It doesn’t have a thermostat, rather it has different heat settings which can be adjusted on the digital control panel or via the remote control. There is also the option to set a timer – instant heat from the comfort of your van bed! The Webasto Air Top 2000 is a German-made diesel air heater that has been on the market for a number of years. So much so, that this heater is regarded as one of the most reliable diesel heaters ever made. The Air Top 2000 has become a favourite amongst professional campervan conversion companies and self-builders alike.

Most camper diesel heaters are extremely efficient using between 0.1 and 0.6 litres of diesel per hour. The figures are similar for budget and premium models. Noise Now that you’ve had a chance to play around with the heater settings, it’s now time to pair up your Chinese diesel heater controller to the LCD monitor. No more getting out of bed on a frosty morning to turn the diesel heater on! As you can see from the table the main differences between the budget and premium models are the cost and warranty availability. The only thing not considered in this table is the build quality. How does a diesel heater work in a campervan?Webasto are a well established company with a reputation for building high quality products. This is a high end product which is reliable and well supported however, this obviously comes with a big price tag. I selected this heater as the premium heater choice over a similar model by German company Eberspacher, because they are slightly cheaper for the comparable quality.

No separate fuel source required since they run off diesel in the running tank (for plumbed in heaters) This model also comes with a silencer which makes the heater that much quieter. There is however, some noise from the pump whilst the heater is running. Separate silencers are available to buy if required. As recently as five years ago, if you wanted to fit a diesel air heater aboard your campervan, your overall choice on what model to install was rather limited. In fact, the only real choice was between a few German-made brands. Webasto, a leading manufacturer in leisure vehicle appliances, supplies heating components for thousands of vehicles around the globe. One of those appliances is the very popular diesel air heater called the Air Top 2000 STC. Available for a number of years, this heater is compact, super quiet, and made using high-quality materials. You will also want to opt for a 5KW heater if you plan to spend long periods in cold temperatures and not just the odd weekend. Plumbed or non-plumbedAttach exhaust pipe & muffler to the bottom of the heater underneath the van. Mount muffler with drainage hole angled down to the ground and the exhaust directed away from the caravan. If you’re looking to spend as little money as possible on your diesel air heater, then the maXpeedingrods 5kW should fit the bill. The device appears to be well-made and comes in a choice of colours.

Usually I wouldn’t recommend cheap brands nobody has ever heard of for something as important as a campervan heater. For example, my top recommendations for campervan fridges, leisure batteries and solar panels are all by reputable brands, since most of the time you get what you pay for. As the heater gets up to temperature, you’ll notice the lines across the bottom of the ‘diesel heater’ image increase on the screen This one was a tough call; simply because there are a few other models all offering what you want in a premium diesel air heater. However, one manufacturer has been mentioned time and time again. Many of the Chinese diesel heaters have a handy timer function. They are especially useful if you want to have it automatically turn on before you get out of bed in the morning or if you’re out at night and want to return to a toasty caravan.Pollution – diesel is a fossil fuel so contributes to air pollution, although it has the lowest emissions of all the fossil fuels. There will also be an exhaust system and intake pipe, which will both be mounted outside of the caravan. With a maximum heat rating of 5000 watts, this diesel air heater has enough power to heat a large campervan up to a nice comfortable temperature efficiently. The heater is controlled by an intuitive control panel and appears to be well-made. The operating system is snappy that features a big and bright display. Now, it is worth mentioning that, with any item that has an unusually low cost (when compared to similar items), it is not surprising to expect a loss in quality. However, taking a look at all the comment from verified owners, as well as having a good read of all the online forums dedicated to Chinese diesel air heaters, a substantial amount of users do in-fact report that the maXpeedingrods diesel air heater is well built and works remarkably well. 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.