Winter Vanlife Hacks: Testing the Webasto Air Top 2000 STC at -15 degrees
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- čas přidán 5. 01. 2019
- We're now in Bansko - Bulgaria. The biggest ski resort in east Europe. And as you can see, Mork is under the snow and outside goes between -5 and -17 degrees.
We're so lucky to be Webasto Embassador and have the new Air Top 2000 under the van.
Inside we're warm and cozy, with a 21 to 24 degrees temperature. Not bad at all.
Here the link for the digital display: www.webasto.com/?id=29780
GREAT Documentary! 👍
Thank you for making this video, I appreciate all of the info. Stay warm.
just installed the same unit in our 82 Westy last week (with your recommendation) and it works awesome! Thanks for the advice! Kelly from Michigan
Hi Kelly from Michigan! Happy to hear your positive experience :) safe travels! We did love Lake Michigan BTW :)
Did you install it outside?
@@mikewierda I installed it inside under the back couch seat. drilled two holes in the floor to allow for the air intake and exhaust tubes to run / vent outside. i bought the gas model so I could tap into / T-off of my gas line coming off the tank.
I have same one in my 5th wheel for 5 months now-is excellent. I have gasoline version. Make sure to install fuel pump with gas filter low with the pump side pointing slightly upward. No more than 45 degree angle.
Good and instructive video. My webasto is coming next week.
yuppiyeah! :)
Armando, thank you for producing this video. The team that is currently building our van out will use the same Webasto as you have, but then using Benzin. Glad you have a positive review on this system. I really like the multi control system. I'll have to check if we will get the same.
I'm sure you will not be disappointed at all! :) When the van will be ready?
@@Westfaliadigitalnomads The van will be ready in march of this year. So, starting April we will be on the road. We have already decided to go to Scotland in August. That will be the first time after 14 years that we return to that beautiful place. In the meantime short trips are planned in April and May to get to know the van and see what needs to be added with regard to cutlery and flatware, pans etc. Also to see how the solar panel will be able to charge the battery etc. In June i give workshops in France so I will travel with the van there. The van will be both holiday travel and daily transport. It is a 2013 OpelCombo L2 that will be converted by the people of minicamper.nl.
Sounds really cool! Scotland, we loved it (except midges), so get some spray and the net!
@@Westfaliadigitalnomads Yeah, we know about the midges. They can be horrible.
I bet Ziggy also loves that heating system 🐶😊
He also love the snow, first time in his life as his from Morocco!
Nice video.... 👍🏼
I love this timer which model number is it?
The Webssto is a high quality heater for sure.
Listening to your description I worked out some interesting stats:
1 Ltr of Diesel every 4 Hrs. = £1.30 (English prices) an hour. Running it 24 hrs a day as you seem to do at the moment = £7.80 a day. A month = £241.80. Running it only 12Hrs a day = £120.90.
Energy. I think you said 1-2 Amps per hour. Let’a say on average 1.5 Amps per hour. In 24 Hours you would draw 36 Amps. With low Solar in the winter you are using much much more than can be generated by Solar power alone.
The Chinese heaters seem quite economical but use more power & have a 24hr guarantee!
about the diesel is right, but also depends which country, now here is 1euro per Lt. much better. About the Amps I think also depends on batteries we have. We got now two new gel 110A each. and even with small sun during the day stil charge good. Anyway we are attached to electricity right now, so no worries :)
Sorry but I think you made a typo. If its 1 litre of diesel every 4 hours, then its only £1.30 an hour if the diesel youre buying is £5.20 per litre.
Thx for your video. Could you please tell me how noisy is the heater?
the webasto it's not noisy, it's outside anyway, so you can hear only the air coming in, but I always slept fine
Hi, where is the place where you parked? Thank you.
Was in Bansko BG in front if a friend house
You said you can adjust for high altitude using the multi control but I have never found a way to do this, other than with a rheostat. Any place you can point me for the multi control?
I think that the high altitude is an extra from Webasto
hi, really helpful. thank you i now have the original eberspacher d2l, struggling with a exhaust gases leak inside.
after this years did you notice any (water) damage du to its outside. the original box locks much stronger.
i expectet you didn't change it already? so til using the same you install at the video?
Still the same webasto 2000 air top, and we’re still on the road. Works fine in our van so far and no issue with it
@@Westfaliadigitalnomads wouw perfect
Hi thanks for the info. Does the heater take alot of power from your battery? I don't have solar.
takes a bit more when you start it and stop it, then he goes back up voltage. But mainly no. 6/7 amps when start then back to 1/2
@@Westfaliadigitalnomads thank you. So I guess I may need solar if I'm not driving alot. Wondering if it would last me overnight on a 200 amp battery.
@@TerriLynch a solar panel it's always helpful. 200 Amps it's a good battery anyway. Also depends on how much you travel and charge it while driving
cool.
not just cool, our asses are warm because of it!
@@Westfaliadigitalnomads are you bragging, I have a hot as too LOL.
I've seen a couple of videos with chinese diesel heaters and the most annouing thing about them is the ticking noise from the pump.Is that an issue with the webasto?Is there a particular reason why you installed a diesel and not a gasoline webasto?I mean,your van is running on gasoline so you have to carry extra fuel for your heating instead of having it drawing fuel from the vehicle fuel tank,the diesel has problems with cold weather(at least in my country,Greece,with the low quality diesel we have)it is gelling.
My bad,i 've just saw the engine swap video and guess what,your van is a diesel!Most of them T4 are with the gas ehgine in my country so you got it.So the the question about the choice of fuel for the webasto is answered!
you can hear the ticking when it start, then anyway the webasto it's outside so it's not a big issue. I choose diesel as also the one before was the same and I had all the connection with the diesel tank under.
It really depends where you mount the fuel pump. I have mine mounted outside of the cabin area and it cut down on the noise by quite a bit. I'm planning to relocate it under the camper to try and completely eliminate the sound.
how much fuel does it consume?
Not much, 1/4 of lt for an hour
Webasto is outside, where is temperature sensor?
Webasto is outside under the van, the temperature is just aside the driving seat
@@Westfaliadigitalnomads you buy extra temperature sensor. Or you GET with webasto?
of course it comes with the webasto, together with the display and other accessories
I have the same heater and multi touch control. I love it! It's been -35C here in Alberta and the AT2000 has come in very handy while using the van. Have you adjusted the unit for altitude?
roamingsmurph no, as we always move in the winter to good and warm location (Sardina right now) where we don’t even use the Webasto :)
Westfalia Digital Nomads that’s a good solution!! I should try the same. 😁😁 ☀️
Hi roamingsmurph. I'm also in Alberta and going to try surviving the winter in my van conversion. Just about to do my build.Do you know if the AT2000 better than using a diesel heater? Did you have any problems with altitude this winter?
@@KiralearnsNorwegian Hi Kira :) . I haven't had any issues with my heater and i've used it at a range of altitudes here in Alberta. I don't understand the question about using the AT2000 vs a diesel heater. Do you mean a separate diesel heater? My AT2000 uses diesel from the main tank. I also bought one of the cheaper chinese diesel heaters to try out and I use it in my garage sometimes. It has worked flawlessly but i prefer the Webasto's timer function since the display doesn't always have to be on. But for $200, it's another worthwhile option. Let me know if you have any other questions. Good luck!
@@twowheeledsmurph Oh I didn't realize the AT2000 is used with the existing diesel tank. I think I'm going to go with the cheaper Chinese diesel heater to save some $$. Thank you for your response!
webasto is to expensive and shit .... chinese heting sis ...is £105 ......and webasto£800 ....big different .....you can buy 7 chinese heting sistem
My Webasto is so unreliable I can never depend on it. Installed new by the camper van supplier
puddledick sorry to hear that, you still got the warranty?
Ugly piece of camperista hahahah grande Armando