Just got the HCalory TB max for my camper. I do not have the camper yet, I pick it up in April. Just looking for some input on how others are using their diesel heaters! My plan is to put it on a wheel step I have. Then want to add a port to the side panel to put the heat in and run a hose from the tent back to the heater to recirculate. Again, this is the plan at this point but we all know how this can go. I live in CO and am looking forward to having a good source for heat in the unit.
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I tend to do that. lol. Do you find that putting the heat line in the tent heats up the bed area too? Keeping a dog lower.
hmm not sure tbh. usually when im in there when not sleeping i have the floors moved so it heats the whole thing, but when i’m sleeping i close the floor and i have no clue how it is downstairs.
but if you’re open to sleep with only one floor panel not put in i don’t see why it wouldn’t work well.
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I’m starting to think about a diesel heater too. I watched GFC’s video and that seems to take up a lot of space so I think I want to go a different direction but not sure which
theirs is a bulkier option as it’s mounted inside. if you go with a case type like I did then it doesn’t take up that much of space.
The heater is not released yet either. Close from what I understand and a little too rich for my blood at this point. Just bought the camper and going to cheaper route for sure to start.
just get yourself a hcalory one and done. you can remove it when you don’t need it as well.
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Do you know where you got that vent tubing from? I have the same heater and have been struggling to find a good vent tubing in the 3.5 in size to route into my tent.
Get this and do a step down.
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I’m considering a diesel heater now. GFC’s video made me realize the one they have takes up a lot of space, so I’m looking into other options but haven’t decided yet.
here. this is a 3in
I like what they are doing but I just figured that I am not living in mine so the cheap chinese diesel heater is the better option…if it fails too, I not out a whole lot of money. I ended up getting the TB Max as it is supposed to be almost weather proof (they are going for a IPX4 cert on it from what I understand). I really thought about the pelican style box too, seen in this thread, but opted for the newer TB model.
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If you want to shorten your hose, I’ve got an option for you.
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Thank you! Does not work with the new Toolbox Max though. Just gonna put it on a tire step I think.
hmmmmm
good find. now i gotta shorten my hose even more to take out any drop in the hose that reduce airflow
This looks rad! Good find!!!