Chinese Diesel Heaters????

[RoyB]

I'm looking to add one of those self contained Chinese diesel heaters to my RTT . Anyone have any updates after using one for some length of time? Looking at this unit...
SUPERFASTRACING 5KW 12V Air Diesel LCD Heater All In 1

 

[LGlx]

It looks like a good self-contained unit. Following

 

[wstark54]

Im interested as well.

 

[smritte]

I've been following these for a couple of years. They seem to work well. I'm probably getting the basic system and mounting it in a box. I read a post where a guy put his in a Pelican case and throws it in the truck for the winter run's.
Calculate how much output you need. For my new trailer and my RTT, it looks like I need 2-3kw. If their too big, they cycle on and off too much. Most of the posts I read say they use 2qt for 6 hours run time.
My purchase is probably 6 months away.

 

[Dilldog]

Looks like a self contained copy of an Esbar. Pay very close attention to intake and exhaust piping on these heaters, it is a big deal so don't short cut that. Also for intermittent use they will run cleaner and more reliably on kerosene.

 

[samuraj]

genuine "real" unit cost about $1000 , and i have experience with espar and webasto so .......... this one is just made in china " genuine" garbage ,
sure you can try , but don't say i did not warned you .
P.S. this my opinion only , don't forged ! this is internet

 

[The other Sean]

genuine "real" unit cost about $1000 , and i have experience with espar and webasto so .......... this one is just made in china " genuine" garbage ,
sure you can try , but don't say i did not warned you .
P.S. this my opinion only , don't forged ! this is internet

I'm in the middle of fitting one of the Chinese units in to a plastic tote. Hoping to make the whole unit self contained so I can just toss it in the truck and go. I plan to use my hub style fish house. for the couple of times a season I will need heat, it's just not worth spending $700+ for a name brand. In fact, I DON'T have $700+ to spend on anything that isn't required to get my truck to or from my destination.

 

[Downs]

I looked into them a few months ago and the Chinese units had generally favorable reviews. Now that it's getting to spring time it's back on the backburner so to speak.