Efficient Parking Heater for Camper Vans and Caravans - Ultimate Comfort

A parking heater is an independent heating device installed in your vehicle that warms up the cabin without the main car engine running. It works by burning fuel (usually from your car's tank). A fan blows air over a heat exchanger to warm the interior.

The heater draws a small amount of power from the battery to start and run the fan and control unit. However, it is designed to be energy efficient.

Yes, it is safe when installed correctly. The heater is sealed from the interior of the car. The combustion exhaust (including carbon monoxide) is expelled to the outside through a dedicated exhaust pipe. It is crucial to ensure the exhaust is properly routed and the unit is professionally installed.

No, parking heaters are very economical. On average, they consume between 0.2 to 0.5 liters of diesel per hour of operation, depending on the model and outside temperature.

Most parking heaters are 'tapped' directly into your vehicle's existing fuel line (via a special standpipe in the fuel tank or a T-piece in the fuel line). Therefore, you do not need a separate fuel can; it runs off your main tank.