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TRIED AND TESTED DIESEL HEATERS 4.0 2023/2024

Updated: Feb 6





Hi everybody, we're back with our newest, updated tried and tested diesel heater post for the 4th year in a row and this time we have made some big changes.


For a start some of our favourite heaters from the past haven't even made it to the list this year for one reason or another and there are some new heaters on this list that have never made it before. We have some awesome choices for you to choose from. Another huge change this year is we have done everything in video form so we can go into much more details about why we are recommending the units and actually show you too, and boy have we added a lot of details to the video. We have added a full buyers guide section at the start of the video (chapter 2). If you don't know what you are looking for already I suggest watching it all the way through as we have covered pretty much anything you might want to know.


The video is quite long as we have covered so many details so we have added chapters to it so you can skip through and miss out the bits you don't need to know if you already know what you are looking for and would like to skip to that section. But again we have added so many details we really do think it is worthing watching all the way through.



This year we're not going to write all the details down for each heater we are recommending as our video does that much better than we can in just a few paragraphs. We are just going to embed the video in the post so you can watch it right here and then if we mention anything that you are interested in in the video you can just scroll down through this blog post to find the all the links mentioned and a few bonus extras.



Everything we mention in the video will be listed underneath the video in this blog post so if you see anything you like just scroll down a bit. Here is the video, we hope you all enjoy it...

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BASIC HEATER RECOMMENDATIONS


Basic 5kw heater - Hcalory with universal controller

We think the basic Hcalory units are the best basic 5kw units on the market in the UK now. The come with the universal motherboard that is compatible with all of the universal controllers and even the afterburner controller & RM4 Pro

(see video chapter 3)




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Basic 2kw heater - Maxpeedingrods with upgraded accessories

The maxpeedingrods 2kw unit is by far the best value for money basic 2kw heater on the market. It has a fully upgraded accessory kit, added extras and works with the RM4 Pro

(see video chapter 4)





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Basic all in one units 5kw - Hcalory with universal controller (tower & toolbox)

We think the basic Hcalory units are the best basic 5kw units on the market in the UK now. The come with the universal motherboard that is compatible with all of the universal controllers and even the afterburner controller & RM4 Pro

(see video chapter 5)





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FOR MORE INFO ON THE DIFFERENT STYLES OF CONTROLLERS, MOTHERBOARDS AND REMOTES, PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR NEW BLOG POST...





BLUETOOTH HEATERS


Maxpeedingrods 5kw - Bluetooth & upgraded accessories stand alone & all in one

Out of the two bluetooth heaters available on the market this is by far the best option for van life. It has automatic altitude adjustment and bluetooth, a fully upgraded accessory kit and added extras. It also works with the RM4 pro.

(see video chapter 6)





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Hcalory 5kw - Bluetooth & Auto on/off function stand alone, tower style & toolbox

The Hcalory Bluetooth unit is the only unit on the market with Automatic on/off functions so is by far the best option for anybody wanting to heat a building or anywhere power is unlimited like hook up points. The tool box option is also the best option for anybody wanting to heat a tent or overlander due to its design.

(see video chapter 7)



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BUY FROM BANGGOOD - CLICK HERE





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TOP QUALITY HEATERS



Lavaner Pro 2kw - Universal controller

The Lavaner Pro heaters are a big step up in quality (and price) from the basic heaters with upgraded temp sensors, glow plugs, fan motors, body casing, accessory kit and more. The motherboard is IP66 rated so is perfect for underslung installs. It has the universal motherboard so can work with any universal controller and are also compatible with the afterburner controller & RM4 Pro

(see video chapter 8)


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Lavaner Pro 5kw - Universal controller


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Lavaner Pro Max 2kw - Lava Max

The Lavaner Pro max/Lava max heaters are again another step up in quality (and price) from the Lavaner Pro heaters. They have upgraded the body temp sensor again, exhaust silencer again and the wiring loom again. All the same upgraded accessories as the Lavaner pro and a new controller with automatic altitude adjustment and 5 timers. They are also compatible with the RM4 Pro. If you are planning on spending your winters in the mountains and want more than a basic heater this is the choice for you.

(see video chapter 9)


CONTACT LAVANER DIRECT - craig.he@lavaner.com

Tell him we sent you...




Lavaner Pro Max 5kw - Lava Max


CONTACT LAVANER DIRECT - craig.he@lavaner.com

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THE BEST OF THE BEST


HLN Aerolyn 2000 2kw - WIFI controller & Brushless motor

The HLN Aerolyn are our top pick for a reason, the accessory kit is second to none, it has all the same upgraded bits as the Lavaner pro like temp sensor, glow plug and case. But the HLN has a Brushless fan motor, wifi controller and a far superior wiring loom. The only option available with wifi out of the box.

(see video chapter 10)


CONTACT HLN DIRECT - kevinl@hlnind.com

Tell him we sent you and they will know what kit you want...





HLN Aerolyn 4000 4kw - WIFI controller & Brusless motor



CONTACT HLN DIRECT - kevinl@hlnind.com

Tell him we sent you and they will know what kit you want...





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UPGRADES, ACCESSORIES & ADDED EXTRAS



Broadlink RM4 Pro Universal WIFI remote





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FOR MORE INFO ON THE BROADLINK RM4 PRO PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR NEW BLOG POST




Teltonika 4G WIFI Router & Poynting Puck Antenna


BUY FROM SOLWISE - CLICK HERE




Hcalory Bluetooth controller, remote and motherboard



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The best Universal controller on the market


BUY FROM HCALORY - CLICK HERE






Hcalory tool box - EMPTY



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Fuel line upgrade - 4 Meters




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Upgraded fuel filter with water separator





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Fuel pick up/Stand pipe for vans fuel tank





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Fuel pick up/Stand pipe for tanks supplied





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Hcalory 15L Fuel tank

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10L FUEL TANK


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BUTLER TECHNIK


You will have noticed that we mentioned Butler Technik and showed screen shots of their website multiple times in the video. This is because they supply very top quality bits and pieces. The sell the vehicle fuel tap kits, decent turret plates, fuel line, ducting, exhaust pipe, clamps, filters and much more. I won't post a link to each bit as there are loads to choose from. If you are looking for some top quality kit to make your install safer, easier and last longer check out their website by clicking their logo below...




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