Portable Diesel Heater in a box!

[@keeganbuilds]

Feb '21 Update: We have been getting tons of requests for a way to buy the parts I designed! You can now pick them up here at my Etsy store: etsy.me/3aN6M81

[@ChristianMFrank]

Add. To. Cart.

[@royclark8385]

Hello. Seeking some advice. I have used your build as my base design but have come to a premature stop, as once the exhaust pipe is cut to the required length, the uncut end will fit either the exhaust port or the marine exhaust, but the cut end will not fit either as its actual internal diameter due to the ridges is smaller. Can you please advise how you over came this. Thanks in advance

[@keeganbuilds]

@@royclark8385 hi Roy, I am using a different exhaust pipe that can be cut to length. I have a link to the exhaust pipe used in my description

[@royclark8385]

@@keeganbuilds Thank you

[@jakemetz1742]

Thanks so much for all of the info 🤘

[@THEEgreat1010]

This has to be one of the cleanest portable heater setups I have seen. Great job!

[@CanadianCarpinHolidays]

Very nice man...Attention to detail, craftsmanship....The best!!! If this would be made up and sold this way (in one piece)...you would have orders from all over the world!!! I'm from UK and it would sell good here!!!

[@gr0uch02a]

Great video! Thanks a million for the link to the Webasto exhaust pipe. Have seen it in a couple of videos but no one else linked to it. Incidentally, a 5kw heater will require an Apache 4800 case. I got mine at Harbor Freight for way cheap compared to Amazon.

[@2theendofearth686]

Did you get his 3d prints? If you did let me know if it works with the 5kw. Thanks

[@felixcat9318]

Yours is the most compact, self contained, cleanest and neatest installation of its type that I have ever seen! Your meticulous attention to detail, outstanding craftsmanship and sheer ease of setting up is truly superb. What a lovely video, your ingenuity and skills have been a joy to see, thank you for sharing your video.

[@aviewfromthewall]

I've watched at least 100 hours of videos on how to house my new chinese diesel heater for camping (Canada!). This is THE BEST VIDEO so far! thank you!

[@keeganbuilds]

Marvin J wow! Thanks for checking this out! Please share with friends :)

[@emilliozapatta6108]

Hey. I am just getting ready to head out with my 4 dogs in my Sprinter. I had retired to the Caribbean then Hurricane Irma changed my life. Everything gone >..I am so so lucky. The 6 years in iso.ation on the Island was killing me. I am a traveler. Anyway. Bought two chineese heaters. an all in one diesel heater and the cheapest Chineese I found. $80 !1. I struggled for 6 months whether to get Planar. Or. Wobisto. Or. Ebre. 9german). Or Snuggler ... ended up with. HAPPY HEATER WHATEVER ...these are so cool !

[@PachariAdventures]

Definitely the cleanest portable build I’ve seen so far, nice work!

[@speedfede55]

@KeeganBuilds nice job. just a suggestion: it's better if you put the dc step down board in another place inside the box, or maybe add some filter or protection for the air coming from the fan. Cold air inside the hot box can create some water on the board, even some snowflakes can get inside the box because of the wind or a snowfall.

[@paulbrown521]

Best build by far for a portable heater , well done .

[@Purveyorofawesome]

Yup, time to start selling these! Awesome build dude!!!

[@davidschweig7993]

For sure. I'd buy one and have friends who likely would also.

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

@@davidschweig7993 I agree. Sweet kit.

[@keeganbuilds]

Launching a website in the next couple days for these

[@69uremum]

You can buy them already portable on amazon or ebay for around 160$

[@Purveyorofawesome]

@@69uremum I don’t think they existed at the time he made this. I also think if he finds his niche and markets how his is better, or different, he still has a market to fulfill.

[@tacomapnw8741]

This is great! Thank you for the descriptive video and the links to the parts. I will be building my own once my 3d printer arrives. I have the 5kw unit and may have to enlarge the prints as well as use the 4800 series case. This is the cleanest install I have seen.

[@erniemyslinski4113]

did you ever build yours? I'm using a 5kw as well

[@Corncob44]

@@erniemyslinski4113 Did you ever get this figured out? I have a 5kw that I want to put in a 4800, too. I'm going to search for some existing models for larger ports, but not sure what else would need modified.

[@fatmanoverlanding]

Nice work. A well thought out package. It even give the new All-In-One units a run for their money for packaging and features. 👍

[@bobmarley5470]

well thought out . great build. you could def sell these! let me know i'll buy the first one!

[@sambowles9746]

Sign me up too!

[@kinzlerproductions703]

me too

[@troycummins4819]

@@kinzlerproductions703 I'll jump on this wagon too Keegan, awesome build! I noticed these prior replies were from 2 and 3 years ago, so maybe you are building and selling them now? If you haven't, you are missing out on a lucrative business opportunity as there is a lot of us hitting the "overland" trails nowadays.

[@davidprice7552]

A build video would be great. Did you happen to tape the build? Well done! A very polished result.

[@mrfairycake4333]

Yes a build video would be amazing. Please is it possible to do one?

[@kylehayes1458]

@keeganbuilds would you be able to post a single line diagram showing not only electrical, but also the exhaust/intake? Would be great if all the components/wraps were labeled. Have most of it figured out but missing a few pieces. Major question is what type of cord are you using from cigarette lighter and what is the receiver piece in the wood and how does it connect to the female quick connect? Great build! Looking forward to seeing that single line and labels.

[@bluebrosman6395]

This kid is as amazing as his dad!

[@keeganbuilds]

Thanks Blue!

[@craftedbyalvint]

Super rad! Thanks for posting this. And now I know how to make a 1 wire cable for other projects too

[@MrThewhip333]

Great video and list of parts. 20 degrees Celsius is room temperature, I think around 70 degrees Fahrenheit

[@daydog64]

Freaking Awesome! Best heater in a case awards to you.

[@jon10231]

Wow, now if you could get them manufactured for those of us that can't put that together. Good job.

[@keeganbuilds]

Haha I know right!

[@RealityIsTheNow]

Very cool. I'm going to have to come up with a version of this that can be mounted to the underside of my pickup bed. Very nice video thanks

[@davidbrown9784]

Very nicely done! one thing though, it's not an engine, it is a burner that happens to be enclosed with a heat exchanger. You possibly could create a kit for sale.

[@keeganbuilds]

I did

[@albertfok8349]

Be careful of CO poisoning due to the fresh cold air intake is close to the exhaust port, especially when the wind direction blows the exhaust towards the fresh air intake side, unless a return air duct is installed and warm air is drawn back from the van interior, it also increase the thermal efficiency of the heater.

[@juste96669]

damn ! The window idea was clever.. Running to the shop right now !

[@billaasheim4212]

Awesome build!!!! Just think if you could have you fresh air intake form the vechicle? It would warm the air that much faster instead of taking cold air from outside. look at it just like a furance in your house.

[@attanmoa736]

Got some thought put into this. Great neat install.

[@kinzlerproductions703]

Dude, that's a work of art. NICE

[@jcs5202]

Subbed! Can you describe in more detail the wiring aspect of creating the 1-thick 8-pole/connector method, AND the hook up process of the DC reducer unit inside the case please?? In other words, a little slower for us DIYers but not electricians LOL

[@LowBuck]

dude, this is BRILLIANT! great work. You should absolutely be selling these on Ebay. New sub here my friend!

[@keeganbuilds]

Thank you for the sub!

[@linnmagic]

Is this already in production? I’m too lazy to buil😁

[@ceser33]

linnmagic i would like it too!!!!

[@sambowles9746]

Me too

[@nathanmciver6496]

Amazing set up you have there!

[@patrickroy9153]

This is perfect ! Really thinking of building one!

[@sanjuan4942]

Yes there’s a market for these camping / overlanding

[@georynn2]

Using a speakon cable is genius!

[@madetoexplore]

Great video! Very neat idea for a portable heater

[@recumbentcountry]

I have two of these units that I will be using in my shop and your setup is awesome.

[@tacticalant3841]

Excellent work, design, and parts idea. Ordering stuff now for mine. I really like the cable and connectors!

[@jaredcolahan759]

loved the video and very informative. just a simple critique practice not saying "aaa" as often. but like I said great video.

[@sw20matt]

thank you for making the 3D printed parts available!

[@wyliewkc]

Keegan nice setup. You gota post pics of the window piece. I am building a setup to go in my 4runner tailgate window looking for inspiration on sealing to the glass

[@karimbuilds]

Incredible ingenuity and design - my favorite part about this is the 3D Parts provided and source files. Questions 1. What’s the estimate for total cost? 2. When will your etsy 3D parts be back on sale?

[@keeganbuilds]

Hi Alex, thanks for the kind words! It was definitely a long build but came out great! My Etsy parts are back on sale, I was out of filament but am back in stock. Estimate for total cost was around $450 I believe. It will depend entirely on price points of parts on Amazon and current building material costs (bolts, nuts, etc..)

[@karimbuilds]

@@keeganbuilds Awesome you are the man! Can’t wait to see more projects I’ll be using this with my Super-pacific camper and will send some completed pics!

[@harrrytoool1391]

Good build man. Maybe you’d need to strap the box to something in high winds too and having the exhaust down wind would be best I guess.

[@SergioDSandoval]

definitely interested in buying one of these!

[@jaycobjones2760]

This is super clean!

[@Valleythyroidinstitute818]

This is awesome!! Wow, what a clean and creative build. Great job. I would like to ask you, how did you get the the 12v (+) (-) Cig lighter wires from the male plug on the window board to connect to the Speakon panel mount connector? Would you also tell me where you sourced your 12v connector.

[@deadastronaut2440]

What a great design! Only thing I wonder is the elevated placement, doesn't the heat seek up so a lower placement would be more efficient, or maybe it doesn't matter?

[@gmac8852]

When I moved mine from the work bench to the floor it worked much better keeping my shop warm 14 feet by 22 feet.

[@WisconsinWanderer]

When you start marketing them I would like to buy one. Great vid!

[@justinmccoy7167]

Very well done. Good work!

[@Frightline777]

Outstanding! Just brilliant!

[@raczyk]

I've bbought a 5 KW hheater for my civic, thinkn it may be overkill. Heater will be outside drawing outside air, gets to -5, to -10 here in canada.

[@lanceandersen]

Last fall I was searching for ages for a compact build like this since it's exactly what I want to do with mine, super clean and well done! That 8 pin connector is a clean look. Ever have an issue with exhaust getting in the intake? They seem pretty close together. Was thinking of adding an Arduino with a few sensors and a relay for emerg shut off. Thanks for posting this! Great work. Do you not find it too loud without the muffler?

[@buck_shot4197]

Dude thank you for sharing. this would be nice in my cabin or rv

[@christianedelmann6880]

Wow this is very impressive 👏 really quality job. Bought me one of these a while back and had an idea that really didn't work but this is definitely inspiration for my next try. Thanks mate

[@keeganbuilds]

Christian Edelmann for sure!

[@igorbogdanoff4517]

Superb. Wonder if there would be benefit to re-routing the already heated air from the cab back into the heater so you're not always heating up cool air? Obviously two 60mm tubes on your window mounted panel make things complicated and cumbersome. Do you think the extra complexity would be worth it to gain more heat? Maybe a inlet to accept another 60mm tube if required, attahed to another window panel at the other end of the vehicle?

[@keeganbuilds]

It is definitely a thought I considered when coming up with this design. I do find however that the heater gets so hot as it is that I actually crack another window in the car and keep a hot flow of air going in one side and out the other! Plus I do like the idea of knowing that at a bare minimum I am getting some fresh air always entering the heater. Recirculation of the same air scares me if there ever was a failure and CO started entering the fresh air. (always run with a CO monitor as a backup tho!)

[@particlesofenergy]

Very cool Sharing mentality. Awesome project too

[@saltpepper1894]

You should make these for ppl or sell kits ;)

[@geenote]

Well thought out professional build!

[@WayneTheSeine]

That is an exquisite build.

[@kirkangel525]

fantastic build, love it!

[@juliogonzo2718]

That is a great idea! What kind of amperage does the heater draw? Might have to make something like this with its own power source. It gets to -35°C before the windchill here and if I break down at work at 3am with no cell service or two way, nobody is going to notice I'm missing till 8am, then it could take hours till they find me. I could siphon some fuel out of the truck and fire it up. I think I would run two hoses into the cab and draw breathing intake and heater intake from inside the cab so snow doesn't plug it up.

[@djlyon117]

Good work man. Really clean setup.

[@geoffreylohff3876]

I like the build! Well done!

[@ProlificInvention]

That's excellent, great video...really like it.

[@golantohar2867]

What an amazing build. I was looking for a while for this kind of solution and only now came across your video... I was wondering how necessary is the fan. Can it be done with a wide opening? Thank you.

[@pdxlizard]

Oh man- I’ve stared down so many of these videos and this is the best build by far. I’m happy to buy your parts, but do you have a video or instruction set for your build process?

[@keeganbuilds]

the build is pretty straight forward and i do include part descriptions when i send this out. Feel free to use me as a resource. We can set up a video call if youd like to go over the build process.

[@philalmeida1962]

Awesome design and work!

[@circitmage]

Nicely done!

[@JB91710]

Good idea making it into a mobile unit.

[@OXFOOT]

This thing is Killer!

[@markthompson1796]

Bro. Epic build.

[@samhorani9423]

Very professional job

[@ziggypiosicki]

In windy conditions, is it possible to suck a bit of exhaust gases into clean air intake ?

[@RockyMountainGearTester]

Amazing build, Do you sell build instructions or have a step by step video?

[@byphilippe]

Great idea. I think I will try tp build something similar. However I am thinking to position the box on the roof of my Land Cruiser. Any thoughts ? Also I will be looking for a steel box rather than plastic for more protection and would like to live it on the roof while traveling. Idea is really great as it save space in summer when you do not need it !! Awesome.

[@Zekerose]

I was thinking the same thing for my Yukon. I’m only a year behind u. Lol. Did u ever build it?

[@saltpepper1894]

this could be mounted under rigs with height, or in a Thule on roof, or hitch tool box on back of rig ;)

[@norcoredneck]

Do you have a video of the build? Fantastic job.

[@essequamvideri]

very nice work 🔥👍

[@RetireesHelpingRetirees]

Really well done.. Thanks Great job all round..

[@drewwolod4977]

Thanks again!

[@saltpepper1894]

If unit is always in very cold weather i wonder if that could affect how efficient it can burn over time? any build up?

[@bestlifeontheroad3929]

Nice build. Your a smart one.

[@juliansimpkiss2372]

Great job.

[@alanexley4852]

I Would defo buy one.

[@BigB1974]

You build we will buy!!! :)

[@squid_fish]

brilliant work, thanks for sharing

[@chipschannel9494]

Super build!!

[@01bonny790]

Fantastic build! Could you (or anyone for that matter) explain the purpose of the 12v stepdown? You said in another comment that the computer fan has a 5v stepdown which I understand, just not the 12v. Does that just help ensure maximum longevity of the unit?

[@keeganbuilds]

The purpose of the 12v buck step down was because I have multiple battery sources with different voltages. My main battery source is a 36v system. So I wanted a way to utilize any source of dc energy without worrying about dealing with it. Also, I’ve got a secondary step down on the computer fan that steps the 12 down to a 5. In future builds I would just utilize a 12v fan instead of stepping down again.

[@01bonny790]

@@keeganbuilds Thank you so much. I was wondering if that was the case. I'm picking up a heater like this while we build our skoolie so I can work on it through the winter before the wood stove goes in at which time the diesel heater will be backup heat. I also want a self contained unit to make portable and your build is the nicest I've seen. Thanks again!

[@01bonny790]

I just rewatched that portion of the video and I somehow missed the part where you explained you had a 36v system, doh!

[@ngjimmy1062]

Very useful video. Thank you very much!!!

[@Neshra54]

Wow this unit is super clean ! Do you sell the whole unit by any chance ! Need one for my RTT !

[@rory4424]

Great video! How did you wire the fan in? To the thermostat 5v? I read through the comments and see you had that stepped down as well. Did you just hardwire it to an "always on" configuration? If so, to which wire? Excited to play around with this build soon. Thanks for the detailed video!

[@sheltonmorris2536]

Man I would pay good money for a setup like this

[@matthewrobbins5807]

Hey Keegan, enjoyed the build video. The box is nice and clean. I intend to make a build very similar, just in a larger box with the larger heater. I checked your thingiverse page and noticed you do not have printer settings provided. Could you provide print speed/filament/infil/supports needed etc? Also, my outlet is 75MM and i notice yours is 60MM. Do you think increasing print size from 100% to 125% would give me the resulting 75MM outlet that Ii need? Thanks in advance and again, nice clean build.

[@dattran6372]

this thing is fantastic. if you are already powering from a 12v system then you wouldn't need that converter, right?

[@raczyk]

What connector type did you use to connect all the 5 wires. Believe the power should be 14 awg, depending on length. I assume the congroller wire can be thinner. Do you know the awg?

[@keithbasinger6885]

What keeps the exhaust from entering the cool air intake?

[@sposeso1202]

🤔🧐 good question

[@chrisdavis9844]

Nice build! What is the electrical power consumption per hour?

[@gabrielekra]

Nice project! About power consumption how many Watts are needed? Do you recommend an auxiliary battery? Thank you!

[@nielsarnason9123]

Thats fantastic !!!

[@jasminkelley934]

do you have the 3D parts for a 5kW heater? Also, is there a video showing the actual build process?

[@melindamarie6139]

Is this kinda like the all in one they sell?