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8 kW portable diesel heater for rooftop tents, campers and vans
This portable diesel heater packs everything you need into a compact case: an 8 kW burner with aluminium heat exchanger, a 6 L diesel tank, a quiet fuel pump, an LCD display and the control electronics. Nothing needs to be installed in your vehicle: put it on the ground, connect the hot-air duct and switch it on.
It is designed for people who sleep in a rooftop tent, camper or van and want steady, dry heat without relying on mains power. The air being heated and the combustion air travel through separate circuits: only clean, warm air reaches your tent, while the exhaust gases leave through the exhaust pipe outdoors.
You can power it from your vehicle's 12 V battery, from a 230 V socket with the included adapter, or from a portable power station. Control it from the display, the remote or your phone via Bluetooth, with thermostat, weekly timer and ventilation mode.
Why choose this portable diesel heater
8 kW of power
Heats a space of up to 20–25 m² from 0 to 35 °C in about 10 minutes.
All-in-one, no installation
6 L tank, pump and electronics inside the case. Ready to use.
12 V, 230 V or power station
Vehicle battery, household socket or portable power station.
Very low consumption
0.16 to 0.45 L/h: a full night on 1.3–3.6 L of diesel.
Quiet
Low-noise fuel pump: under 35 dB for a peaceful night's sleep.
3 ways to control
LCD display, remote up to 50 m and Bluetooth app up to 30 m.
How to connect it to a rooftop tent
The heater always stays outside the tent, on the ground. Only the hot-air duct goes in through the rooftop tent's side port, so there is no combustion and no fumes inside. The included connection manual walks you through it step by step.
- Place the heater on the ground, level and stable, under the tent and as close as possible to the side port.
- Fit the exhaust with the silencer and heat sleeve, pointing outwards and away from the tent, windows and air intake.
- Connect the 76 mm hot-air duct to the heater outlet and secure it with a clamp.
- Pass the other end through the tent's side port and tighten the port's drawstring or Velcro around the duct.
- Plug in the power (12 V, 230 V or power station), switch on and set the temperature on the display, remote or app.
Safety: never use the heater inside the tent or in an enclosed space. Keep the exhaust in the open air, and we recommend sleeping with a carbon monoxide (CO) detector inside the tent.
Power: 12 V battery, 230 V socket or power station
Vehicle 12 V battery
With the included battery cable. While running it draws about 3 A (36 W); at start-up, about 13 A for the first few minutes. For full nights with the engine off, we recommend an auxiliary battery, such as a LiFePO4 battery, so you don't drain your starter battery.
230 V socket
With the included AC/DC adapter (110–240 V). Perfect at campsites with hook-up, in the garage, workshop or at home.
Portable power station
Plug the 230 V adapter into the station's AC output (at least 300 W). An 8-hour night needs about 300–370 Wh: a station of around 1,000 Wh gives you 2–3 nights.
Diesel and electricity consumption
Consumption depends on the selected power level and the outside temperature. These are guideline figures:
| Minimum power | Maximum power | |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel per hour | 0.16 L/h | 0.45 L/h |
| Diesel per night (8 h) | ≈ 1.3 L | ≈ 3.6 L |
| Runtime on the 6 L tank | ≈ 37 h | ≈ 13 h |
| Electricity while running (12 V) | ≈ 36 W (3 A) | ≈ 36 W (3 A) |
| Electricity per night (8 h) | ≈ 300 Wh | ≈ 300 Wh |
Use diesel fuel only. Do not use petrol or other fuels. Start-up and shut-down draw more current for a few minutes while the glow plug heats up and the unit cools down.
Smart control and functions
- Automatic thermostat: choose the temperature (8–35 °C) and the heater starts and stops by itself to maintain it.
- 10 power levels and turbo mode for faster heating.
- Weekly timer: schedule it to switch on so you wake up in a warm tent.
- Ventilation mode: moves air without heating to refresh the space.
- Cleaning mode: clears combustion residue from the chamber.
- Automatic altitude adjustment up to 5,500 m, with altitude shown on screen.
- Protections: overheating, short circuit, overvoltage, undervoltage and reverse polarity.
Technical specifications of the 8 kW portable diesel heater
| Heating power | 8 kW (max.) |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Power supply | 12 V DC · 110–240 V AC (50–60 Hz) with adapter |
| Fuel consumption | 0.16–0.45 L/h |
| Built-in tank | 6 L |
| Start-up / running current | 13 A / 3 A (12 V) |
| Adjustable temperature | 8–35 °C |
| Recommended area | 20–25 m² |
| Noise level | < 35 dB |
| Hot-air duct | Ø 76 mm, extendable up to 2 m |
| Intake and exhaust pipes | Ø 25 mm |
| Altitude | Automatic adjustment up to 5,500 m |
| Control | LCD display · remote (50 m) · Bluetooth app (30 m) |
| Operating temperature | −40 °C to +80 °C |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 40 × 24 × 31 cm |
| Reference | AR1 |
What's included
✓ Diesel heater with 6 L tank and LCD display
✓ Remote control
✓ Air recirculation kit
✓ 76 mm hot-air duct (2 m)
✓ Exhaust pipe and silencer
✓ Heat protection sleeve for the exhaust
✓ 4 mounting clamps
✓ 230 V AC/DC adapter
✓ 12 V battery cable
✓ 3 m extension cable for the display
✓ Bracket and screws
✓ Rooftop tent connection manual (ES/EN)
Who it's for
For travellers with a rooftop tent, camper, van or motorhome who want to sleep warm in autumn and winter, as well as for cabins, garages, workshops, sheds or ice fishing. It fits in the boot and is easy to carry by its handle.
Connection manual included
With the heater we send a manual in Spanish and English with step-by-step illustrations to connect it to your rooftop tent's side port, power it from a battery, 230 V or a power station, and work out diesel consumption. You can also download it from the attachments tab on this page.
We ship throughout Spain and Europe from braguscamp.com, with instalment payments via seQura. If you have any questions, message us on WhatsApp and we'll be happy to advise you.
