You can spend a lot of time researching and looking for a well priced gasoline-fueled heater for your camper van conversion. To help save you some time and money. I have taken the plunge and will be having a close look at a Chinese Parking Heater Webasto Copy.
Is the Drivworld 2kw 12V 24V Gasoline Air Parking Heater a viable option for use in my camper van conversion?
Chinese Parking Heater Webasto Copy, Worth it?
The Real Thing
The Webasto Air Top 2000STC is a 2kw, compact petrol heater. The genuine Webasto Air Top 2000 STC Gasoline / Petrol 12v Heater Kit sells on Amazon for $1,519.91plus shipping.
This heater kit ships with the following components
- Air Top 2000 STC Heater 12v (Petrol only)
- Electrical harnesses and connections
- Stainless steel exhaust pipe (1m)
- Combustion Intake pipe (1m)
- One 60mm Air outlet
- Plastic fuel pipe
- Fuel metering pump
- 1 meter 60mm flexible ducting
- Air entry and air outlet grills
- Kit supplied with 8mm fuel t-piece
- All necessary clips and screws
- Comprehensive installation manual
- AirTop 2000ST Instruction manual
The Webasto Chinese Parking Heater Copy
The Drivworld 2kw 12V 24V Gasoline Air Parking Heater sells for $462.00 on Amazon (this includes a simple rotary controller). Less than half the price of the genuine option.
This Webasto Chinese Copy shipped to me with the following components. (There is minimal information as to what parts this heater ships with and obviously I cannot guarantee yours will ship with the same.
- Drivworld 2kw 12V Gasoline Air Parking Heater
- Electrical harnesses and basic rotary selector switch.
- Stainless steel exhaust pipe
- Combustion Intake pipe
- Supply air duct
- Plastic fuel pipe, rubber connecting pipe and fuel filter.
- Fuel metering pump
- Return air grill/ Fan end grill
- 10l Fuel Tank
- Fuel Tank Standpipe
- Mounting plate.
- Assorted clamps and straps
- Detailed instruction and installation manual.
I was impressed to see all the included accessories to help with installation. It seems the kit includes everything required to complete a basic install in your conversion van.
I wasn’t expecting a fuel tank and don’t actually need it for the van install but it could be handy if I build a portable heater in the future.
The rotary controller is very basic. There is a digital LCD available if wanted. I think I may purchase this option later when I order the exhaust muffler and intake silencer.
This Heater is installed and working great. Check Out Our Install Post
- Gasoline Parking Heater Install
- Van Heater Air Duct System – Update / Upgrade
- Parking Heater Maintenance
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We have it powered by our DIY Solar Generator, but you could use a Power Station or a simple Auxiliary Battery System
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Thanks for reading, and remember to always take the road less traveled!
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Hi cannot get to work the one I have is same remote as the one u have and All I get is red light can u help? How do u setup I have it all instilled right but not power up
Hello Micheal,
Have you checked your supply voltage? If your wiring is undersized or too long, a voltage drop could be causing an issue.