BOBIL HEATER AND CHINESE DIESEL HEATER INSTALL | Mercedes Vario Camper Conversion | Van Build Ep21

Could this be the WORST Chinese diesel heater install in the world... Maybe! But we powered on this week, through error codes, ill fitting exhausts and flat batteries!

How do you stay warm in your van conversion?
This week we are putting systems in place to ensure we have hot water and heating! We are using a Chinese diesel heater and a Bobil heat conversion system to get both of these things!

A full list of our Chinese Diesel Heater Modifications and Upgrades can be found in our blog here:
https://www.maxandsophieinavan.co.uk/post/chinese-diesel-heater-modifications-and-upgrades

Our system comprises of a 2kw Chinese Diesel Heater and a 60mm Bobil Basic Bobil Heater all housed within a DIY Diesel Heater Box. We built the box using 3mm aluminium chequer plate and 25mm aluminium angle extrusion, fixed together with rivets and rivnuts for the opening side. This week we ran the silicone Bobil lines between the hot water tank and the Bobil heater with an in-line 12v pump. We connected up our diesel heater with upgraded 60mm neoprene ducting (as it is mounted under the van, this will stand up to the weather better) and our fuel line, fuel filter, fuel pump, combustion air intake and exhaust.

We also received an Error code E-06 when we turned on the heater - which was fixed by moving the fan down its spindle - you can watch this fix at 25:03

After this week it feels like we are well on our way to making our very own tiny house on wheels with our Vario Van Conversion! Getting warmth into the van is going to be such an achievement! If you want to keep right up to date please follow us on Instagram! @maxandsophieinavan

Here are some links to items we have used or are similar to what we have used in this video, some are affiliate links so we do get some pennies (at no extra cost to you!) if you follow the link and make a purchase.

2kw Diesel Heater - https://amzn.to/3oXhj56
Bobil Heater - https://www.bobilvans.co.uk/product-page/basic-bobil-heater-2kw
Ducting Upgrade - https://www.t7design.co.uk/neoprene-heater-ducting-60mm-2-36-id-x1m-f02-53e-5b1.html
Fuel Pipe Upgrade - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251265147020
Fuel Filter Upgrade - https://www.eurocarparts.com/search/503770028?type=shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0rSABhDlARIsAJtjfCfOhKbORJDKpx3Olt14S5Gp3LoIsVv_fySB1Ry0S1IOBHZaXbU4Os8aAlAYEALw_wcB
Pump Casing Upgrade - https://amzn.to/3sTjn0b
Exhaust Upgrade - https://amzn.to/39e3qdn
Exhaust Clamp Upgrade - https://amzn.to/3c3ncu1
Ducting Jubilee Clips - https://amzn.to/369nxHy
Hob Nobs - https://amzn.to/3pxj5L8​

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We're Max and Sophie and in 2020 we bought a Mercedes Vario to turn into our very own home on wheels. We've done the saving, so now we are starting our dream of building our diy camper van. Join us for our full time van build...

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Van spec:
Mercedes Vario 614D
2006 plate
7.2m long
2.5m wide
3.0m high
Air Brakes
Double Fuel Tank

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