The Best Camper Van Heaters

In conversion campers and for four season RVing, it’s important to plan for your heater needs. Canadian travellers and residents know how hard it is to escape all of the cold weather. Even our van family on Vancouver Islands has some need for heat to stay comfortable and safe year round.

There are several fuel choices to choose from and various products using each. Ray Outfitted only installs heaters that have passed marine and/or automotive standards. We do not recommend portable propane space heaters, even if they have the safety shut off for low oxygen levels. Ray Outfitted does not work on propane installations.

Ray Outfitted Heater Installation.

We install gas and diesel parking heaters, including adding auxiliary fuel taps. Our shop is purpose built and fully equipped to enable quality installations.

Select the heater best for you.

With different travels, lifestyles, goals and budgets - there isn’t one best heater. Propane and electric are among the most common RV heating solutions. In the conversion van and vanlife market and the popularity of commercial vans make gasoline and diesel bunk heaters the most popular selection for Northern climate vanners. In Southern climates some opt for no heater or camping space heaters - typically propane. Ray Outfitted does not work with and does not recommend propane.

ESPAR and Webasto are the top most popular manufacturers of bunk heaters used in campers, trucks and RVs. ESPAR is best known for it’s diesel heater and the elegant & user friendly high altitude kits. Webasto is best known to the overlanding community for their gasoline heaters.

The Best Camper Heater?

Select the best fuel type for your off grid setup.

Gas & Diesel Heaters

Gasoline and diesel heater installs is one of the most common projects Ray Outfitted completes for DIY campervan builders and owners. This involves either tapping into the vehicle’s fuel tank or adding a dedicated fuel tank. These heaters also require 12V power to operate the fan and small fuel pump. The unit itself needs to be mounted into the floor of the vehicle and an exhaust system is installed.

For those planning to camp at high elevation these heaters requirement adjustment to fuel rate.

ESPAR D2 heaters have an available high altitude kit to automate this adjustment. Webasto heaters require a manual adjustment at elevation. ESPAR’s new S2 D2L with brush-less motor and 5,000 hour maintenance interval has the altitude kit built in. It is only available for diesel.

Considering a DIY ESPAR install in a conversion van? Ray Outfitted has a How to Video filmed in 2018

Ray Outfitted providers installation services onsite and can host installations in Ontario, Canada. From fuel tap to electrical - Ray Outfitted offers parking heater installations for all applications. Contact us to coordinate your install in commercial, camper van or marine application.

Propane

It is important to understand your insurance, liability and the associated risks with adding propane into your vehicle. Ray Outfitted does NOT offer propane installations. Before adding propane to your upfit - contact your insurance provider to ensure you will not void your insurance.

Van Life Canada

How to stay warm while camping or RVing.

Winter Hiking

December 2018: Hiking in Jasper National Park while V&M’s batteries recharged

Winter Campers

For Winter RV and camper trips, keeping water and batteries from freezing is critical. For added comfort and protection - return to a warm shelter after a day of adventuring.

Staying Comfortable All Winter in a Van

With insulation and a heat sufficient heat source, you can stay warm and comfortable in your campervan or RV.

See the Winter Sights

Winter road trips offer an incredible opportunity to escape the crowds and get in touch with nature.

Heater Installation

Heaters can be installed at any stage of a van build and can be retrofitted. Time to install varies.