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buzr6mille Lifetime member
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2018 2:31 Post subject: Night heater |
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Has anybody fitted a night heater, if so do you have any pics or where did you fit it please _________________ 2nd gear low and go go go!
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Lewis Site Admin
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2018 7:54 Post subject: |
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Kamil had his Eberspacher at th back of his seat:-
https://Delica.rajce.idnes.cz/EBERSPACHER_D2/#CIMG4377.jpg _________________
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buzr6mille Lifetime member
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2018 8:56 Post subject: |
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Ah, thank you, I knew he had one fitted, but didn't know where _________________ 2nd gear low and go go go!
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Lewis Site Admin
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2018 9:23 Post subject: |
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See this 'olde' post:- http://www.MDOCUK.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=34344
You had some input on it.
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And i would buy one that you turn on and off with a switch, not like in most truck's that can only be used for upto 9 hrs then turn themselves off as i wake up at night and most morning's and it's turned itself off |
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2018 12:20 Post subject: |
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I've just bought one, with an on off switch _________________ 2nd gear low and go go go!
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DoctorWhen
Joined: 19 Nov 2018 Posts: 11 Location: Bucknell, Shropshire
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Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2018 11:39 Post subject: |
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Seems like the ideal place to ask about those cheap Chinese eberspacher ripoffs - has anyone fitted one of those? I've heard mostly good stuff about them.
I'd ideally like a 2kw one I can hide somewhere, and I'm happy to do the electrics: My only reservation is making holes in the bodywork. Is there an 'idiots guide' to suitable mounting places for these? Do the burner vents poke out the bottom or the side?
I've heard you can mount them externally (though that doesn't seem safe) and run them off anything from kerosene to veg oil.
Anyone with experience - would love to hear your tips!
Many thanks!
PS: Having a remote control switch also seems like a good idea for those frosty mornings... |
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2018 22:56 Post subject: |
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Yes, I've been thinking of treating myself to one of these. Thinking I would mount it with its tank etc as a cassette behind the engine hump, next to the sliding door, so I can connect it to either a leisure battery, or the twin winter pack under the seat. I would simply put the exhaust hose out of a slightly lowered front window, assuming the exchanger is efficient enough to make the exhaust gases too cool to melt the wind deflector. The exhaust stub and burner air intake are side by side, pointing downwards underneath it, so it would need to be raised enough to bend the exhaust hose upwards, so would probably need a condensate trap fitted too. Cassette-type installation, means it can be removed, and used elsewhere, eg in shed, garage tent. I calculated that a small 80a/h battery would keep it running constantly for around 20 hours. _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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buzr6mille Lifetime member
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Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 18:18 Post subject: |
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I've just bought one, there's a wiring harness with it, so just need power to it, you can buy the remotes separate for the led screen ones
I've read it can be mounted internal or external _________________ 2nd gear low and go go go!
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DoctorWhen
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Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2018 15:03 Post subject: |
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Hi Andyman... not sure I like the idea of a 'temporary' exhaust out of the window!
I'd be interested to see how anyone else had fitted the pipes permanently.. is it good practice to use side vents or pipe it out of the bottom of the chassis, and do you need to worry about wading if you've got one fitted externally?
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Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2018 15:44 Post subject: |
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Well next to the exhaust pipe is an inlet pipe so if you wade then it would need to be fitted so no water gets in.. Also there's a fan so not sure I'd risk wading if fitted outside _________________ 2nd gear low and go go go!
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andyman
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Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2018 21:34 Post subject: |
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Doctor When, I don't want to go drilling holes in the van for a permanent exhaust, and as I would make the system a portable unit, I don't mind the temporary nature of installation, I may modify the end of the exhaust tube to ensure it stays in place, and can't fall back through the window, and doesn't harm the wind deflector, and put the burner etc. on the cab passenger floor, where it doesn't take up rear space, and is easy to connect to batteries under the seat. _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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Lewis Site Admin
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Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2018 22:39 Post subject: |
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Andy: If it is only a narrow, flexible, exhaust pipe with no significant heat in it the you could use one of those U shaped pipe holders that you hang a washing machine drain pipe over a sink with.
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Fostlongstrider Lifetime member
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Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2018 22:52 Post subject: |
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Sorry but I'm not a wimp,even at 68, I'll just use a good sleeping bag.
It worked well at Usha Gap campsite last year when we had minus temps, and I didn't have my over quilt as I had lent it to Andyman cos he had forgotten his sleeping bag!!! :D _________________ Ian.
All the best from the East Riding of Yorkshire.
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buzr6mille Lifetime member
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 12:31 Post subject: |
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The temp at start of the exhaust reaches 121° I think, according to YouTube _________________ 2nd gear low and go go go!
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Deker
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 18:36 Post subject: |
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Fostlongstrider wrote: |
Sorry but I'm not a wimp,even at 68, I'll just use a good sleeping bag. |
Not meaning to be derogatory, you are not exactly lean when it comes to mass
Basic law of Physics - Greater volume = less increase of surface area = less heat loss. + Beer/s, or, in my case Whisky
Lewis, not included here -
However, I agree with you, when in my 70's, in my Deli on a few cold nights, didn't need a heater.
Always leave a window open.
One night in Wales, I didn't, woke up next morning with a headache - - - all that Co2 + a few beers
IMO A quilt is better than a sleeping bag. As Ian sez, Or one can use both
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 20:57 Post subject: |
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Always leave a window open or suffer condensation
I have wind deflectors on my front windows so open both front door windows approx 2" so have ventilation without chance of rain coming in if it rains during the night.
Also have a solar powered mozzie killer which charges during the day and keeps the little blighters away during the night. _________________ Ian.
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andyman
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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2018 0:11 Post subject: |
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Just think, Ian, if I buy one of these, I shouldn't have to tap you for a loan of your quilt. In fact, I'll be able to sleep in the buff, in the dead of winter! _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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andyman
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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2018 0:13 Post subject: |
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PS. Good thinking, Lewis. I was thinking coat hanger wire. _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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Lewis Site Admin
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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2018 1:15 Post subject: |
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Fostlongstrider wrote: |
.....I have wind deflectors on my front windows..... |
You could just reduce the beer and curry intake..... _________________
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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2018 12:48 Post subject: |
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What and spoil the weekend away!!!!! :D _________________ Ian.
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