Eberspacher or Webasto

[Touringtheworld]

I’m in the market for the of the above.

The 4kw version.

The dealer is trying to sell the Webasto because it’s in stock, the Eberpacher is on back order.

I want the best one for me.

Could I get the real experience of either please.

Just to clarify, I’m off to the Arctic Circle and covering my bases for heating.

Ta

 

[JohnClimber]

I'm getting a 2kw one of these fitted to my smaller van for UK winter trips in 2 weeks time.

Planar Heaters UK- Home

Claimed to be quieter and they are cheaper to boot as well.

 

[Touringtheworld]

Interesting

I'm getting a 2kw one of these fitted to my smaller van for UK winter trips in 2 weeks time.

Planar Heaters UK- Home

Claimed to be quieter and they are cheaper to boot as well.

Thanks John,

I’ll follow your experience.

Has anyone got one already?

 

[mark61]

I'm getting a 2kw one of these fitted to my smaller van for UK winter trips in 2 weeks time.

Planar Heaters UK- Home

Claimed to be quieter and they are cheaper to boot as well.

Had a Webasto in last van, and Eberspacher in new van. No expert on either of them, and didn't/haven't had either for long enough to make any comment re reliability. Controls are very similar, as far as usability they are the same.

When I was checking up, it seemed the conclusion is that the Ebers are noisier, can't say I've noticed any difference though, they both make a fair bit of noise on start up either way.

Reading boating forums, seems Wallas have a very good reputation, but are more expensive.

Enjoy the trip up north.

 

[Deleted member 207]

I've got an EB Diesel made in 1984 and apart from the odd low battery voltage causing it not to light its never failed me. They don't them make like they used to!!!!

I also have a Dual Top Webasto in the hire van (hint hint) and that too has been excellent. Again the only time it failed to light was a low battery voltage issue due to some plonker (me) removing a fuse and forgetting to put it back.

I've noticed that the Webasto takes about 5 mins longer to get up to heat, but its not an overly fair comparison as it has water heating as well, whereas the EB is only air.

The Webasto is substantially larger than the EB due to the water storage and hangs a lot lower, the fitting instructions are excellent and can be completed by any competent DIYer.

 

[Silver sprinter]

I've got an EB Diesel made in 1984 and apart from the odd low battery voltage causing it not to light its never failed me. They don't them make like they used to!!!!

I also have a Dual Top Webasto in the hire van (hint hint) and that too has been excellent. Again the only time it failed to light was a low battery voltage issue due to some plonker (me) removing a fuse and forgetting to put it back.

I've noticed that the Webasto takes about 5 mins longer to get up to heat, but its not an overly fair comparison as it has water heating as well, whereas the EB is only air.

The Webasto is substantially larger than the EB due to the water storage and hangs a lot lower, the fitting instructions are excellent and can be completed by any competent DIYer.

I'm I right in saying your webasto heats your water for shower and sink, and if so how long does it take to heat water for shower

 

[FULL TIMER]

Personally I would go for the Eberspacher, having worked on them, they seem to be a lot easier to work on although I havn't had much experience of the Webasto's. The Eberspacher D4 / D2 models are dead easy to fit and work on with most minor jobs being able to be done without removing the heater , if you are fitting it yourself you could try and order through a company called Butler Technik Vehicle Heater Kits at Butler Technik when / if you order one don't forget that you will need a fuel pick up kit there are specific kits for various vehicles as the fuel supply must be taken directly from the fuel tank unless you intend to fit a separate tank just for the heater.

 

[phillybarbour]

Had Webasto in our last van, excellent reliable and reasonably quiet. Only had this one diesel heater.

 

[Deleted member 207]

I'm I right in saying your webasto heats your water for shower and sink, and if so how long does it take to heat water for shower

About ten minutes on the lowest setting, another 5 for the highest setting.

I've also got the X100 diesel stove and Webasto compressor fridge. The heating/cooking is all diesel powered so no need to carry LPG bottles or fit a gas tank - if there's diesel in the vehicle tank you can cook and heat.

So far so good with the cooker, takes a few minutes longer to boil a kettle but I can live with that and just put the kettle on as soon as I stop for a cuppa.

The fridge has been an eye opener on how far those small compressors have come in the last few years. It will freeze water in about an hour even in my hot and humid climate. I put a freezer block in the ice maker and that makes sure that it does not run overnight. 2 x 120aH batteries and a 120W solar panel keep the lot ticking over during the day if the engine is not running.

 

[Deleted member 207]

when / if you order one don't forget that you will need a fuel pick up kit there are specific kits for various vehicles as the fuel supply must be taken directly from the fuel tank unless you intend to fit a separate tank just for the heater.

I just plumbed into the fuel return line which should return fuel to the "sump" in the fuel tank and give you fuel all the time. A simple Tee piece is all that is needed most of the time.

As with all things diesel its imperitive that you do not have even the slightest air leak.

 

[Robmac]

About ten minutes on the lowest setting, another 5 for the highest setting.

I've also got the X100 diesel stove and Webasto compressor fridge. The heating/cooking is all diesel powered so no need to carry LPG bottles or fit a gas tank - if there's diesel in the vehicle tank you can cook and heat.

So far so good with the cooker, takes a few minutes longer to boil a kettle but I can live with that and just put the kettle on as soon as I stop for a cuppa.

The fridge has been an eye opener on how far those small compressors have come in the last few years. It will freeze water in about an hour even in my hot and humid climate. I put a freezer block in the ice maker and that makes sure that it does not run overnight. 2 x 120aH batteries and a 120W solar panel keep the lot ticking over during the day if the engine is not running.

I don't know much about diesel heaters, but I have to agree about compressor fridges.

 

[Dezi]

Hi, we had an Eberspacher in our first Murvi, kept for 10 years, and we found it was simply not up to the job. Fortunately They are based just up the road in Ringwood and fitted me a new larger one 5kw.

We also found it noisy and Heavy on the batteries.

For the last 8 years we have had a Murvi with an Webasto heater.

This is far more efficient, quieter and lighter on the batteries. We have stayed several times overnight at -10.o surrounded by 12 foot snowdrifts, see profile pic, and the Webasto has kept us as snug as the proverbial in a rug.

Webasto 10 Eberspacher 6 for me.

Dezi

 

[JohnClimber]

Thanks John,

I’ll follow your experience.

Has anyone got one already?

You should give Owen a call for a chat about the Planer heaters, he's been really helpful.
his number is 07815 603 660
Just hope that in 2 weeks time after it's fitting that I'll be still singing his praises.

 

[trevskoda]

I just plumbed into the fuel return line which should return fuel to the "sump" in the fuel tank and give you fuel all the time. A simple Tee piece is all that is needed most of the time.

As with all things diesel its imperitive that you do not have even the slightest air leak.

The fuel return pipe is just that,it will have little in it as it drains into tank so it will be dry until engine is started.
Mine from new is on a separate drop pipe into tank which only goes down 3/4 way so as not to empty your fuel to the last drop.
You can of course use a separate tank and run it on either red derv 35 sec or 28 sec heating oil which has less oil and runs clean,mind like home burners it shortens the pump life,i would add a touch of t/stroke oil or red x just to be sure unless makers say otherwise.

 

[Deleted member 207]

The fuel return pipe is just that,it will have little in it as it drains into tank so it will be dry until engine is started.
Mine from new is on a separate drop pipe into tank which only goes down 3/4 way so as not to empty your fuel to the last drop.
You can of course use a separate tank and run it on either red derv 35 sec or 28 sec heating oil which has less oil and runs clean,mind like home burners it shortens the pump life,i would add a touch of t/stroke oil or red x just to be sure unless makers say otherwise.

Webasto provided the Tee piece and suggested the use of the return in the fitting instructions.

 

[FULL TIMER]

Webasto provided the Tee piece and suggested the use of the return in the fitting instructions.

That seems a bit of strange advice to me as most of the Mercs already have the correct take off point on top of the tank, Eberspacher certainly advise using the correct take off kits especially since the advent of pressurised fuel systems.