Webasto Gas Heater 3 1/2 Years Later! Van Life Product Review!

Webasto Gas Heater 3 1/2 Years Later! Van Life Product Review!
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[@fatamorganascalaska6870]

Quite frankly, this is one of the best, plain language, and pragmatic KZbin presentations I have ever seen.

[@RollingEarthShip]

Thank you very much!👍🏻🖖🏻🏍

[@barteknowak5949]

One correction: remember, that the fuel intake line comes long enough to reach the bottom of pretty much any fuel tank. So it's during the installation process that the decision has to be made, how far from the bottom of the tank it will reach, to avoid depleting the tank entirely. You just cut off the access. In that sense it's not a product feature in itself, but a conscious installation choice. It's a common practice, still, if you let someone install it for you, make sure to discuss that ;) Thanks for the review!

[@ExpediteTravels]

Hey buddy glad I could help you out always nice to pass information on to others and help some folks out thanks for the shout out 😎👍👍🇨🇦

[@RollingEarthShip]

I almost didn’t give you a shoutout but you’re a nice guy. What’s your name again? 😂👍🏻🖖🏻⛱🚐☕️☕️

[@travelingbyfaith4610]

Thank you for making this video. I think I'm going to replace my propane furnace with this.

[@johnbroystonjr23]

Hey Rolling Earth-Ship (Luis)!!! That Webasto heater is another item that I will need to get more information about. I appreciate you letting us know about it. Yep;[9:12] if you want it done right, you gotta do it yourself. Stay warm, continue to be safe and careful out there and Thank you for sharing. 😎

[@RollingEarthShip]

I think you’d be very happy with one. 👍🏻👍🏻☕️🚐⛱

[@XplorerSteveDIY]

I remember when you did that. Glad it still works great.

[@tedsamuels3203]

I'm installing my heater and gas outside of my camper . Your video was very helpful Thanks for sharing 👌 👏 👍

[@RollingEarthShip]

Thank you!🖖🏻👍🏻🚐

[@vantime2911]

I installed a Chinese unit in October of 2018. I have been using it without issue. The longest I have run it so far at one time is 7.5 hours. The battery was not affected and the van started right up. These things are awesome. All I need to do is insulate my van a bit to try and hold in the warm air. A project for this summer.

[@SocratesWS]

Howdy Luis,many thanks for sharing yet another very entertaining and informative 'high production ' video here which I watched with great interest and undivided attention as usual.Just keep the ball rolling pal, your efforts are highly appreciated. Best wishes and cordial greetings from William across the Big Pond.

[@RollingEarthShip]

Thank you very much William! 👍🏻👍🏻🖖🏻⛱🚐☕️

[@katydidnt3906]

Good idea having the exhaust on the driver's side - for parking on the road where there's a sidewalk.

[@RollingEarthShip]

👍🏻🚐

[@homeofthefree8656]

What did you use to seal the floor of the van so no water got into your subfloor? Looks metallic! Thanks for the video my friend!

[@kathyfann]

Thank’s excellent because heaters go through propane more rapidly than that.

[@Bugs11000]

Thanks for the info. Not much videos that talk about the webasto. Love the idea that you don't have to deal with an extra fuel tank. I plan living in a minivan in Montreal Canada. Gets very cold in winter. Do you think a 2 kw motor is effective?

[@RollingEarthShip]

I think for a minivan the one like mine would more than suffice. 👍🏻🚐

[@jefflukowski9246]

Great video! Would you be willing to share a wiring diagram of your installation I bought a EVO 40 with the analog rheostat.

[@RollingEarthShip]

Thank you! It’s just a simple positive to positive and negative to negative. 🚐🖖🏻👍🏻

[@SuperrichtSuprt]

I live in Canada. We have -30 degrees in the winter. I bought a 2kw wabasto and I had nothing but trouble because it won't work past -20 celcius. I now have a Chinese diesel heater 5kw and I have never been happier.

[@MIck-M]

Same here. I have been punishing mine for years and it just keeps on going - I bought a second one because they were so good. The fact that they are chinese (is the only actual bad thing about them.

[@insightandintuition276]

What’s the name of the company where you got your heater? And do they have it for gas vehicles my Toyota sienna 2019, specifically? Thank you

[@hollenbeck2nowhere]

Great video, who installed your heater? I am in Victor New York

[@jordanchristianson4850]

Thanks, I'll pass this video around

[@RollingEarthShip]

Thank you!🖖🏻👍🏻🚐

[@JamieFaux-qi6ip]

The Sebastopol still running ?

[@vanarthursadventures8995]

I like your use of scripture in your videos

[@jameshaynes8489]

i just bought one of the cheep chinese diesel ones , have not installed yet . like the idea for dry heat

[@RollingEarthShip]

I hope it works well for you James. Personally I wouldn’t buy a Chinese knock-off. 🖖🏻👍🏻☕️🚐⛱

[@cliffordvancooney99]

I bought the Chinese heaters and been using for a year now with no issues and they only cost 130 bucks a piece.

[@katydidnt3906]

Buy 2 for spare parts

[@artcook1976]

I had to chuckle when I seen you useing the quill pen I am adding a diesel one in my rv I hv to install my self as my local rv shop would not for all the reasons u said they didn't want drill into the tank , so this old man has to do it my self ,no big deal except I'm lazy and hate to get out of my rocking chair , I'm still waiting for it to arrive You are correct if you want it done right do it yourself In my van years ago I didn't want to pack a generator so I got a 100 hundred Amp alternator and then put on a 5/8 smaller diameter pulley so at idling speed I was charging at a little over 30 Amps

[@RollingEarthShip]

I hope it works well for you. Has for me. 🖖🏻👍🏻🚐

[@edwardmcdermott9948]

You may not have to drill into the tank,there maybe an accessory port on the fuel sending/fuel pump sending unit !!!! Check it out, probably have to drop the tank or cut a hole in floor above !!!

[@MrBluoct]

Thanks Remember when you added this Would be interested in under carriage insulation that can be removed . Is that added “goop” / insulation you added removable if service is required ?

[@RollingEarthShip]

The stuff I used can be removed if need be. Hopefully I’ll never have to. 👍🏻☕️🚐⛱

[@MrBluoct]

Rolling Earth-Ship I wonder if installer consider potential trouble shooting in days and weeks after install and having below floor space left open would allow access to connections, etc

[@PRBB25]

Thanks for sharing, I’m not 100% sure, but I seen in another video that the muffler has to be mounted with the dip up. Because there is a weep hole on the straight side that is designed to drain moisture. Looks like yours might be upside down.

[@RollingEarthShip]

6 years later and it’s still fine. 🖖🏻👍🏻🚐

[@PRBB25]

@@RollingEarthShip Good deal, you have an awesome setup! Enjoyed the video

[@RollingEarthShip]

Thank you!👍🏻🚐

[@joshuapereira3787]

GOOD MORNING BEAST ROLLING EARHSIP LOIS CANDNA ONTARIO KZbin VIDEO 🇨🇦🇨🇦🍁🍁🍂🍂

[@yoopermann7942]

thank you for helping make up my mind on wich heater to buy!

[@RollingEarthShip]

You’re very welcome!🖖🏻

[@wd269]

Hello, you mentioned that the installer missed a couple of things during the install of the heater to the floor. Did you notice/check the fuel connection at the tank?

[@RollingEarthShip]

Everything they did has been working fine all these years. No problems to report. 🖖🏻👍🏻🚐

[@brandongranados5569]

How long would the heater run for on one gallon?

[@RollingEarthShip]

Supposedly about 22 hours per gallon, but that depends on how cold it is. 🚐🖖🏻

[@tedsamuels3203]

24 hrs

[@cosmicsunbeams]

If your battery goes dead will it still work?

[@RollingEarthShip]

Yes, it will then suck power out of thin air…👀😵‍💫

[@tonysmith5077]

Great review cant wait to do my next build

[@RollingEarthShip]

Thank you Tony!👍🏻🖖🏻⛱🚐☕️

[@JipseeGirl]

I wish there was a A/C that was the same size and worked from the gas system also.

[@RollingEarthShip]

Me too. 👍🏻🖖🏻🚐

[@mr.d7372]

How noises is it realistically? Enough to disturb someone parked next to you?

[@VanaConn]

Nice ! May install one in my Syncro Doka .Even if they did would you buy a Chinese gas heater ??? Doubt I would ! lol

[@RollingEarthShip]

🖖🏻👍🏻🚐

[@aucoinroland9072]

Webasto is a great product but Espar units are good too . ( This from a trucker )

[@RollingEarthShip]

They probably are. I would definitely get an Espar over any Chinese piece of crap. 👍🏻⛱🚐☕️

[@RobsLBL]

I think I'll get one, probably mount it underbody, maybe encase it in a sound proof box. Is the power source 12 volt or 110?

[@CanadianNortherner-i8g]

12v or 24v u set the one u like

[@stanw909]

Unfortunately the dealer finder only lists a place in Germany.

[@kz.m4251]

Would you mind explaining how the rheostat/control knob works? Will the unit shut off based where you set the knob or will it kick out air at a temperature (based on the knob setting) and run continuously until you shut it off? Thanks for the video, btw! :)

[@RollingEarthShip]

When I turn the knob to a certain location that by experience I already know it will stay at lets say 68 degrees, then the Webasto will heat up the van till it reaches that temperature, afterwards it will stop blowing heat and only the fan will circulate air through the unit. When the inside temperature drops it starts heating up again repeating the process. Hope that helps. 🖖🏻🚐

[@misocveticanin578]

I think is on control knob

[@applesbighatranch6906]

@@misocveticanin578 The Webasto Air Top analog rheostat controller does not have a temp sensor in it; the sensor unit is located within the heating unit itself. Regardless, the controller and the sensor work in unison to control the vehicle interior ambient air temp to what has been positioned on the dial rheostat controller. If one upgrades to the digital controller or buys a kit featuring the digital controller, that controller has a temp sensor located in the controller, so it will sample ambient air temps at the height at which the controller is placed.

[@rachel7550]

After stealth camping do you like not having windows or windows more? I’ve only done a small amount of stealth camping in my other van and now my new one doesn’t have windows, can’t decide whether to install any🤔

[@RollingEarthShip]

For the purpose that it was built for no windows (except for he side door and back) it worked great. In the future I will want windows. 🖖🏻👍🏻🚐🌵

[@rachel7550]

@@RollingEarthShip I’m thinking I’ll do side door and back also. Thanks for the info!!

[@shawndavis896]

ON the Webasto. What substance did you use to seal the bottom from the elements?

[@RollingEarthShip]

Don’t remember the name. It’s GE high heat and cold seal that stays malleable. 🖖🏻👍🏻

[@sandylee1717]

Thank you Luis I trust ur review!

[@RollingEarthShip]

You’re welcome Sandra. 👍🏻🖖🏻

[@m3golf]

Hi,I just got a bus that came with the heater.I’m having trouble with it’s time.I have the exact same control but mine goes off if the engine is off even tho the control is showing green.Do I have to leave the key in ignition for it to work continuously?

[@RollingEarthShip]

It should have nothing to do with your ignition unless the power was connected to the ignition system or to anything that is only on when your vehicle is on. Check the wiring and make sure it’s not. If it is get a house battery like I have and connect it to it. 👍🏻🖖🏻

[@cristianlup4168]

God bless- good vid

[@insightandintuition276]

R u still happy with this heater? Did u say it’s noisy? Thanks

[@RollingEarthShip]

The intake and exhaust make noise but less so with mufflers.

[@kellygiddens3356]

Webasto for Me!

[@RollingEarthShip]

Me too. 😎👍🏻☕️🚐⛱🖖🏻

[@nicholaslandolina]

Nice

[@RollingEarthShip]

Thank you!👍🏻🖖🏻

[@switchpathbyamypreston5428]

Good info!

[@44musher]

Thank you for this.

[@RollingEarthShip]

You’re very welcome. 👍🏻⛱🚐☕️🖖🏻

[@thepatternforms859]

Espar Vs webasto?

[@tonymontana6368]

You should have worked it out with the webasto company for you prompting there product.

[@krispeterson1021]

If he has a link for it. And you click it. He is taken care of

[@RollingEarthShip]

I don’t think I’m a big enough channel in their eyes. 👍🏻⛱🖖🏻☕️🚐

[@djp4nfa]

Their*

[@vanderhoof5701]

Good review Luis. How many KW or BTU is your model? It'll be interesting to see if both German manufacturers of these heaters survive now that the Chinese have entered this market.

[@RollingEarthShip]

I don’t remember how many btus Jerry. I believe in the long run people will want quality over cheaper Chinese crap. Just my humble opinion. 👍🏻🖖🏻⛱🚐☕️

[@misocveticanin578]

@@RollingEarthShip lol. I agree😂

[@lindaheslin9193]

Does it cause any condensation inside the van...does it dry stuff out when you use it, like oil and gas does in a house?

[@RollingEarthShip]

It’s dry heat like in a house. 👍🏻☕️🚐⛱

[@lindaheslin9193]

@@RollingEarthShip sweet, thanks...trying to get all my eggs in the basket before I take the step so that I am covered for the heat or cold

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

Its dries the air big time. I keep a glass pan in front of the ducting with water in it.

[@100toeface]

I used to have a diesel one. I really hated the smell. It didn't seem healthy. Does the gasoline one have any smell? How much electricity does it use over a 24 hour period (if that is 1 gallon of gas, how much electricity used?)

[@RollingEarthShip]

I don’t remember how many amps it uses precisely, I think about 8 when it’s running. I do know that I don’t have enough power to run it in the winter when it’s cloudy most of the time, and I have 325 watts on the roof and 510amps battery power. 🚐👍🏻🖖🏻

[@100toeface]

@@RollingEarthShip ah that's a shame. 8*12 is about 100 watts per hour, which is kind of a lot actually. You can get a hot carpet the size of a single bed and run that for just 200w/hour. The carpet has to be the size of the area you want to heat though to work, and your insulation has to be decent. I use two large ones in my studio apartment during winter as my only source of heat and it works great.

[@amargopaul3082]

Hi can you tell me the name of the company that install your webasto heater. Thanks

[@RollingEarthShip]

They’re in Avoca, NY. If you’re close enough I’ll let me know.

[@amargopaul3082]

I'm actually in Queens ny. I have a promaster and would like to have this installed

[@RollingEarthShip]

Webasto Dealer Locator And My Installer; www.wilbriinc.com www.webasto.com/us/dealerlocator/ Hope that helps

[@kevinholleman4882]

Have you done any routine maintenance on it yet? I did a self install and after a month of use errored out. Had to disassemble and clean a lot of soot out of it. I hope it was because of High Altitude use in Denver.

[@RollingEarthShip]

Never had to do any maintenance as of yet. 🖖🏻

[@kevinholleman4882]

@@RollingEarthShip Great to hear

[@ScottRMRZ]

Great review thank you! Can you share the name of the dealer you referenced in upstate NY? Thank you again.

[@RollingEarthShip]

Webasto Dealer Locator And My Installer; www.wilbriinc.com www.webasto.com/us/dealerlocator/ Hope it helps. 👍🏻🚐🖖🏻

[@chicago48001]

Jake in Dorr, Michigan installed diesel unit in my gas transit van. 3 gallon tank under hood and furnace under passenger seat. Diesel low volatility and not voiding warranty by tapping the vehicle unit. I bought this after seeing your video. Seems like a pint of diesel burns all night. Total cost $1090. Several nights between -5 and +6 and worked great on lowest temp with high top extended length with no insulation in roof.

[@RollingEarthShip]

I’m very happy that you have one and that it’s working good for you. Nothing like dry heat and a thermostat. 👍🏻👍🏻⛱🚐☕️🖖🏻

[@uride290]

Interesting, do you have a picture of the tank install under the hood?

[@Thedirtylittlesecret]

@@RollingEarthShip how about the noise? Is it noisy?

[@djfglobal3377]

Could you please give me the name of the shop if it was one that you got this done at? Thanks , I understand if you can’t

[@jerry8mm]

Interesting video and great information.

[@RollingEarthShip]

Thank you Jerry!👍🏻⛱🖖🏻🚐☕️

[@BBBYpsi]

Did you have any soot you had to blow out? I have heard this happens especially if they are at higher altitudes.

[@RollingEarthShip]

No, never had much issues.

[@BBBYpsi]

@@RollingEarthShip Good to know because I'm looking at This one in the espar gas heater.

[@williamusher]

most cost loads on diesel

[@gypsyrvsue2530]

Thank you

[@RollingEarthShip]

You’re welcome!👍🏻☕️🚐🖖🏻

[@gypsyrvsue2530]

@@RollingEarthShip I did send you an email too asking about all your cameras that you take videos with. (both in and outside).

[@BlueHighwaysTraveler]

That hole they drilled is ridiculous and left it open. they could have drilled a hole for each pipe then sealed it around each one instead of making you have to fill it with a few tubes of caulking. Your right do it yourself if you want it done right.

[@RollingEarthShip]

They could’ve drilled individual holes: that’s what I would’ve done, but they just wanted to be done and get paid. 👍🏻⛱🚐☕️

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

The aize of the hole they drilled is the size of the template webasto supplies. Im pretty sure webasto says not to make the hole smaller

[@Thedirtylittlesecret]

Wont the exhaust pipe melt anything especially the chalking you added?

[@onceamoth]

Yes. I would not caulk close to the pipes like that.

[@MatthewSmith-to1hz]

How long can it run on one gallon?

[@RollingEarthShip]

About 24 hours give or take. 👍🏻☕️🚐🖖🏻🌵

[@homebase967]

Enjoyed your review!! Sounds like a great heater! 😅

[@RollingEarthShip]

Thank you Agnes! 👍🏻👍🏻⛱🚐☕️🖖🏻

[@Louie12673]

Amen

[@exforbrian1]

Can you tell me about how hot the output is on these? I’m worried that it may melt some of me venting in my truck as I am wanting to tap into the factory vents. Thanks for the video

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

I dont know if it would melt your ducting but I can tell you, the air coming out of the webasto is hot, very hot. It gets hot enuff you cant hold your hand in front of it. Mine is not connected to the van duct work. It is on the floor and I keep tue vent oointed up so it isnt blowing on the carpet. I think it could possibly melt my carpet

[@madie72451]

Product review for heater was great!!

[@RollingEarthShip]

Thank you Madeline. 👍🏻⛱🚐☕️

[@savedby_gracethrough_faith]

Those heaters are $2000 Canadian, to much money. also with a self build camper or motor home the heating source can not come from the fuel tank that runs the vehicle, it has to be separate.

[@RollingEarthShip]

Why does it have to be separately, is that a Canadian law?

[@savedby_gracethrough_faith]

@@RollingEarthShip In British Columbia it is for home build campers and motor homes, unfortunately.

[@MIck-M]

The only problem is the huge price tag. 600.00 would be too much let alone $1600. Avoiding chinese products is good but I could buy 8 of those for the cost one of these and they generally are only slightly less quality and go for years. Webasto then insults me by saying if I give them 1600 they will give me a 'free' 10 litre fuel tank but you only get one fan tube unless you pay more - more? - insulting more than anything. For 1600 dollars it would want need to look and act like Ginger Rogers.

[@RollingEarthShip]

With the low prices of about $200 I would probably get one too. 👍🏻🖖🏻🚐🏍

[@touristiqueducanada346]

5 year review?

[@branchsnapper2228]

Now I see

[@RollingEarthShip]

Just don’t play with branches, they might snap and poke an eye out. 😂👍🏻👍🏻🖖🏻

[@marcass100]

Not that good in 2023 if it uses a gallon every 24 hours😅 30 gallons a month😅 don't known how much you guys pay for a gallon where you at but here in the uk I could use a central heating ina arouse for that much money 😅

[@insightandintuition276]

This requires a battery power

[@RollingEarthShip]

Yes

[@michaelwas8549]

dude your to funny!

[@jasongeer9402]

Aman