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AWOL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 222

LR approved Eberspacher or equivalent?

I'm currently considering block and/or cabin heater for the Defender.

Having read all the Eberspacher type threads leaves me with a question: does anyone know if there is there a LR approved solution to such heating? E.g. for military / Scandinavian markets? (as a new vehicle I want to reduce the risk of wriggling regarding warranty claims)

If there's no "approved" solution, can anyone recommend a dealer/specialist in the NW / North Wales who has fitted a few to Defenders? I've seen a reference on here to Ribblesdale Auto Electronics but not sure if they're the "go to" people for this sort of thing round here, and I'd prefer to have this sort of thing done by someone who already knows their way around the vehicle/install.

30th Dec 2013 7:40am

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8580

May I suggest you have a few words with Derrick at LRS. Site sponsor and He seems to know his way around the Webasto set up as he supplies and fits them.

Site sponsor and his web address is www.lrsshop.co.uk

Brendan

30th Dec 2013 8:00am

Cold_n_Wet

Member Since: 15 Oct 2012
Location: Bergen
Posts: 244

For heating the coolant, Webasto Thermotop C have been fitted for the scandinavian markets since 99, and still are fitted today.

For hot air the Airtop 2000 is a favorite mounted under 2nd row seat.

The AT is a little easier to install as you dont need to wire in cabin fans or water pipes.

Both can be installed with timer and remotes.

Glen

Edit:- these are not factory fit, these are mounted in Norway at the docks when the vehicles are delivered. "Rafiki" 2007 110 STW - Rolling rebuild.

30th Dec 2013 10:11am

tazmarkuk

Member Since: 24 Jan 2012
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 134

Hi, try Robert, at Info@Eberspacherparts.com, very knowledgable when it comes to heaters

30th Dec 2013 10:25am

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

Quite a few members have fitted webastos or eberspachers, both "block" and "air" heaters.

I bought a thermotop C kit from Derrick at LRS as a complete kit, but they do come up on ebay - you get what you pay for

Depending why you need one will help determine whether you have an air heater or a block heater. A block heater will also heat the cabin using the regular vehicle heater once the block is upto temperature. Depending on whether you go wading/off roading, will help determine the positioning of the block heater. Also whether you have LHD or RHD vehicle.

Air heaters tend to be mounted under the 2nd row seats, or in some models (td5's) can be fitted inside the seat box where the fuses are housed with some modifications.

good luck !

30th Dec 2013 11:42am

AWOL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 222

Thanks guys.

Sounds like a call to LRS is in order.

30th Dec 2013 8:20pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 7979

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

some Military LRs - HS TUM WW versions have webasto engine coolant heaters and extra associated plumbing for radiators around the battery box and in the rear. Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

31st Dec 2013 10:15am

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069

A cheaper alternative is a kenlowe block heater, these are simple to fit but require 240v mains. OK if you want to heat the block at home, or with a portable generator

http://www.kenlowe.co.uk/pre-heaters/cars/howto.html

31st Dec 2013 10:44am

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