There's more, but the stupid YT algo seems to like to delete my comments if they're too long. That company needs to do better.

[@BlondieHappyGuy]

*UPDATE TO THIS...* This morning I received a message from the seller of this Vevor heater, about shipping and even though, they have a presence right here, close to me, they "can't guarantee to ship via Canada Post* even though the strike is over. They just lost a sale and future customer! I do not deal with companies with such bad service and support. My $$$ can be used elsewhere! I've also read a lot of seriously negative reviews, both on Amaz. and their own website!!! It's not looking good. Their customer support is horrible and for some reason, what used to be considered a great product, may be going through some quality issues! Besides Vevor support being uncooperative, there are a lot of complaints about heaters arriving that either, don't work out of the box or work for a few hours and just stop. People reach out to support and have to play the email email who's got the email game for weeks and they still don't get proper support, most of the time. I've removed the heater and will NOT deal with such a company.

[@Grindstaff09]

But can you get lucky with one that works and use user videos to set them up properly? I'm torn, and cold...

[@BlondieHappyGuy]

@@Grindstaff09 There is one that I'd like, but it's like almost triple the cost. The support appears to be good. The units seem to consistently work. I believe those are made in Japan (I think) so usually that means good quality. But getting it to me, if I were to decide to spend that much, is difficult, since they do not offer the Amaz pickup locations or lockers. I will not allow any products come to my home. Too many porch pirates around and delivery people around here have proven to be rough with people's packages. So I too am torn... not cold, though.

[@MoBangFoYoBucks]

With low-priced equipment, you always have to modify it to fit your needs. You would rather buy 10 of this than just 1 expensive one. It's better to have at least one same cheap backup than none at all. Maintenance is the key to the gears that you used. I love compactness and low prices! You get more bang for your bucks! (Shameless plug!)😆😆😆

[@lagreengavanlife]

Heyyy Tim 👋🏻🤗🫶💎

[@AdventureGearTV]

@@MoBangFoYoBucks perfect plug! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@kenhagen7718]

I think your heater is glad to see you

[@grottu]

In semi trucks always had Webasto brand heater, never heard about them giving any dangerous issues....same as engine heaters...and they are right under your bed. For camping i go with Vevor, they work very well, but do i trust it? NO, its set outside and paired with CO2 detector inside. All those chinese heaters are basically perfect copy of Webasto heaters, just made with chinesium materials.

[@ajsrc]

Thank you so much sir for your excellent review! Your info definitely helped me to understand my heater a whole lot more

[@pnoon43]

I agree with Tim from MoBang the cost and ability to make improvements that probably cost minimal compared to the high price units. I have the lower vevor and its in the closet - the mini van ran out of space but its definatley a option in the future of longer winter trips where its cold. Excellent tips for camping from like minded - thanks Pat Noonan Liberty,Sc

[@jimbobxcityguy5338]

Where did you get the extened exhust hose?

[@30-06]

I’d like to see how it’s working after actual uses. Thanks!

[@wavesofgloryawakenings9135]

Where can I buy the exhaust 6ft from

[@ShaneZettelmier]

I seen a lot of these and they all seem to be very similar. I think it’s a great idea but I do think the fact that you’re using a fuel based heater makes it kind of dangerous. They’re kerosene and even propane heaters you can use indoors but again you’re dealing with fuel. You get a fuel leak And then you have combustible leaking in your tent or in your house and this always bugs me. The thing I like about about these things I I could put it outside and just run the heat exhaust tube into the house and the remote makes that much more functional And I like that is very little power so I can use it in a power out situation where I can charge a battery during the day and run this all night without having to run a gas generator during the day but I do think you need to have a specific area that is going to be Able to deal with the fire hazard potential of it or people and animals aren’t going to be walking and screwing with it and it is kinda loud, I wouldn’t want to have that sitting in a small cabin or a tent and listen to that combustion tick all night long so having it outside just seems like a no brainer, and I think getting the extended exhaust so you can get it away from you in your house or your tent or vehicle is a good idea also. I think the biggest advantage here is you need very little power. You could hook this up to a car battery and run it all night on a gallon of fuel so I think it’s worth the trade off. I would much rather use an electric oil heater/radiator but They take a lot of electric and sometimes that’s an issue. I think this would be the great option, especially since I live way out in the country and every time we get an ice storm or high winds we lose power sometimes for four or five days and this is something I could store in my garage that’s gonna be there For years as long as his electronics hold out the mechanicals in this are very simple and they’re very cheap, and if you’ve got tractors and diesel fuel around, it just makes sense. I also thought it would be good just for something like a garage heater just to be used intermittently like if I have to go work on a car or a tractor in the middle of Winter, especially if the electricity is off. As far as your comment on the cheap ones and the expensive ones, I’ll be honest these all look almost identical to me. I’m guessing they all come off of Alibaba out of some Chinese company and they just make a ton of them and people put their own stickers on them And there are a few different designs but I don’t see any difference and being that by nature I’m gonna be keeping this outside anyway. I’ve got no problem with the cheap versions. They’ve definitely got their bad sides and they’re not perfect but for a back up they seem to be pretty dependable and economical and easy so it’s 20 below on your power goes out. It’s something you’re not gonna be spending a lot of time messing around with and the mechanics are simple enough And almost maintenance free so it’s not something like a generator that you’re gonna constantly be maintaining it dealing with an actual engine transmission and generator components so I like it simplicity and they’re cheap so it’s not like you’ve thrown away hundreds of dollars if you don’t like it. One of the best options I can see for this isn’t a home for emergency storm stuff. I remember Texas they had a big snowstorm a couple years ago and peoples pipes were blowing up because they don’t really insulate or sometimes even close in underneath their houses and the crawlspace and pipes were breaking and people had a lot of issues, this is something you could stick outside and blow some hot air under your house and not have to worry about that.

[@RLeeVanCamps]

I might be inclined to buy the vevor! No guarantee an expensive one won’t break down. Seen it many times on KZbin. Can definitely afford to replace this one if it dies. Maybe not the expensive one

[@AdventureGearTV]

@@RLeeVanCamps sounds like a logical argument. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@MrMech-oj7iy]

Whats the big pipe on the side?

[@rogerhargreaves2272]

Combustion chamber air intake.

[@allgonewrong16]

Do you prefer roof top tent setup compared to minivan?

[@CraigG21]

Hi quality for me! Would really like a gasoline or propane fired heater, not diesel. It’s one less fuel type I would have to bring with me. If you have a diesel engine in your vehicle, then the diesel fuel heater makes the most sense.

[@bourbonbrigade]

The 2024 model is nice! no ticking, No bottom exhaust no intake tube and a CO detector with auto shut off (still wouldn't completely trust their CO detector).

[@BlondieHappyGuy]

But on that new model, isn't it true that they no longer have the air filter intake for the combustion chamber? Isn't it just taking in air from the vents in the box itself? If so, then if mounted inside, that thing creates a negative pressure situation, which of course could bring in cold air from any cracks and such. Don't they refer to those types as "one hose " or "one tube"?? something like that.

[@bourbonbrigade]

@ mine has an air filter on the intake tube under the unit.

[@365JohnDoe]

Can it run all night without killing the car battery? Or would you suggest 2 batterys

[@tndeerhunter4812]

Nice piece of equipment. I like the color.

[@AdventureGearTV]

@@tndeerhunter4812 thanks for visiting!

[@tracyreeves9281]

I have a couple of them they work great

[@carlmcdonald5864]

I see you drive a Jeep you don't seem to care too much about safety

[@shuttermanthagod]

This is the best heater that they have on the market. Use some extensions stop complaining this is number one. I bought three of them at one time just get some extension hoses.

[@paulsimms702]

I just bought one of these, haven't tested it yet. I did notice that your heater didn't have a protective covering that goes over the exhaust pipe like mine has?

[@AdventureGearTV]

Nice! I set this one up in a shed and it’s been running fine. I have the exhaust blowing out of a window and it hasn’t been an issue at all.

[@uncleike4837]

These diesel heaters are used all over Alaska, and in the midwest. They are safe unless you are without common sense. We have a few each year who carbon monoxide themselves... In the news it's always some type or style of propane sunflower heaters. This style of heater was patented in 1960s-1970s. The patents expired. Same technology just Chinesium made.

[@darrenjones3681]

The Chinese don’t care about patents or copyright they even make car clones

[@tcl379]

No one wants to wake up dead, lol😂.

[@mehimrc1314]

Taking tips from the guy who's exhaust is pointing up not down for condensation run off, just saying bro they're safer then your assumptions

[@AdventureGearTV]

Yep. That 250F exhaust won’t evaporate any of it at all. Everyone seems to think it’ll turn into a swimming pool, but haven’t had an issue yet.

[@Gripmagic]

I know you bought it because it matches your Jeep...

[@Ghostriderlady]

High quality

[@AdventureGearTV]

@@Ghostriderlady might be a better option in the long run.

[@ronkepner943]

you did not read the manual-----exit pipe must not go upward for proper combustion !!!

[@AdventureGearTV]

I believe it, but it hasn’t been a problem yet.

[@hiramnoone]

"Winter camping season" is an oxymoron.

[@rudbeckia885]

Running low killed 2 of mine....done with this junk.

[@stevesteele4191]

Great Video.......... Just a note that I didn't see anything said on the small hole that's on the muffler. That hole is a drain for "condensation" and the muffler needs to be setting horizontal so that the condensation drips out. I saw that you had the muffler in an upright position and that would not let the condensation drip out. Just a helpful note. Take Care........ Steve

[@AdventureGearTV]

@@stevesteele4191 true! Thanks for sharing this tip.

[@ShawnCole-q5w]

He kind looks like Steve

[@MrStropparo]

$1000.00 for a diesel heater is really really ridiculous. Why can’t America make a safe reliable diesel heater for $350.00? It’s outrageous. There’s almost no moving parts and nothing to break. Why?

[@averyj.steele1074]

Because Americans want to buy cheap things while we make great money and that doesn't work. It's not the government forcing or incentivizing companies to move production offshore. They don't need any encouragement. The goal for any company is to reduce costs and increase profits. Period.

[@rogerhargreaves2272]

They retail for about $100

[@23killquick]

Puts 16 foot flex pipe on heater. Gets cold air out the end 😅. Common sense would say ALL heat is lost in that pipe... All you did is make a radiator for the squirrel's

[@143thatguy]

Right

[@RlA521]

Yeah I bought one of these piece of jokes

[@NeverTakeNoCut-offs]

I bought a planar. Way better motor.

[@amarmot3635]

You said “one thing I want to “iterate.” The word you want in this case is “emphasize.” Iterate means something completely different than your intended message.

[@czluian]

I click on your video twice and you still say cheap diesel heat I will unsubscribed

[@sammyvukovic4998]

Vevor is a great company

[@BlondieHappyGuy]

Customer reviews on the Amz and their sites beg to differ.

[@MrStropparo]

$1000.00 for a diesel heater is really really ridiculous. Why can’t America make a safe reliable diesel heater for $350.00? It’s outrageous. There’s almost no moving parts and nothing to break. Why?