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Withstand every cold weather camping trip with the Portable Diesel Heater by Gasmate.
Boasting a superior heat output of 2kW and a 4.25-litre diesel capacity – this heater cranks it when the campers call for it. Diesel burner technology offers ultimate efficiency, while a low 12-volt DC power usage provides up to 7 days of use when operating 4 hours a day on a maximum power level of 3 – so you can keep hot on campsite comfort for longer. From warm and fuzzy, to full-blown flushed, choose one of 6 levels of heat for just the right level of toasty within your tent, camper trailer, or caravan.
The Gasmate Portable Diesel Heater is delivers boxed-up, hot-to-go heat for every wintery retreat!
Powerful heating output of 2kW
Diesel burner technology for efficiency
4.25L tank capacity
Controller with 6 heat settings for convenience
Maximum 7 days usage (based on 4 hours per day, power level 2-3)
Low 12V DC power usage
Suitable for tents, camper trailers, and small caravans
Power consumption, noise, and waterproofness1 answer
1. What's the average Amp/hr power usage 2. Has Gasmate fit the upgraded silent fuel pump for it 3. Pic didn't show exhaust pipe and muffler, does it come with one? 4. Is it at least Rain resistance?
Yopi - Chadstone Centre, VIC (1 year ago)
G'day Yopi,
The average consumption is 56W, or 4.6A, on level 2-3. I'm not sure what you're referring to with a silent pump upgrade sorry, that's not something I'm aware of. The pump does make a small noise when the heater is on but it shouldn't be loud enough to disturb sleep. There is an exhaust outlet which you can see in the 4th product image, but there is no muffler because it's not required. It's not suitable for leaving out in the rain. If you are expecting wet weather, you'd need to keep the heater relatively sheltered. Hope that helps.
Lauren - Snowys(1 year ago)
Can you use this Inside?1 answer
Are you able to use this inside a Tent/Caravan? Does it need to be ventilated a all?
Claire - Glenelg, SA (1 year ago)
G'day Claire,
Absolutely not, this is an outside only unit as it is combining diesel fuel and emits exhaust - similar to a car. The ducting tube allows you to place the vent through a window or doorway zippers of a tent to allow the hot air only into the space. If you are wanting to use it with a caravan, you will need to have a small port or someway to allow the ducting only into the van.
Lauren - Snowys(1 year ago)
Plb401 answer
Hi Could this unit be run off a domestic plb40 lithium battery pack? Thanks Ed
Ed - Gold Coast, QLD(1 year ago)
G'day Ed,
It won't be able to sorry, the Gasmate Diesel Heater requires an Anderson output. The Anderson port on the PLB40 is for input power or charging the unit only.
Lauren - Snowys(1 year ago)
How to power it (12v 15A)1 answer
Hi, I'm just after suggestions for how to power this unit without carting around a full size car battery or draining the cars starter battery. I don't believe it has a battery built in? From the specs on your website the Companion Rover Lithium 40Ah Power Station can't supply the 15A it needs? So trying to work out the options. I'm wanting it for camping and use on a tent. Thanks.
Chris - Bridgewater, SA (1 year ago)
G'day Chris,
The Rover 40 DOES work with the Gasmate Diesel Heater, we know that because we have used it to power 3 different heaters - more than 10 times.
Here's what we've worked out:
Yes, the Rover 40 Anderson output is limited to 10A.
Yes, the Gasmate Diesel Heater says that 15A output is required. This is due to the current needed for the glow plugs, as in normal diesel combustion. The current the heater needs is 12A. What we have now discovered is that this is the MAX current draw for the glow plugs, and not necessarily what the glow plugs require as a standard.
When running the heaters up until this point, the maximum current drawn for the glow plugs has been 105-110W - just over 9A - and nothing more.
This leaves us with one of 2 possibilities - 1. The stated power requirements specs for the diesel heater are wrong, or 2. The power requirement for the glow plugs varies depending on overall ambient temperature.
We're leaning more towards it being the second option but we haven't had a chance to test it out. It stands to reason that when it's very cold the glow plugs will draw more current, in which case an output that has the capacity to deliver 12A will be necessary. Given that you'd likely be using the heater in very cold scenarios, going with a power output that can handle up to 15A as per the heaters specifications would be the safest bet all round.
