TURBRO Arcade S8BP
#27 in SplitFull review
A well documented budget split heater for a van, camper or truck, with a big tank and a low power draw. Treat it as about a 3 kW heater, not 8 kW.
Amazon $129.99$129.99
The TURBRO Arcade S8BP rates 2.9 among split diesel heaters; the TURBRO Arcade T8BP rates 2.7 among all in one ones. The TURBRO Arcade S8BP costs $50.50 less ($129.99 vs $180.49).
TURBRO Arcade T8BP
#30 in All in oneFull review
A portable toolbox heater for a garage, shop, tent or camper that has a wall outlet or a battery. Treat it as about a 3 kW heater, not 9 kW.
Amazon $180.49$180.49
Prices were last checked October 30, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (split and all in one), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | TURBRO Arcade S8BP | TURBRO Arcade T8BP |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 85 $41 per kW ($129.99, 3.2 kW); 8 kW claimed, more than its fuel burn can supply | 62 $56 per kW ($180.49, 3.2 kW); 9 kW claimed, more than its fuel burn can supply |
| Type approval 20% | 0 no type approval published | 0 no type approval published |
| Controls and safety 15% | 70 holds a set temperature, app, timer; no CO sensor | 70 holds a set temperature, app, timer; no CO sensor |
| Power draw 15% | 13 up to 54 W running | 13 up to 54 W running |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Low setting 10% | 58 down to 1.3 kW (from its lowest fuel burn) | 75 down to 1.1 kW (from its lowest fuel burn) |
Specifications
| TURBRO Arcade S8BP | TURBRO Arcade T8BP | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat output (maker) | 8 kW claimed (about 3.2 kW from its fuel burn) | 9 kW claimed (about 3.2 kW from its fuel burn) |
| Lowest output | 2 kW | 2 kW |
| Fuel burn | 0.16 to 0.4 L/h | 0.14 to 0.4 L/h |
| Fuel tank | 15 L | 6 L |
| Build | Split (installed) | All in one |
| Power | ||
| Supply | 12V/24V | 12V/24V/110V |
| Running draw | 16.2 to 54 W | 16.2 to 54 W |
| Starting draw | 130 W | 130 W |
| Controls and safety | ||
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| App | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Remote | Yes | Yes |
| CO shutoff | No | No |
| Type approval | None published | None published |
| Build | ||
| Dimensions | 15.0 x 5.4 x 5.4 in | 15.8 x 10.1 x 10.4 in |
| Weight | 16.9 lb | 19.3 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2025-10 | 2025-10 |