thats a solid Idea, I am trying to figure out how to mount the panel that I built for my land rover application (shown in the video). Ideally, would like to have that whole panel inside the tent because the thermostat, which helps regulate temp, would be there too.
Just tested out the Advanced Composites Portable Planar heater, super impressed and love your build! If only I were as mechanical to be able to make one myself.
I wired up the heater to my aux battery so all i do is set the suitcase outside the truck on the ground, plug in two wires, run the heater hose into the side of the GFC and thats it! Setup in under 30 seconds.
Initial cost, yes, but it never needs fuel to keep you warm. There is no tank that needs refilling, you can take the quilt anywhere. Use it like a comforter, a blanket, can take it backpacking and it will always keep you warm.
Having the diesel heater makes the camping experience much more enjoyable for all sleeping both in the tent and around the fire, if you get cold you just put it under your chair and its a seat warmer. This is definitely luxury camping/cheating but if it lets me put more nights in the GFC I’m all for it. Northern Michigan definitely gets cold…