Words and photos from 4wd talk As winter gets closer and starts to cast its enchanting spell upon us, the allure of camping in the snow takes on a new and magical quality. For those who relish the idea of winter camping but want a comfortable, well-protected, and compact shelter, teardrop trailers provide the [...]
Words and photos from 4wd talk Using Rechargeable Batteries For Solar-Powered Camping Solar-powered camping requires more than just solar panels, though. Three other must-own components are needed to complete any kit: a rechargeable battery, a solar regulator, and an inverter. The battery is where the energy your solar panel collects will be stored, and [...]
Words and photos from 4wd talk Portable camping heaters are a game-changer for cold weather camping trips, and our go-to one is the Portable Diesel Air Heater 4D-12V by Planar Heaters It’s a compact, lightweight, and efficient heater that runs on diesel or kerosene. In eight hours of use, it burns only 3-4 liters [...]
Words and photos from 4wd talk 4 Reasons Why a Lithium Battery is Best for Cold-Weather Camping Many of you have probably noticed that the long, sunny summer days are now behind us, and that can only mean one thing: winter is coming! And while summer is a great time to get out and [...]
Words and photos from 4wd talk The Science of Heat: Understanding the Efficiency of Diesel Heaters If you follow my articles here on 4WDTalk, you likely already know that I’m a big fan of diesel heaters. In fact, I have a 2kw Autoterm diesel air heater installed in the nose of my Turtleback Expedition [...]
Words and photos from 4wd talkMaintaining Your Diesel Heater: Tips for a Warm and Cozy Winter Camping SeasonIf there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that nobody enjoys being cold, especially when it comes to a good night’s sleep!As winter approaches and the temperature drops, it’s essential to ensure that your diesel heater [...]
Words and photos from 4wd talk Which Heater Fuel is Right for Your Van: Propane, Electric, or Diesel? Heating a van is one of those subjects that is difficult to answer. It’s not that it is difficult to do, the problem here is that it is hard to find a source that is efficient, [...]
Words and photos from 4wd talk Diesel is Our Heating for Camping Fuel of Choice It’s that time of year again, winter is in full swing, temps are low, and the last thing you want is to be miserable freezing in a tent all night long. Therefore, camping is postponed until the weather gets [...]
Words and photos from 4wd talk I’ve owned this Planar diesel heater (it’s the 2kW version) for five months and have used it quite extensively. Based on my experiences with it, I can safely say that out of all the diesel heaters I have tested to date, this one crushes the competition. But the [...]
Words and photos from 4wd talk During the winter, you will want the Planar Heaters 4kw Portable Diesel Heater. It boasts a silencer so you can actually sleep, an air intake filter to bring fresh air into the unit, and a remote control so you can make adjustments without getting out of your sleeping [...]
