Retrofit auxiliary heater

An ice-cold camper on a winter morning can stall any adventure before it even begins. With a parking heater, you start your day in a pre-warmed van instead, whether you are winter camping or parked in a snowy ski resort lot. At MobyVan, you can retrofit your parking heater with vehicle-specific diesel kits for the VW T5 to T6.1 and Transporter, including the matching accessories and our professional installation service. That’s how your bus becomes a home that stays warm even in freezing temperatures.

Retrofitting a parking heater: a warm solution for your camper

Retrofitting a parking heater is worth it for anyone who uses their camper outside of the summer season. It ensures a warm interior, clear windows, and dry air, all without the engine running. Which system and which method for installing a parking heater are the best fit depends primarily on your vehicle and your conversion.

Air or water: which parking heater is right for your camper?

For campers and vans, a diesel air heater is the right choice because it blows warm air directly into the interior and draws its fuel from the vehicle's tank. This allows it to heat independently of the engine, warm up quickly, and operate without a separate gas system. In contrast, a water heater connects to the cooling water circuit, first warming the engine and then releasing heat through the ventilation system. This is well-suited for a standard passenger car. For the living area of a van, the air-based version remains the more practical solution.

In our selection of parking heaters and complete setsyou will find diesel air heaters from Autoterm and Eberspächer, as well as vehicle-specific sets for the VW T5 to T6.1. For a converted bus, 2 kW of heating output is more than enough; in practice, the heater usually runs at a low setting anyway.

Everything for your camper van

High-quality products

From heaters to windows and washbasins: Our specialist company offers everything you need to convert your camper van.

Tailored Solutions

Custom Conversion for your van, completely tailored to your ideas, needs and personal taste.

Professional installation

We have professionals at work. Our experts in our workshop ensure that everything is installed correctly and that you get the best result!

Maximum comfort

Comprehensive Consulting and Implementation: With our Service and Accessories, every camper becomes a true oasis of well-being.

Install it yourself or have it installed?

Whether you install your parking heater yourself or have it installed depends on how much experience you have with fuel and electrical work. During installation, the heater is connected to the fuel supply and the vehicle's electrical system, in addition to an exhaust pipe leading outside and the warm air ducting in the interior. If you are handy, you can manage this well with a complete kit and the included instructions.

If you want to play it safe, our installation service can professionally handle the retrofit in our workshop in Northern Germany. That way, every connection will be tight, and your heater will run reliably from the very first winter. If you are unsure which path is right for you, just tell us about your vehicle and your requirements, and we will advise you honestly.

How the expansion works:

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Simply send us an inquiry with your specifications and requirements and our team will show you the possibilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The cost of retrofitting a parking heater depends primarily on the system chosen, your vehicle, and whether you install it yourself or have it installed. The heating capacity and the scope of the kit also play a role. The quickest way to get clarity is through a free, no-obligation quote that we will create specifically for your camper.

A parking heater can be retrofitted into almost any common vehicle, from passenger cars and vans to converted campers. The key factors are the right system and a vehicle-specific installation kit. For vans and motorhomes, diesel air heaters are the standard, and ready-made sets are available for the VW T5 through T6.1.

A retrofitted air parking heater with EC type approval generally does not require registration, provided it is installed professionally and is suitable for your vehicle. This becomes particularly important when registering as a motorhome, as the inspection authority may require proof of professional installation depending on the specifications. A neat installation and the appropriate documentation pay off doubly here.

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