just stay where you are in amongst all that warmth and sunshine .
ill tell you how I ended up paying $340 for the whole set up when you get back
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ill tell you how I ended up paying $340 for the whole set up when you get back
As I sit here teeth chattering, 16 deg inside van, I am really thinking about a diesel heater...............just have to put the AC back on........
We are just south of Dubbo tonight free camping again the weather app says -1 over night so diesel heater on and going .
What happened to Carlton this time @Crusty181 ?
How is this? Im not sure i know you
Diesel heater had a problem while we were away , blowing smoke and then stopping with a error , so I took the unit out and pulled it apart . It has a mesh that the diesel is pumped through and was all clogged up also found the unit and exhaust was all choked up with carbon .
All cleaned and running fine and has not played up since .
Spoke to a mate who is a diesel mech and he suggested 250mil of kero per 10 ltr of diesel to help with frosty nights
And to keep it clean . Anyone try this ?
All cleaned and running fine and has not played up since .
Spoke to a mate who is a diesel mech and he suggested 250mil of kero per 10 ltr of diesel to help with frosty nights
And to keep it clean . Anyone try this ?
Heard the same thing with the diesel heater ... especially when the tank may sit for a while.
We ski most years (when we're not swanning around Aus, do'in nuttin)
Ive also told by a few people to drive past the alpine diesel pumps and just pour a few litres of kero in the cars tank before filling it.
Did you get the Eberspacher?
We ski most years (when we're not swanning around Aus, do'in nuttin)
Ive also told by a few people to drive past the alpine diesel pumps and just pour a few litres of kero in the cars tank before filling it.
Did you get the Eberspacher?
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What was clogging the filter solid stuff or a mushy stuff, if its been a good minus temp then it could have waxed up in such a small tank even when running thats what the kero or winter diesel can help with and the sooty exhaust well it would have been running a bit ragged I can surmise. But then crappy fuel which has a bit of oil in it will do that to............of don't overdo the kero or you will burn out the nozzle or whatever they have as it will burn a touch hotter.
I think when I fit my future diesel heater I will insulate lines and tank but also make tank removable so I can give it a rinse if it sits around awhile.
I think when I fit my future diesel heater I will insulate lines and tank but also make tank removable so I can give it a rinse if it sits around awhile.
Hard to tell what was blocking the internal mesh it looks like it is a block of mesh all together but the internal head and exhaust was all caked in black carbon
Now I know why I didn't get a diesel heater.....another job to do or remember to do!
Though it would be very worthwhile in the weather down south at the moment.
Stay warm....
Though it would be very worthwhile in the weather down south at the moment.
Stay warm....
Yep kero will cause it to burn hotter and stink too. Some people (me) get the sneezes with just the hint of kero so be wary. There is a alpine additive for cold climates besides alpine fuel. Some servos use the additive in there tanks rather than get it delivered so all good. A touch of chemtech won't hurt either I use it in the Cruza to stop algae forming long term which is the other bane of diesel.
Algae is only a problem if it's stored for a very long time mix in a bit of moisture but once it's there damn near impossible to get rid of it. As far as I know fuel supplied in the region from Goulburn to Vic, where the temps hit minus get winter diesel you don't have a choice, have heard all sorts of stories about the mix but never encountered any of the problems supposedly encountered and have driven trucks and other vehicles in the snow and ice, even after a few days buried in snow no dramas so treat all these tales with a bit of scepticism, have encountered yuppie skiers bringing their fuel for the Audi with them from Sydney and having wax problems though, gave them a lift to a phone, far easier than pulling out the toolbox.
Great fans @mfexpanda , not cheap but you won't buy better? And low amperage draw too.
I fitted 2 of the little brother to yours. Possibly one of my better mods. From very recent, and repeated heat challenged free camping they are nothing short of awesome. As @achjimmy said they almost use zero power too.
