Finally…….. I have a heater in the van that works 🔥. This Autoterm heater is no joke and has been amazing so far, absolutely loving the fact it can be turned on from my phone and the diesel pump is completely silent which means such a better nights sleep. I’ve put some key facts about the heater in the description of the video so make sure to give that a read if you’re thinking about getting one. Don’t forget the discount code ‘whereabouts5’ for 5% off 🤙🏼

@chox2001

2 жыл бұрын

How much was the heater including fitting

@mickpatton617

2 жыл бұрын

Its Chinese lol !

@garychetwynd9083

2 жыл бұрын

Whats the total cost supply and fitted

@Dirt-Diggler

2 жыл бұрын

Are you going to use a bobil water heater chap ? I have one on my ambulance running off my diesel heater ( Not a Chinese one) 🤣 goid bit of kit but if you use the newer version with the storage unit it's easier to plumb in, the older version needs 2 water pumps, 1 to fill and 1 to empty 👍 i have the older non pressurised tank, it's cheaper and I'm tight 🤣

@pengoocamper

2 жыл бұрын

Good news Will ...you get what you pay for ..So I guess it turns off when at temp or just runs low till req... So tempted to try you old one and see what it was that stopped it for working ....lol

Finally!! We also have the autoterm (2kw) haven’t got that fancy pants display you’ve got but we’ve hammered ours so far on some long cold trips and it’s been great! Also love it’s so quiet! Glad you’ve finally got some heat sorted 😀👍

I’ve always just had a wood burner in all the vehicles I’ve lived in . Of course these diesel heater were not even about way back (I’m old ) . But what I loved was the type of heat . No condensation and pretty much free fuel except for your time spent collecting. I spent a lot of winters in wales and usually had a window open so I didn’t melt. Still I’m really pleased you have it all sorted now Will 👍

Will, I am a qualified Fitter, Turner and Electrician over here in South Africa. Hitting something with a sledge hammer can be very satisfying, even though I didn't do it often.

I had one of these fitted a few months ago. It's amazing, well worth the extra cost. Its changed everything about being in the van in the coldest months of the year. So good to know it's so reliable 😊

Iv had my 2kw £100 Chinese heater in for 2 years and It’s been perfect. I sorted out the E10 by Installing a 6mm cable to it. Decent batteries help too! Good luck with ya new one… although it’s warm now!

Good choice Will. I've had an autoterm 2Kw in my van for the 3 years and I love it! Fitted it myself, under the van in a stainless box and it's been faultless. As you said it's a game changer. Went to Elan valley the other week with my Cousin and he froze in his van, while I was sat in socks and Jammies!!

@wildforesthome6563

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea to cut down on sound, do you just run a heating pipe up into the van then?

@van-gabondramblinrose6398

2 жыл бұрын

@@wildforesthome6563 yes, the heat Duct and the air circulation Duct exit into the sliding door side step, but I have a smaller van than Will so don't know if you could do it on his type.

@WillsWhereabouts

2 жыл бұрын

Haha love that! It’s been great so far and kept me lovely and warm

Very good choice. I’ve had one in my van for 5 years, not touched it, serviced it, nothing and it still works absolutely perfectly. (Kind of tempting fate by typing that). Also one in my small boat that sits in the river and is permanently damp. That one also has worked perfectly for the last 3-4 years.

Getting an Autoterm fitted in a few weeks time through a registered installer in Plymouth. Thanks for sharing your experience, helps me to know I’m doing the right thing 👍 thanks Will 🙏😇

So pleased for you Will after months of stress with unreliable heating. Look forward to your new adventures. Thanks for sharing!

Glad you finally got it done Will, and are happy with the new heater. And if I could offer a bit advice for those wanting to install their own heater, a steel pick up pipe fitted in the sender unit is the way to go.

Hallelujah! I'm so pleased you've finally got a diesel heater that works! 😍

So glad you finally have heating in the van. Looks much more well built. You pay for quality but it lasts longer.

I think it is safe to say that all of us are just as relieved and happy about Will's heater as much as he is haha!

Had my Autoterm 4kw installed for 3 years. It’s brilliant. I never understand why people spend so much money on Victron and lithium and then scrimp on a heater. Like the new controller, may tap my mate up and get one to trial.

There has been quite a few you tube videos on failing chinese diesel heaters, you were not alone, glad you got sorted, a lot more expensive but in the long run a wise investment.

Got an Autoterm 2Kw in my van and it's been great so far!

Yesss at last, a good decision made. We put an Autoterm 2kw in our T6 & now we have a 4kw in our Crafter. They're brilliant aren't they, good choice having the 4kw in your van as you won't overwork it either 👊😎👍

Your not trying to push selling them 😂😂😂 I went and bought one, and I love it. Great video fella.

Thrilled for you .. Tips and advice like this are priceless for when I start my van build

That thumbnail actually made me snort tea up my nose! Thanks for the laughs, the inspiration and the entertainment your vids bring me. Cheers from a hospital bed in Oz!

Watching your video made me feel a whole lot better. Don't think for a minute that it's just Chinese heaters that give grief. I've got an expensive Eberspacher and it's frankly a piece of crap. Not only is i crap but i took it to the Eberspacher Dealer service centre in Manchester (You know who you are) They were paid to give it a full strip down service and although i paid £300 for their services, they just ripped my off and i was left with a heater in exactly the same state.

I'm sooooooooooooo happy for you that you got a great nice heather. That will make your stealth camps go fantastic. Looking forward to see more of your stealth camps soon !!!

Had my 2kw Chinese heater for about 4 years now and touch wood been fine.

Nice work glad it’s sorted and you have no more issues with the heater

As if you were camped 5 mins from me.. was walking my ellie along there on Wednesday... so glad heaters sorted now xxx

Great video Will . So glad to see you have sorted your heater out . Great job .

Totally superb heater had mine 3 years completely love it great review

@WillsWhereabouts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Will I love the fact you are learning all the time , we pay for our education ,but the van is great and you should be proud of yourself and it takes courage to do all this on ytube , I'm still a little sad you got rid of the calander anyway enjoy the heater

Really happy for ya , now you have your mojo back and wanting to venture out again, the old will is back and buzzing again 😀

Looks brilliant. I wish you luck with it - you deserve it after persevering with the previous one. Jeff

Halfords fuel can with vent at the back is a perfect fit for the fuel tank tube, just saw a bit off . Pull fuel through with a big syringe. Ace !!

Cheers Will, been thinking about sorting one for my T5 as being on hook up and using a electric heater in the winter has been ia right pain, taken the plunge and booked 👍

Felt for you when you said it failed the last time after all that work! Glad you've sorted it, don't blame you for paying someone to fit it.

Glad you finally got a heater that works.

Congratulations on finally getting heat!!! It’s a wonderful thing

Buzzing for you mate to finally have some heat in there.. fingers crossed everything stays good.. one worry out the way now.. get out there and enjoy it

Been in the same situation so many times. Going cheap route and trying to get it working myself then end up pulling out all of my hair. Followed by chucking it all in the bin and having someone do it with something of quality and just having it work because of the trauma caused the first time around.

Had the portable Chinese diesel heater since start of September. Never had one issue, It runs 10 to 12 hours a day everyday, from -10Celsius to -45Celsius no issues. Over 1500 running time hours on it. Thousands of people use them to heat ice fishing huts on the lake. I bought the exact same exhaust as the German one for 15 bucks. Haven't changed the green fuel line still no issues with it. People run into issues with green fuel line if they burn gasoline. If I did want to upgrade my fuel line. I need 12 inch piece that will cost me 50 cents. Heard lots of people say german ones aren't worth the price compared to Chinese diesel heater price. Then I hear the exact opposite, don't buy Chinese ones. I think you have good units and faulty units just like everything else nowadays. If that German one is keeping you warm that's all that matters. Keep up with ur vids, German/chinese diesel heaters, I love seeing videos on them. The amount of heat they product are insane. I have the 8kw chinese aka 5kw. At the end of my 4 foot duct depending on what I have it set at. 120celsius to 184Celsius the air coming out.

Finally! you sorted one out lol, but seeing your face been happy about it means you can sort out the rest of the van without worrying about the heat lol

Great to see you got it sorted in the end Will, love the control panel 👍

It’s the thumbnail for me! 😈 Been watching for about a week now… great content. Happy I stumbled across your channel and I’m looking forward to seeing you finish the build out. Glad you have reliable heat now. Cheers mate! 🍺

So glad you finally have a working heater.

Nice informative vlog their Will. Love the new heater, looks great and I am glad you got rid of that other piece of crap. Looking forward to cold stealth camping. That will be awesome 👍🏻

I gotta look into this. That thing looks great. My Chinese diesel heater sounds like its going to die any day now.

Great to see you've finally got it sorted Will! Look forwards to some more stealth camps!

Glad you are now sorted will if mine ever packs up I’ll be having one of them thanks for the video will happy travels keep safe

So how much to supply and fit then William dear boy?

The happiness you express Will is like you had a new baby. Congratulations... cant wait for you to go to stone cold minus 10 countries for testing and fun.

Glad to see you’re all sorted buddy 👍 stay safe!

Glad after all this time you finally got your heating for the van sorted out, even if it did mean a brand new system

Your Vlogs have been a Godsend to us. At first we thought about fitting a Chinese heater ourselves. We realised it was a bit beyond our capability and so we had a heater fitted by professionals. It turned out to be an Autoterm 4kwh heater identical to yours. You can rest assured now mate. It is BRILLIANT. Only fitted 2 months ago and has kept us cosy warm since. Happy Traveling mate. Dave and Soph.

@rogerhargreaves2272

2 жыл бұрын

Lovely comment.

@WillsWhereabouts

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear guys! So far it’s been amazing and can’t wait to use it in colder climates

@michellepetros8491

Жыл бұрын

Where do u find professionals to install them?

@michellepetros8491

Жыл бұрын

@@WillsWhereabouts How's it working now?

@Penelopelaneco

Жыл бұрын

@@michellepetros8491 we are also wondering this

Sauna on wheels Will 👍 keep the doggers nice and warm in those car parks 😉😂 another great video!

Really happy that Will has a better and more reliable heater for the van now! Looking forward to more stealth camping adventures. That said, the thumbnail photo for this video flat out lied to us!

Hi Will!) I was surprised by your video! Only now I’ve figured out that this heaters really are produced in my country. TY!

Hey Will, Absolutely brilliant news with you getting a new Russian Diesel Heater that is more reliable then the Chinese heater you had, Yes this is a game changer as No more cold 🥶 nights when you stealth camp, as you will be all nice and snug from now on, I look forward to seeing your next video! 😊

Van is looking nice. Not normally a fan of carpet lining but coming round to it.

Hi mate it's easy just wake up put the heating on in the van back to bed Give it 20 minutes Nice and warm. Great video

Happy to see you finally gave the van a wash 😆

Reliability is so important. Really pleased you’ve finally sorted your heating issue Will. Phew. Look forward to following your future ‘warmer’ adventures.

_Caveat Emptor._ Something that doesn't just apply to van heaters, of course. Anything that seems to be a, 'bargain', compared to more expensive counterparts, can prove to be far less efficient, or doesn't work anywhere near as intended and you end up having to pay more for another one that actually does what it's supposed to do. I've been there a few times. The best rule of thumb to look at reviews and/or go for something mid-range, especially if it's something you're going to have to rely on working all of the time.

Glad you have finally sorted it out 👍👌

I have a feeling that a big part of it was the professional fitting & tuning. The Chinese heaters are generally fantastic - even in terms of reliability.

@900vasa

Жыл бұрын

I disagree. I have had 3 Chinese heaters. Two of them worked well but the one I have now in my latest Van is giving me hell. I have like the creator of this video tried it all. Had it dismantled and cleaned about 6 times as well. I think that some of the units are just faulty

Glad you got it all sorted Will! Great video.

I think, knowing your luck, we are in for a heatwave now you actually have a working heater ! Joking aside, glad you have crosed another job off of the list.! 😉👍🏻

Wish I had that kind of luck with mine. My experience has been the opposite. My Russian heater only worked once ( I mean It's only lasted through the night without errors once). I get random errors and am sick of fixing it and quit using it. In my new project I decided to go with a cheapie since it can't be any worse. I'll be buying two -- one to install and one for parts -- and it will still cost only a fraction.

I wonder if its possible to build a sound dampening box around the heater, that has holes on each end. Some hide them under the passenger seats, maybe it dampens sound.

Never had one problem with two different Chinese diesel heaters, in two campers mate. If fitted correctly they are spot on. Heard good things about the aututerm ones👍🏼. A good friend always has problems with his erberspacher so cost isn’t always a factor. 🤷🏻‍♂️😉

@jorge-1053

5 ай бұрын

what problems did he have with his eberspacher

Sounds good heater Will. Safe journeys in the weather we are currently having. Best wishes.

Its so green and warm looking there I wouldn't think you need a big heater

Looks like a great heater, I was just about to buy a Chinese one for our van... saved us some money!! Thanks

much better heater and it finaly works , all you need now is some lights for them dark roads

Will just a heads up to you and all who doing campervans...I discovered water coming in and thought it was from floor turns out the clip the holds the black panel on outside had come slightly away and thankfully it only damaged the insulation I put on floor for my shower area..I have siliconed all the clips on in side and around edges on outside.

I had to buy a 5KW and then a 2KW so I feel your pain.... I also went to Autoterm but £895 was a bit pricey even for the fancy controller and the other functions.Also my last CDH lasted 3 years and I only changed it as I changed van - its buy cheap but by 11 times when you do cost for cost.

Awesome feature being able to remotely turn on the heater!! 😲

Glad it sorted William!! Money well spent

Bloody hell finally mate so glad you’ve finally got one

I haven't heard of Autotherm before but if i build another van I would definitely consider spending more as they seem like great quality.

Have;nt watched all the video BUT did you KNOW the Diesel Pump has to be Fitted at an 15 degree angle. There;s a guy on youtube saying he WAS having same issues THEN READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AGAIN and once he fitted the Pump the right way NO MORE ERROR CODES AND HEATER BN WORKING GREAT SINCE.

Congrats on the new heater!!

Pleased something has gone right for you on your van build that heater does look a nice bit of kit 👌

Hey 👋 friend glad u got a heater!! Look forward to the next video!! I get thru this month and March and then I think I'll have my Petrol motor!!

Wye Valleys always good for exploring. Keep going Will. Your an inspiration.

Glad you got sorted. I’ve had Chinese all in one heaters in my vans and never had any trouble. Last 4 months I’ve depended on it heavily and happily. Whatever works, right?

@frankiez7414

2 жыл бұрын

im thinking this guy is getting a bung from Autoterm

@101perspective

2 жыл бұрын

Same here. I've had mine for 2 years now and no issues. That said, if I actually lived out of my van full time I would probably go with a more expensive model since you are going to get a warranty probably and higher quality parts in it.

Never had problem within my Chinese diesel heater must just be one u got mines never let me down

I've had mine in for 6 years and no problems at all so they not all bad I payed £70

Great for you Will You got there in the end with the heater 🔥 Looking forward to your Road trips/camps Team up again with Charlie & Lauren ??

There is always one iv got 2 chines heaters been working great now for around two years 😉

@Dirt-Diggler

2 жыл бұрын

Poor quality control means buying Chinese heaters is a gamble, and Will being Will means he lost 😭 Of the ten odd Chinese heaters I've fitted in boats 3 were faulty out the box but the replacements worked fine at least 👍

You need VOLTs to get it started! Like 12 to 15 than after the glow plug fires up your VOLTAGE goes way down 🎉

Great you finally got sorted 👍

Finally some heat.now get out there and have amazing adventures.

Think I might get one of these for my flat. My off grid gas combi boiler is so expensive to run.

Very cool , I've never heard of these heaters. Thanks for sharing

Any time of the day, that alarm sends shivers down the spine 😂

I have a planner and it's great

There is nothing ring with those Chinese diesel heaters I have 4 and all are very good

Loved the video and glad you are sorted. It is only fair, I think, to say that the setup probably cost well over £1,000, which could be out of the range for some of us.

@penknifemonkey

Жыл бұрын

Just ordered his setup it is £666 from their website

Nice Will now you got att a diesel heater that works dame nice iam happy for you. 👍👊😀

Loved this video so happy that your sorted 👍👍

Nice install Will. Will be fitting one myself as my own build processes. Any pics of the solar panel set up? KZread short? 👍🇬🇧