Auxillary heater question.

Yeah the Chinese junk is far superior than the German offerings.

 

What kind of bad luck? People use them for years without problems besides cleaning once in a while

 

put a big fuse in it, close curtains.

 

Alright, I'm calling BS here. What are the problems you are experiencing? They are a mechanical item and therefore need to be maintained. If you don't maintain them, that's on the user and things happen. If you think going to a Chinese knock off is your solution, by all means, have at it. Then report back and let us know how it works out. However, I can tell you that numerous videos have been made on YouTube comparing them. Alot of complete tear down videos that actually look at individual components and their construction. I would suggest that you look those up and become more informed. I have the new espar unit, the one with the automatic altitude adjustment and updated control unit. I've had zero problems. However, not saying things can't go wrong with them. Do some research.

 

Just clean it once a year/run kerosene through it and it will last life of the truck

 

I run mine full out once a week, change filter igniter every 2 years. I just replaced it this spring with a full new unit as it needed a burn pot and another tune up kit and I just figured after almost 9 years and 750k miles it was time. Most reliable unit. When I'm home in the winter I plug in my inverter/charger, close the curtains and leave it run so I dont have to remove any thing, left it that way for 6 weeks 3 years ago when I went to the DR for an extended vacation. Would love to hear what your problems were?

 

They need cleaned and maintained. @Ezrider_48501 has a YouTube video on this.

 

What is the cost to have 1 of the webasto or Espar heaters bought and installed? Thinking about putting some kind of bunk heater in my truck.