Sunster TR B1
#21 in All in oneFull review
A small portable heater for a car, truck cab or tent where 8 kW clones are far too much. Its fuel figures back up its 2 kW rating.
Amazon $132.99$132.99
2.8/5
A portable heater with a thermostat and altitude compensation for high mountain camping and cabins, at a high price for what LF Bros publishes about it.
- 5 kWHeat output
- None publishedType approval
- 1 yearWarranty
Check price at Amazon$499.99
Price checked October 30, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Holds a set temperature on its own
- Adjusts for altitude, tested above 17,000 ft
- Plugs into a wall outlet with the included transformer
- 24-hour timer
Cons
- Expensive for a 5 kW portable at about $500
- No published fuel burn, power draw or tank size
- No 24 V support or remote listed
- Only a one-year warranty
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 | N3 |
|---|---|
| Heating | |
| Heat output (maker) | 5 kW |
| Build | All in one |
| Power | |
| Supply | 12V/110V |
| Controls and safety | |
| Thermostat | Yes |
| Automatic altitude | Yes, to 17,160 ft |
| Timer | Yes |
| Type approval | None published |
| Build | |
| Dimensions | 16.1 x 15.7 x 14.6 in |
| Weight | 25.4 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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