New And Improved Hcalory Tool Box 2 Diesel Heater!

[@johnnysweekends]

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[@jaysonstebbins2539]

We just ordered our TB2! Didn't even realize you had a video on it! Very nice! Thank you!

[@MrJeepin88]

Something I did for my diesel heater I have on my bus is I made it have SAE connectors and I put a splitter on the heater and start it on a deep cycle battery and once it gets going the glow plug is off and you can run it on a small solar generator at that point until you go to shut it off then you’ll need to plug in the deep cycle to shut it down

[@AverageOverlander]

So you start it off of a battery then you plug the splitter into your power station (then) disconnect from the battery, am I understanding this correctly?

[@tiffster1]

The barrel end on the intake is important when you’re camping as it keeps mice and other things from crawling up into the intake tube

[@jamescampolo7824]

Adding the reducer may speed up the air but it adds restriction so it is less efficient. Instead of reducing down to 3", you allow the air to flow freer if you went up to 4" which is also common in dryer venting. In your air measurements, you are only measuring air speed, not volume. With the reducer, you will see a drop in overall volume with the 3" tube. Since the end result on both of the heaters being similar with a 3" output tells me that the blower is the same on both.

[@shelley131]

Great videos, I have a couple of jackery 500's old generation that power up the diesel heaters very well. Had to loan one to a buddy who had bought the 1000w version but it would not power the heater. Maybe this could be a video idea with as many reviews as you do you could do one for your viewers and find out which units will run diesel heaters. Thanks for sharing.

[@hcaloryofficial]

Love this video!! 👍👍👍

[@johnball6499]

Great review and helped tremendously in the purchasing decision! Did use the link and discount code you provided. Look forward to the follow-up review on the heater and the RV application.

[@SaabAholic]

What a great little unit! Thanks for the review, Johnny!

[@DanielLevecque]

I have the tool box version ( older model) works well but pump is loud. I used it in a cargo / camp trailer 8.5 x 20 hunting for 2 weeks. It is vented out thru side of trailer. It is best to wire directly to a 12 volt battery I used the a/c adapter with a 2000 watt inverter and 3 100ah batteries but drained the battery fairly quickly. You will definitely need ear plugs to sleep.

[@TheCornucopiaProject-bd5jk]

I guess I’m having the older model. I don’t think the noise is a problem as long as it’s mounted outside. I like the app but prefer a remote display. The ducting has been, is and remains an issue.

[@charlesklaus6290]

Nice unit! Thanks for the review!

[@kerik2256]

Looks good, big upgrade from last year's model

[@johnnysweekends]

So much quieter and much better than original tool box with external tank

[@BeeBeorn]

Still wonder why most all in one diesel heaters put the exhoust in the same end as fresh air intake. .Its just a matter of turning it 90 deg to the side..I have old suitcase , works perfect. 2 years, different use.

[@mikedoltsch550]

Hello, where do i get the DC Cable from?

[@johnnysweekends]

This is the one I used amzn.to/3DKu1jM Affiliate link

[@johnr5545]

Great video thanks

[@monkeylover46425]

Great video, thank you! Question please....Ill be using this heater up in a Roof Top Tent, can you recommend a long hose (10 foot) that wont cause the diesel heater to throw an over heat code? That's the issue I had with my older diesel heater I bought this unit and I'm hoping I won't have the same problem. Thank you in advance. And is there a certain type of diesel fuel that is better than others?

[@johnnysweekends]

If you can find a super long 3.5 inch hose that will help. Verses reducing and being long it will cause it to work harder. But also if running at max they may also be part of the problem so maybe try 80%

[@monkeylover46425]

I'm assuming since this heater is so efficient I'll be running it on low most of the time through the night I think I'll just find a 4-inch 10 ft hose. Thxs for the help😊

[@keithbrookshire]

Thanks for the great review. I would be interested in a link to the through ports you used to get the warm air and exhaust to go where they should in your RV.

[@johnnysweekends]

Thank you Here is what I used amzn.to/3YWnlGy And this amzn.to/4fNLtlj Affiliate link

[@miguelaquintero701]

Any idea how to lower the temperature on the Hcalory tb2 I used in my fj cruiser and it gets too hot, I set it on the lowest setting and still get way too hot in the truck

[@johnnysweekends]

If it’s at lowest setting on thing you can do is crack the window

[@patrickakers5722]

Is this unit water resistant?. I’m hoping I would be able to leave it out in the rain/snow when the unit is needed most.

[@johnnysweekends]

Water resistant yes so normal rain and snow should be just fine Extreme down poor and more you may wanna check it Elevate it on a box or milk carton with a strap

[@GilesRedston]

If the unit is ran outside of a camper. Do you think there would be issues with the digital screen freezing then the unit not working?

[@webtechaz]

I have a question. So it ran good on the Eco low river 2? Because I have that same powerbank. also I want to put this in my van, but it doesn't look like it has an intake tube, dont i need that if im in a van with the unit in the van also?

[@johnnysweekends]

It does have an intake tube as shown in the beginning I just didn’t use it. And yes the river 2 worked but I honestly would get a bigger unit as it’s not very much watt hours.

[@webtechaz]

@ yeah actually I have an XZNY 310 amp hour battery also. Thank you for your review. I’ll check it out.

[@chillagorilla]

Have you tried a fuel pump to an external tank to extend run time like a generator?

[@johnnysweekends]

Hmmm I haven’t. If I used it for shop maybe. But I would just get a larger external tank

[@jaysonstebbins2539]

How does temperature mode work? Is the ambient temperature measured at the unit, remote, or is the controller on the unit possibly removable? I wanted to mount outaide of shed and use the temperature mode for inside somehow. Any suggestions? I see you had it in the rv. How do you keep the temperature inside constant, or do you? Lol thanks!

[@johnnysweekends]

Temp is measured on the intake side. So if the whole thing is out I don’t see it working well. It would use the locker temp verses inside my Rv temp

[@jaysonstebbins2539]

@johnnysweekends ok makes sense. I'll just have to keep it inside the shed then lol. Thanks alot!

[@bigdog2.016]

Great reviews on the heaters. What’s your recommendation on a heater on a inclosed trailer I use for storage for my race car for winter.

[@johnnysweekends]

I would look into a gas heater. They have come along way. I will be doing a review on one soon in the next few weeks

[@jamescampolo7824]

It would be nice to add a fuel level indicator on the app. Of course that would add to the price.

[@natereynolds2960]

Hi, what DC converter is that? The plug in cable. I am thinking about doing something similar.

[@johnnysweekends]

The dc converter will come with one of the Hcalory units

[@natereynolds2960]

Sorry: I have the shorter toolbox one, and the dc wire it comes with. But which cable did you get to connect to 12V cigaret outlet? I was going to splice mine but yours looks very clean

[@johnnysweekends]

@natereynolds2960 this is what I bought and I cut the ends and added Anderson connectors on both that way I have a couple ways to connect. Cable: amzn.to/3CLvHsZ Anderson connectors: amzn.to/3OqFrLU Affiliate links

[@coffeefanatic7857]

Having problem finding the 2025 model all I can find is the older model Where can you buy this newer model hcolory briefcase type?

[@johnnysweekends]

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[@coryrolling6938]

Whats the pen called

[@davesigz]

Thanks Johnny. What would you attribute the lack of smoke to at startup?

[@johnnysweekends]

Better fuel controller. Although being new helps since no residue left over. But seen many new ones that are cheap smoke on start up

[@hellomynameismikey]

Hey Jonny. Awesome review, really sold me! Do you have a link for that 3.5” to 3” adapter? That’s probably my only complaint is no one sells 3.5 inch hose. Not sure why they made it that diameter. 😂

[@johnnysweekends]

Here is the reducer I’m using And thanks 👍🏼😀 amzn.to/3YATB1s Affiliate link

[@crusherjones6809]

Absolutely. Just seems like one of those moments where somebody didn't get to ask around and find out that's a pain point. *Shrug*

[@edolson1698]

I have 2 of these only the fuel tank is on the outside, they both soot up vary badly after a dozen or so start ups . Then they have to be all torn apart to clean out and being inside the all in one box makes that job a real pain in the butt. I don't know if it's a hcalory thing or if all of them do it but I definitely wouldn't buy a hcalory again.

[@johnnysweekends]

Where are you using yours? Altitude ? Also what is the normal speed setting…2…3..?? Thanks just looking for feedback.

[@edolson1698]

@johnnysweekends hello , I live near Seattle and have also used it in the cascade mountains so from sea level to about 5000 ft and had the problem in both elevations but mostly at home. I mostly run it on the highest setting but if run at a lower settings I'll crank it all the way up for 10 minutes before shutting down.

[@johnnysweekends]

@edolson1698 does it have the elevation setting to lean out the fuel burn ?

[@edolson1698]

@@johnnysweekends I do not know, the instruction manual was a complete joke, do you have any pointers for that type of adjustment?

[@johnnysweekends]

@edolson1698 that one doesn’t say it has altitude adjustment so it could be running rich at the higher elevations so running on high should help but the draw back is waisting fuel Unfortunately like everything a year or two and everything gets updated to work better. Most people have soot problems from extended low gear/settings so running on high should help but maybe 10 mins isn’t enough. I normally run at around 50% due to a larger area

[@IronHideWildfire]

Great video! Do you sell your old generators/power stations after you review them? I live in the north-state also

[@johnnysweekends]

Sometimes or I loan them out during outages and fires. Although not so much since I got everyone to buy something 😂

[@IronHideWildfire]

@@johnnysweekends Lol, You have the best reviews on KZbin by far

[@johnnysweekends]

@IronHideWildfire thank you 🙏🏼 👊🏼

[@edwinvelasquez4058]

Hey Johnny i love your videos, i have been hooked recently since i'm looking for a generator, sorry question is off topic but i need to ask, do you think a 1000w generator, 1500w peak can run a 8,000 btu window ac ? I Just saw a deal on a powersmart 1,500w generator and i was wondering if it could do it because it is the only thing i need it for, the ac is a frigidaire window ac, label says 680w but im not sure if it could handle it, would appreaciate it you can tell me or what you think, thanks in advance, great videos btw.

[@johnnysweekends]

I would opt just for slightly larger like the 2500 start model that’s 1900 running. Or around that model that’s with in your budget.

[@wdglockandroll]

Johnny I love your stuff and hate to switch gears on you, but do you use any camera systems for security? I’m looking to install something and was wondering if you had a suggestion. Thanks

[@johnnysweekends]

In actually looking for something Would be nice if it has night vision and easy install. Don’t really wanna drill a bunch a holes everywhere.

[@wdglockandroll]

@ Can you do a review if you get something?

[@geraldandbrandy]

We use the Dzees. No drilling and holds a charge for a very long time.

[@johnnysweekends]

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[@scottyz]

@@johnnysweekends Check out the new Eufy Solar models, they do excellent at night. I have the previous generation,

[@AverageOverlander]

FYI your promo code doesn't work on Amazon. Great Video though, cuddos!

[@johnnysweekends]

Thank you and thanks for letting me know! Im on it 👍🏼👊🏼

[@augenbutter]

5:20 5000 meter = 16400 feet, definitely over 10000 feet

[@Befread]

2 things, 1 why not cut a slit in the door to show the fuel tank and the other thing is I don't think I can forgive the fact that they put exhaust right right by the heat output but I guess the did it so it would reduce the chance of the air intake sucking in the exhaust.

[@theboston3386]

Doesn’t look like discount code work.

[@johnnysweekends]

Ok Ill look into it 👍🏼

[@dudleybaggerman9574]

First thing i have a 8kw heater and there great , Now that being said there are a huge Fire Danger when u mount them inside a RV 😮 ! If u don't believe me , go to ur RV Wrecking yard because So Many ding bats install them WRONG ! Ive been running diesel heater for yrs and mine is Out side of my MH and 5ft. Away from my rig ! And i have 3 fire Extinguisher's on board as out side by my heater setup ! I have built me a steelbox , water / snow proof & chained up ! Ive Never seen a Utuber have there heater out side Camping in the rain/ snow and show how "There Box heater is weather Proof ! So johnny danger , help out the people that don't know how to be safe as you are Not Safe urself !!!

[@johnnysweekends]

Electrical is the number one reason RVs catch fire and burn. 95% of RV fires are due to poor electrical, from wires shifting and moving while the unit goes down the road, to poor craftsmanship to overloading circuits. The diesel heaters contribute to less than 1% of rv fires. When used properly they are very safe, as long as you also dont buy the cheapest $80 heater out there. Diesel heaters are also mounted in millions of trucks cabs. No matter what I say, I cant fix someone who doesn’t know what they are doing or how to use or install equipment properly.

[@sortega9766]

It’s a crappy heater. Smells like heavy exhaust leaks mixed into the blower. Hopefully this is just part of the residual burn in, but other diesel heaters don’t have this issue

[@intromastr]

nobody cares about the sound. does it actually heat up the space and work, more importantly?

[@johnnysweekends]

Tons of people care about the sound. People hate the loud ticking in small spaces. And if you watched the data then yes it works and heats the space. Diesel heaters are only getting more popular.