(UPDATE) 6 Months Using Webasto Gas/Diesel Heater in RV

Find out how our Webasto Gas Heater has been working for the last 6 months in our Class C RV? Was it worth it? Plus see how I fixed the noisy fuel-pump problem.

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00:00 - 6 Months After Installing The Webasto Air Top STC Heater
01:53 - Heating Our RV With The Webasto AirTop 2000
04:10 Other Features of the Webasto Gas Heater
05:18 Adding Filter to Air Intake
06:08 Modifications Made To The Installation
07:43 How To Fix / Silence Noisy Clicking or Knocking Fuel Pump (common in Diesel Heater)
10:38 Exhaust Pipe Modifications for Better Efficiency
11:35 How Much Fuel Does The Webasto Heater Use?
12:48 How Much Electricity Does The Webasto Heater Use?
13:52 Is The Webasto Reliable and Worth The Price?

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MORE ABOUT THE NOISY FUEL PUMP FIX:
The key was to make a mount to eliminate any metal-to-metal connection between the pump and the frame of the RV or van. Here's what I did using spare parts. Using some firm plastic packing material, a thin rubber strap and a couple Velcro cable ties, I created a padded shock mount for the fuel pump. The first step was to carve out a groove for the pump to sit firmly. Then I cut slots on either side of the padding and slid the rubber piece and Velcro cable tie through to hold the pump in place. Finally, I used washers and long screws to anchor the packing material to the frame of the RV. Be sure there's no connection between the screws and pump.

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[averagealice]

My favorite kind of review of all time- based on real life experience and testing! No fluff.

[TheBird]

I work for a local trucking company and use a Webasto heater like this while on the road (the diesel version of course). We have several decommissioned trucks with these heaters in them, the owner has given me permission to take what I need and so I will be salvaging a unit to use in our RV, all that will be needed is a small diesel fuel tank.

[Mustang]

Hi Brian. Just wanted to let you know. I did a van conversion last year for a friend, and she has the same heater as you do. She recently had a problem that her heater wouldn’t start. She took it to a dealer, and they determined that creosote formed in the exhaust. They blew it out with air, and it took right off. Your exhaust is longer than hers, so you might experience a like problem. It may be because she runs it on low a lot. She lives in her van full time and runs it quite often.
Great video, Thank You,

[kensoutham]

Thanks, I purchased a Webasto 2000 STC and also could not be happier. It works like a charm.

Thank you also for posting a local supplier as the genuine Webasto (gasoline) heater is very hard to find. A fellow 🇨🇦 did recommend a supplier in Russia that I got mine from (heaters4you) - at less the half cost of what I could source one in the US or Canada. It took 2 months to arrive via Russia Post/Canada Post with tracking. It was 1 month in Russia and 1 month in Canada as Russia Post has tracking like Fedex you can see every step along its travels😅. Only caveat about Russian Webasto is there is no North American warranty. I wrapped my whole fuel pump with 1/4 neoprene foam insulation and a couple of zip ties that also takes care of the fuel pump ticking. I have only 60 days experience so far, but unlike my old VW gas heaters from the past this heater just works.

[dwightharvey]

Good review Tito. I think you should leave your existing heater intact as a backup in case the Webasto fails. In fact a couple of backups would be wise. Something like a wave heater as well.

[stanw]

Thanks for the update. I'm going to put one in our Chinook to replace the Suburban that doesn't work and we wouldn't use anyway because of the noise, battery drain and inconsistent heating. I would reconsider taking out your propane heater if you already have it installed. It doesn't hurt to have a backup . We have a catalytic heater for a backup that works for our tiny rig. Happy Trails.

[guillermofranco]

I'm a beginner to van touring end it was very helpful your video from the Webasto heather.
Tanks so much for your help.

[tech-test-break-fix]

I run an Espar(Eberspacher)Diesel heater on my boat. When I was considering having a fuel burning appliance on my boat, Russian or Chinese products were not even a consideration. Webasto and Espar are super, well designed and manufactured units you can leave running when you fall asleep.

[stevespawn]

I put the same one in my fifth wheel about three months ago. It is absolutely outstanding. I put it in because I saw your video. It is a game changer saving a lot of money and buying propane for the inefficient RV furnace that comes with RVs these days. I paid about $1100 which is a lot of money for a little dinky heater. However this thing rocks.

[craigmckenzie]

Great video as usual. I’m surprised that that your install kit didn’t come with the rubber mount for the fuel pump. My Espar D4, Webasto 2000 and my 5kw Chinese diesel heaters all came with the rubber mount for the fuel pump. It really does make a difference when you isolate the fuel pump from the metal frame. I love all 3 of my diesel air heaters in our class A. It’s nice dry heat. No more wet windows using a propane heater. Diesel or gas air heaters are a great upgrade for rv’s.
Happy travels

[coreymerritt]

Nice update seems super quiet and what a savings compared to the noisy propane battery killer heater 👍

[stuartcairnie]

Great heater and installation, we've had both Webasto and Espar on sailboats we've owned. Will be changing out the propane heater in our RV.

[frito_bandito_]

Nice video Brian, can’t wait for RV manufacturers to “discover” these heaters

[pococteam]

11:22 I've always thought that the heat coming out of the exhaust pipe is wasted heat that could be used by using a heat exchanger to heat the tank of grays or the water in the engine block.
Starting a cold combustion engine suffers a lot.
Thanks for the video and excuse my English I'm using the google translator
A hug

[todddunn]

The Webasto heaters are very durable. I installed the diesel version in my boat in 2014 and it has worked perfectly for the last 7 years.

[susanshaver]

The fan blowing with no heat is a nice feature. Wonder if you were really in a winter climate how it would do? It sure is clean looking if you haven't even opened it for 6 months during your test. Impressive. Your foam addition to stop the ticking/clunking is a win.

[lamarwilliams]

Thanks for the update!!! I was upset when the first video did not show and explained how you had the heater running on the test bench. You did show the installation on the rv. If there has been any major changes since the 6 month review; maybe do a year review. Thanks for all the info and saving people time from searching to find parts.

[edwardrobichaud]

Been waiting for this review. Thank you for the update and improvements you've made. I'm sold, this will be going in my rig.

[mikerootz]

Thanks Brian. Good work.. I would like to see a followup video on flexible solar panels some time..

[jefffuhrman]

I purchased the same unit to heat my E-350 high roof conversion here in Alaska. Haven’t installed it yet but knowing that it’s heating your RV it should have no issues warming my much smaller space in subzero temps.