Van-Life | Preparing for WINTER // Installing a Chinese Diesel Heater

#VanLife #WinterVanLife #DieselHeater
Follow along our VAN-LIFE journey as we INSTALL our Chinese Diesel Heater to our Camper Van.
About us:
We're Jodie and Joe and after years of searching for a new home, we realised that London can't offer us the lifestyle we dream of.
We've quit our jobs and sold our home, and are no longer tied to London, or even the UK.
So we bought our 2018 Peugeot Boxer and began our renovation to turn it into our perfect little home on wheels.
As we travel and explore each new place, we will be creating a list of 'must haves' to help us find the perfect place to call home.
Join us on our adventure as we build our campervan and navigate the highs and lows of vanlife in Europe and more!
Our Van: 🚐
2018 Peugeot Boxer H2L3
95k Mileage
900w Solar Power
15kWh Battery Storage
Social media: 👍
KZread - / jodiejoe
Instagram - / jodandjoe
Music: 🎶
Artlist Royalty free
00:00 - Intro
01:18 - Van-Life leveling blocks
02:26 - Van build Custom Shelves
04:57 - Finished Shelves
05:32 - Chinese Diesel Heater Install
11:59 - Turning on the diesel heater
13:07 - Next time

Пікірлер: 69

  • @JodieandJoe
    @JodieandJoe Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all the tips and advice! We wont go under the van when on leveling blocks again 😅 Jodie & Joe

  • @arthurkettle3010
    @arthurkettle3010 Жыл бұрын

    The only thing wrong with your videos is that they're over too soon!....love your content - and the progress you're making 👍

  • @JodieandJoe

    @JodieandJoe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 💗🥰

  • @jvsaints3028
    @jvsaints3028 Жыл бұрын

    I laughed out loud when Joe reacted to lavender scent being added to the heater. hahahah Thanks. I needed that.

  • @bettyourcampervan
    @bettyourcampervan Жыл бұрын

    Just fitting mine in Betty ❤ great video guys xx

  • @bustersbashers2280
    @bustersbashers2280 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve just received my heater today and can’t wait to get a van lol, yes I don’t have a van yet 😅😂 Thanks ❤️🙏🏻👍

  • @humourless682
    @humourless682 Жыл бұрын

    Crazy to fit a diesel heater under a vehicle seat! Bear in mind the foam in the seat is probably the most inflammable material in the van, and if it catches fire, the smoke itself is highly noxious and can in itself kill. Best to move it to somewhere well away from things like seat foam.

  • @truthdragon7719
    @truthdragon7719 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant again, love your stuff !

  • @JodieandJoe

    @JodieandJoe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 🙏👍🏼

  • @TheMattK2011
    @TheMattK2011 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video, very funny and so well put together, thank you both :)

  • @JodieandJoe

    @JodieandJoe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much ❤️

  • @steveusher779
    @steveusher779 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent videos, I'd echo a previous comment, they are over 2 soon, me and my wife went traveling in a camper many years ago, it's the source, keep up the good work🤣🤣

  • @mrvanderson7937
    @mrvanderson7937 Жыл бұрын

    Howdy y’all :)

  • @MrSplottboy
    @MrSplottboy Жыл бұрын

    Just stumbled upon your channel great content and love your banter planning a van build myself your making great progress

  • @JodieandJoe

    @JodieandJoe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Malcolm, good luck with your build!

  • @neilredmond1011
    @neilredmond1011 Жыл бұрын

    Great video guys 👍✌️

  • @JodieandJoe

    @JodieandJoe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍🏼🙏

  • @zombieryder
    @zombieryder Жыл бұрын

    brilliant job!!

  • @JodieandJoe

    @JodieandJoe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍🏼🙏

  • @anorak78
    @anorak78 Жыл бұрын

    Great Lil video! Jodie's dead-on with the scents! Especially during the night after a few pints of beer, eh? :)

  • @JodieandJoe

    @JodieandJoe

    Жыл бұрын

    Aromatherapy/cover up

  • @eksine
    @eksine Жыл бұрын

    those plastic ramps are known to fail. if you value your life get 10- 20 ton car jack stands or look up 2x 4 wood cribbing, it's used to hold heavy machinery, but i use the 20 ton stands myself, it's $100-150

  • @JodieandJoe

    @JodieandJoe

    Жыл бұрын

    100%!!

  • @Silvestmentpms
    @Silvestmentpms Жыл бұрын

    Excellent job guys, I need a joe for my build lol 😂

  • @JodieandJoe

    @JodieandJoe

    Жыл бұрын

    He costs a lot in McDonald's breakfasts!

  • @peterdenbreejen9838
    @peterdenbreejen9838 Жыл бұрын

    Just an important matter. Isolate the fuel line as the heat from the exhaust will effect the plastic fuel line.

  • @JodieandJoe

    @JodieandJoe

    Жыл бұрын

    We'll do, we're going to order a better fuel line too

  • @alanhat5252

    @alanhat5252

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JodieandJoe I've not tried it but it looks like using brake pipe (cupro-nickel) for the pipe looks like a good idea with just an inch or so of rubber (silicon rubber?) pipe as joints.

  • @Reflektologist
    @Reflektologist Жыл бұрын

    we just held the gate for u at calder farm campsite...gona check out your channel this afternoon...i just said to my girlfriend am sure ive seem them 2 b4 i think their you tube celebrities👍😁

  • @JodieandJoe

    @JodieandJoe

    Жыл бұрын

    Aww you should have said hi! Thanks so much! 🥰😍

  • @Reflektologist

    @Reflektologist

    Жыл бұрын

    brill channel hope u 2 do really well and love ur content...lots ov likes coming ur way💯👍

  • @stevenabbotts7085
    @stevenabbotts7085 Жыл бұрын

    nice install but change the fuel pipe as soon as you can for the small nylon type.The pipe supplied with these kits deterioate quite quickly and swell causing fuelling issues.Thanks for another video

  • @JodieandJoe

    @JodieandJoe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip, we'll order a better fuel line

  • @stevenabbotts7085

    @stevenabbotts7085

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JodieandJoe There are fuel line kits on ebay complete with clips etc for about £8

  • @rtclark88

    @rtclark88

    Жыл бұрын

    I was about to say the same about the fuel line. The filter can often be poor quality also. Great vid!

  • @jix177
    @jix177 Жыл бұрын

    Should be nice and toasty in there this winter! And maybe you already have one, but a carbon monoxide alarm would be good to have as well.

  • @JodieandJoe

    @JodieandJoe

    Жыл бұрын

    We definitely have one! Safety first!

  • @alanhat5252

    @alanhat5252

    Жыл бұрын

    it exhausts outside.

  • @jix177

    @jix177

    Жыл бұрын

    @@alanhat5252 Yes but exhausts can develop leaks, combustion chambers can leak, exhaust fumes could seep back into the interior through some other previously harmless vent nearby, etc. Wherever you have combustion it makes sense to have an alarm too.

  • @alanhat5252

    @alanhat5252

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jix177 the entire exhaust is outside, the joint to the casting is outside. If the casting leaks combustion products the plastic casing will catch fire. That leaves backflow from vents. How much CO is there & how likely do you think it is that there might be a significant backflow that is somehow separated from the smell of burnt Diesel? I really do think you're worrying overmuch.

  • @jix177

    @jix177

    Жыл бұрын

    "If the casting leaks combustion products the plastic casing will catch fire." , says the guy who thinks I'm worrying to much!

  • @mrdave4735
    @mrdave4735 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, Luv the content, but may I ask for a little more detail, on connecting the pump to the diesel tank, as I'm hoping to do same, cheers Mr dave

  • @JodieandJoe

    @JodieandJoe

    Жыл бұрын

    What would you like to know? We'll try and help!

  • @alanhat5252

    @alanhat5252

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JodieandJoe not having done this before I don't even know what the questions are. Perhaps a quick run-through, please?

  • @joycegorman2966
    @joycegorman2966 Жыл бұрын

    I would not get under any vehicle without axle stands never relie on plastic chocks and a handbrake.

  • @JodieandJoe

    @JodieandJoe

    Жыл бұрын

    Very true

  • @nnglnd
    @nnglnd Жыл бұрын

    Leveling blocks are NOT axle stands .

  • @bobbyredneck0013
    @bobbyredneck0013 Жыл бұрын

    OMG guys please tell me where you got that TV bracket from? That is EXACTLY what I'm looking for to got in my transit! This my first video watching your channel 😏

  • @JodieandJoe

    @JodieandJoe

    Жыл бұрын

    It was from Amazon, I believe it's a deleyCON Universal TV & Monitor Ceiling Mount

  • @bobbyredneck0013

    @bobbyredneck0013

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JodieandJoe excellent thanks. Just bare in mind those chinese diesel heaters are OK but they are not sealed units so it's possible that damp can get in there. Take care guys x

  • @mattoriental
    @mattoriental8 ай бұрын

    Hi Jodie & Joe, I’m about to fit a 5kw diesel heater in my Fiat Ducato and like your solution. Before I start is there anything you would change or reconsider if you were to do it again? All advice welcome 🙏 looking forward to you next episode. Cheers 🍻

  • @JodieandJoe

    @JodieandJoe

    8 ай бұрын

    Nothing I would change regarding the heater. The location is perfect for us tucked away under the chair and the 5kw is enough to keep it at 18°C during the current -4°C. We've had no issues whatsoever

  • @mattoriental

    @mattoriental

    8 ай бұрын

    @@JodieandJoe great, I’ll get my big holesaw out then and start cutting 🤞🏼😬🤞🏼

  • @JodieandJoe

    @JodieandJoe

    8 ай бұрын

    Good luck 😬

  • @jimmock
    @jimmock Жыл бұрын

    Great vid, what diesel heater did you use please ?

  • @JodieandJoe

    @JodieandJoe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, It was a maXpeedingrods 12V 5kw from amazon

  • @jimmock

    @jimmock

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JodieandJoe thank you! i will check it out!

  • @adamcrofts156
    @adamcrofts156 Жыл бұрын

    First!!

  • @bigsighmusicdroneblogs1843
    @bigsighmusicdroneblogs1843 Жыл бұрын

    Wonder if you fit a deisel heater in the house keep warm this winter

  • @JodieandJoe

    @JodieandJoe

    Жыл бұрын

    I was close to trying once!

  • @nevermindyourown-drone8846

    @nevermindyourown-drone8846

    Жыл бұрын

    Maybe you can it’s only matter poking exhaust and breather tbru letterbox I’m Just thinking of ways to hear the house this winter. Be a good video content tho lol

  • @TheAdenau
    @TheAdenau Жыл бұрын

    The diesel heater should NEVER be mounted on a wooden base.

  • @JodieandJoe

    @JodieandJoe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback

  • @alanhat5252

    @alanhat5252

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't think it's a worry. If the unit was going to get hot enough to light wood on fire its plastic case would be in a puddle on top protecting it. The exhaust is plenty far enough away because of the turret mounting.

  • @flapsfalkland5181
    @flapsfalkland5181 Жыл бұрын

    Another brilliant video guys 👍👍❤️ @bettyourcampervan xx

  • @JodieandJoe

    @JodieandJoe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks flaps for your continued support ❤️

  • @mikehernanadez9196
    @mikehernanadez9196 Жыл бұрын

    hello are you the jody from the movie jar head ,

  • @JodieandJoe

    @JodieandJoe

    Жыл бұрын

    Definitely (No) 🤣