{"title":"Campervan Heaters \u0026 Water Heaters","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiesel, gas and electric heating and hot water for campervans and motorhomes, listed with the fuel use and 12V current you need to plan a build.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiesel, gas or electric?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiesel heaters\u003c\/strong\u003e such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/yilkar-yh2-diesel-air-heater-kit\"\u003eYilkar YH2\u003c\/a\u003e draw fuel from the vehicle's own tank, so there's no gas to carry. They suit vans with no LPG system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGas blown-air heaters\u003c\/strong\u003e such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/whale-heatair-underfloor-gas-electric-heater\"\u003eWhale HeatAir\u003c\/a\u003e run on LPG. The HeatAir can also add electric heat on hook-up, so you save gas on paid pitches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectric elements\u003c\/strong\u003e run from campsite hook-up. They're too power-hungry for a leisure battery, so treat them as a hook-up bonus rather than your main heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompare the heaters\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeater\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFuel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e12V draw\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYilkar YH2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.9–2.5kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3A running, 8A starting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhale HeatAir 5GTE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLPG + 230V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5kW, plus up to 3kW electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom 0.6A on low gas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhale HeatAir 6GTE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLPG + 230V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6kW, plus up to 3kW electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom 0.6A on low gas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHot water\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/whale-expanse-gas-electric-water-heater\"\u003eWhale Expanse\u003c\/a\u003e heats 8 litres on LPG, on a 750W or 1,500W electric element, or on both. It comes in underfloor and onboard versions and draws 0.48A at 12V while running.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePower and fitting\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven gas and diesel heaters need 12V for their fans and electronics, which adds up over a long winter night. Put your heater into the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/roamwired.com\/calculator\"\u003eRoam Wired calculator\u003c\/a\u003e alongside your fridge and lights to size the battery. Anything connected to LPG should be fitted and commissioned by a qualified LPG installer, and a diesel heater means tapping into the fuel tank and routing an exhaust. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk us\u003c\/a\u003e if you're unsure what suits your van.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"whale-heatair-underfloor-gas-electric-heater","title":"Whale HeatAir Underfloor Gas \u0026 Electric Heater | 5kW or 6kW","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlown-air heating that fits under the floor, so it takes no cupboard, bed box or wardrobe space inside the van.\u003c\/strong\u003e The HeatAir burns LPG on its own, and on hook-up its electric element adds up to 3kW, either instead of gas or alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5kW (HeatAir 5GTE) or 6kW (HeatAir 6GTE), the same size and weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGas, electric or both\u003c\/strong\u003e: run on LPG off-grid, on the element when you're paying for hook-up, or both for the fastest warm-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree gas settings\u003c\/strong\u003e: 109, 233 or 342g\/h on the 5kW; 131, 342 or 436g\/h on the 6kW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderfloor mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e with a Z-bracket and isolation mounts, and the flue and combustion air intake below the floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl panel included\u003c\/strong\u003e, connected by the supplied LIN cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePowering it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn gas the heater only needs 12V for its fan and electronics. Whale quote as little as 0.6A on the low setting, which is roughly 5Ah over an eight-hour night: a small share of a 100Ah lithium battery. Higher settings draw more while the fan works harder. The electric element runs from your 230V hook-up rather than the battery. Plan your battery and charging in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/roamwired.com\/calculator\"\u003eRoam Wired calculator\u003c\/a\u003e, or see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/power-stations\"\u003epower stations\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heater, control panel and LIN cable; combustion air intake flue with silencer, clamp and 60mm bracket; exhaust flue with clamp, three brackets (40, 60 and 80mm) and a 100mm end-terminal bracket; the Z mounting bracket, isolation mounts and bracket screws; and Whale's installation and operating literature. Warm-air ducting and outlets aren't in MQL's kit list, so plan to buy those for your layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unit measures 175 × 165 × 559mm and weighs 8.7kg. It connects to your LPG supply, so have it fitted and commissioned by a qualified LPG installer. Not sure whether 5kW or 6kW suits your vehicle? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whale","offers":[{"title":"5kW (HeatAir 5GTE)","offer_id":51416051286183,"sku":"SETSL5512A","price":899.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6kW (HeatAir 6GTE)","offer_id":51416051318951,"sku":"SETSL7512A","price":999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/1158\/3143\/files\/SETSL5512A_fullsize.webp?v=1790308260"},{"product_id":"yilkar-yh2-diesel-air-heater-kit","title":"Yilkar YH2 Diesel Air Heater Kit | 2.5kW, 12\/24V","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 2.5kW diesel night heater that draws fuel from the vehicle's own tank, so there's no gas locker to fill and nothing to refill but the van.\u003c\/strong\u003e It runs independently of the engine, using 0.2 litres of diesel an hour on average.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.9–2.5kW\u003c\/strong\u003e heat output, adjusting to hold your set temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12V or 24V\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3A running at 12V once it's lit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e22 fault codes\u003c\/strong\u003e shown on the controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSealed heater body\u003c\/strong\u003e for installation in varied conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60mm outlet\u003c\/strong\u003e as standard, with a 75mm outlet cover available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStandard or Comfort?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth kits use the same YH2 heater and fitting parts. The \u003cstrong\u003eStandard\u003c\/strong\u003e controller has a 0.97-inch OLED screen and four buttons, with heating and ventilation modes, and the heater works up to 1,500m. The \u003cstrong\u003eComfort\u003c\/strong\u003e controller has a 1.23-inch OLED display, weekly programming and Eco, Normal and Max power settings, plus an altitude sensor that lets the heater run up to 4,000m. Choose Comfort if you ski or tour in the Alps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePowering it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYilkar quote 8A while the heater starts and 3A once it's running. An eight-hour night at 3A is about 24Ah, plus a little for start-up and shutdown. A 100Ah lithium battery covers a few nights without charging, and solar or driving tops it back up. Check your own mix of heater, fridge and lights in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/roamwired.com\/calculator\"\u003eRoam Wired calculator\u003c\/a\u003e, or see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/power-stations\"\u003epower stations\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heater, air routing hose kit, inlet and outlet vents, main wiring loom, vibration-absorbing seal, combustion and exhaust clamps and hoses, polyamide fuel hose, fuel metering pump with its damper connection kit, fuel filter, fuel pick-up hose kit and the controller for your chosen kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heater measures 320 × 130 × 150mm and weighs 3kg. Installation means tapping into the fuel tank and routing the exhaust outside, so use an experienced installer. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk us\u003c\/a\u003e if you're unsure how it fits your van.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yilkar","offers":[{"title":"Standard kit","offer_id":51416051351719,"sku":"305.01.YH200.01","price":619.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Comfort kit","offer_id":51416051384487,"sku":"305.01.YH.200.01DL","price":689.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/1158\/3143\/files\/305.01.YH_.200.01DL_fullsize.webp?v=1790308261"},{"product_id":"whale-expanse-gas-electric-water-heater","title":"Whale Expanse 8L Gas \u0026 Electric Water Heater | Underfloor or Onboard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEight litres of hot water on gas, on hook-up, or on both at once for the fastest heat-up.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Expanse comes in two versions: an underfloor model that frees up cupboard space, and an onboard model for fitting inside a locker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGas, electric or combined\u003c\/strong\u003e: the element runs at 750W, which suits a limited hook-up supply, or 1,500W for speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.48A at 12V\u003c\/strong\u003e while running and 0.03A on standby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter protection mode\u003c\/strong\u003e that you switch on to guard against frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal gas connections\u003c\/strong\u003e, so no extra cut-outs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolystyrene insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e to keep water hot for longer, and no removable flue cover to maintain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUnderfloor or onboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eunderfloor\u003c\/strong\u003e version (180mm tall) mounts beneath the vehicle and flues downwards, so it takes up no interior space. The \u003cstrong\u003eonboard\u003c\/strong\u003e version (229mm tall, 5.4kg) sits inside a cupboard or locker. Both are 262mm wide and 522mm long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePowering it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn gas the heater uses 0.48A from the leisure battery, which barely registers on a 100Ah lithium bank. The electric element needs 230V: 750W on the low setting or 1,500W on high. That's hook-up territory; running it from an inverter drains a battery quickly. Size your system in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/roamwired.com\/calculator\"\u003eRoam Wired calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 8-litre heater, a control panel with 3.5m cable, a 1.25m flue, three flue brackets and an end flue bracket. It connects to your LPG supply and water system, so have it fitted by a qualified installer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whale","offers":[{"title":"Underfloor","offer_id":51416051482791,"sku":"SETWL8212A","price":619.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Onboard","offer_id":51416051515559,"sku":"SETWL8202A","price":649.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/1158\/3143\/files\/SETWL8212A_fullsize.webp?v=1790308262"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/1158\/3143\/collections\/SETSL5512A_fullsize.webp?v=1790311175","url":"https:\/\/shop.roamwired.com\/collections\/campervan-heaters.oembed","provider":"Roam Wired Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}