A very cheap complete split kit with thermostat mode and a remote, for DIY installs in RVs, garages and trucks. Specs and support are thin.
Amazon $76.99
A quieter brushless take on the Chinese split heater for vans and RVs. Expect about 3 kW of heat, and few published specs to check it against.
- 8 kW claimed (about 3 kW from its fuel burn)Heat output
- 0.11 to 0.38 L/hFuel burn
- None publishedType approval
- 1 yearWarranty
Price checked October 30, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Brushless fan and blower motors should run quieter and last longer than brushed clones
- Thermostat mode and Bluetooth app
- Cast aluminum body with overheat and dry burn protection
- Sold as 8 kW, but its fuel burn supports about 3 kW
- No published power draw, tank size or altitude rating
- Costs about twice as much as basic clones
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | SPL-ZC-001 |
|---|---|
| Heating | |
| Heat output (maker) | 8 kW claimed (about 3 kW from its fuel burn) |
| Fuel burn | 0.11 to 0.38 L/h |
| Build | Split (installed) |
| Power | |
| Supply | 12V/24V |
| Controls and safety | |
| Thermostat | Yes |
| App | Bluetooth |
| CO shutoff | No |
| Type approval | None published |
| Build | |
| Noise | 45 dB |
| Dimensions | 14.88 x 5.93 x 6.97 in |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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