HCALORY 12V Portable Diesel Air Heater, 5KW All-in-One Diesel Parking Heater, Parking Bunk Heater with Bluetooth APP Control and LCD Monitor for Car Trucks Boat Bus RV Motor-Homes and camper

The media could not be loaded. Bought this unit so I can camp with my family during the winter in our roof top tent with an annex. So far I like it. The app is a little wonky. At first it would start up and shut down, but I believe that was to user error on not understanding the app. It’s best to just start it up and set a temperature.Setup: there were zero instructions on how to set it up. You need to use your critical thinking skills. I did watch many videos on YouTube on how to set it up prior.You’ll definitely want to open it up and check all of the connections out of the box. Some spring clamps for the fuel lines were out of place, some of the hose clamps were not fully tightened.For the fuel tank, it’s better to start with a smaller hole and enlarge if you need to. Make sure there is one o-ring on the fitting for inside the tank, and one o-ring on the outside. Use some pliers to hold the fitting while you tighten down the fastener snug so it sandwiches the o-rings and creates a seal.Heat Output: I ran this for 4 hours straight as a preliminary test at a constant level 2. It barely used any fuel at all, and provided a steady flow of heat. I suspect in winter temperatures I will need to turn it up, so its fuel consumption will increase.USE THE RIGHT POWER SOURCE: most people’s problems come from NOT using the correct battery. If you plug it into your wall outlet at home, not much to worry about. Whatever you end up using, just know it will draw over 10amps at start up. So a 12v cigarette plug on your portable power station will most likely not be sufficient, as those have a 10amp rating. You want at least 15-20amp rating. I hooked up mine directly to the battery but will be using a 15a cigarette lighter plug.I started with 100% power with my lithium iron phosphate battery (lifepo4) and after 4 hours of run time and only the initial start up, it went down to 90% according to the volt meter on my battery. Not sure how accurate that really is. If you only start it up once, the power it draws is very minimal after you get it going.This was the best value and design for the money. Other diesel heaters have the intake and exhaust out from under the unit. These are on the back and front of the unit.My only gripe is the power plug. That has a right angle connector and I needed to put a 2x4 under the unit. Other than that, it’s a pretty good unit for my first one. I might end up taking it all apart and using/redesigning the box so it’s an all in one but we’ll see. Hope this helps someone.

I purchased the HCALORY 12V Portable Diesel Air Heater, lured in by its promise of an 8KW output and easy use. However, I must express my profound disappointment and concern regarding this product.Firstly, the advertised 8KW output is grossly misleading - the actual output is closer to 5KW. This discrepancy is not just a minor oversight but a significant misrepresentation of the product's capabilities.The assembly process is another area where the product falls short. Contrary to the Amazon listing, this heater requires extensive assembly, which is not mentioned at all. The installation is far from straightforward; it's not a simple 'screw-together' job like you'd expect from an Ikea product. Instead, it involves dealing with fuel lines, drilling holes, and fishing fittings into a fuel container. While I am comfortable with such technical tasks, I fear many buyers will quickly find themselves out of their depth. This isn't just an inconvenience; it poses a serious safety risk. Incorrect installation could lead to diesel fuel leaks, which are hazardous.Moreover, the package arrived with absolutely no instructions, leaving users to figure out the complex assembly process on their own. To make matters worse, there were missing parts, which further complicates the installation and can lead to improper assembly, heightening the risk of accidents.The quality of the heater is another concern. It's very cheaply manufactured, which raises doubts about its durability and safety standards. Such poor construction in a device that deals with combustible fuel is alarming.In conclusion, I cannot recommend the HCALORY 12V Diesel Air Heater. It's not only falsely advertised but also potentially dangerous due to its complex installation requirements, lack of proper instructions, missing parts, and subpar manufacturing quality. I strongly urge Amazon to reconsider listing this product, as it poses a significant safety risk to consumers.