These heaters in 5kW trim are also suitable for larger vans and yahcts, there is infact a growing trend to install them in home garages and small workshops due to their reliability and low running costs. With the Ambienceo being 2kW you will probably never have to raise the temperature above its lowest setting in a Transporter (which is why |I do not recommend the 5kW). The imported Chinese diesel heater however do offer a very cheap solution to heating your transporter in the UK and offer a very nice alternative to the expensive UK and German models that are a little bit more of a permanent addition to your vehicle. Diesel heater fuel is also very hard to ignite meaning it is extremely unlikely to pose a fire hazard within your campervan unlike other alternatives such as gas.

On the lowest setting these heaters use around 0.2L of diesel per hour – with a 10L tank that gives them running time of between 20 and 50 hours on a tank. Most diesel heaters will actually fit a Transporter. They are available in different sizes and KW outputs and all of the ones reviewed here are suitable. All of the diesel heaters reviewed here offer good value for money and are considered strong contenders in the UK for various reasons. If you are looking for a high quality, long lasting product for a good quality conversion I would always recommend a Eberspacher or Webasto. Katie, this is a great source of advice. Unfortunately, the very popular Maxspeedingrod 2kw appears to be sold out.

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The none plumbed variety (that are also much cheaper) are designed to be stand alone with their own diesel tank. Many of the cheaper Chinese diesel heaters are designed to be stand alone and have their own built in diesel tank.

Buying a diesel night heater for campervan use in the UK can be a hard decision with such a wide range of options and prices. Webasto are a long established UK based diesel heater manufacturer and have been operating since 1901. Webasto diesel heaters have a similar high quality reputation to the German manufacturer Eberspacher. So in conclusion, buy the diesel heater that best suits your budget however bear in mind that the higher quality products are usually installed as a permanent solution.On the lowest setting you can expect to reach 20-21 degreees inside the van very rapidly. It is good practice to run them occasionally on full heat to prevent carbon build up (which can cause running issues) The heater comes as a full kit including a small diesel tank which makes it appealing to those that do not want to connect a heater into their main diesel tank. Electric fan heaters are also a common option however usually require an electric hook up which may not be an option depending on where you are camping. Fitting a diesel heater is especially common in the UK where nights can be cold even in the summer months.

This is one of the highest quality diesel heaters on the UK market and is priced accordingly. Eberspächer is a German manufacturer that supplies products world wide. They have been producing diesel heaters since 1977 and have a manufacturing facility in the UK.The plumbed diesel heaters are harder to fit and require a few hours to install correctly, they are more of a permanent solution to heating your vehicle. If the wiring is ran too close to the generated heat it can result in a short circuit and a damaged circuit board. Take your time with the install and protect the wires. As Transporters are fairly compact inside, anything over 1KW will heat up the area adequately even in winter, so don’t worry too much about buying the most powerful one, you are better to focus on the actual functions that each offers. There are two types of diesel heater in the UK, plumbed and none plumbed (we will review both options).