Truma do a combi HWS and heater I posted it jn the other thread. And I know on Kimberly campers you can get a combined deisel unit as well but I can't recall who made it.
As for stupid money I think they all are.
14' Series Heating van when free camping
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Truma do a combi HWS and heater I posted it jn the other thread. And I know on Kimberly campers you can get a combined deisel unit as well but I can't recall who made it.
As for stupid money I think they all are.
Personally for the amount of deisel the heaters would use. I would run an alpine additive and a fungal protection in each tank.
I think that the size of the fuel lines on these units would make them very susceptible to freezing when not in operation, I have found diesel bowsers to have frozen at the nozzle on bloody cold nights, I think the problems would be from fuel freezing and not so much waxing but the alpine additive would have to be a must for the very cold climes.
If you insulate the lines you have to make sure, as with water lines, that the insulation cannot retain moisture otherwise it will still freeze.
If you insulate the lines you have to make sure, as with water lines, that the insulation cannot retain moisture otherwise it will still freeze.
I will ask my cousin in Scotland, he has done something similar to your suggestion @bigman0510 in his house
I know there is an email around here somewhere where he details what he did..
I know there is an email around here somewhere where he details what he did..
Plumbing nightmare I think, great system but I just see extra problems to possibly occur after a few corrugations.
It's a webasto isn't it? Well durability won't be an issue then will it?
Thinking about this and the huge mass that the suburban HWS is. I'd imagine if you removed the foam insulation and made ducting that went over the tank with a fan you could make an effective heater from the existing Suburban HWS. It wouldn't have the BTUs of diesel or gas but would work well for a lot of Aussies senarios?
I would use this option if it was cheaper, for both the camper trailer and the Basestation. But at that price I could get 2!!
https://www.eco-camper.com/e-shop/heaters/2KW-Portable-Air-Heater-C4EPAH-detail
I wonder if I could make a normal one into a portable one?
https://www.eco-camper.com/e-shop/heaters/2KW-Portable-Air-Heater-C4EPAH-detail
I wonder if I could make a normal one into a portable one?
Now that @bigman0510 would be the Ducks whatsit's, but WOW !!!!!! what a price tag and thats for both of them, you would want to be travelling in the cold a lot to really warrant that much dough I would think.
That website is baaaad!!!
But this would be awesome!
https://www.eco-camper.com/e-shop/heaters/underbed-membrane-heater-c4emem-detail
This thread and the Ducted heating thread is going to cost me money I think.................curse you @Crusty181 I was quite happy teeth chattering in winter camps until you and your oil burner furnace got me thinking.
a lot better, but I cannot help but keep thinking - very expensive electric blanket
I'm saved 
, Mrs D had a look was impressed then saw the price tag and said her hot water bottle still works, gotta luv her...might buy an extra bottle of Bundy to keep the chill away.:biggrin-26: 
, Mrs D had a look was impressed then saw the price tag and said her hot water bottle still works, gotta luv her...might buy an extra bottle of Bundy to keep the chill away.:biggrin-26: 
Its an easy decision when your looking at it in the cosy warmth of the lounge room .... show her again when your sitting freezing to death in a river side free camp in St George. You can sit on the van couch with a fishing rod, and hang a party pie in front of the heater duct.I'm saved