Mudiro M-5S Ultra Diesel Heater
#2 in All in oneFull review
A cheap all-in-one heater for tents, garages and vans that adds a CO shutoff and automatic altitude adjustment, though its real output is well under the 8 kW rating.
Amazon $129.99$129.99
3.4/5
For overlanders, ice fishers and boat owners who want a portable heater with a proven, type-approved core and will pay for it. Clone all-in-ones give similar heat for a fraction of the price.
- 2 kWHeat output
- 0.1 to 0.24 L/hFuel burn
- 10 to 29 WPower draw
- ECE R122Type approval
- 2 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$1,599.99
Price checked October 30, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Type-approved Autoterm heater core, built far better than clone portables
- No install: set it down, run the duct and exhaust, plug into 12V
- Works at altitude up to about 13,800 ft
- Draws only 10 to 29 W
Cons
- About $1,600, many times the price of clone all-in-one heaters
- Tank size is not published
- Basic PU-5 dial has no timer or app
- Heavy at about 25 lb
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | Planar 2D-12-HA-Portable (Air 2D-12 in a portable case, PU-5) |
|---|---|
| Heating | |
| Heat output (maker) | 2 kW |
| Lowest output | 0.8 kW |
| Fuel burn | 0.1 to 0.24 L/h |
| Build | All in one |
| Power | |
| Supply | 12V |
| Running draw | 10 to 29 W |
| Controls and safety | |
| Thermostat | Yes |
| Automatic altitude | Yes, to 13,780 ft |
| App | No |
| Timer | No |
| Remote | No |
| CO shutoff | No |
| Type approval | ECE R122 |
| Build | |
| Dimensions | 24 x 16.5 x 19 in |
| Weight | 25.5 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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