DIY Pelican Case Diesel Heater: Winter Camping Survival Test

I built a custom diesel heater inside a Pelican case to survive -10°C winter camping in my roof top tent. In this video, I show you exactly how I built this portable heating setup, how it mounts to the Subaru Forester, and test if it can actually keep us warm in freezing Canadian winter conditions.

If you are looking for a DIY diesel heater solution for overlanding or car camping, this Pelican case build is durable, weather-resistant, and efficient.

In this video, I take my Subaru Forester and roof top tent into the freezing woods to test my DIY heater build. I'll show you exactly how I constructed the heater box, how I routed the heat into the tent, and if it was enough to keep me comfortable through the freezing night.

If you're looking to heat your RTT for winter camping or overlanding, this DIY build might be the perfect solution.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
1:48 - Finding Camp
3:35 - Setup
6:25 - Having Dinner
7:59 - Starting the Heater
11:59 - Heater Review
16:48 - Driving Home

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The Forester: Built over a few years the 2004 Subaru Forester XS was built to test the limits of what is capable in an early 2000's Subaru with bolt-ons. Created for overlanding adventures it takes on the hardest offroad trails while having everything for camping. The Forester features: custom interior, rooftop tent, ARB rack with custom mounts, high clearance bumper, winch, Hella lights, transmission cooler, sway bar delete, offroad coilovers, AT tires, Beadlock wheels, overland kitchen and engine and trans skid plates. And to many people's surprise often keeping up with full-size 4x4s.

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About Chase Schrader: Based in Alberta, Canada, Chase Schrader is a multidisciplinary digital creative that focuses on automotive content. Through his two Subarus, a 2004 STi and 2004 Forester, he actively engages in both the race and overland community. As a community member, he engages with others and looks to further develop it through his networks.

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