I could easily refill this container when needed from one of the K10’s fuel tanks using a simple hand pump. The unit being self-contained has its own crush-proof fuel container.
BEST COLD WEATHER POP UP CAMPER OUTFITTER PORTABLE
Apart from using diesel or kerosene for fuel, all you need is a 12V source for ignition and you have portable heat. Unlike other solutions, this is a completely self-contained unit that makes it ideal for many camping applications. Planar Portable Diesel Heater Planar Portable Diesel Heaterĭiesel heaters have exploded in popularity recently for camping applications, and one of the cool options now available is Planar’s Portable Diesel Heater. The unit comes with a 12V draft fan that can be used in 24V applications as well. The other hurdle is cost, as the diesel version of this heater is not cheap, roughly $1,500 at the time I wrote this article.įuel Consumption: 1.29 to 3.2 gallons over 24 hours continuous use.īTU’s: 6500 to 16250 from low to high settings.
Not done properly would clearly be a fire hazard. To integrate this, you’d have to drill a large hole for the vent pipe and ensure it’s far enough away from the pop-up roof vinyl fabric siding so it doesn’t melt or damage it, or any other part of the camper for that matter susceptible to heat. The unit utilizes a 3” metal chimney vent that’s minimum 4’ long. There’s some hurdles however to implementing this heater on a Project M camper. The heater is offered with diesel as a fuel source, and the other 2 fuel options as well. One of the coolest options in my opinion because it’s like a tiny fireplace with a little window to watch the flame inside for ambiance, the Dickinson Newport diesel cabin heater was originally designed for use in boat cabins, like sailboats to be mounted on the bulkhead. Dickinson Newport Diesel Heater Dickinson Newport Diesel Cabin Heater Since the Chevy K10 is outfitted with its original 6.2 GM Detroit diesel engine and has dual tanks, a diesel heater is probably the best option so I wouldn’t have to carry an additional fuel source, and could probably tie directly into one of the fuel tanks if needed. There seems to be 3 main options for fuel: propane, diesel and solid fuel. So, I decided to start researching ways I could heat the entire camper interior and different products available to do so. This was a great, cheap solution to get a good night sleep, but as soon as I climb out of bed it was back to freezing. Additionally, I fitted a 12V travel blanket that I could power off the Project M 12V power station, so I had a heated camper bed at night that also dealt with common condensation issues. I spent a mild winter sleeping at night in mine and despite having the insulation pack option, insulated walls and coming up with a way to insulate the metal truck bed floor with my own DIY modular camper floor solution, it’s too much volume inside to just rely on body heat for any measurable warmth in cold weather.įor a solution to at least sleep comfortably through cold nights, I added a 1” memory foam mattress on top of the vinyl bed pads that were an option with the camper. If you plan on camping in cold weather with a Project M camper, you’re going to have to come up with some sort of heating solution.
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