{"product_id":"portable-diesel-heater","title":"Portable Diesel Heater for Camping and Overlanding — 12V \u0026 Shore Power","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost portable diesel heaters lock you to 12V. This one runs on 12V DC from your vehicle and 110V\/230V AC at the campsite — one heater for every setup. Rated to -40°F\/-40°C and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"E-mark\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vvkb.com\/certifications\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eE-mark certified\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eTwo models to choose from. The Apollo-P1 delivers 2.5KW (8,500 BTU) — right-sized for vans and small tents. The Apollo-P2 delivers 5KW (16,000 BTU) for RVs, trucks, and large wall tents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRuns on 12V Off-Grid and 110V\/230V Shore Power — No Generator Needed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"VVKB Portable Diesel Heater DC 12V AC 110V\/230V  8500 BTU\/16000 BTU for Vans Tent, Trucks, RVs, Tents and  Boats - RV Heater\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1623\/1847\/products\/PortableDieselHeater.jpg?v=1715842253\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get consistent heat whether you're boondocking on 12V or plugged into shore power at an RV park. No generator, no inverter — just connect and run.\u003cbr\u003eOn 12V DC, it draws power directly from your truck, van, or RV battery. At a campsite with hookups, switch to 110V or 230V AC with no modification needed. Both the Apollo-P1 and Apollo-P2 support all three voltages.\u003cbr\u003eOrder the version that matches your region — 110V AC for North America, or 230V AC for Europe, Australia, and the UK. Both versions include 12V DC as standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApollo-P1 vs Apollo-P2: Which Model Fits Your Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Apollo-P1 heats spaces up to 150 sq ft; the Apollo-P2 handles up to 300 sq ft. Same fuel, same installation, same controls — just different output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApollo-P1\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApollo-P2\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5KW \/ 8,500 BTU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5KW \/ 16,000 BTU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow setting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3KW \/ 4,600 BTU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.4KW \/ 4,900 BTU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29 lbs (13 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 lbs (16 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.4\" × 16.5\" × 13.8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.5\" × 9.8\" × 15.7\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVans, rooftop tents, small tents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRVs, trucks, large tents, boats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuel tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuntime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–10 hrs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–12 hrs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth models run on diesel or kerosene, operate down to -40°F\/-40°C, and come with a wired remote so you adjust the temperature without leaving your sleeping bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to Last 8–10 Years: Why This Heater Costs More\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$200 diesel heaters burn out in 2–3 seasons. This one runs for 8–10 years — because the parts inside are fundamentally different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe housing is pressed iron — not plastic. Budget heaters use plastic shells that crack in freezing temperatures and warp from heat exposure. The iron casing handles whatever conditions you take it into: rain, snow, and rough terrain.\u003cbr\u003eYou get a Kyocera ceramic glow plug — the same grade used in industrial burners. It starts reliably at -40°F\/-40°C without the cold-start failures that end cheap heaters in their first winter.\u003cbr\u003eVvkb has built diesel heaters since 2003 — over 20 years before most brands on Amazon existed. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vvkb.com\/certifications\/\" title=\"E-mark\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eE-mark\u003c\/a\u003e, CE, RoHS, and FCC certified. Each unit is independently tested, not self-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeat Any Setup: Van, RV, Tent, or Overlanding Rig\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis heater works wherever diesel is available — van, RV, truck sleeper, or wall tent. The combustion unit sits outside; warm dry air comes in through a duct.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiesel Heater for Vans \u0026amp; Truck Campers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou route the duct through a floor vent or side panel and run warm air directly into the cabin. Your interior air never touches combustion gases — safer than propane in an enclosed space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiesel Heater for RVs \u0026amp; Trailers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn shore power, run it on 110V AC and save your propane for cooking. Switch to 12V when you leave the hookup. No generator needed either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiesel Heater for Wall Tents \u0026amp; Base Camp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Apollo-P2 warms a large wall tent from freezing to comfortable in under 10 minutes. At ultra-low (1.4KW), it holds temperature through the night on one 5-liter tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiesel Heater for Overlanding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiesel is the most available fuel on overland routes — and you're likely already carrying it for your vehicle. The heater runs on the same fuel, no separate supply needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetup Takes Under an Hour — No Mechanic Needed\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEverything you need comes in the box — warm air duct, exhaust pipe, fuel line, wired remote, and mounting hardware. Most setups are complete in under an hour.\u003cbr\u003ePosition the heater outside your van, RV, or at the entrance of your tent. Run the warm air duct through a vent or opening into your living space. Route the exhaust pipe away from all openings — combustion gases stay completely outside.\u003cbr\u003eConnect to 12V DC from your vehicle, or plug into 110V\/230V AC shore power. Fill the 5-liter tank with diesel or kerosene. The wired remote mounts inside — you control temperature without stepping out.\u003cbr\u003eWatch: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/le5JdtjNSGg?si=qS6QYhVai-tjzLLz\" title=\"How to Install the Exhaust Pipe\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Install the Exhaust Pipe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs it safe to use inside a tent?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The combustion unit sits outside your tent, and only warm air enters through the duct. Exhaust gases are routed completely outside — unlike propane heaters, which combust inside your living space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat fuel does it run on?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard diesel from any fuel pump. Kerosene works as an alternative. Do not use gasoline — diesel and gasoline heaters use different combustion systems and are not interchangeable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow loud is it?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAround 50dB at normal operation — roughly the volume of a quiet conversation. The fuel pump produces a low-frequency tick that most users stop noticing after the first night.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it work at high altitude?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, up to 11,483 ft (3,500 m). The heater automatically adjusts the fuel-to-air ratio as altitude increases. Above 3,500 m, combustion efficiency drops and performance becomes unreliable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhich voltage version should I order — 110V or 230V?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder the 110V version for North America. Order the 230V version for Europe, Australia, and the UK. Both versions include 12V DC as standard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vvkb","offers":[{"title":"2.5KW","offer_id":29486293549138,"sku":"Apollo-P1","price":969.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5KW","offer_id":29486293581906,"sku":"Apollo-P2","price":1099.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1623\/1847\/products\/Apollo_Portable_Diesel_Heater_Front_View.jpg?v=1777883132","url":"https:\/\/www.rvheater.com\/products\/portable-diesel-heater","provider":"Vvkb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}