The BEST Heat Source For Truck Camper Living

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In this video I discuss different heating options for a truck camper, van or rv during a Canadian winter! Im an avid snowboarder and that brings me to dealing with some of the coldest climates Canada has to offer. in this video I will discuss what heat sources actually work in those climates so you can survive chasing pow too!

Hello, my names Kevin and I live full time in my truck camper! I enjoy recording my adventures of me traveling through beautiful scenery and snowboarding and mountain biking! Come along on my journey in this world as I chase my interests and try to live my happiest life I can!

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[mehi·me]

Great overview Keven. What we discovered when winter camping in Canada. When on shore power: Ceramic Bathroom chill killer (15minutes), Mini oil filled rad (600w). When off-grid: Ecoflow mini split (heat only works if inside temp is +5c—that’s when chill killer comes in)—otherwise it’s great! (we do have self-reliant power: Solar, Alternator charger and EV charge station solution). But, this year I’m putting in a diesel heater as a heat backup to our primary heat sources.
The wood stove is not installed in our truck camper, it’s installed in our 1973 Airstream 198 sq ft with 8x 12v computer fans moving air around the open concept space. Look into the GRIZZLY Cubic Mini Wood Stove, Made in Montreal Canada (about 40lbs) we cut up wood pallets from anywhere—great seasoned hardwood). PS we might use that for the truck camper if the diesel heater causes problems? MeHI from Newfoundland.

[Slots]

I use a 8k Diesel Heater in my 36 foot class A, I use 12v fans to help move the air through the ducking. I have been toasty warm all winter last year in Ontario. I did however; keep the slide in as that made a huge difference in heat retention

[qtsozjm]

I find joy in your personality, I wish we were friends😊

[bulldogblvd]

FYI, if you use rigid metal duct where you can, you will improve your air flow and efficiency. Where you need flexibility, they also have semi rigid duct that will be better. All those pleats in that cheap flexible duct murder air flow.

[inktownfishing]

Hey Kevin, I've been using chinese diesel heaters for about 6 years now and will say they are great! I also have them in a small garden shed and a small greenhouse. But I also suggest that anyone who owns 1 to really do your research on how they work. Tons of YT videos on troubleshooting and common error codes. I have 1 installed in my truck camper years ago and it's more efficient than the old propane furnace. I liked it so much that I ended up totally removing the propane furnace altogether and carry a complete spare diesel heater/kit for parts. But knock on wood haven't had any major issues yet after 3000 + hours. I use automotive grade fuel line because the fuel line they come with won't last long + add a fuel filter. Also at 2000 hrs the blower motor bearings started to squeak, so I replaced 2 of those as well. 10 bearing on amazon for less than 15.00
For the price of 1 webasto diesel heater, I could but 10 chinese one's...lol!

[nomansland]

Had an Espar in a diesel powered boat. Nice setup, no worries about diesel or power. Plenty of both. Nice dry heat.

[susanhill]

Hi Kevin, great information mate for those that are interested in this.
Take care ❤ X X X

[joniportwood]

Great summary of heating options. I just installed a chinese diesel heater in my truck camper.

[cheylou]

Good day this is a good idea as I need to know this Kevin it’s darn cold up here as you know.

[adub]

Not sure if I missed you talking about the power draw differences between the different units. I have a newer Arctic Fox truck camper. When the temp gets below 40F the furnace runs a lot and is NOISY. I just upgraded to lithium batteries (self heating) and 300w solar. I have yet to see how they hold up in the freezing temps, but after a night of running the heater before the switch the lead acid batteries were really low. I have a generator, but the dropping the below 50% charge eventually damaged them. The lithiums can be discharged further without damage, but in my mind a supposedly lower draw diesel heater might be a good cold weather back up.

[irenesilva]

We absolutely love our little space heater. Works better snd quieter than the rv heater. That being said, we only stay in rv resorts so electricity use is not an issue. Love your videos.

[richardspeedy]

Hey Kev. You are almost at 10, 000 subs!!!! Keep up the great work on your videos and editing 🎉

[LaurieNCooper]

Winter time black tank gets a jug of window wash fluid and only #2’s. Works great for me here in NS. I was running both atwood furnace and diesel heater but I ended up removing the propane for the simple reason my tank was underbelly and I was worried about sliding into the ditch or something that would cause a leak which my diesel heater would have no problem making it go bang. I find the diesel heater so much better just because I set mine to flow as much air as I need, it’s just more of a steady temperature. I burned 550L total last fall winter spring. I get home heating fuel here at the pumps. Just got some at 1.30pl. Hopefully it stays low this winter. Was paying 1.80pl there at one point. Great video and your right about everything you said. Good info for sure. 👍👍

[Badgeiamcanadian]

Awesome video good info. As you know I am not a Chinese guys but they are cheap and keep me employed fixing them. Propane heater in camper is best source it just uses a ton of power. Wood stove is great if you can put it in safely. Only thing with Chinese heater is have spare glow plug and fuel pump I do don’t even have a heater and got spares lol. Awesome video buddy 🛠️🇨🇦🇨🇦

[derrickvittitow]

10k by the end of the year??
It seems like it’s gonna happen… keep up the great work!!

[philipgagne]

After running a propane setup and a diesel heater setup in my slide in camper. Hands down the diesel heater is the dryest heat 100%! There also so cheap its easy to keep a spare unit on hand if a failure happens.

[Freeontheland]

That's a good rundown and lots of good info, cheers.

[AlbertaBetsyVanLife]

Having an Espar installed end of October. Survived 2 Alberta winters with just a Mr. Buddy.

[mattp]

Great video like always Kevin! And congrats on 8k subs!!! 100k is just around the corner ;)

[Mizz.Person]

2nd video of yours and a new sub here. I like the laid-back style of yours. Thanks for sharing!