Van Life: Installing a diesel heater in my van 🚐🔥

[@jfos7741]

If that exhaust conduit has any upslope it will collect condensation, block the flow of exhaust, blow the gasket, and leak exhaust into the heated air going into your cabin. And i mean even if you park on a hill it will do this. Best to not have that long run. Best to drop the pipe straight down through the floor. Good luck

[@Tward5224]

Great build,ahle! My only suggestion would be to maybe extend the exhaust pipe out from under the van so it vents away from van not underneath. The fumes could potentially pool up under the van and seep back in through cracks and holes. Keep up the good work ,look forward to your videos!

[@hoodrooster224]

I'm sure you already have one, but just throwing it out there, make sure your carbon monoxide detector is working.

[@Jerpavoo]

yea I'd get two, one near the pipes and another high against the wall just for added safety.

[@myhificloud]

As others have mentioned, important tips so you don't unalive yourself and live to boulder another day. Fire and CO2 unaliving are a real thing here. Fire, avoid at all costs. CO2 poisoning, avoid at all costs. Triple check everything often, while the unit is functioning. Redundant and reliable CO2 alarm monitors are critical so you don't unalive yourself in your sleep. Research and be aware of CO2 poisoning symptoms (hypercapnia or hypercarbia). Always have a secondary CO2 monitor on hand in the event your heater comes with one (aka always have a safety rope and or partner). You will need to either elevate the heater so the exhaust port remains higher than the downward slope of the exhaust port as it exits the vehicle, or lower the downward slope of the exhaust port towards the exit. The distance you have surrounding the exhaust port looks sufficient for safe use, so elevating the heater may be the only option here. This is to ensure that condensation build up does not fill the exhaust port tube (and silencer if used), causing CO2 to pool in your vehicle (aka unaliving). Porting the exhaust externally, away from the vehicle, while ensuring you park with your exhaust port where the wind carries the CO2 away from the vehicle is critical (e.g. prevent CO2 pooling under and re-entering the vehicle, as others have mentioned). Other videos will demonstrate the exhaust port thermals, reaching thermal ignition levels of most material. Look into exhaust heat wrap for both the internal and external pipes. The tape holding the insulation over your wheelwell is a potential fire hazard at that 3 inch distance. The bungie will melt or catch fire, so you'll need a reliable support solution, or remove the internal heat pipe altogether (this unit will heat your space in just a few minutes and maintain on low settings in most conditions). Symptoms of carbon dioxide poisoning include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, rapid breathing, fast heart rate, and flushing (warmth, redness, or tingling of the skin). Symptoms of severe cases of carbon dioxide poisoning may include confusion, convulsions, and loss of consciousness.

[@edwil111]

Yeah 100%. CO poisoning risk always there .

[@o-skoo]

Dont run the pipe in the van just drill a hole and go down under the vehicle like other ppl said. It will leak. The hose clamps they give you are weak. You want stainless Tbolt clamps. 26-28mm i think. The silencers leak. Vent it a few inches from the underside so fumes go up. Get a co detector or2. If running on low all the time gotta run on highest setting 15 mins every couple days to keep from sooting up

[@holyshiett]

For safety, I recommend attaching a flex hose exhaust extension vent the fumes further away if your car is stationary. I do that when I'm working on my car with the engine on so the garage doesn't smell. Neat idea!

[@YAMISOOLD2009]

You are a really creative and hard working person and it was fun to watch you hard at work installing this beautiful device. Hope it makes your winter warm and cozy!

[@jonathanotia1619]

Trying to truly live free takes a lot of sacrifice and elbow Greece but I love these clips from your first clip to the second. LOVE LIFE

[@TheFreewheelinNomad]

Wow, you nailed it! Your hard work paid off. Great job!

[@DonJericson]

Nice! Great build. Stay warm and cozy.

[@HeavyHaulKen]

Trucks have been using the Espar D2 type of heaters for years. Lots of heat output. Run some kerosene through it occasionally to help with carbon build up. Direct exhaust out the floor is better than a long run. Even on low power, those put out plenty of heat when it's below freezing outside.

[@memikel1489]

3:20 Great music for your random work montage 👍👍🙏

[@BryanConnelly]

Also, my heater originally was exhausted straight down under my van also It didn’t take very long to figure out that the exhaust will accumulate underneath of your van, and it will rise up Which means the exhaust will rise up and try to get into any hole you have existing in your van, so be sure all the holes are sealed up really well Well, I eventually did is ran the exhaust right out the side of my van so my exhaust sticks out about 2 to 3 inches past the side of my van that way when it exhaust up it goes it doesn’t go under my van I sealed everything up as good as I could, but I could still smell it, and I was still getting headaches But after I made the pipe make a 90° turn and come out the side of my van so it’s not directly under it. That’s what it stopped. 😎👍

[@JoshuaRicardF.Tilacas]

good to see you ahle

[@NLANDXP]

I respect your ability to do this. Wishing you peace and safety.

[@Demancer2]

Your still living the car/van life?! Nice, I'm going on 1 year and 2 months in a Honda Civic. Still loving it ❤️ 😊

[@dwightcrossley4820]

Hi Ahle. Thanks for the review and installation demo. I've been looking into getting a diesel heater for my van. This one looks good. Thanks for the link. I have bought one.

[@josephparis9736]

Hi Ahle how are you doing? I'm really impressed with what you have done with the van 🚐 keep on doin what you are doin. YOU ROCK! Thank you for posting these videos. Color me very impressed with your work and dedication to your life...JP

[@-RONNIE]

Thank you for the video and I hope everything works out with it

[@RBCharger]

Good job. I also drilled a hole in my van in that spot but on the left side. The reason was to keep my air compressor locked inside the van while I ran a hose to where I was using my nail guns. If I remember right, you have an AC converter box in your van too? I saw that you were using an extension cord from that building for this demonstration.

[@ovangal3852]

@Hobo Ahle - ❤LOVE the install. Thx for showing all your work and layout. Very cool. Going to need one going back to the PNW. Btw was recommended to view this vid by @Paper Bag Nomad😊

[@markiehunter5535]

Well done! Not just an info-mercial.

[@RiDankulous]

You’re the prettiest hobo I ever saw😂❤ to be honest I’ve never seen a hobo before though.

[@annawhalley]

Love those earrings and great job, you do you as chaotic as that is. Stay warm!

[@koalaman337]

Hi Alhe i have a diesel heater that i installed in the wondow of my house for winter. I mix clean used cooking oil 50/50 with diesel and it works great. Keep an eye on the fuel tank they do get sludge build up that you dont want to go in the line..

[@superdave0002]

great idea there the long pipe is getting hot but all that heat stays inside the van instead of being blown outside A+

[@penultimateh766]

Resourceful and beautiful Ahle!

[@Steve_travels]

Someone may have already told you, but extending the exhaust can overheat the heater if it has trouble pushing the air out the longer run

[@BryanConnelly]

You should go to Home Depot and get a carbon monoxide detector and put it down underneath there I’m sure if it ever starts leaking you’ll be able to tell because you’ll get a headache and you’ll be able to tell the smell But you could mount it underneath your bed 👍😎 I have a gasoline heater in my van. It comes right off my gas tank. Total game changer !!! Those heaters like that is very little fuel and they heat very well. Good choice. 😎👍

[@chevyc10er63]

Great job, looks clean install.

[@DosezDaily]

Gotta love the dry heat. Nice work.

[@amylee6038]

Well done! It's more than enough heat.

[@richardyazzie1181]

Hello...nice job...exhaust temperature and leaks are a concern...plus exhaust restriction ..condensation...exhaust piped away from undercarriage...stay warm❤

[@jasonibarra1542]

Nice heater set up! Your awesome.

[@gonagain]

Nice job, Ahle!

[@livingabovethe12th]

Diesel heaters are the best. The only issue i have with my Webasto is at the lowest setting, its too hot sometimes 🥵 ...i have to keep a window open a bit even when its getting into the 20s out. I got a small half sized jerry can rack for the back door and keep it filled with a few gals of diesel. I am in the northeast and have gone weeks in 20s to 40s and never ran out of fuel. The nice dry heat is also helpful for window condensation. 👍

[@marfinity]

I know this has been mentioned before, but it cannot be emphasized enough. Hcalory highlights this on their website, stating: "Install a carbon monoxide detector to monitor CO levels and alert you if they become unsafe."

[@risacademics]

Concerned about stuff getting shoved up against the hot exhaust pipe. Van life can be chaotic. Perhaps a board to face off the compartment. The peace sign shot had a nice vibe. Always interesting to see how you learn, work, and explain. 🐺

[@aberhan7984]

Damn girl, heater, we're movin' on up!

[@CarlMassop]

Thank you

[@pl2996]

We're going to need some more of that cat.

[@growitheflow]

Oh damn you did it

[@jpadventures6302]

Nice to see you smiling so much. You do you beautiful.

[@paperbagnomad]

Looking good!! ❤

[@tocinoamericano]

Gimmie a heart, bro ❤

[@iPACnVEGAS]

BadAZZ, very nice! 🔥

[@elliottjames671]

Kitty 😺 say hi looks away sucha cat 😂

[@hgallegos915]

Are there any drawbacks or dangers of using a diesel heater?

[@djviking2932]

Hello Hobo. the diesel heater that you have installed, I would like you to take the exhaust pipe directly to the heater if you can for your safety because it is dangerous for life to have the pipe in the car if there is a leak on it and you are sleeping it would not be so good okay Kind regards Mike/ Sweden

[@ericsmith3301]

Great job.

[@i-Love-CarlyShay]

Bertha is back

[@ronmoore3987]

Oh , and thee silencer thingee is called A MUFFLER AHLE . BUt if you wanna call it somethin else you go right ahead Punkin !!

[@Radzoso]

I want to know more about the kitty.

[@nickvanr.8584]

,,so nice to see your video's.

[@randall6890]

Hi Ally, we should do a van meetup. ❤

[@robertpolito6139]

I just use HotHands Stick-On Body Warmers from Walmart. I stick one over my hart a day and it keep me warm without Heating up my van.

[@GaryTravels]

Don't forget to get a c/o detector for safety

[@gd2232]

Use no. 2 diesel in it not no. 1 or kerosene. Red dye no. 2 is ok

[@ericthat]

I've seen past videos of her skin routine. But what's today's skin routine? God Bless and be safe

[@ltruong571061]

beware of the famous ticking sound from the diesel heater.

[@DGARC001]

Not a good idea to extend the exhaust better to move the unit to where the exhaust will exit, reason being the extension peace of pipe will heat up alot and put off toxic fumes.

[@wes52101]

It should be fine if she takes some time to heat it up while the van is opened up and let it run for an hour or two. Any off gassing will happen with the first burn. After that she should be fine.

[@imapadlock]

I agree, the exhaust needs to exit as near as possible to the heater with no extensions.

[@wes52101]

@@imapadlock extending the exhaust won't hurt it at all. The only thing it could possibly impact is back pressure and that isn't an issue with an open pipe.

[@imapadlock]

@@wes52101 if it’s running inside the living space it is. More joints = more risk.

[@jamesyahn]

@@wes52101Not true. The extended pipe will not allow for the back pressure and will more likely cause the unit to soot faster due to running rich and error out. There are plenty of YT videos testing this out. These heaters are super finicky.

[@danielq9755]

Love diesel heaters but i don't think i would like to have a hot piece of GALVANIZED conduit running thru my van

[@MissionOffRoad]

Coupon code no longer works 😭Thanks for the video. Be safe!!

[@iwnlis4347]

Awesome, now you can be nice and toasty 🛌 🔥 😊

[@6789olds]

That’s going to spill diesel all over inside those caps have and need a hole in them for venting . Like said get some gas detectors .

[@elliottjames671]

They got little tools for tight screw fastening like that

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Nice video

[@alexandersumarokov5901]

cool eyelashes

[@CluelessDad]

Kinda scary! I would definitely crack the window open while using that thing, at least until you've tested it fully AND have a CO2 monitor...

[@gd2232]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ch4nfu]

Definitely get a carbon monoxide alarm.

[@endlessnameless6494]

Never drink and drive. Never text and drive. Stay safe out there...for yourself and OTHERS on the road! Thanks

[@LazyEyes174]

carbon monoxide detector, you need to get one of those

[@robertwilliam9558]

I saw a roach at 3:58 walking on the wood.

[@jpadventures6302]

I think that was the fly.

[@elliottjames671]

🥶

[@99cachorro]

This must be a Chinese made unit. Some people have warned me about these but I have seen no problems with them

[@TinyHouseHomestead]

Are you coming to Texas? 😁

[@country808-si7xw]

It's non of you business where she goes you sick fck

[@BigGaryYT]

I think ive fallen in love with you

[@this-is-slammin-549]

What is your nationality? Are you native American?

[@thunderrode1744]

Hi whatcha up to hope all is well sending up prayers 4 healing and unspoken and 4 everyone and bless great healthy peaceful safe journeys travels and happy cmpn and happy day everyday in name of the Creator God/ Yahweh and Yeshua/ Jesus and the Holy Ghost/ Spirit Amen much honor and respect keep praying keep watching the sky and keep walking tall always hugs also keep on keeping on pushing forward one step at a time and cool cool yeppers cool videos always and smile also plz do not cap the exhaust off that will cus major problems also make sure u have carbon oxide detector and smoke detector in ur van too also the diesel heater is a great plus to winter van life also remember u r beautiful and beautiful soul always and blessing beyond measure and thank u 4 u and ur videos and smile also catch u on the flippy flops/til nxt time and cmp on 🕊🦅✝️💪🙂👍👍 🚌🌅🌌⛺🌄🏞🏖

[@user-lm3ll1jp7f]

Today is a day that ends in day?

[@durayyy]

You are really pretty. i may live in a prius on future .

[@elliottjames671]

Sand battery

[@elliottjames671]

Lil hobo

[@jamesyahn]

There is a reason why everyone says to not install an all in one unit into a vehicle. You have 3 common failure points inside a vehicle that IF/WHEN they fail, will fill the vehicle with Carbon Monoxide. This unit is especially a terrible design as it puts the exhaust at the rear of the unit. I hate seeing youtubers do this dumb stuff because someone is going to watch this, copy it, and possibly die. I shouldn’t care but seeing someone do a dumb install just makes my blood boil. lol

[@Ericdlc]

Hello gorgeous

[@elliottjames671]

Hobo alhe dies from C02 poisoning 😂

[@jamesyahn]

CO2 isn’t poisonous but CO is. lol but yeah. I hate when people install these all in ones in vans

[@danielwhittington4559]

I love your video ! You're very beautiful

[@Mikemonoa-hz2rz]

Hi may I ask you something, your not Alyssa's sister by any chance, only because you kind of look like her in some way 🤔

[@ericsmith3301]

My God, you’re so small I can’t believe you can crouch under your bed

[@plumberbummer]

You're gorgeous.

[@HumbertoHerrera-i9p]

Ahle 🫠 nothing is impossible to him who will try ahle the great 💪