Sunster SH W8
#28 in SplitFull review
A low cost split heater kit for a van, truck or RV that wants WiFi control and a big tank. Treat it as about a 4 kW heater, not 8 kW.
Amazon $122.99$122.99
2.8/5
A quieter 5 kW split heater with a thermostat and plateau mode for van and RV builds, at a premium over basic kits.
- 5 kWHeat output
- None publishedType approval
- 1 yearWarranty
Check price at Amazon$449.99
Price checked October 30, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Holds a set temperature on its own
- Quiet pump and baffled muffler cut the clicking and exhaust noise
- Plateau mode for high altitude, tested at 17,000 ft
- 24-hour timer
Cons
- Expensive for a 5 kW split kit at about $450
- No published fuel burn or power draw
- 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 | Split Pro |
|---|---|
| Heating | |
| Heat output (maker) | 5 kW |
| Fuel tank | 10 L |
| Build | Split (installed) |
| Power | |
| Supply | 12V |
| Controls and safety | |
| Thermostat | Yes |
| Timer | Yes |
| Type approval | None published |
| Build | |
| Weight | 9.2 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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