Hello,
New to the forum, I have a V2 PRO Max on order and I am researching Diesel Heaters. I am trying to see if anyone has any recommendations on Diesel Heaters. I plan on using for winter camping at our local ski resort. I have been looking at the LF Bros N2-T. All reviews on Youtube are paid unboxing. Trying to see if anyone has any real world experience and or other recommendations.
Thank you
How technical/DIY savy are you?
If you want to just buy one that works but isn’t the BEST than the LF Bros N2 is a fine option. I would not travel with fuel in it and I would store it in a plano box or similar while traveling.
If you’re able to build things buy a heater standalone and follow the keegan builds guide. It’ll cost between $300 and $500 depending on upfitted parts but will be a much better option than any all in one unit you can buy on the market right now unless you go with the unethical engineering heater build.
Anything Espar or Webasto. I don’t know much about Chinese heaters. But, I’ve owned both of the above brands. They are spendy, but top notch.
I know a great deal about the Chinese diesel heaters; they’re great! They’re cheap, easy to fix and parts are cheap. I use one I’ve built in a box for years, I’ve had to replace parts on it but it’s still going strong. I have another one that has Bluetooth, MaxxSpeed I believe is the Amazon brand, mounted in my trailer that I live in full time. It works great!
Stay away from Autoterm! I have had nothing but troubles with my petrol heater I have mounted in my truck.
That’s my 2 cents.
Toolbox 2.0 or just wait for GFC to release their diesel/gas heater.
The all in one hcalory are solid or if you build your own, I recommend Lavaner.
Have you had issues with these leaking diesel?
I was looking at the new Toolbox Max, but base on the gas cap alone I started leaning towards LF BRO’s. I wish there were folk that would post long term reviews on these things.
Thanks for the advice, I have thought about making one, I have watched a few videos and it seems straight forward. I was trying to save time I guess, and get something turn key.
The V2 toolbox where the tank is inside/above the heater seems to have a better lid. I wouldnt trust it topped over but from when I used it, saw no leaking. Id recommend putting it inna tote though just to be safe regardless
I haven’t heard any negatives about the redesigned V2. I always keep mine uptight.
I have been using the LF Bros. I drilled a hole in the cubby on my Tacoma to feed the hose through. I just returned from a fishing trip and used the heater to dry my waders each day. Sure makes a difference in keeping the humidity down in your tent.
That’s awesome. Are you able to plug the hole in the cubby when you’re not using the heater? I was thinking of doing the same thing
I ended up ordering the N2-T version to use until the GFC version is available. I need to find an elbow like you have and grab a new hose. I don’t think I want to punch a hole through my bed.
Yes I installed deck plate cover from a marine application.
I had waterproofed/dust-proofed the cubby hole previously so it is completely sealed when the heater is removed.
I have this one and it works great. The only issue I have is the gas cap tends to leak when driving. Saran wrap under the cap appears to help a bit.
I’ve had the LF BROS N2-T
for a while now and haven’t had a single issue. Very quiet and the gas cap is excellent. No leaking at all. I do still carry it in a tote in the back truck. I power it with a BLUETTI AC180 from the 10 amp cig plug and it works great. It has never pulled too much current causing an error. Have a max on order myself! Can’t wait!
That is great to hear, I ended up buying this same set-up. I’ll also be keeping it in a tote just in case. Last thing I want is Diesel leaking on my carpet of my bed. Max was installed last week. Pretty stoked. When is your install date?
just returned from MT, looking forward to putting it to use.
HCALORY 12V Portable Diesel Air Heater, 5KW All-in-One Diesel Heater
I bought this a couple years ago for a couple hundred. Used it for 4 nights (worked well) drained the diesel and stored it for two years. Pulled it out last week and it started right up. Getting ready for another cold weather trip. I like the fact I can turn it on from my phone while in my sleeping bag. Plenty of hot air comes out, it even dries all the condensation inside the tent, which is a lot.
I had an issue when first getting it going as I put a very long (~15’) 3” hose and it restricted the air flow causing over heating alarms. I progressively cut the length of the hose and at 6’-7’ works fine. Air coming out is HOT, measured at about 170 deg F. Warms up the camper quickly.
