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pjh



Member Since: 22 Nov 2010
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey
Eberspacher D2 Heater
Hello All,

Staring at ebay the other day and I was wondering about using an Eberspacher D2 heater as a safe way to heat my roof tent.

I believe someone did something similar, but that was a permanent installation in a much modified Sankey trailer. Has anyone one built one of these heaters up into a portable unit?

I was thinking about a small fuel tank (3 litres?) combined with the heater, fuel pump, air inlet and exhaust all within the unit. Clearly the air intake for the heater would need to be routed well away from the exhaust. Power would be provided via a small andersion connector. Any suggestions ?

How hot do these things get in use? (i.e. would the heater next to the small fuel tank not be a good idea! Shocked )

Many thanks,

Peter Defender 11MY USW
Post #141675 25th Apr 2012 5:07pm
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Nick T



Member Since: 29 May 2011
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It's an intersting thought. Certainly got my thought buds going....

Can't see it being practical but worth a ponder Thumbs Up
Post #141700 25th Apr 2012 6:29pm
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McS



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my mate has his eberspacher mounted to the rooflining of his 130 crew cab and then just runs a piece of ducting from the outlet through an open window and up to the rooftent at night, works a treat.

Ross The Scotia Winch Challenge
Post #141718 25th Apr 2012 7:09pm
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T1G UP



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They get hot! Very good hot air supply and you can get small tanks off eBay
Post #141763 25th Apr 2012 8:33pm
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Harryb450



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yeah there brilliant things, especially on frosty mornings.............set the 7 day timer and its toasty when you jump in Very Happy Thumbs Up
Post #141772 25th Apr 2012 8:46pm
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Romadog



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It takes 7 days to heat up ?/!! Whistle
Post #141774 25th Apr 2012 8:48pm
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Harryb450



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Romadog wrote:
It takes 7 days to heat up ?/!! Whistle


Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter no you can set it to come on upto 3 times per day, each day of the week Very Happy Thumbs Up
Post #141776 25th Apr 2012 8:51pm
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Steve B



Member Since: 22 May 2009
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Hi,

I fitted mine inside my cubby box, all electrics are contained inside it so it can be removed easily but not conveniently. I made a 3 way manifold at the rear which distributes the warm air. Pipes go out side windows into the roof tent.

As said it does get hot 2kw hot, but the body itself is not. Worked well in the cubby, I was mindful of it overheating in there.

Take a look here, sorry you may need to join to view pictures.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/thre...ight=Espar


Steve 
Post #141840 26th Apr 2012 8:11am
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kevb



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This might give you some ideas.......

http://www.adventuretrailers.com/heaters.html
Post #143504 5th May 2012 3:02pm
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SteveS



Member Since: 05 Oct 2010
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I thought about this too - my thought is to use a simple 12V fan, some flexible 4" ducting (like a tumble dryer pipe), a bespoke plate to put the pipe/fan onto a half open rear window - and then just pipe it into side window on the roof tent

Keeps all the nasty hot things and exhaust etc away from the tent - and you have a nice warm truck too
Post #143518 5th May 2012 6:10pm
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roamingman



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Harryb450 wrote:
Romadog wrote:
It takes 7 days to heat up ?/!! Whistle


Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter no you can set it to come on upto 3 times per day, each day of the week Very Happy Thumbs Up


Hi steveb tryed the link did not see any photos, Smile

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Post #143586 6th May 2012 10:59am
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