Finally a NEW Camper Heater! What Did I Get?

After years of trying different options, I have finally took the plunge and bought a better source of warmth for my trailer that should meet almost all of my strict requirements. But which one did I decide on? Along with a review of my past efforts and the feedback of my viewers, I conclude with the new heater unboxing.

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[BeardofHoneySoul]

I was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2019. All is good now, but during that time I discovered your channel and it helped take my mind off of my reality at the time.
It took me away from my worries and put my imagination exploring new destinations and adventures. Thank you for helping me escape the reality I was facing. And I was learning at the same time. Win, win.

[SlimPotatohead]

NOTE FROM SLIM: It seems quite a few people were confused regarding my concern to avoid heaters that produce moisture. They erroneously equated the moisture problem only with propane. In fact, ALL carbon-based fuels (Wood, propane, diesel, gasoline, kerosene) produce water as a byproduct of combustion. The difference is that the heaters which have combustion in direct contact with the cabin air (Buddy and Wave were my two examples) add moisture to the inside of the trailer cabin. Heaters or furnaces that use a heat exchanger (like Diesel parking heaters, RV furnaces, and the Dickenson of course) do not, as the combustion process is NOT in contact with the cabin air. My pellet wood stove also used the heat exchange principle, as both the intake and exhaust were vented to the outside. It's wet heat vs dry heat. Sorry for the confusion, I hope this explains it better. Thanks! SP

[maxxer]

Slim I am not a camper, however I am a boater and yet I listened to your complementary in this video and found it to be worth the time to listen to it, even as a boaster, because you captured my attention and for what it's worth...you taught me something.
I wish you continual success and enjoyment with your camping passion and wish you great health in 2023 and beyond!

[bertpineapple]

I will probably never own my own camper van. But I can never resist watching your video's Slim. Your presentation style is so perfect. You're always so entertaining to watch. You have a very calming effect on me. Long may you run on YouTube.

[benjaminrasmusen]

Kimberly Wood Stove, Diesel heater, Diesel heater style on propane, however thanks for the introduction on this model featured in your video here.

[tubularap]

Thanks Slim, for taking us on your journey to perfect your camper. Happy New Year.

[BBare.]

If you get tired of the moisture in your camper I'd suggest trying the diesel heater again. Vevor is the best rated Chinese knockoff ($129) and I've never had a single problem. Just don't buy the all in one like you did before. The small 5kw Vevor is pretty much perfect in every way. Small, super easy to install inside. Completely vented outside through the floor, exhaust out and intake from outside, doesn't take the oxygen from your living space. Separate tank easy to fill, no spilling. Uses very little diesel and 0.5 amps.
The 2kw size on the lowest setting is more than enough for your camper.
Super dry heat and the one and only time that I had any diesel smell was when I was hooking up lights and disconnected the power to the heater which didn't give it the chance to burn off the fuel inside the chamber. It's completely Don't waste your money on the Wabasso, in my experience Vevor is every bit as reliable. Happy Camping! 💙🐰💙

[_GntlStone_]

"Buy once, cry once" as HDR on the old CheapRVLiving forum used to say.
Glad you'll be warm for the winter trips.

[claramullen]

I am so excited to see the installation of the new heater. Safety first is the rule and a well thought out placement. Take care Slim

[Squareknt]

Slim, I had been taking care of a Vietnam Veteran who helped me with work on my 36ft Gibson Houseboat. I found him an old HOBO mini- houseboat and moved it to a boatyard near me. When winter came, I bought him an older model of the Dikerson and installed it for him. He stayed pretty warm all winter, I got him a job at the boatyard but told the owner not to pay him all at once, as he was prone to disappear on binges. Dickerson's are expensive but have been used and trusted by many of my fishermen friends in Newfoundland. Make sure you have a good C0 2 alarm,

[williamparker]

I believe you made the best decision based on winter camping without hookups. And I'm impressed with the wattage used. Thanks for taking us down this road. A fellow Canadian Youtuber Lonewolf 902 used a marine SS deck plate on his through the roof exhaust for his heater that looks very promising for temporary heater usage. Looking forward to the install. Cheers.

[jefflunt]

That was a lot of work Slim. Going through all the footage of past videos takes time and I wanted you to know I appreciate it. Thank You and Happy Holidays.

[richardnwilson]

I burst out laughing out loud when you turned your furnace on! That's the funniest thing I've heard in a long time. It sounds like a vacuum cleaner and it's in the middle of the night oh my God!

[bendoucette]

Hello Slim,
I think you will be very happy with your choice in heaters. We have been using that very same model in our sailboat for many many years.
It warms the cabin very well, adds ambiance, and takes the dampness out of the boat on a cold foggy night.
Thanks for another great video,
Ben from Nova Scotia

[jacquesbeaudoin]

As I watch this episode all I could think about was telling you to get the P9000 Dickinson and then in the last few minutes I see you opening the box. I am converting a cargo trailer and have the P9000 installed. Not only is the heat excellent, the flame window provides a beautiful ambiance. I am doing the conversion also in the Canadian winter.

[jamesmason]

Congratulations Slim on getting the Dickerson heater, I myself live in my 1967 GM TDH-4519 city transit bus full-time and I prefer the diesel heaters, but not the all in one design. I have been installing and repairing diesel air heaters for over 20 years now. I don't want any propane in my bus. Keep up the good work and stay warm

[M.Campbell]

After a lot of research I'd come to the same answer, for heating, when I outfit my trailer, next year. I'll be closely watching your install. Thanks Slim!

[smallworld]

Can’t wait to hear how that’s going to do. Although we have a class A with central heat, I still love your small camper content. We started with a small RV (Toyota Dolphin) when we got started and just love seeing small camper adventures. Keep it coming and thank you for the years of videos.

[elisabethe]

Recent weather events really show how important heat is. Hope you are warm and cozy Slim! Happy Hollidays and thank you for sharing. I think you made a good choice.

[onrycodger]

Yes, I'm looking forward in not only seeing the install, but the overall performance as well. Very cool 😎 gift!👍