First trip coming this weekend with the FSR 63 and a diesel heater.
Posted by speedytriple87@reddit | overlanding | View on Reddit | 15 comments
I purchased a FSR 63 High Country RTT and a diesel heater. The heater is ran off a 12v 64ah battery. Temps are looking to be in the mid 20s at night and this is our first trip doing this with our 7 year old. Wanted to see if anyone can just confirm the diesel heaters will keep us plenty warm in the tent and comfortable for our kiddo.
Commercial_Lobster47@reddit
Your 7 year old will remember this forever.
Shmokesshweed@reddit
That hose looks like it's gonna off gas like a mofo.
speedytriple87@reddit (OP)
Any recommendations on a different one? Open to suggestions
Shmokesshweed@reddit
I have yet to find something that folds up easily, so I continue to use two of the black pieces of hose that I got with mine. I believe it's known as APK hose. Kinda expensive and not easy to transport if you need long sections.
jflogerzi@reddit
look at Marine grade hoses on Amazon. I bought one it was 10-15feet I think and holds up to the heat very well. You can also 3d print a hose passthrough that will fit into your tents zipper area.
jflogerzi@reddit
the cheap CDHs are a game changer. Only thing is the noise but I try keep mine as far away the tent
SurfPine@reddit
There is no mention of using a CO detector inside your tent. Assuming you do have one but if not, I would not run the heater without one, especially a brand new diesel heater. If the bolts on the combustion chamber aren't properly torqued, they could loosen more while transporting in your truck. Just be safe
speedytriple87@reddit (OP)
Appreciate the heads up, I do have one for the tent and won’t use auxiliary heat without it.
Helvetimusic@reddit
We camped 4 separate times where the temp hit 17f. All 4 times we used the heater and the tent stayed at a toasty 70 degrees inside. I have a very very similar heater and ran it off a lawnmower battery or a battery bank depending on the circumstances. You’ll be plenty warm! Have a blast!
speedytriple87@reddit (OP)
Thank you so much! That makes me feel a lot better coming into this.
ExistingDifference93@reddit
You will be fine with the diesel heater. Works great for my setup.
vasserland@reddit
Personally only tried about 0f this far. A 5kw chinese diesel heater kept me plenty warm. You will likely be very comfortable.
I will say, an insulated hose for the heater is a very good upgrade.
speedytriple87@reddit (OP)
Thanks for the response. So you have used if in 0°F and it kept you comfortable?
vasserland@reddit
Yes. I've done 25f without a heater as well, multiple times. I probably wouldn't recommend that for everyone, but I was fine, if maybe a little cold.
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