This is a 12V 2KW diesel air heater from sports flyfree. It burns diesel from a 10L tank to warm vans, trucks, boats, caravans and motorhomes. It comes with a remote control and an LCD switch, so you can start it before you get in.
Why does the ignition matter? A ceramic ignition plug turns the fuel into gas. That gives fast ignition and full combustion. The Diesel air heater 12V 2KW also lets you adjust power, oil volume, temperature and wind speed. It can clear window frost too.
The box holds the heater, LCD switch, remote and a full set of fitting accessories. It is compact enough to go under a seat or the floor. You can also move it to a new vehicle later.
The listing gives a 10L fuel tank and a 2KW rating. The page does not give a heat output figure beyond 2KW. It also does not list fuel use per hour. If run time matters to you, check the seller before you buy.
It runs on 12V. The battery should be above 80A. The supply current should be above 20A. The voltage should be 11.5 to 12.8V. Wire it directly to the power supply. A weak battery is a common cause of start problems.
Yes. The remote control lets you preheat the vehicle before you get in. The LCD switch sits inside and shows the running status. You must pair the remote with the heater the first time you start it.
The listing names trucks, buses, boats, car trailers, motorhomes, caravans, campers and other diesel vehicles. Reviewers have fitted it in a Renault Trafic van and a Mazda Bongo. Check you have space to mount it flat with the outlet facing down.
The listing describes it as low noise. It gives no decibel figure. One reviewer called the fuel pump quite quiet. They fitted sound deadening on the engine cover and could barely hear it beside the van.
This is normal. The fuel line is empty at first. If the heater cannot sense diesel within 2 minutes it stops by itself. Prime the pump so fuel reaches the main unit. Then restart it. One reviewer primed the pump and had it running first time.
Fit it correctly and it should be. The exhaust pipe must run outside the vehicle. Avoid sharp bends in the pipes and keep 10cm clear in front of the air inlet. One reviewer reported exhaust gases in the cabin. Check every join for leaks. Consider a carbon monoxide alarm in any sleeping space.
Use the remote or the LCD switch. The heater then keeps running to burn off the remaining fuel. Do not pull the power during this stage. Cutting power early can damage the machine. Wait for it to stop by itself before you disconnect anything.
This is a 12V 2KW diesel air heater from sports flyfree. It is sold on Amazon.co.uk in black with a 10L fuel tank. The listing gives the model as Diesel Air Heater and the manufacturer reference as Diesel Air Heater-08. It first became available on 7 December 2023. Amazon lists it as Amazon's Choice and says 50+ were bought in the past month. It is sold at £72.99 including VAT. Amazon also shows a 5% voucher and an offer of £52.99 with a gift card if you are approved for The Amazon Barclaycard.
The heater burns diesel to make warm air. It suits trucks, buses, boats, car trailers, motorhomes, caravans, campers and other diesel vehicles. You can control it with a remote control or the LCD switch. You can adjust power, oil volume, temperature and wind speed. The LCD shows the running status of the machine. You can preheat a vehicle by remote control in cold weather. The listing also says it can clear window frost and has low emissions and low noise.
It uses a ceramic ignition plug. The plug heats the fuel and turns it into gas. The listing says this gives fast ignition and full combustion.
The unit has a compact body. It can be fitted inside a vehicle or under the floor. It can be removed and fitted to a new vehicle later. The 2KW size is slightly smaller than the 5KW model. One reviewer said this made it easier to fit.
The kit has 1 diesel air heater and 1 LCD switch. It also has 1 remote control and 1 full set of accessories.
Amazon shows 17 ratings with an average of 4.4 out of 5. Of these 59% are 5 star and 35% are 4 star. 6% are 1 star. Seven written reviews are shown on the page. Six give 5 stars.
One buyer fitted the kit to a van and changed the vents for a flush fit. They said everything else in the kit worked. The heater started first time after priming the pump. They said the fuel pump is quiet. With sound deadening on the engine cover they could barely hear it next to the van. Another buyer fitted it to a Mazda Bongo and it worked well. They said the instructions are quite poor. A third buyer fitted it under the driver's seat of a Renault Trafic van. It worked straight after priming. They said it looks the same as other heaters sold online. Other buyers called it easy to install and good value with fast delivery.
The one 1 star review is dated 28 January 2024. The buyer says exhaust gases were released into the cabin. They said the seller had not given them a reply. 14 people found this review helpful. Fit the exhaust outside the vehicle as the listing says and check all joints.
The page lists a 12V 5KW diesel air heater at £82.99 with a 9L tank. It lists an 8KW model at £76.49 with a recommended price of £89.99. Other 2KW heaters shown include the OBAKL at £129.99 with a 5L tank. The maXpeedingrods 12V/24V model with a 9L tank is £118.99 and was £139.99. The Hcalory with a 10L tank is £129.99. The page also suggests a self-adhesive reflective foam insulation roll at £28.99. It measures 10m by 32cm and is 7mm thick.
The page gives no weight and no dimensions. It does not give the noise level or the fuel use. It does not give the heat output beyond 2KW.
| Brand | sports flyfree |
| Manufacturer | sports flyfree |
| Model | Diesel Air Heater |
| Manufacturer reference | Diesel Air Heater-08 |
| Manufacturer part number | Diesel Air Heater-08 |
| ASIN | B0CPPLNCB2 |
| Date first available | 7 December 2023 |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Voltage | 12V |
| Power | 2KW |
| Fuel tank capacity | 10L |
| Ignition | Ceramic ignition plug |
| Controls | Remote control and LCD switch |
| Display | LCD showing running status |
| Adjustable settings | Power and oil volume |
| Adjustable settings (continued) | Temperature and wind speed |
| Operating voltage range | 11.5 to 12.8V |
| Minimum battery requirement | Above 80A |
| Minimum power supply current | Above 20A |
| Fuel pump distance (split machine) | 1.5 to 2m |
| Minimum clearance in front of air inlet | 10cm |
| Fan to oil pump start delay | About 1.5 minutes |
| First start oil sense timeout | 2 minutes |
| Mounting orientation | Horizontal with outlet facing down |
| Exhaust pipe position | Outside the vehicle |
| Suitable for | Cars, trucks, buses, boats, car trailers, motorhomes, caravans and campers |
| Package contents | 1 x diesel air heater, 1 x LCD switch, 1 x remote control, 1 x full set of accessories |
